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May is bicycle safety month 

Bike safety is everyone's concern.May is Bicycle Safety Month, which reminds us that cyclcists and motorists need to share the road. Both have the same rights and responsibilities and are required to obey the same rules of the road. 

The month is also a time when many fitness riders hit the streets. Bikestation near the Long Beach transit mall offers a
map of 30 miles of cycle-friendly shoreline and river bicycle paths, as well as Class II paths (routes accommodating both bicycles and cars)  the local area. Lakewood also has bikeways. Notable is the San Gabriel River Trail which is easily entered at Lakewood's Rynerson Park. More...

Register for AQMD mower program now
News Image Lakewood residents can register to trade in their polluting, gas-powered lawn mower for a new cordless, rechargeable mower at a significant price break. Once registered, they can RSVP to attend one of several trade-in events to be scheduled this summer. An event at nearby Veterans Stadium is set for June 23.

The mower swapping program is conducted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD). This is a high-demand program and registration should be done promptly. Click here for the AQMD’s mower program web page and registration.

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Summer aquatics programs start in late May
Aquatics in Lakewood Summer is on the horizon and Lakewood’s aquatics staff and maintenance team are readying facilities. Pre-summer swim and water aerobics programs begin as early as May 26. Online swim lesson priority registration for residents began yesterday. Non-residents may register online today beginning at 7:00 p.m. Participants may sign up at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog
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Lakewood named 'Playful City USA' for third year
Playful City award from KaBoom! In recognition of Lakewood's high quality playgrounds, parks and recreation services, the city has won a prestigious 2012 "Playful City USA" designation. The recognition is provided by KaBoom!, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit group that promotes children’s recreation and the creation of more places for children to play. Lakewood also received the Playful City USA designation in 2010 and 2011.
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Video sheds light on ShopLakewood.org
Shop Lakewood Discounts for shopping and bringing more business into the community is what the www.ShopLakewood.org website is all about. It's free for local merchants to participate in and coupons are free to patrons.

Over 130 local businesses are featured and coupons are regularly posted. The site is a great way to make a connection with a local store and often save some money too. Food and restaurant deals are among the most popular items at the site.
 See the video at www.lakewoodcity.org/shoplakewoodvideo.
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Teen volunteering event offers options and experience
Volunteer Day teens in action Lakewood's Youth Center presents a Teen Volunteer­ing workshop on Friday, June 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. In today’s tight employment market, volunteering is a great way for youth to explore career areas and build their resumes, references and connections for future jobs.

For more informa­tion, visit
www.lakewoodcity.org/volunteer or call the youth center at 562-429-7472 or city staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

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Lakewood Education Foundation: Making a difference
News Image National Teacher Day falls on Tuesday, May 8, and communities nationwide will take time to recognize their local educators. Through its annual grant program, honoring teachers and enhancing their resources to teach is something the Lakewood Education Foundation (LEF) does every year. Click to watch the CityTV channel 31 segment on this topic.
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This month on CityTV
Community Digest In May... tune in to The Lakewood StoryCafé 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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Volunteer sports coaches needed
Volunteer coaches have made a difference in Lakewood since the 1950s. Volunteer coaches are needed for baseball, softball and T-ball teams for the summer season at all Lakewood parks. Although moms and dads of players make great coaches, it's not necessary to have a child playing to enjoy the volunteer experience. No coaching experience is necessary. City staff will provide the appropriate training. Inquire at any Lakewood park for complete details or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Volunteering is easy. Just ask at any Lakewood park or click to use our online form.

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Lakewood remembers on Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremony Lakewood Caliifornia Lakewood residents are invited to join in the city’s annual Memorial Day tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, as well as members of our local veterans’ organizations who have died during the past year.


The Memorial Day Ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 28 at the Veterans Memorial at Del Valle Park, adjacent to the airplane. The park is located on Woodruff Avenue, between Henrilee Street and Arbor Road. Click for map to Del Valle Park


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CHP's Start Smart program returns to Lakewood
News Image The California Highway Patrol's free Start Smart driver safety program for teen drivers will be held twice at the Sheriff’s Community Safety Center in the mall. The next class is on Tuesday June 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click for the eCatalog signups.
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Job Fair and Teen Volunteering event offer options
Teen volunteers Young job seek­ers are invited to three individual events happening in May and June: "Finding That Job," the annual Lakewood Youth Job Fair and a Teen Volunteer­ing workshop. The three programs are intended to help Lakewood's teens prepare for the job markent, help them meet employers or find volunteer opportunities.
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Consumer Reports’ top five retailers are a Lakewood who’s-who
Consumer Reports Lakewood shoppers don't have to leave town to get great values. National retailers who bagged the top five scores for overall satisfaction in Consumer Reports have stores in town.

Consumer Reports National Research Center subscribers told them about 55,108 shopping experiences at ten major American retailers. They also noted online experiences, as reported in the magazine’s March 2012 edition.

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Archives...

Sat., May 19, 2012
All Day Event
  Lakewood's 'Relay For Life’ at Artesia H.S.
9:00  AM
  Lakewood Youth Sports Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Sign-ups
11:00  AM  -  3:00  PM
  Eighth Annual Lakewood Family Reading Festival



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