Shop Lakewood . . . Stay Lakewood Loyal for the holidays!
Keep track of local bargains during the holiday season at Shop Lakewood’s Facebook site at www.shoplakewood.org. Updated 2-5 times a day, the site is an excellent resource to find local deals and discounts.
The Shop Lakewood…Stay Lakewood Loyal effort, run by the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City of Lakewood, features all kinds of Lakewood businesses--from large chains to local mom-and-pop shops and professional services. Coupons and special deals span the city’s more than 20 shopping areas--from neighborhood plazas to the regional Lakewood Center mall and “Restaurant Row” on Candlewood Street.
The Shop Lakewood mission is to remind residents that buying in Lakewood helps keep sales tax dollars local and supports Lakewood park programs, law enforcement services, beautiful trees, well-maintained streets and more.
Lakewood Center (L.A. County’s second largest mall) also lists local discounts at www.shoplakewoodcenter.com on its “Sales” page. The site highlights specials (including holiday shopping sales and discounts) for both retail establishments and Restaurant Row. More . . .
State of the City tickets available now
Lakewood residents are invited to attend this year's State of the City Luncheon to hear what city leaders are saying about the community's 2014 opportunities and challenges. The luncheon is Wednesday, January 29, at noon, at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza located at 5000 Clark Avenue in Lakewood.
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Park winter vacation programs
Holiday activities at Lakewood parks will be featured throughout the two weeks of school vacation from Saturday, December 21 through Friday, January 3. Special activity flyers are available at Lakewood City Hall and Lakewood parks. Santa will make an early appearance on Saturday, December 21 at each of the parks, followed by a candy cane hunt.
Highlights will include winter holiday craft projects and a special winter vacation movie day at Boyar Park on Saturday, December 28. Enjoy cocoa, popcorn and other treats as you watch “Disney’s Planes,” showing at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. More...
Fulfill the holiday wish of a local child in need
Caring Lakewood shoppers filled the Christmas wishes of 934 local kids in need last year. They did it by picking a little paper bear ornament off a "Teddy Bear Tree" and purchasing the affordable gift written on it. The opportunity to make a difference returns to Lakewood Center the weekend of December 7 and 8. The wishes of dozens of local kids will adorn a Teddy Bear Tree in the mall's center court. Rotary Club of Lakewood volunteers, many of them Lakewood business and civic leaders, will help guests choose a paper bear from the tree.
Rotarians will be on hand later to accept the unwrapped gift items returned to the booth. Gifts can also be dropped off at most City of Lakewood facilities during business hours prior to Tuesday, December 10.
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Mondays: December 9 and 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The mall’s Center Court features a chance to visit Santa and create a lasting memory with a photo with Santa! Adopt & Shop is doing pictures with pets on Mondays. And, the CHP and Prject Shepherd are running charitable programs at Lakewood Center.
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This month on CityTV
In December, tune in to Remembering Lakewood's Athletes, Café 5050 and Community Digest. CityTV channel 31 on Time Warner Cable, FiOS TV and web streaming live 24/7, produces programming each month ranging from local news and entertainment to sports and special events.
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Make sure the holidays are safe for pets too
The Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's holiday season can be a dangerous time for family pets. It’s a busy time of year, and pet owners need to be extra careful to protect their special, furry family members from unforeseen dangers. By following these guidelines, as well as some common sense, you can keep family pets safe and healthy during the holiday season.
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