Public invited to grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 20
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 Home improvement store options in Lakewood have just increased with the January 26 opening of Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) at the southeast corner of South Street and Palo Verde Avenue.
To introduce themselves to Lakewood residents, OSH will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, February 20 starting when the store opens at 7:00 a.m.
The first 100 shoppers in line that morning will receive a $25 gift card, and the first 500 people at the store on both Saturday and Sunday will receive an OSH shopping tote. There will be fun throughout the weekend too, with special deals and giveaway contests. More
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Three Lakewood HS students auditioned and won spots in the prestigious 2016 Tournament of Roses Honor Band, marching and playing in the January 1st parade. Click here to watch the video now. Seniors Johnny Sanchez and Trejon Adams and sophomore Nick Lobato were chosen out of hundreds of other high school students willing to devote the extra hours to music and marching rehearsals. "I'll definitely remember it forever," Lobato said. "It's like an experience that only comes along once in a lifetime."
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Deadline is Friday, March 18
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 The Lakewood Pan American Association's annual scholarship program is now accepting applications. Current high school seniors who live in Lakewood are eligible, regardless of where they go to school. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500 and are provided to help pay future college or trade school costs. About 12 scholarships are provided each year. (Photo: 2015 Pan Am Association Scholarship winners.)
Students who have overcome adversity, made significant contributions to their schools and/or community and excelled academically are encouraged to apply by the Friday, March 18 deadline. Applications are available at www.lakewoodpanam.org and at Lakewood City Hall. For more information, call Alex Bauman at 562-866-9771, ext. 2417, or Joe Arambel at 562-421-0676. More
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Reservations requested for February 19 event
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 The public is invited to a Community Roundup Breakfast featuring Lakewood-area Assembly Member Anthony Rendon on Friday, February 19 at 8:30 a.m. at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. The event is hosted by the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and the Boeing Company.
Tickets are $15, which includes breakfast. To RSVP, contact the Lakewood Chamber office at 562-531-9733. More
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Mayor's Prayer Breakfast tickets on sale
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Reservation deadline is next week
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 Reservations are available for Lakewood's 39th Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, March 1 at 7:30 a.m. featuring keynote speaker Dustin Plunkett. The event will be held in the Weingart Ballroom of The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Avenue. Tickets are $20 per person and tables of nine are available for $180. Advance reservations are required by Friday, February 19, 2016. Reservations can be made online at www.lakewoodcity.org/mpbtickets, in person at city hall or by mail. More
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$14 adoption fee on Saturday, February 13 only
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Give a pet a new home for only $14 o n Saturday, February 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at SEAACA (Southeast Area Animal Control Authority) in Downey. The special adoption fee applies to pets one year and older and includes spay/neuter service, micro-chip, the first set of vaccines and flea treatment. For details, click here for the flyer, visit www.seaaca.org or call 562-803-3301.
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Save $70 on annual property tax
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'Homeowners' Exemption' form due February 15
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Monday, February 15 is the deadline to file for the "Homeowners' Exemption" to save $70 a year on annual property taxes. An owner only needs to apply one time, and the exemption is then deducted from your property taxes every year automatically.
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