Lakewood, California
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Don't water after the rain
48-hour post-rain restriction on watering
Give your sprinklers (and your water bill) a rest following this week's rainfall. City water rules state that no watering is allowed within 48 hours of measurable rain. The tropical storm also left the air heavy with high humidity so plants will stay moist for quite a few days.

Residents who normally water on Wednesday should turn off their sprinklers and spigots. And residents who water on Thursday should wait until at least noontime Thursday or consider skipping watering that day.

This unusual summer storm is a great time for all of us to save on outdoor watering and help our community reach our state-assigned goal of 20% water savings compared to 2013 levels.
Learn more about saving water at  www.lakewoodcity.org/WaterWise. 
Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 a.m.
US Service Academy Forum
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez is hosting a United States Service Academy Information Forum on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Southeast Academy High School in the City of Norwalk.

Students will have an opportunity to learn about the five U.S. Service Academies: Military, Naval, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Merchant Marines from local academy representatives. More 
Thursday-Saturday, October 1-3
Book sale
From romance novels to large-format books, visitors will find low-priced deals on used books at the Friends of the Lakewood Libraries (FOLL) sale on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sale items include hardback books for $1 and up, textbooks, encyclopedias, computer materials, children's books, a 'Teacher's Table,' unusual books, cassettes and videos. Proceeds support Lakewood's two local libraries.      

FOLL "Members only" sales are scheduled for Thursday, October 1 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday, October 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those interested in becoming members at the pre-sale can take advantage of the widest selection before the public sale. Memberships start as low as $5 for seniors, $10 for individuals and $15 for a family membership. Dues are tax deductible. More 
Up to $500 for materials to help Lakewood classrooms
LEF Grant
Are you a teacher at a Lakewood school? Interested in a grant of up to $500 to purchase materials and more to help with your teaching, such as science and lab equipment; art and physical education supplies or electronic tablets?

The Lakewood Education Foundation (LEF) wants to help. Last year, thanks to the generous donations of local residents and businesses, LEF was able to donate over $43,000 in grants of up to $500 to dozens of Lakewood teachers for classroom improvement projects.

The deadline to apply for this year's grants is Monday, September 28. Click for the LEF website or for the grant application PDF. Or call 562-496-1791. 
Lots of holiday-themed products
Weingart Craft Fair Attention all shoppers! Lakewood's 34th Annual Senior Fall Craft Festival will be on Saturday, September 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Weingart Senior Center, 5220 Oliva Ave. A variety of handmade items will be on sale at very reasonable prices. This is a great place to get a jump on your holiday shopping! Refreshments will be on sale. For more information, call the Weingart Senior Center at 562-630-6141.   
Take precautions to avoid exposure
West Nile virus Lakewood is one of 52 Los Angeles County cities/communities that have tested positive for West Nile virus mosquito samples this year. Reports are a reminder for residents to take precautions. Other area cities include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos and Long Beach.

A recent Lakewood CityTV video interviews a Lakewood resident who contracted West Nile virus in the past. The segment also gives insight into what you can do to protect yourself: www.lakewoodcity.org/WestNileVideo. More 
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