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Take the new City of Lakewood opinion survey
 Take Lakewood's survey To help maintain high-quality service to residents, the City of Lakewood regularly conducts a survey of local households for their opinions on city services and issues.

New this year, the survey will be conducted online, which will enable more residents to conveniently participate. To take the survey, go to
www.lakewoodcity.org/survey

If you don't have computer access, call city hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2140 and they’ll be glad to mail you a survey to fill out. 

The last day to take the community survey will be Monday, May 27.

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Lakewood remembers on Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremony Lakewood Caliifornia 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 happens Monday, May 27 at 11:00 at Del Valle Park. The ceremony includes the laying of wreaths at the Veterans Memorial and remarks from Lakewood Mayor Steve Croft and other dignitaries. This year is the 21st anniversary of the placement at the memorial of the poem, “The Boys of Del Valle Park,” authored by Lakewood resident Dennis Lander. The stirring, Lakewood-influenced poem will once again be read as part of the ceremonyClick for map to Del Valle Park.


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Recognize special homes in your Lakewood neighborhood
News Image The Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards program is asking Lakewood residents to nominate their neighbors or themselves for accomplishments in landscaping and maintenance. Nominations can be made by calling the Community Relations Office message line at City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2160, or by using the online nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, June 28.
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Lakewood 4-for-4 as 'Playful City USA'
News Image In recognition of Lakewood’s high quality playgrounds, parks and recreation services, the city has won a prestigious 2013 “Playful City USA” designation for the fourth year in a row. Lakewood also received the recognition in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Playful City USA recognitions are provided by KaBoom!, a national non-profit organization that promotes children’s recreation and the creation of more places for children to play.
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Memorial Day pool openings a sign of summer’s start
Mayfair Pool Mayfair Pool opens Memorial Day weekend helping kick off summer with twice-daily public swim sessions each weekend day (and Memorial Day) at 1:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. through June 16. Swim lessons and water aerobics begin following the holiday weekend. Sign-ups for these programs are ongoing using the eCatalog.

Aquatics programs begin their full summer operation the weekend of June 22, with Mayfair and McCormick Pools open for recreational swimming seven days a week through Monday, September 2.

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If you see something, say something
News Image One of the most valuable tools the Sheriff's Department has to keep Lakewood safe is the eyes and ears of Lakewood residents looking out for their neighborhood. If you see unusual activity in your neighborhood, call the Sheriff’s Station. Their business line, which is perfect for reporting unusual activity, is staffed 24 hours a day at 562-623-3500. And, if it’s a crime in progress, always call 9-1-1.
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VIDEO: Book-Off opens in Lakewood; Buffalo Wild Wings
Book-Off opens, ribbon cutting in Lakewood, California "Shop Lakewood" opportunities expanded Saturday with the opening of a new Book-Off store on Saturday, March 23 at the Lakewood Center mall. Eager customers quickly filled the large 8,000 square foot store, located just west of Costco. Click for a CityTV news segment. Also, click for a segment on Buffalo Wild Wings opening.
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Tue., May 21, 2013
9:00  AM
  Lakewood Youth Sports Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Sign-ups
Wed., May 22, 2013
9:00  AM
  Lakewood Youth Sports Baseball/Softball/T-Ball Sign-ups
9:00  AM  -  2:00  PM
  Development Review Board (DRB) Meeting



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