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Pan Am Fiesta is May 7-10

Lakewood's Pan Am Fiesta returns to Mayfair Park this May for its 70th year with a new Thursday night of fun. Discounted carnival rides for just $1 will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. Games and concessions will also be open on the new night. More 

 

Shop Lakewood: www.shoplakewood.org

Tracking bargains for Lakewood shoppers is what Shop Lakewood is all about. More  

 
Snapshot Lakewood

CityTV Channel 31 is offering two looks at the city shot 10 years apart. The segments tell the story of "everyday" Lakewood.

In 2004 and again in 2014 the city's video production team fanned out throughout the city hoping to videotape a genuine slice-of-Lakewood-life. More  
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. is brick order deadline
Brick Over 900 individuals and groups have already purchased commemorative bricks to honor military service members, their family and the Lakewood community at the new Veterans Memorial Plaza. The new memorial will be dedicated at Lakewood's Memorial Day ceremony on May 25. More

Free shredding returns

Shred! Residents are invited to safely dispose of documents containing sensitive information at "Lakewood Shreds!" on Saturday, April 18. Residents can bring up to three "bankers" style boxes to be shredded by a professional shredding company. No CDs, diskettes or other media can be shredded. More  
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Sheriff's Safety Center blood drive

Tuesday, April 7 from 12:00 noon to 6:15 p.m.

 

Red Cross Blood DriveThe American Red Cross, in cooperation with the Lakewood Sheriff's Community Safety Center, has a drive set for Tuesday, April 7 from 12:00 noon to 6:15 p.m. at the Lakewood Center location.

 

Donations take about an hour. Participants are encouraged to drink plenty of water and eat a nutritious meal ahead of time and bring a photo ID.

 

The Lakewood Sheriff's Community Safety Center is located near Target at 15 Lakewood Center Mall. Walk-in donors are welcome, but RSVPs are appreciated. More  

City of Lakewood Youth Track & Field Meet

Thursday, April 9

Track meetThe City of Lakewood Youth Track & Field Meet will be held Thursday, April 9 at Lakewood High School, 4400 Briercrest Avenue, in Lakewood. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. with the first event starting promptly at 5:00 p.m.

 

Children born in 2000 or later may compete in up to 3 events, which include both field events and running events. Field events include: softball throw, high jump, long jump and shot put. Running events include: 50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M and 1600M.


Ribbons will be presented for first place through fifth place finishers in each event in each division. Registration is taking place at all Lakewood parks. For more information, please call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. 
 

Volunteer Day seeks sites Lakewood is holding its 19th Annual Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 18. The event highlights Lakewood's giving community spirit as over 500 volunteers will spread across various sites city-wide to lend a hand to fellow Lakewood residents. Each year dozens of projects are completed, ranging from exterior refurbishment of homes to restoration of parks and public sites.

 

Call the Burns Community Center at 562-925-7512 if you are interested in volunteering. More  

First Thursdays of the month through June

Palms Park and Community CenterU.S. Congresswoman Linda Sanchez's office will be holding community office hours at Palms Park in Lakewood on the first Thursday of each month through June. The next date is Thursday, April 2, 2015.
 
No appointment is required to meet with her Congressional staff members for assistance with federal agency services like Social Security, Medicare, passports, VA benefits, U.S. Post Office, housing, immigration, healthcare and Congressional internship information. More 
Friday, April 17

Family fun in Lakewood
"Razzle Bam Boom!" brings a mix of comedy and musical styles including Rock, Country, Jazz and Cajun to The Centre at Sycamore Plaza on April 17. The evening of family fun includes dinner and entertainment like seeing Elvis juggle, and everyone in the audience will be a part of this fun show.

This affordable event costs $8 per person and $5 per child 3 years and under. Chicken fingers, mashed potatoes, lemonade and a dessert will be served before the show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The show runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. More
 


Sunday, May 10

This Mother's Day, show mom how much you appreciate her with an unforgettable, all-you-can-eat brunch and dining experience provided by TGIS Catering at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza on Sunday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Centre's in-house caterer prides itself on being one of the premier catering and event-planning teams in Southern California.


In addition to a delightful brunch buffet, there will be live entertainment, a complimentary photo booth, complimentary face painting for children, and each mom in attendance will receive a special gift bag with gifts inside. Guests can also surprise their mother with a special personalized greeting that will be displayed on the big screen during the brunch. More

 

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