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Hazardous waste collection coming Sat., September 18
News ImageFive hazardous waste/e-waste collection events are coming up where Lakewood where 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.
The next event near Lakewood is in Carson on September 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is in the parking lot of the Joint Water Pollution Control Plant.
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After-school programs: Links, and maps to parks
News ImageLakewood’s After-School Activity ZONE is a free drop-in program for school-age children, teens and preteens. The program is offered at city parks, Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Schedules flex to accommodate school holidays and vacation periods.

Programs will continue through much of December with special holiday activities and schedules planned for mid-December through early January. Programs will be featured throughout the two weeks of the school holiday vacation period. A complete offering of activities is listed in the monthly Park Program Calendars, which are available in PDF files are at the bottom of the main recreation homepage, at neighborhood parks and at city hall.
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Special musical event at the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library
News ImageYukiko Matsuyama brings her unique musical skill to the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library on Wednesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. for a free concert. Matsuyama is known for her work on the “koto” (Japanese harp), blending smooth jazz, new age and world music. A 13-string zither or harp, the koto is Japan’s national instrument.

Matasyama’s compositions combine the sounds of the ancient 7th century instrument with elements of modern styles.
Click for a sampling of Matsuyama’s music on the recently released Crème Brulée
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Book sale supports Lakewood's libraries
News ImageSurprisingly low-priced used books are available at the Friends of the Lakewood Libraries sale on Saturday, October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Angelo M. Iacoboni Library. A discount “bag sale” follows the main sale from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Proceeds from all sales directly support Lakewood's two local libraries.

"Members only" sales are scheduled for Thursday, September 30 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memberships may be purchased at the door for non-members interested in shopping.

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Service Tips for Labor Day holiday
News ImageLakewood City Hall will be closed on the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 6, 2010. Some city services will be impacted. Trash pickup will not be interrupted. There will be no street sweeping or Dash Transit service on the holiday.

Call Lakewood customer service at 562-866-9771, extension 2140 or e-mail service1@lakewoodcity.org with any questions prior to Labor Day.

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Flag football and volleytennis signups are now
News ImageThe City of Lakewood is organizing flag football leagues for youth ages 6-15 and volleytennis leagues for girls ages 8-17. Registration is at all Lakewood parks until August 28. There is no registration fee for Lakewood residents and non-residents only pay $20.
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Tot Lot registration
News ImageTot Lot registration is ongoing at Lakewood parks. This parent cooperative program is for 2-to 5-year olds and provides a safe, developmental environment for children, and a meeting place for parents. Click for the Park Finder to find park locations
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Patriot Day commemoration coming Saturday, September 11
News ImageThis 2010 Patriot Day commemoration in the concert grove at Del Valle Park (Woodruff Avenue at Arbor Road) will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 11. The evening will open with a rousing concert of patriotic tunes by the 300th Army Band. A memorial candle lighting and moment of silence – which have become Patriot Day traditions – will follow.
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Get hands-on with Coastal Cleanup Day
News ImageLakewood residents are invited to participate in the statewide California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Coastal Cleanup Day is the highlight of the California Coastal Commission's Adopt-A-Beach program.

If you are interested in participating, call 800-COAST-4U or coast4u@coastal.ca.gov. The Long Beach Nature Center is a local contact for this year's event. Call Erin Kellogg at 562-570-4876. 

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Lakewood kids are heading back to school!
News ImageParamount Unified School District
Wednesday, August 25
http://www.paramount.k12.ca.us

Bellflower Unified School District
Wednesday, September 1
http://www.busd.k12.ca.us

Long Beach Unified School District
Wednesday, September 8
http://www.lbschools.net

ABC School District
Thursday, September 9
http://www.abcusd.k12.ca.us


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Free ‘Survive for 7' disaster planning program
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Lakewood officials are urging residents to consider recent earthquakes as a “preparedness” wake-up call. And, they’re offering residents a free one-evening class to help them prepare.

A “Survive for 7 - Emergency Preparedness Workshop” will be held on Tuesday, October 5, between 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and at the Sherriff’s Community Safety Center at Lakewood Center. Registration will begin on September 4 with the start registration for the new recreation season at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog.
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Get free new lamps in exchange for old energy guzzlers
News ImageLakewood residents can swap up to 10 inefficient, old lamps for free energy-saving models with bulbs at “Operation Lamp Exchange.” The money and energy-saving program will be in the Lakewood area on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Kmart parking lot in Torrance at 19330 Hawthorne Boulevard.
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