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Craft vendors sought for Lollipop Lane
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The Lollipop Lane Craft Boutique returns to the John Todd Community Center at Mayfair Park on Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Boutique Committee will begin accepting vendor applications  postmarked August 16 or later.

Registration will be conducted by mail only. Walk-ins, faxed  and emailed applications are not accepted. The form below should be opened, filled out, printed, signed and mailed in. Carefully review and follow the form’s instructions.

Click for registration information and application to participate
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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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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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Summer Aquatics Programs
News ImageThe City of Lakewood operates two public swimming pools and six wading pools throughout the summer season. Each swimming pool offers a variety of swim instruction programs and recreational swim opportunities. Please refer to our summer catalog for water fitness classes and special pool events.
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Video: “Dance like MJ” class . . . (and lots more)
News ImageFeatured on CityTV channel 31, the “Dance like MJ” class is one of many Lakewood recreation dance and fitness class offerings. Dance classes run from swing to hip hop. Click for video

Classes feature knowledgeable instructors and cater to both beginner and experienced tastes. The recreation catalog includes sections for adults and kids – and some classes are a good for family-fun opportunities.

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Finding parks and trails in Lakewood
News ImageLakewood Online has two features for planning recreational activities and fitness workouts. The Park Finder and Trails and Routes pages contain collections of information and links about city parks, facilities, and popular fitness routes.
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Volunteer Day: A giving tradition renewed each spring
News ImageThe Lakewood community’s giving tradition is renewed every spring as hundreds of volunteers fan out across the city to participate in Lakewood Volunteer Day projects. Numerous community groups mobilize to help Lakewood residents in need. They’re a diverse collection of community groups, kids, and adults who roll up their sleeves and pitch in at work sites throughout the city.
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Game of the Week: LYS March Madness recap
News ImageLew Stowers breaks down the championship games of the Lakewood Youth Sports Basketball Finals. Outstanding players from each of the games are featured along with a recap of the entire series. 

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To obtain a copy of the Game of the Week LYS championship games on DVD, click here for the order form.
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Lakewood Meals on Wheels needs volunteers
News ImageThe Lakewood Meals On Wheels program (MOW) has been making life easier for elderly residents and shut-ins of all ages since 1975. Today, MOW volunteers range in age from teens to seniors and help with everything from making sandwiches and packaging meals to driving and delivering meals to dozens of Lakewood clients.

For more about volunteering or for more information about the Meals On Wheels program, call 562-925-8747, or use the Lakewood Online Volunteer Interest form.
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Perfect settings for family gatherings
News ImageIt's easy to request one of Lakewood’s park facilities or picnic shelters for a family picnic, birthday party, or community event. Spacious activity rooms are inexpensive and open-air shelters are free to Lakewood residents. Both can greatly enhance your event.

Rooms and facilities must be reserved at city hall. Picnic shelter reservations must be arranged at park offices. Click for illustrated brochure
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Game of the Week postgame show highlights LYS 'March Madness'
News ImageCityTV's Lew Stowers breaks down the championship games of the Lakewood Youth Sports basketball finals. Outstanding players from each of the games are featured along with a recap of the entire series.

Click to see webcast segment

To obtain a copy of the Game of the Week LYS championship games on DVD, click here for the order form

Recreation
Recreation and Community Services class catalogs, sign-up forms, permission slips etc.
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 2010 Lollipop Lane Craft Boutique Booth Policies, Application & Map (725.3 KB)
 Lakewood Center: Community Safety Center Course Offerings (link)
 Lakewood earns Sports Illustrated SportsTown honor for California 6-30-2004 (186.8 KB)
 Recreation Catalog (Large download) (3.64 MB)
 Rynerson Park Fitness Circuit (162.1 KB)
 Survey Bloomfield Park Revitalization Project (66.3 KB)
 West San Gabriel River Parkway and nature trail brochure (3.52 MB)
Activity Zone Schedules - Park Programs
Afterschool Park Programs -- Daily Schedules and Special Dates of Park Programs for kids
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 Summer Cool Zone 2010 (1.17 MB)
Fitness trails
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 Bike trail website: Bike Path Los Angeles www.labikepaths.com (link)
 Bike trail: From Lakewood to the Ocean (127.6 KB)
 Fitness Route - Biscailuz Park (172.2 KB)
 Fitness Route - Bloomfield Park (209.7 KB)
 Fitness Route - Bolivar Park (178.9 KB)
 Fitness Route - Boyar Park (202.5 KB)
 Fitness Route - Del Valle Park (192.2 KB)
 Fitness Route - Mayfair Park (174.7 KB)
 Fitness Routes - Palms Park (188.2 KB)
 Fitness Routes - San Martin Park (177.6 KB)
RCS Sports
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 Kris Kringle Golf Tournament Entry Form (686 KB)
Adult Sports Registration Packets
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 Fall Adult Softball Registration Packet - 2010 (646.3 KB)
 Fall Women's Volleytennis Registration Packet - 2010 (621.6 KB)
 Softball Official Roster & Waiver Form (274.4 KB)
 Volleytennis Official Roster & Waiver Form (238.2 KB)
Adult Sports Schedules
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 Friday Men's Slow Pitch - Summer 2010 (109.4 KB)
 Friday Men's Slow Pitch Playoff Brackets - Summer 2010 (312.3 KB)
 Sunday Ko-Rec - Summer 2010 (106.1 KB)
 Thursday Ko-Rec - Summer 2010 (81 KB)
 Women's Volleytennis - Summer 2010 (93 KB)
Standings
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 Adult Sports Standings as of 09-02-2010 (271.7 KB)
Lakewood Youth Sports
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 2009 Honorees for Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame (225.6 KB)
 LYS 10-11 Boys Baseball Schedules 2010 (96.9 KB)
 LYS 10-11 Girls Softball Schedules 2010 (139 KB)
 LYS 12-13 Boys Baseball Schedules 2010 (152.3 KB)
 LYS 12-13 Girls Softball Schedules 2010 (107.1 KB)
 LYS 14-15 Boys Baseball Schedules 2010 (99.2 KB)
 LYS 14-17 Girls Softball Schedules 2010 (88.6 KB)
 LYS 2010 Football & Volleytennis Rule Book (291.3 KB)
 LYS 8-9 Boys Baseball Schedules 2010 (97.4 KB)
 LYS 8-9 Girls Softball Schedules 2010 (93.7 KB)
 LYS Baseball/Softball Championship Playoff Brackets 2010 (101.1 KB)
 LYS Special Olympics Softball Schedule 2010 (83.8 KB)
 LYS T-Ball Schedules 2010 (215.8 KB)
Volunteering
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 Volunteering brochure: Opportunities and contact information (50.9 KB)