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Smart & Final Extra! opens in Lakewood
Opportunities to Shop Lakewood got another boost with last Wednesdays opening of a new Smart & Final Extra! The expanded store is part of the neighborhood shopping center at Woodruff Avenue and Carson Street.
The 32,000 square-foot Smart & Final Extra! is just south of the new Sprouts (coming in July). Smart & Final Extra!, one of the companys largest stores, is twice the size of the store the company operated for a number of years across the street on Woodruff Avenue.
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Lakewood's Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, 2011
On Monday, May 30, Lakewood City Council Members will once again join with members of American Legion Post 496, Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8615, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 756, and community members for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. The community will pay tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States armed forces, as well as members of our local veterans organizations whove died during the past year. Click for map to Del Valle Park
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Make a Lakewood Beautiful Home Award nomination
All residents are encouraged to nominate homes in Lakewood that reflect a special pride of ownership through property upkeep, landscaping and overall general appearance. Make a nomination by calling the Community Relations Office at city hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2160, or by using the online form. The deadline for nominations is July 15.
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Council Recap: Water plan update
At its regular Tuesday evening meeting, the Lakewood City Council held a public hearing on, and approved, the city's Urban Water Management Plan 2010 Update. The council then approved a resolution to participate in an alliance with other cities in the Gateway region for the purposes of calculating state-required, long-term reductions in water use. Such a joint effort allows Lakewood and the Gateway region to apply for state grants for water quality improvement projects.
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Volunteer Day photo gallery, thank-yous and success stories
Organizers of Lakewoods recent Volunteer Day want to say thank-you to the hundreds of volunteers who made the program a success. The events giving-tradition continued this April 16 when the volunteers fanned out across the city to work at 26 project sites. Click for Volunteer Photo Gallery
Participants included families, businesses, civic and scout groups, church-based teams and city employee volunteers. Tree trimming work and trash services were donated by West Coast Arborists and EDCO Recycling and Waste Collection the city contractors for these services.
Crews began hammering away around 8:00 a.m. and worked until noon. They cleared overgrown front and backyards, did minor exterior painting, and filled trash cans, wheel barrels and Dumpsters with debris. The city is the overall organizer and helps volunteer groups focus their energies to help neighbors and give neighborhood preservation efforts a boost. The following thank-you notes show what it means to recipients.
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Bow Wow and Meow Days
Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to noon and Tuesday, July 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Convenient pet licensing and care for Lakewood pets returns with this years pair of Bow Wow and Meow Day events. Theyre coming Saturday, June 4 from 9:00 a.m. to noon and Tuesday, July 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. They are easy one-stop events for pet licensing, vaccinations at a discount, and micro chipping. Flea control products and information regarding low-cost spaying/neutering, and health care for dogs and cats will be available.
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Conserve water and save money
As California emerges from a three-year drought, the City of Lakewood is preparing for the NEXT one. Future water shortages are inevitable given California's history of recurring drought. Device and turf-related rebate applications are available online at www.lakewoodcity.org/waterrebates -- along with a list of accepted devices, extensive FAQs and how-to documents. Forms should be filled out, printed and signed for submission to the city.
To help, the city is offering residents up to $195 in rebates if they take voluntary action to curb outdoor water use. "Seventy percent of residential water use is outdoors, so thats where our focus is," says Jim Glancy, Lakewoods water resources director. Lakewood residents have a long tradition of voluntary water conservation and looking out for the environment. We want to give them added options as they start thinking about spring and summer garden projects.
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Calendar of events . . .
Recreation summer season about to get underway
Registration starts Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 a.m.
Recreation catalogs for the summer season are being mailed this week. Mail-in and online registration starts Saturday, May 28 at 7:30 a.m. New program features this summer include a try it youll like it trial for some classes that let participants attend a session prior to signing up www.lakewoodcity.org/catalog
The traditional FunTastic Family Night program has expanded to be a part of an 11-event Finally Its Friday series of paid and free family programs. One evening includes the new Parents Night Out, Kids Night In! where parents get their children taken care of while they dine out. The program includes a partnership with Lakewood-area eateries. Many summer programs begin the week of June 20.
