The Lakewood City Council met on Tuesday evening, May 10 and performed its annual review of Lakewood projects that will receive federal Community Development Block Grant funds.

Projects for the year ahead include enhanced code enforcement work, fair housing services and improvements to the Burns Community Center.

May is Bicycle Safety Month, which reminds us that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as automobile drivers and are required to obey the same rules of the road.

Just as a vehicle is required to have valid registration, bicycles are also required to have a license. Having a license help reduce bicycle thefts and aids in identifying and recovering bicycles which are lost or stolen.

Click here for bicycle license application

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Signups for Lakewood Youth Sports baseball, softball and T-ball teams will take place at all Lakewood parks from May 14 to 21.

T-ball teams are for boys and girls ages 6 to 7, and baseball and softball teams are for boys ages 8 to 15 and girls ages 8 to 17.

There are no team fees for Lakewood residents, and proof of residency is required. The non-resident registration fee is $20. Birth certificates are required.

For more information, call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

• Mock Interviews - develop your interview skills

Tuesday and Thursday, May 17 and 19 - 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

• May 17: Resume Building - how to build a resume that sets you apart
• May 19: Finding that Job - get the one that's right for you!

For more information, call the Lakewood Youth Center at 562-429-7472.

Get ready to get your "roooaaarrr" on and join Dr. Rusty as he takes his Dinosaur Safari to The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Avenue on Friday, May 27.

This interactive, theatrical performance tells the story of "Ty," a Tyrannosaurus who doesn't know if he's a carnivore or an herbivore. Through music, live puppet role play, experiments and audience participation, this show teaches audience members about the "Giants of the Past." A light meal of barbeque chicken skewers, corn on the cob, lemonade and dessert will be served prior to the show.

Seating is on a first-come basis and doors open at 5:45 p.m. This event costs $8 per person, $5 for children 3 and under. Children under 1 are free. Register at www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog  using class #41707 or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408 for more information.