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 (Published 11/20/09) The Los Angeles County Department of Health is continuing its series of free H1N1 vaccination clinics at locations around the county.County health officials warn that supplies are currently limited. H1N1 clinics are limited to those in "priority groups" and have no other usual source of medical care.
Some county clinics will close earlier than anticipated due to short supplies. For more information, click for the county’s H1N1 page Check the county website for updated clinic and flu information at http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or call the county information line at 2-1-1.
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 Lakewood residents can come to Lakewood Center on Saturday, November 28 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to trade in up to five incandescent holiday light strands for new, multi-color, energy-efficient LED strands. The exchange is free (while supplies last).
The light exchange – sponsored by Southern California Edison, Lakewood Center and the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce – is in the south parking lot of the mall, near Del Amo Boulevard and Graywood Avenue. Click for map
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 Lakewood residents can learn how to convert their yards into drought-resistant landscapes on Saturday, December 5. This can be one of the most effective ways for homeowners to save water.
The Water Replenishment District is offering free water-wise “eco-gardener” classes to help residents save water and improve their gardens. Pre-registration and RSVPs are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 562-275-4234.
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 Project Shepherd needs donations and volunteers to make a difference this holiday season. To make the season brighter for those in need, Lakewood residents have generously given to Project Shepherd every year since 1973, when the Project Shepherd assistance program began.
Donations of food and toys, participation in the Project Shepherd Teddy Bear Tree program, and opportunities for volunteers are coordinated at the Burns Community Center. Call 562-925-7512 for more information.
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 The Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards program honors Lakewood homes that reflect a special "pride of ownership" in property upkeep, landscaping, and overall general appearance. The honorees for 2009 recently gathered at Monte Verde Park’s S. Mark Taper Vista Lodge.
The evening’s program included a photographic review of homes. They have been collected into a PDF photo gallery to provide residents a sampling of landscaping and home appearance ideas.
Click for the photo gallery
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 Lakewood honored public safety professionals, volunteers, and community members during the 2009 Award of Valor ceremonies at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza.
The awards reflect an enduring Lakewood value: Preserving the quality of life in Lakewood’s neighborhoods through exceptional public safety programs.
Click to read the accounts of those honored during the Award of Valor program
The 2009 Award of Valor will be available for viewing on cable, FIOS and the Web on Sundays and Thursdays between November 29 and December 17 at 12 a.m./p.m. and 7:30 a.m./p.m. Click here check the CityTV schedule
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 A deep-fried holiday turkey, gravy drippings, and onions sautéed in butter and oil are mouth-watering traditions, but you may be surprised to learn that pouring the remains of a great meal into the kitchen sink can cause sewer blockages that are difficult to remedy.
Lakewood’s Public Works Department knows how to help keep your plumbing and the city’s sewers free from blockages during the holiday season--by properly disposing of fats, oils and grease.
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 Bogus property tax related mailings are still being received by area residents. The Los Angeles County Tax Assessor warns the deceptive mailings are coming from companies that use official-sounding names like "Tax Adjusters," "Tax Readjustment," or "Tax Review."
The official looking notices offer to help the reader get a reduction in their property taxes. The assessor warns residents NOT to pay for a tax review that the county may already be doing for free.
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 Registration continues for many of Lakewood's 600 programs and classes. Click for a PDF of the catalog Many programs have multiple sessions beginning throughout fall and winter months.
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 Dispose of household hazardous chemicals and e-waste at a collection event in Paramount on Saturday, January 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Click for map
It’s easy to participate. Leave the products in their original containers. Place them in a cardboard box and drive to the collection site. The entire process only takes a few minutes.
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 (Originally published 09/01/2009) Nature is quietly working for a greener Lakewood, filtering runoff along Paramount Boulevard of pollutants, capturing litter, and even adding to the beauty of the city’s “urban forest.”
In addition, the Paramount Boulevard project overlaid the street with rubberized asphalt (which recycled 25,000 used tires into the new paving) and included six solar-powered bus shelters. Click for CityTV video segment
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