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Lakewood Beautiful nominations sought
For more than 25 years, the city’s Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards Program has sought to encourage and congratulate those homeowners who exhibit an extraordinary commitment to home beautification and landscaping. Nominations of Lakewood’s best looking homes can be made by calling the Community Relations Office at City Hall at 866-9771, extension 2160, or by going to our online form. Deadline for nominations is June 30.
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Pan Am Fiesta weekend starts Friday, May 9
Lakewood’s oldest community event, the Pan American Festival, begins its three-day weekend run at Mayfair Park on Friday evening, May 9 at 5:00 p.m. It continues through Sunday evening. The City of Lakewood and the Pan American Association sponsor this Lakewood tradition. Click for Pan Am Fiesta event schedule flyer
The fiesta features carnival amusement rides throughout the weekend and an atmosphere in tune with a fiesta spirit provided by “Guadagno & Sons Amusements.” Food booths are open at the fiesta from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Additional activities begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, with over 100 arts, crafts and community booth displays.
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Webcast: LYS March Madness highlights
Lindsay Case and Brian Ojima breakdown the championship games of the Lakewood Youth Sports Basketball Finals. Outstanding players from each of the games are featured along with a recap of the entire series.
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Report locations with a history of unruly July 4th celebrations
The Lakewood Sheriff’s Station needs your help. If you know where illegal fireworks are being sold or used in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Lakewood), call the July 4 tip hotline at 562-866-9771 extension SAFE (7233) to make a confidential report. You could receive a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the illegal fireworks seller.
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'Job coaching’ and Job Fair get teens ready to work
Coaching Friday, May 9; Job Fair Thursday, May 15
The Lakewood Youth Center is offering a pair of events to help students entering the job market for the first time. Job coaches will be available at the center to help teens prepare to find a summer job on Friday, May 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A week later, on Thursday, May 15, the Youth Center will host a Teen Job Fair for employers and teens.
Directed at high school students, the coaching program will explain how to prepare for interviews, build a resume, and complete a job application. It is timed to help job seekers be ready to present themselves well to employers at the Teen Job Fair coming up a week later.
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Greenwaste collection event in May
Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 a.m. to noon
The city’s greenwaste drop-off program began on Saturday, March 1 and continues through Saturday, October 25, at the Lakewood Water Resources facility at 5812 Arbor Road. Collection events are from 9:00 a.m. to noon on alternating Saturdays through October. Check the city recycling event calendar for additional specific dates.
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Summer programs begin soon
Catalogs expected May 24
Lakewood's summer season will kick off with Mayfair Pool opening on the Memorial Day weekend and recreation catalogs are expected to arrive in homes Saturday, May 24. Mail-in and online registration will begin as soon as the catalog “hits the streets.” Over 500 programs, camps, and classes are planned for this summer. Summer activity schedules will be available online on the main recreation page and at the parks and City Hall beginning June 2.
Day Camp programs will begin on Monday, June 16. Courses, day camps and classes run throughout the summer. Read on for adding information on sports, swim, and teen programs including special events and park use information.
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Memorial Day to honor veterans
Monday, May 26 at 11:00 a.m.
Lakewood city council members will join the members of American Legion Post 496, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19, Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8615, and Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 756 Long Beach, to pay tribute to the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Lakewood's Memorial Day Ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008, at the Veterans Memorial at Del Valle Park. The memorial is located on Woodruff Avenue between Henrilee Street and Arbor Road. Map to Del Valle Park
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‘Relay for Life’ coming to Saint Anthony’s field
Saturday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.
The American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” team relay event will be held nationwide for 24 hours beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31. Throughout Relay for Life, teams of friends, neighbors, families and co-workers commit to keeping at least one member walking the track--“because cancer never sleeps.” The goal of the overnight event is to raise funds and awareness about the fight against cancer.
The relay will be held locally at Saint Anthony’s Track and Field Stadium at 4832 Clark Avenue. For additional information contact Marlene Puente Dowell at 562-631-8258. Also, click to the American Cancer Society’s Web site.
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Concerts in the Park return in June
Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Del Valle Park
Lakewood's popular summer concert series begins Thursday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. For eight consecutive Thursday evenings Del Valle Park will rock and roll with great music, vocals and entertainment. Put on your dancing shoes and join the “Disco Freaks” for the first concert. They bring their special mix of groovy 60’s and 70’s sounds on opening night. The weekly concerts feature a changing variety of music including classic rock, country western and pop music.
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Public Safety/Bike Safety Expo
Saturday, June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Annual Public Safety/Bike Safety Expo and Lakewood Youth Sports (LYS) Opening Day are combining to create an exciting and informative family outing. The event will be on Saturday, June 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mayfair Park.
An estimated 3,000 participants are expected as LYS participants on summer baseball, softball, and t-ball teams attend an opening ceremony for the new LYS season. This will be followed by a full slate of carnival attractions.
Attendees will also get a chance to see the eye-grabbing Public Safety/Bike Expo that will feature the dynamic and popular Giant Bicycle’s Stunt Team. The team will demonstrate trick bicycle moves and high-flying maneuvers. There will be a variety of law enforcement and fire displays including a fire truck and paramedic squad, Sky Knight, special weapons team, the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse and K-9 Unit along with safety expo booths.
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Senior Health Fair coming to Weingart Senior Center
Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Lakewood’s Senior Health Fair will be held on Friday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at the Weingart Senior Center. The event is free and open to the public. Health related information and free screenings will be available throughout the afternoon.
Lunch is available from the Human Services Association at a cost of $2.00 for seniors age 60+. For a lunch reservation call 562-630-6210. For specific Health Fair information call 562-630-6141.
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Women in Law Enforcement Career Day
Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will hold a special event dedicated to recruiting women from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 at S.T.A.R.S. Center. Female sheriff's representatives will be on hand to give potential employees a first-hand understanding of numerous specialties within the Sheriff’s Department.
Click to see sworn positions
Click for event flyer
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Free emergency response team disaster training available to residents
Three Saturdays: August 9, 16 and 23
In conjunction with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lakewood is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The free 20-hour program educates residents about disaster preparedness and basic disaster response skills for dealing with a serious crisis situation. It is taught by Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters. Both lecture and hands-on exercises cover topics like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. The program runs over three Saturdays: August 9, 16 and 23.
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Dispose of hazardous waste and e-waste
Next events: Norwalk, Artesia and Downey
Lakewood residents have many convenient chances to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and eWaste at special roundup events through June. All these events are 10 miles or nearer to the city and the entire drop-off process only takes a few minutes. Often, participants don't even have to leave their car.
Cerritos College Norwalk HHW Collection Event
Date: 7/19/2008
Time: 9:00 AM -- 3:00 PM
Location: Cerritos College
Stadium Parking Lot "C-1"
11110 Alondra Boulevard
Norwalk
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