Lakewood, California
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Take one or all six. Make the most of your garden. Learn how to save water! 
Converting yards into drought-resistant landscapes is one of the most effective steps homeowners can take to save water. The Water Replenishment District is offering free water-wise "eco gardener" classes to help residents save water and improve their gardens.

Topics include irrigation, drip and sprinkler care, best horticultural practices, design tips, and drought-tolerant and native plants. The classroom style programs include PowerPoint presentations and some demonstration.

Attendees will receive instructive handouts free of charge. The comprehensive materials are specific to each of the workshops.

Summer 2015
class dates

To RSVP for a class call 562-866-9771, extension 2408; or register online at
and use the course #'s below.

Saturday, July 11
Eco Gardening Concepts
Burns Community Center #40247

Saturday, July 18
Edible Gardening for Beginners
Weingart Senior Center #40248

Saturday, July 25
Garden Design Features; Burns Community Center #40249

Saturday, Aug 1
Drought Tolerant Plants at the Burns Community Center #40250

Saturday, Aug 8
Drip & Sprinkler Care at the Burns Community Center #40251

Saturday, Aug 15
Eco Garden Care at the Weingart Senior Center #40252

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Lakewood's Dennis Lander receives award from Assemblyman Anthony Rendon

Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) recently honored Lakewood resident Dennis Lander (on right in photo) as the 2015 Veteran of the Year for the 63rd Assembly District. "Dennis not only served our country heroically in Vietnam but has been a leading advocate for remembering the sacrifices of our fallen troops," Rendon said in Sacramento on June 24. "Dennis is a treasure of our community and I am proud to honor him as Veteran of the Year."

 

A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Lander is author of "The Boys of Del Valle Park," a poem about the young Lakewood men who gave their lives in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. The poem gained popularity when it was published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on Memorial Day 1988 and is now recited annually during Lakewood's Memorial Day ceremony and is permanently inscribed on the city's veterans memorial at Del Valle Park. More 

Low-cost spay and neutering this Sunday 

By reservation, pets can be fixed at the Sunday, July 12 event
Pets programs and adoptions An expanded Bow Wow and Meow Day event this weekend includes a new Pet Fair featuring on-site spay and neutering services by reservation at 855-499-5829.

The day will also include staples like 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 be on hand too. More  

Free emergency-prep workshop  

In a single evening, get started on keeping your family safe
Survive for 7 Lakewood's free "Survive for 7" workshop returns with a one-evening "jump start" for emergency preparedness efforts. The session educates residents about actions they can take to protect their family and teaches skills needed to survive in the first week following a catastrophe. Learn more at www.lakewoodcity.org/7days.

 

The free program is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 from 6:00 p.m. at the Burns Community Center adjacent to Mayfair Park, 5510 Clark Avenue.    

Register at www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog. The program is course #39567. Call 562-866-9771, extension 2408 for additional information. More 

Orange County Fair/Beatles tribute concert trip

$38 fee includes fair admission, concert and bus transportation on 8/1
OC Fair

Lakewood's travel program is heading to the O.C. Fair to celebrate their 125th Anniversary. This year's theme is "One Big Party" and on August 1 the fair celebrates with The Fab Four: America's Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band playing in the Pacific Amphitheatre. Click for the O.C. Fair's official photo gallery.

 

The cost of this special trip is only $38 and the fee includes admission to the fair, the concert and bus transportation. The bus leaves Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark Avenue, promptly at 2:30 p.m., so please arrive by 2:00 p.m. An adult must accompany children of all ages. Register on www.lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog with class #39262 by July 20. For questions concerning trip details, call 562-924-0149. More   
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Planet Lakewood

Concerts in the Park

Keep cool at the pools!

Explore Senior Services and Active Senior Activities at two community centers 

Lakewood Youth Sports coaches help

LASD is hiring

Shelters fill in spring and summer: Adopt a pet 

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