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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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7-Eleven opens at South and Bellflower
 Kevin Brar, who was raised in Lakewood and recently graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a business degree, is opening Lakewood’s newest business, a 7-Eleven at the northwest corner of South Street and Bellflower Boulevard.
Brar expects to hire 11 employees for his new store, which will be open 24 hours day. The 7-Eleven will feature pizza, hot dogs, fresh coffee, dairy and many popular convenience items. 7-Elevens started in 1927 in Dallas, Texas, and have grown to 8,900 outlets in North America—more than any other retailer. (Photo: Vice Mayor Diane DuBois center with scissors. Council Member Steve Croft, right, Kevin Brar, left, at 7-11 ribbon cutting at Bellflower Boulevard and South Street.)
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Construction alert for Del Amo Boulevard
In coming days Lakewood motorists will see construction at ten locations along Del Amo Boulevard from Palo Verde Avenue to Downey Avenue. Crews are expected to spend only three days at each location installing large underground water valves. The city’s Public Works Department has planned the work to avoid busy commuting hours. Construction will occur from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work may add to traffic congestion during those times, but at no time will an entire direction of traffic be blocked.
The water valve work is being done in advance of repaving a two-mile segment of Del Amo Boulevard in coming months.
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Hall of Fame tickets go on sale today
Coming Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets for the 31st Annual Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame banquet go on sale today at Lakewood City Hall. The awards banquet is scheduled for Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m., at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. It will honor the 2011 Athlete of the Year and more than 25 other deserving athletes and coaches. The order form is online.
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Economic Forecast Luncheon tickets on sale now
Coming Wednesday, February 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lakewood will host the 2012 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Wednesday, February 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood.
The event offers local residents and business executives an opportunity to profit from economic forecast data, insight from notable guest speakers, and essential information to help navigate the ever-changing California business climate.
Registration and networking will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the program will start promptly at noon. For more information, please visit www.lakewoodchamber.com. Call the chamber at info@lakewoodchamber.com or 562-531-9733 for additional information.
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Calendar of events . . .
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'Free play' sports competition for adults and teens
“Free play” sports competition for adults and teens is featured at the Mayfair High School Gymnasium in the evenings. Sports include volleyball, dodgeball, basketball and soccer. Call 562-866-9771, extension 2408, for more information.
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Volunteer income tax assistance
By appointment Mondays and Thursdays beginning February 2
Volunteers will be available this spring at the Weingart Senior Center to help low-income families, individuals and seniors prepare their basic tax returns. Appointments are for Mondays and Thursdays beginning February 2, and a reservation is required.
Reservations will be taken for appointments beginning Monday, January 16. To make an appointment, please call 562-630-6141. The Weingart Senior Center is located at 5220 Oliva Avenue in Lakewood.
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Youth Center Super Bowl Party for teens!
Sunday, February 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Come to the Lakewood Youth Center on Sunday, February 5, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and root for your favorite Super Bowl team. There will be great snacks, contests and prizes at this free event intended for middle and high school students. Call 562-866-9771, extension 2408, for more information. The Youth Center is located at 4658 Woodruff Avenue in Lakewood.
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Fun-Tastic Family Nights continue
Friday, February 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Attend this fun, affordable evening out with your family at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza on Friday, February 17. The first event of 2012 is a fabulous performance by “The Rope Warrior.” The audience will be entertained by Guinness World Record Holder David Fisher who has jumped his way into the hearts of millions of fans throughout the world. Register online at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog or by calling 562-866-9771, extension 2408. The Centre is located at 5000 Clark Avenue in Lakewood.
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Volunteer/participate in Lakewood's 'Relay For Life’
Saturday, May, 19 at 9:00 a.m.
The 24-hour Relay for Life is returning to Lakewood on Saturday, May 19, at 9:00 a.m., at the Artesia High School track. Teams of friends, neighbors, families, co-workers, school and church groups will keep at least one member walking the course during the relay “because cancer never sleeps."
Lakewood teams and volunteers are gathering now. Get involved by attending one of the local organizing meetings held at the Lakewood Village Community Church, 4515 Sunfield Avenue, on the third Monday of each month. Team captains meet at 6:30 p.m. and the organizing committee meets at 7:30 p.m.
The meetings are a great way to get up to speed on forming your own team, or learning about volunteering. Prospective teams will find materials online at www.relayforlife.org/lakewoodca. The local event chairperson, Joy Janes, can be reached at 562-221-4464, or at relay@joyjanes.org. American Cancer Society staffer Sara Clickenger can be reached at 562-437-0792, extension 230, or sara.clickenger@cancer.org.
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Lakewood Community Run registration is online now
Saturday, March 10
The Lakewood Sheriff’s 5K/10K Community Run returns Saturday, March 10 when sheriff’s deputies, recreational runners, families and kids will gather at the starting line in front of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station to run the event’s 5K/10K course for time, or do the 1-mile “Family Fun Run” or a 5K walk. Signups can be completed at www.lakewoodrun.com. For questions and information on group entries e-mail info@lakewoodrun.com.
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