Lakewood, California
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
10:15 a.m. is statewide earthquake drill
Duck and cover
The statewide "Great California ShakeOut!" exercise is Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. The drill is intended to raise public awareness about earthquake dangers. More   
Free Lollipop Lane returns with over 100 artisans
Mayfair Park on Saturday, October 17

Mayfair Park will come alive with over 100 crafters offering handmade, affordable holiday gifts on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More 
This Saturday behind Iacoboni Library
Free document shredding event
The City of Lakewood and EDCO Waste Services are teaming up again to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents at "Lakewood Shreds!" on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to noon behind the Iacoboni Library. The free shredding event has added "green" features like a mulch giveaway and e-waste drop off. More 
Expected to open in spring of 2016

At its Tuesday evening meeting, the Lakewood City Council approved the purchase of an airplane-themed playground for Del Valle Park. The new play area will replace an older one that needed to be removed to make room for the recently renovated and expanded Veterans Memorial Plaza.

Council members expressed delight at the design of the new playground, which will include custom features like a replica of an airplane, control tower and landing strip (artist's rendering above). Funds for the new $425,000 playground were previously included in the city's FY14-16 budget. The new play area is expected to open in the spring of 2016.      
Dodgers-Mets series features two Lakewood stars
Lakewood Youth Hall of Famers in MLB
MLB
Two hometown kids (Justin Turner and Travis d'Arnaud) are delivering for their teams in the National League Division Series. Both are members of the Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame from their high school days in Lakewood, and both are playing pivotal roles in the current LA-NY series.
 
In Monday's Game 3 Mets win, New York catcher and Lakewood High School alumnus Travis d'Arnaud went three for five, with a home run and three RBIs. D'Arnaud got the scoring started for the Mets in the bottom of the second inning with an RBI single and then began to put the game out of reach with his third inning two-run homer. D'Arnaud is batting .250 in the series so far with a home run and three RBIs.
 
Then Tuesday night, Dodger third baseman and Mayfair High School alum Justin Turner drove in a pair of runs which would be the eventual difference in LA's 3-1 victory over New York, which kept the Dodgers alive in the best-3-out-of-5 series. Turner is batting a phenomenal .467 in the series with four doubles and three RBIs.
 
The decisive Game 5 is this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. in Los Angeles. Watch the Lakewood hometown guys on TBS or listen on AM 570. The winning team will advance to the National League Championship Series versus the Chicago Cubs. More 
Wednesday, November 18

Every November at the Award of Valor Luncheon, Lakewood takes time to recognize Sheriff's deputies, firefighters, paramedics and residents who have demonstrated heroism and outstanding service to the community over the past year. This year will follow that tradition, with a luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, at 12:00 noon, at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. The RSVP deadline is Thursday, November 5. Tickets may be purchased online at www.lakewoodcity.org/aovtickets. More 
Lakewood Online
Planet Lakewood
Three special senior events coming soon
Watch out for West Nile
CityTV covers World Games athletes
Coyotes in urban environments

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