Lakewood, California
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Online format makes it easy to submit
Survey
To help maintain high-quality service to residents, the City of Lakewood regularly conducts a survey of local households for their opinions on city services and issues. The survey is now conducted online, which enables more residents to conveniently participate. To take the survey, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/survey. More 
Water-saving rotor sprinklers are exempt
Water saving rotor device
During the cooler months of October 1 through May 31, Lakewood's conservation regulations call for city water customers to limit their watering to only one time a week for 10 minutes in each area of their yard. But there are helpful exceptions for customers who use water-wise irrigation devices and methods. More  
Prepare for El Niño
Steps you can take at your home
Flooding
Weather forecasters are predicting a heavy El Niño winter with lots of wind and rain, and the potential for localized flooding. Lakewood residents can take steps in advance to prepare their property and do their part to protect the community from flooding. For information, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/elnino.
Medicare 101, senior benefits fair and health screening
Seniors
Seniors and their family members are encouraged to take advantage of three free programs running this month. Two help demystify the maze of Medicare/senior benefits choices. The third event offers free medical screening. More 
CityTV segments about Lakewood businesses
Dave's Island Istruments
Lakewood's CityTV continues its series of profiles of local businesses. This edition looks at "Dave's Island Instruments." Proprietor Dave Beery offers insight into the unique shop at 4115 Los Coyotes Diagonal, near Carson Street.

The eclectic shop offers instruments, sheet music and classes ranging from ukuleles to steel drums. CityTV shows viewers can see the sights AND head the sounds. Click for video.
CERT family emergency prep program coming soon
Duck and cover
The statewide "Great California ShakeOut!" exercise is Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. The annual drill is intended to raise public awareness about earthquake dangers.

Many businesses and schools participate in the drill. At the assigned time, employees and students "Drop, Cover and Hold On" -- like the students in the photo shown sheltering under their desks.

Lakewood's CityTV television channel 31 looks at the realities of living in "earthquake country." The video "Shake, Rattle and Survive" complements two October disaster- preparedness events. See the video at www.lakewoodcity.org/shakeout. More   
Learn about admissions, testing, transcripts, transfers, enrollment
Students
The annual College Fair will take place on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Mayfair Park. Participants (ages 15-22) will have the opportunity to speak to representatives from colleges and universities, and get the information needed on admission, testing, transcripts, transfers, enrollment registration, fees and deadlines. See CityTV video on the event at www.lakewoodcity.org/collegefairvideo. For more information call 562-429-7472.  
Lakewood Online
Planet Lakewood
Watch out for West Nile
CityTV covers World Games athletes
Coyotes in urban environments
CityTV video looks at West Nile prevention

Shelters fill in summer: Adopt a pet 

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