Lakewood, California
| Wednesday, May 6, 2015 |
|
|
|
Pan Am Fiesta times for
events/entertainment
|
 Festival hours May 7-10 at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Ave. Thursday, 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. New night of discounted $1 rides, games & concessions
Friday, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Rides, games & concessions Saturday rides and concessions
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Entertainment Schedule 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mayfair High School (Choral Performance) 12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Flag Ceremony
Boy Scout Troop 65 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mae'ole Hoku Polynesian Dancers (Polynesian Performance) 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pan Jive (Steel Drum Music) 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Line Dance with Jackie Schrubbe 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Southern Caliber (Country Western Music) Sunday rides and concessions 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Entertainment Schedule 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. JD Dance Company (Ballet Folklorico Performance)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mariachi Alma Alegre De America (Mariachi Music)
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Scott Martin Latin Soul Band (Latin Jazz Music)
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ray & The Rhythm Beat Band (Top 40 Music)
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
La Sirena y Orquesta Mar De Ashé (Salsa Music) |
|
 |
|
|
Pan Am Fiesta adds features this year
|
|
 The Pan American Fiesta returns to Mayfair Park this week 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.
An expanded lineup of food trucks will be featured this year including "Taco Obsession," "Mister Coolee Ice Cream Truck" and "Kabob Express." Community organizations are also hosting food booths with pizza, hamburgers, pastrami, meatball and turkey sandwiches, along with specialty snacks such as Kettle Corn and shaved ice. Food trucks and booths will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free entertainment begins Saturday at 11:00 a.m. More
|
|
There's still time to save 70% this Saturday!
|
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program is underway with huge discounts for local residents. You can help clean the air by exchanging an old, operable gasoline-powered lawn mower and purchasing a new electric cordless lawnmower for a discount as deep as 70% off retail. This year, you have six models to choose from, with your cost ranging from $100 to $250.
Two mower exchange events are happening near Lakewood--Long Beach Veterans Stadium on Saturday, May 9 and in Anaheim on Saturday, May 23. Space is limited. You must register in advance. Click for the registration page. Click for brochure showing available mowers. More |
|
'Start Smart' driving program for teens |
The California Highway Patrol's free Start Smart driver safety program for teen drivers is coming soon to the Lakewood Sheriff's Community Safety Center in the mall. The popular course will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sign up quickly online at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog; use course #37640.
The driver safety class is designed to help new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 -19 and their parents/guardians. Enroll by calling the Recreation and Community Services Department at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.
More
|
|
|
|
Shelters fill in spring: Adopt a pet!
|
 This is a great time to consider pet adoption. Over 25,000 animals per year go through the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority in Downey, which provides animal care services to Lakewood and area cities. Click to see SEAACA's featured pets page and click to see CityTV's monthly pets video.
In the spring, the number of stray and unwanted animals grows in the community and, sadly, the population increases in animal shelters. It's a good time to consider adopting a new pet and bringing a four-legged friend home from the shelter to provide joy to your family. More
|
|
Water rebate goes 'below the surface'
|
The City of Lakewood has expanded its "Swiss Army Knife" of rebate offers to include the installation of "subsurface irrigation systems." They can reduce landscape watering needs up to 25 percent!
Information on the rebates, which total up to $2,500 in conjunction with Metropolitan Water District rebates for installing simple water-saving devices or converting lawns to water-wise landscaping, can be found at www.lakewoodcity.org/waterrebates or by calling the city at 562-866-9771, extension 2140. More
|
|
Landscaping photos, videos and plans
|
 Lakewood residents can benefit from looking at the water-saving ideas of other Lakewood and Long Beach homeowners. Photographs, video and plan samples are online. They show Lakewood water-wise homes, offering design insights for creative drought-tolerant landscaping, hardscape use and water-wise irrigation.
Also featured is a CityTV video on gardening tips and design ideas. Practical and cost-conscious water-saving landscapes and vegetable gardening options along with the use of water rebates are discussed. More
|
|
Adult softball, kickball and volleytennis signups |
Signups for Adult Softball, Kickball and Volleytennis summer league will take place between May 4 and 14. Softball leagues play on various evenings (M-F) and Sunday afternoons. Kickball is offered on Tuesday evenings and Saturday/Sunday afternoons. Volleytennis plays Monday evenings. All ability levels are encouraged. Signups are taken at city hall. Registration packets, including fees and further information, are available now at www.lakewoodcity.org/sports or by calling 562-866-9771, extension 2408. |
|
Mayfair Pool offers pre-summer swim opportunities
|
Lakewood summer activities are coming soon to Mayfair Pool. Swim lessons start Tuesday, May 26. Online swim lesson priority registration for residents begins May 16 at 7:00 p.m. Non-residents may register online beginning May 19 at 7:00 p.m. Walk-in registration at Mayfair Pool will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23.
Water Aerobics: Shallow Water Aerobics and Aqua Zumba classes start May 26 at Mayfair Pool. Sign up at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. More |
|
Lakewood Youth Sports coaches help
|
 Volunteer coaches are needed for baseball, softball and T-ball teams for the summer season and for the coming fall season at all Lakewood parks. Although moms and dads of players make great coaches, it's not necessary to have a child playing to enjoy the volunteer experience. No coaching experience is necessary. City staff will provide the appropriate training. Fill out our online interest form or inquire at any Lakewood park for complete details or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. More |
|
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) has begun their 2015 hiring campaign. LASD is the largest sheriff's department in the country and offers opportunities in patrol, custody, court services, transit policing, investigations, cybercrimes, SWAT, search and rescue, mounted enforcement, marine enforcement, and many other unique and specialized assignments.
The many career opportunities available coupled with the Department's large jurisdictional area and responsibilities, truly makes the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department unique in the law enforcement industry. More |
 Lakewood's summer pet care tradition returns Wednesday, June 3 with a Bow Wow and Meow Day event from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Another Bow Wow and Meow Day on Sunday, July 19 will include a new Pet Fair featuring on-site spay and neutering services. The June 3 event features Bow Wow and Meow Day staples of convenient pet licensing, vaccinations at a discount and micro chipping. This convenient one-stop event is intended to help pet owners with pet licensing and care needs. Flea control products and information regarding low-cost spaying/neutering and health care for dogs and cats will also be on hand. More
|
 |
Copyright © 2015 City of Lakewood. All rights reserved.
Use the links below to quickly unsubscribe from this publication. Call 562-866-9771, extension 2821 if you need further assistance. You may have received this e-mail because you have requested to subscribe to the City of Lakewood eMagazine or are an existing customer of the City of Lakewood.
|
|
|
|
|
|
