Encourages youth to live a drug-free life
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"Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free" is this year's message for Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, promotes activities that encourage a personal commitment to avoid drug and alcohol abuse. More
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New 'Lakewood Home & Garden' program
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$25 gift cards for the best home improvement ideas
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 We all want to keep our homes and gardens looking as good as we possibly can while fitting within our budget and our busy lives. That can be a challenge for any of us.
To help, the City of Lakewood is launching a new community education program called Lakewood Home & Garden (or LHG). In the months ahead, LHG will focus on subjects like creative ways to use planting areas, exterior painting ideas, and how getting permits and inspections can save homeowners from terrible problems down the road.
First, we'll share ideas on how Lakewood residents have preserved the beauty of their yards and landscaping, even while they met our city conservation goal of saving 20% during the drought. Click here to send us some photos of your yard, and tell us how you saved 20% from your 2013 usage of water in your household or business while still keeping your yard looking good. If we publicize what you send and share your ideas in our educational effort, we'll send you a $25 gift card as a thank-you. Or call us at 562-866-9771, extension 2140 and we'll send you a form to fill out with the information. As soon as we can, we'll start publicizing the best ideas we hear for maintaining a Lakewood Home & Garden. More
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Saturday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Lakewood's traditional Halloween Carnivals will offer fun and safety for youngsters on the year's scariest night. Special carnival activities are scheduled for Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Biscailuz, Bloomfield, Bolivar, Boyar, Del Valle, Mayfair, Palms and San Martin parks. More
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On Friday, October 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., our local Sheriff's station will be transformed into "The Haunted Jail." The scary jail is built and hosted by station volunteers, Explorer Scouts and Deputies donating their time. Along with a scary jail for visitors 12 and older, there is also a less scary version for younger children. More
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RSVP deadline is Thursday, November 5
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 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
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Steps you can take at your home
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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.
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