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Friday, February 13th is annual Winter Bike to Work Day! 🚲

Bundle up and join Lakewood Public Works and West Corridor TMA at Addenbrooke Park for some breakfast burritos, coffee, giveaways, and of course the company of your fellow winter cyclists.

👉 Register: https://lkwd.co/biketoworkday
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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Take the https://lakewoodco.gov/ survey.

Lakewood has launched a redesigned website with a trusted .gov domain and we want to hear from you. The new website was designed to easily find information, improve search functionality and accessibility.

Take the survey: https://lkwd.co/WebsiteSurvey
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January 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Stormwater crews work hard to keep our stormwater management system flowing!
Lakewood residents received their annual stormwater bills in January to help fund this critical infrastructure that prevents flooding & protects our environment.

👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/FLOW
Two workers in high visibility vests operate equipment near a large blue truck featuring a suction tube, performing maintenance or cleaning tasks on a residential street.
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Map the future of William F. Hayden Park! 🥾

Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on tomorrow, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 7 pm. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.

👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
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January 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Resource Central is coming to Lakewood on Wednesday, February 4th for a day of FREE HOME PICKUPS!

Donate cabinets, appliances, tools, and more to support local sustainability. Tax-deductible & eco-friendly!

👉 Ready to clear some space? Schedule here: https://resourcecentral.org/Pickups
Image of a Resource Central facility with a truck full of building materials and text that reads "Free Donation Pickups".
January 27, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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ICYMI last week we celebrated the completion of the Whitlock Solar Project! ☀️

These parking canopies don’t just provide shade and protection from the Colorado snow and hail—they’re also powering the entire facility.

👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/WhitlockSolar
Lakewood City Council member Liz Black at a podium celebrating the completed solar panel project at Charles Whitlock rec center. A wide view of multiple solar panel canopies that are covering the parking lot at Charles Whitlock. A group of people underneath the completed solar panel project at Charles Whitlock rec center smiling and posing for the camera. The sun shining through a solar panel array.
January 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Do you or someone you know in Lakewood want to participate in Lakewood's art, park, and recreation programs but are unable to for financial reasons?

Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund are open! 🖥️

👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
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January 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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It's not too late to sign up for Spring Break Camps! Kids can take part in a variety of camps, including arts, gymnastics, history and more.

🖥️ Check out all the camp options and sign up today: https://lkwd.co/CampRegistration
Printed guides are also available at Lakewood facilities.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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The Monday Mile Challenge continues! 🚶 The next park is Green Gables and Sanctuary Park (1450 S. Garrison St.)

Explore these 2 parks across the street from each other to earn your Monday Mile.

📋 More info and log miles: https://lkwd.co/MondayMile
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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The PossAbilities Expo is right around the corner!

Join us on Sat, Feb 7th and explore vendors, resources and services for different abilities.
🎥 Watch the video from last year to see the highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QcAVDqkYN4

Find today: https://lkwd.co/PossAbilitiesExpo
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January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Looking for a flexible way to give back in Lakewood? A Little Help connects volunteers of all ages with older neighbors who could use a hand with yard work, transportation, tech support, or simply some friendly company.

Learn more and sign up at https://alittlehelp.org/Volunteer
A Little Help volunteers helping an older neighbor with yard work.
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Calling all Lakewood businesses! 📣

The City of Lakewood's #ShopLakewood campaign is all about celebrating the amazing local spots that make our community special. Get your business featured on our map and connect with more local customers!

👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/ShopLakewood
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January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Thinking about heat pumps or lowering your home energy bills? ⚡️ You’re invited to a FREE, community heat pump information night.

📅 Thursday, February 5
⏰ 5:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Lakewood Cultural Center (470 S Allison Pkwy)

RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1259402156241466
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Due to freezing temperatures Lakewood's Quail Street Recycling Center will be closing early today, January 23rd at 12:45 and will be fully closed tomorrow, January 24th.

Visit our website for updated hours and accepted materials: https://lkwd.co/QuailStreet
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January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Help victims of crime by being on Lakewood's Victim Assistance Compensation Board. This board considers requests for compensation to victims through applications, monitors funds and ensures that funds are used in accordance with the law.

More: https://lkwd.co/VictimAssistanceBoard
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January 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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New Art Alert! 🎨✨

Join us Friday, Jan. 23, for the opening reception of our 4 newest exhibitions at the Lakewood Cultural Center.

Featuring:
Langston Hughes "Words Matter"
RRCC Student Showcase
Tim Brenner Landscapes
Apprentice Show

👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/ArtExhibitions
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January 22, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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♻️ Did you know Lakewood launched a food scrap drop-off program!

Come to a FREE workshop to learn how it works, what you can compost, and where to drop off your scraps.

🎁 Free compost caddy
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids welcome
🌱 RSVP required

Sign Up 👉 https://lkwd.co/CompostingWorkshop
A graphic with blue and green colors and an image of a composting bin that says "Food Scrap Drop Off Workshops. Join us for a FREE, family-friendly workshop in Jan. and Feb. to learn how easy and affordable it is to keep food scraps out of the landfill using convenient drop-off sites across the city."
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Apply by Feb. 8th to serve on the Lakewood Board of Appeals for a three-year term. This board makes decisions about appeals from any requirement or order by the codes administrator. Members must have experience in building construction. 🏗️

👉 Learn more! https://lkwd.co/BoardOfAppeals
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January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Be prepared for emergencies! 🚨 Lakewood's FREE CERT training empowers you with critical disaster response skills. Learn to recognize danger signs, increase safety awareness, and make a difference in your community.

👉 Learn more and register now at: https://lkwd.co/CERT
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January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Help shape how Lakewood grows and develops by joining our Planning Commission! This board is responsible for the preparation, update and adoption of a Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the continued growth and development of the City.

👉 Apply by Feb. 8th: https://lkwd.co/PlanningCommissionOpenings
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January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Have you heard about 121 Day?

Last year, Lakewood City Council proclaimed Jan 21 to be 121 Day to celebrate the vital Lakewood corridor along Wadsworth (State Hwy 121) and the local businesses that line it.

Check out all the local favorites: https://lkwd.co/ShopLakewood
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January 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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🎉✂️ We were proud to celebrate the grand opening of Kaiser Permanente’s new Lakewood Medical Offices!
This state-of-the-art facility brings innovative technology, modern design, and expanded care options to better serve the community.
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lakewood!
Today we remember the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering fight for civil rights. His dream of equality and justice continues to inspire us all.
Image featuring a statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the quote: 'I have decided to stick to love... Hate is too great a burden to bear.' Below the image, there is a message saying 'Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day' from the City of Lakewood, Colorado.
January 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Lakewood city offices are closed today, January 19th in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewoodco.gov/RecHolidayHours
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January 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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The Monday Mile Challenge continues! 🚶 The next park is James J. Richey Park at 1301 Carr. St.

Named for Lakewood's first mayor, the park features a playground, play field, horseshoe pits and a 1/3-mile loop trail.

📋 More info and log miles: https://lkwd.co/MondayMile
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January 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM