 The Lakewood Artist Guild will host their annual Student Art Show at Mayfair Park, March 19-21. The art show will be open to the public on Saturday, March 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Young artists from around the area will present work in a variety of mediums for scholarship and recognition awards. On Sunday, March 21, an awards presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. For more information please contact Mary Crowder at 562-421-8212.
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 Lakewood residents needing help finding work can get assistance through the Southeast Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board (SELACO). The agency provides both online job help and training resources through three local help centers. SELACO is hosting a career fair on March 30 at El Comino High School from 9:55 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event features businesses, local colleges to assist job seekers. For more information call Jose Marez at 562-402-9336, extension 2203.
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 The Friends of Lakewood Libraries are hosting a used book sale at the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from all sales directly support Lakewood's two local libraries.
Members-only sales will precede the Saturday event and are for members of Friends of Lakewood Libraries and disabled customers. New members can join FOLL at these events held Thursday, March 18 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, March 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library at 4990 Clark Avenue for additional information at 562-866-1777.
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 The Centre's annual Easter Sunday Brunch will take place in the Weingart Ballroom on Easter Sunday, April 4. Guests will enjoy a champagne brunch buffet that includes special food stations for kids.
Kids also have a chance to win treat-filled Easter baskets. Brunch will be served from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The price is $19.95 for adults, and $10.95 for children (ages 5 – 11). Senior citizens will receive a 10% discount for their group. For reservations, call 562-804-4434.
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 Another Household Hazardous Waste/E-waste Collection Event will be held Saturday, March 27 between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at nearby Veteran's Stadium in Long Beach. Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste and e-waste. The entire drop-off process only takes a few minutes. Often, participants don't even have to leave their car.
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 Totally Friday Nights are back at the Lakewood Youth Center, beginning on Friday, April 2 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Click for permission slipTeens can socialize with friends, play air hockey or pool, and compete on the Wii and PlayStation, or just dance. TFN features contests, prizes and a snack bar. The fun includes a “lights-out” egg hunt on the Youth Center patio. Don’t forget to bring your own flashlight!
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 Lakewood's Volunteer Day program is looking for sites for its Saturday, April 24 clean-up and fix-up event. Annually, more than 500 volunteers fan out over the community and donate a morning’s work to help their neighbors.
This is Lakewood’s special day to make lives and neighborhoods better with the support of civic and community organizations and Lakewood youth groups.
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 Lakewood residents can attend the county’s “Smart Gardening” programs and purchase home composting units for an affordable price of approximately $40.
Classes cover ways to get a great looking yard while using less water, energy and wasting fewer resources. There are basic and advanced workshops covering topics like composting, landscape design, landscaping with native friendly plants, installing a water-efficient irrigation system, and organic gardening. Click for a list of workshops
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 The Lakewood Earth Walk will be held at Lakewood’s rustic Monte Verde Park which is the trailhead to over 3 miles of landscaped walking trails and the San Gabriel River Parkway. Monte Verde Park will host Earth Walk’s interactive experiences for kids and adults on Saturday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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 Preparations are getting underway for the “Relay for Life of Lakewood” coming to Artesia High School on May 1 and 2. Email Marta Zepeda or Kathy Farmer for more information about volunteering or starting a team.
A kick-off event for potential teams, sponsors, participants is set for Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Center food court. The event will help teams, captains and corporate sponsors get prepared for the Relay for Life.
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 The Los Angeles County Department of Health is offering H1N1 vaccinations, in limited quantities, at 11 of its public health clinics. Please check below to see if you are eligible. Then, call the clinic nearest to you to find out what days and times the vaccine is available. Click for list of clinic locations
County H1N1 clinics are limited to those in "priority groups" and have no other usual source of medical care. If you belong to an eligible group click for a vaccination sign up form. Fill it out and bring it to your vaccination session.
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