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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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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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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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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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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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In May... tune in to The Lakewood Story, 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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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 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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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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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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