Lakewood, California
Thursday, May 21, 2015
City service information for Memorial Day
City Hall
Lakewood City Hall will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 25. On that day, trash service will not be interrupted. There will be no street sweeping and no make-up sweep. There will be no DASH Transit service.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Residents not attending Memorial Day ceremonies at Del Valle Park may want to avoid Woodruff Avenue between Del Amo Boulevard and Carson Street from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

Residents can make a routine service request by calling 562-866-9771 extension 2140, or click to

Landscaping photos, videos and plans

Drought tolerant planting 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.

Also featured is CityTV's video on gardening tips and design ideas. More
Two Memorial Day events this year!  
Memorial Day
Memorial Day will be extra special this year. The city is organizing two events on Memorial Day in an effort to spread out the audience and try to create the best viewing experience for the most people possible. More
Pre-summer swim opportunities start next week
Swimming
Lakewood summer activities are coming soon to Mayfair Pool. Swim lessons start Tuesday, May 26. 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  

Save 70% on an electric mower on May 23
Mower

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. Click for brochure showing available mowers. The next mower exchange event happening near Lakewood is in Anaheim on Saturday, May 23. Space is limited. You must register in advance. Click for the registration page. More

Rebates go below the surface 
Drip Irrigation
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! More
Lakewood Online

Assembly Member hosting community coffee

Rendon Coffee

Assembly Member Anthony Rendon will host a Legislative Update and Community Coffee on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Attendees will hear firsthand about the work Assembly Member Rendon is doing in Sacramento.

He chairs the Utilities and Commerce Committee and was elected to the Legislature in November of 2012 to represent the 63rd Assembly District. The district includes the cities and communities of Bell, Cudahy, Hawaiian Gardens, Lakewood, North Long Beach, Lynwood, Maywood, Paramount, and South Gate.

 

For additional information call 562-529-3250. More 

Shelters fill in spring: Adopt a pet! 

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 

Lakewood Youth Sports coaches help  

LYS kidsVolunteer 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 

LASD is hiring

LASD

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 

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