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Original resident Roscoe Griffith is Pearl Harbor survivor
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Lakewood's Roscoe Griffith celebrated his 100th birthday at his Lakewood home on Saturday, July 11 with a large gathering of friends and family. Mr. Griffith is an original Lakewood resident, having purchased his home in 1951. Lakewood's city council was also on hand to honor the long-time resident, veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor. Photo: Flanked by fellow council members, Mayor Jeff Wood awards Roscoe a city proclamation. More
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Lakewood's concert series runs through August 6, on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
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Orange County Fair/Beatles tribute concert trip
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$38 fee includes fair admission, concert and bus transportation on 8/1
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 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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Pickleball! Try the 'sweet sport with the sour name'
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Friday mornings at Mayfair Park; Wed/Fri schedule starts Sept. 16
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 The growing sport of "pickleball" has been introduced to Lakewood as part of the city's Active Plus fitness activities for older adults. Pickleball mixes the concepts of badminton, ping pong and tennis. It's played on a relatively small court, so lots of people around the country are finding that it provides fun and physical activity but without the wear-and-tear of other sports. Click for short video about pickleball from CityTV. More |
Programs run through July and August
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 Lakewood's long-standing commitment to family fun continues through July with "Finally It's Friday" and "FUN-Tastic Family Night" events. Sign up online or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. July 17 - Shakespeare by the Sea featuring "As You Like It" from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Monte Verde Park. Free. No registration required. July 24 - FUN-Tastic Family Night featuring "Science Magic" - at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. $8 per person includes dinner and show ($5 for children 3 and under). Advance registration is required. July 31 - Family Game Night at the Lakewood Youth Center in Del Valle Park from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Free. Pre-registration is required. More |
 Signups for Lakewood 's adult softball, kickball and volleytennis summer leagues will take place between August 10 and 21. Softball leagues play on various evenings (M-F) and Sunday afternoons. Kickball is offered on Tuesday evenings and Sat/Sun afternoons. Volleytennis plays Monday evenings. All ability levels are encouraged. Registration packets including fees and further information are available now at www.lakewoodcity.org/sports or by calling 562-866-9771, extension 2408. Signups are taken at city hall. |