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Teen volunteer sign-up event offers skills and experience
Wednesday, June 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Lakewood teens can get a jump on todays tight job market by building their resumes and gaining new skills through volunteering. The Lakewood Youth Center located at Woodruff Avenue and Arbor Road, in Lakewood is hosting an open house on Wednesday, June 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The event introduces teens to the many different alternatives for volunteering in and around Lakewood. Teens can get involved with city park and human service programs, or in long-standing community and civic groups. Volunteer activities are a way to gain job experience and can fulfill community service hours needed for school credit.
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Mower exchange continues
www.aqmd.gov
The South Coast Air Quality Management Districts (AQMD) popular mower exchange program has begun. Registration is underway at the AQMD website: www.aqmd.gov.
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Water-wise gardening workshops
Check schedules for ongoing programs; some start soon
Free expert help is at hand for Lakewood homeowners wanting to turn their yards into water-wise gardens and make the most of the citys new water rebate program. Two free gardening education workshops are ideal ways for residents to learn how to get a great looking yard while using less water and energy and wasting fewer resources.
Both the Los Angeles County Smart Gardening program and the Water Replenishment Districts ECO Gardener program offer in-depth workshops about converting yards into attractive and drought-resistant landscapes. Considering 70 percent of residential water is used outdoors, saving water in the yard is one of the most effective ways Lakewood residents can conserve water.
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Senior Health Fair coming to Weingart Senior Center
Friday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to noon
Lakewood's Senior Health Fair will be held Friday, June 17, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Weingart Senior Center. Health related information and free screenings will be available throughout the morning. The event is free and open to the public. Call the senior center, 5220 Oliva Avenue, at 562-630-6141 for additional information after June 6.
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Safety Expo and LYS opening day help kick off summer
Saturday, June 18 at Mayfair Park
Summer fun and safety are the focus of two free events on Saturday, June 18 at Mayfair Park. Opening day ceremonies for Lakewood Youth Sports and the annual Lakewood Public Safety and Bike Safety Expo will be held together. They include fun activities for the whole family.
LYS opening day ceremonies start at 10:00 a.m. at the Mayfair Park softball field. At 10:30 a.m., players are free to enjoy a range of carnival games and activities including bouncers, a DJ and a rock climbing wall. The annual Lakewood Public Safety and Bike Expo also starts at 10:30 a.m. with the return of the famous BMX stunt bike team who will demonstrate trick stunt bike moves and high-flying maneuvers with a show at 11:15 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m.
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Hazardous and e-waste collection events close to home
Saturday, June 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Torrance
The next household hazardous waste/e-waste collection events near Lakewood are coming in June and July. The convenient drive-through events take only a few minutes, and often participants don't even have to leave their car. Events are upcoming in Torrance on Saturday, June 18 and in Cerritos and Artesia on July 9.
They are a safe way to get rid of many common household products that pose a hazard to the environment if disposed of improperly. Materials such as used motor oil, paint, turpentine, acid or lye-based cleaners, household and car batteries, pesticides and garden herbicides can damage the environment if tossed in the trash or poured down a sink or storm drain. Household e-waste can also be brought to these events and includes things like consumer electronic equipment, computer monitors and televisions, VCRs, stereos, fax machines, copiers, computer keyboards, and cellular telephones.
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Concerts in the Park return June 23
A Lakewood summer favorite is Thursday evening concerts at Del Valle Park. Concerts in the Park will run from June 23 to August 11. Each concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Pack a picnic basket, or buy food and refreshments at the park from a Lakewood community group like the Girl Scouts, Special Olympics or Mayfair Tot Lot Parents. Music this summer includes R&B, Country, 80s, Classic Rock and more.
For details on what music is featured at each concert, call your city hall recreation staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2408 or go to www.lakewoodcity.org/concerts.
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Civic Center Block Party nears
Saturday, June 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
On Saturday, June 25 the Lakewood Civic Center and Clark Avenue will rock to the up tempo performance of the MVPs. Activities run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and the program again includes hours of live musical entertainment, a Family Fun Zone and the "Taste of Lakewood." Fireworks will culminate the evening's festivities beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m.
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