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The numbers are in! The City Council's Pack the Pantry effort collected 805 pounds of food for The Action Center! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The numbers are in! The City Council's Pack the Pantry effort collected 805 pounds of food for The Action Center! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
Thank you to everyone who donated to support our community this holiday season. 💙
Continue supporting by visiting the https://theactioncenter.org/
Washington Heights Arts Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale is TOMORROW, Dec. 13, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM. 🥣🎁
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Washington Heights Arts Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale is TOMORROW, Dec. 13, 2025 from 10 AM - 3 PM. 🥣🎁
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
Shop beautiful art and pottery made by the students and instructors.
👉 Find out more at: https://lkwd.co/HolidayArtsPotterySale
Looking to get more involved in your local area?
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Looking to get more involved in your local area?
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
Check out a monthly ward meeting and connect with your elected Council members, community members and local businesses.
👉 See upcoming meetings and get on mailing lists at our website: https://lkwd.co/WardMeetings
The holidays are a busy season for cybercriminals. Here are 5 tips for safer online shopping
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The holidays are a busy season for cybercriminals. Here are 5 tips for safer online shopping
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
1️⃣ Go straight to the source
2️⃣ Avoid “too good to be true” ads
3️⃣ Use caution with unexpected messages about tracking issues
4️⃣ Don't buy with cash apps
5️⃣ Use unique passwords
After 9 years of living in motels, the Housman family finally has a place to call home. ❤️
Thanks to the heart of service shown by LPD Agent Lisa Davis and Housing Navigator Jamie Twadell, a traffic stop became the start of a life-changing journey.
https://lkwd.co/HousingSuccess
Thanks to the heart of service shown by LPD Agent Lisa Davis and Housing Navigator Jamie Twadell, a traffic stop became the start of a life-changing journey.
https://lkwd.co/HousingSuccess
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
After 9 years of living in motels, the Housman family finally has a place to call home. ❤️
Thanks to the heart of service shown by LPD Agent Lisa Davis and Housing Navigator Jamie Twadell, a traffic stop became the start of a life-changing journey.
https://lkwd.co/HousingSuccess
Thanks to the heart of service shown by LPD Agent Lisa Davis and Housing Navigator Jamie Twadell, a traffic stop became the start of a life-changing journey.
https://lkwd.co/HousingSuccess
🌟 Today’s the day, Lakewood! Colorado Gives Day is here—a perfect time to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger every day. 💙
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
December 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🌟 Today’s the day, Lakewood! Colorado Gives Day is here—a perfect time to support the nonprofits that make our community stronger every day. 💙
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
Find a cause you care about and make an impact: https://www.coloradogives.org/
Map the future of William F. Hayden Park! 🥾
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Map the future of William F. Hayden Park! 🥾
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
Join staff and the consultant team at Green Mountain Recreation Center on Thursday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the popular park, review preliminary concepts, and share your input.
👉 Learn more: https://lkwd.co/4pkFjhM
Looking for fun this winter? 🌟 Registration for Lakewood Parks and Recreation programs opens TOMORROW, Dec. 9, for residents and Dec. 11 for nonresidents! 🗓️
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
December 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Looking for fun this winter? 🌟 Registration for Lakewood Parks and Recreation programs opens TOMORROW, Dec. 9, for residents and Dec. 11 for nonresidents! 🗓️
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
🖥️ Create your account now at https://lkwd.co/register so you're ready to sign up when classes open.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Lakewood for the tree lighting ceremony. 🎄
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
December 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Heritage Lakewood for the tree lighting ceremony. 🎄
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
Shoutout to the City Council members and Santa who helped count down the tree lighting and to all the amazing performers and volunteers that made this year's event so special. 👏
✨ Lakewood Lights is TONIGHT! ✨ Join us for one of the brightest traditions of the season from 5-8:30PM at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
✨ Lakewood Lights is TONIGHT! ✨ Join us for one of the brightest traditions of the season from 5-8:30PM at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Lighting ceremony
🎶 Festive performances
🎅 Santa visits
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 Details: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
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 opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
December 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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 opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
Applications for the Lakewood Possibilities Fund opens Monday, December 15! 🖥️
👉Learn more: https://lkwd.co/PossibilitiesFund
TOMORROW is First Friday! 🎉
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
TOMORROW is First Friday! 🎉
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
Explore galleries filled with color and inspiration, and soak in the cheerful community vibes all along Colfax. 🎁🎄
🗓️ Fri, Dec. 5th • 5–9pm
📍 40 West Arts District
🎟️ FREE & open to all!
RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1133068078977840/
Join City Council’s Pack the Pantry food drive!
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Join City Council’s Pack the Pantry food drive!
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
Support your neighbor by donating nonperishable goods through Dec. 5. at Lakewood Lights. All items will be donated to The Action Center.
More information: https://lkwd.co/PackThePantryDrive
In partnership with Jeffco Public Schools, Lakewood has launched its first Zero Waste School Program at Rose Stein Elementary.
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
In partnership with Jeffco Public Schools, Lakewood has launched its first Zero Waste School Program at Rose Stein Elementary.
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
The program will expand to one new school each academic year as we grow this sustainability initiative. ♻️🌱
Learn more: https://lkwd.co/ZeroWasteSchool
🎄 Gather your friends and family for this annual celebration!
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
🎄 Gather your friends and family for this annual celebration!
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Join us this Fri., Dec. 5th at Heritage Lakewood for our tree lighting ceremony. Take a stroll among light displays, listen to live music, meet Santa and warm up with hot cocoa. 🎅
More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Bear Creek Lake Park 2026 annual passes are on sale TODAY. 🎉
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Bear Creek Lake Park 2026 annual passes are on sale TODAY. 🎉
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
General: $80
Senior (62+)/Person With Disabilities: $50
Each additional vehicle*: $30
👉 Purchase today: https://lkwd.co/BCLPpass
Lakewood city offices are closed today, November 28th in observance of the day after Thanksgiving holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lakewood city offices are closed today, November 28th in observance of the day after Thanksgiving holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Got leaves? 🍂 Don't send them to a landfill! Recycle them for free instead at the City Greenhouse through November 30th!
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Got leaves? 🍂 Don't send them to a landfill! Recycle them for free instead at the City Greenhouse through November 30th!
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Leaves only, no bags. Dropoff hours:
Mon - Thurs: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fri: 9 a.m. to noon
Sat - Sun: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Info: https://lkwd.co/LeafRecycling
Happy Thanksgiving, Lakewood! 🦃 May your day be filled with gratitude and joy, and a maybe a little too much pumpkin pie. 🥧
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Lakewood! 🦃 May your day be filled with gratitude and joy, and a maybe a little too much pumpkin pie. 🥧
Lakewood city offices are closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lakewood city offices are closed today and tomorrow, November 27th and 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
Recreation center hours can be found here: https://lakewood.org/RecHolidayHours
City offices will close today at 2 p.m. today and will remain closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
City offices will close today at 2 p.m. today and will remain closed Nov. 27-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Join us for a spectacular night at Lakewood Lights on Dec. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Join us for a spectacular night at Lakewood Lights on Dec. 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park.
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
🎄 Dazzling Light Displays
🎅 Visits with Santa
🎶 Live Music
☕ Free Holiday Treats
🍞 Support the Pack the Pantry campaign
👉 More info: https://lkwd.co/LakewoodLights
Last night, we swore in several Lakewood City Council Members for the new term! 🎉
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Last night, we swore in several Lakewood City Council Members for the new term! 🎉
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
Congratulations to:
• Jeslin Shahrezaei (Ward 1)
• Liz Black (Ward 2)
• Ken Cruz (Ward 3)
• Bill Furman (Ward 4)
• Paula Nystrom (Ward 5)
Meet your full City Council: https://lkwd.co/CouncilMembers
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Want to make sure we're open before calling or visiting? 📆 Check out our holiday closures website.
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
👉 https://lkwd.co/holidayclosures
Help us update the Hazard Mitigation Plan 🔥⛈
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Help us update the Hazard Mitigation Plan 🔥⛈
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo
Jeffco is updating the 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with local municipalities, special districts, and other community organizations.
What should be included? ✅ Complete the survey at https://bit.ly/HMPJeffCo