Lakewood, California
June 3, 2015
WATER SAVING TIPS
Pre-summer swim opportunities
Swimming
Lakewood summer swimming activities are happening at Mayfair Pool. Swim lessons, water aerobics, shallow water aerobics and "Aqua Zumba" are available.

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Memorial Day: Photos, video and time-lapse movie 
Community photo at renovated memorial, Memorial Day.

Lakewood's tradition of bringing community life to pictures and video was evident at this year's special Memorial Day.

 

The Lakewood Community Gallery features photos of the morning and evening Memorial Day events that saw an estimated 7,000 guests commemorate Lakewood's newly renovated Veterans Memorial Plaza and honor the men and women who have died serving our nation. At the gallery, you can download, email or print photos for free.  

 

Lakewood CityTV compiled video coverage of the entire morning event, which can be viewed here. It can also be viewed on channel 31 on Time Warner and Verizon FiOS. Click here for the channel's schedule and live stream.

 

A special time-lapse video offers a look at the Del Valle jet's return and assembly. It then goes on to show both special Memorial Day events from its unique time-lapse perspective. Click for special time-lapse segment.

Drought Watch

The state government has imposed new requirements on local communities to further reduce water use, with each community being given a specific target for conservation based on its per capita use of water.  

 

Lakewood was told it must reduce its community water use by 20% from 2013 levels. If communities don't reach their targets, the state will impose its own tougher water rules or fines of up to $10,000 a day on the community.


To help Lakewood reach its target, the city has approved new rules that reduce and, for the first time in decades, specifically identify the days each week that Lakewood water customers can water their yards. Only two days a week of watering (for 10 minutes per day per zone of a yard) will now be allowed during the summer months of May through September. The two specific days of watering will be a household's trash day and then three days later. For example, if a resident's trash day is Friday, they can water on Friday and then on Monday. Watering is limited to the cooler hours before 8:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. to reduce water loss through evaporation. Watering days for businesses will conform to the residential trash collection day for that neighborhood, which can be found here. More

Shelters fill in spring and summer: 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.
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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 

Concerts in the Park begin Thursday, June 18 

Concerts in the Park

The Concerts in the Park series this summer will kick off on June 18 with the ever-popular Motown sounds of Stone Soul. For a schedule and details, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/concerts or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

 

The concerts feature a changing variety of music styles. All provide residents a relaxing evening of family fun in the grove at Del Valle Park at the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Arbor Road. Each concert starts at 6:30 p.m. More 

 

Two fun events kick off summer on June 20 

Safety Expo

Summer fun and safety are the focus of two free events on Saturday, June 20 at Mayfair Park. Opening day ceremonies for Lakewood Youth Sports and the annual Lakewood Public Safety and Bike Safety Expo will be held together. They include fun activities for the whole family.  

 

LYS opening day ceremonies start at 10:00 a.m. at Mayfair Park's Lisa Fernandez Field. At 10:30 a.m., players are free to enjoy a range of carnival games and activities including bouncers, a DJ and a rock-climbing wall. More 

 

Civic Center Block Party coming soon 

Block Party band

Family fun, a rockin' good time and a big, professional fireworks show return to Clark Avenue and the Lakewood Civic Center on Saturday, June 27. The Lakewood Civic Center Block Party begins at 4:00 p.m. with the Family Fun Zone activity area for kids and families and the always popular "Taste of Lakewood." Live entertainment from The Zippers pop band starts at 5:00 p.m. 

 

Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Enjoy this spectacular, safe and legal display of professional fireworks capping off a wonderful day and evening at the Block Party. 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 


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