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Volume 40 Number 08
Volunteers who go above and beyond during COVID-19
members, who donated money and purchased groceries for Project Shepherd’s food bank, as well as making and distributing over 2,000 face shields to local healthcare centers. • All of Lakewood’s service organizations, who joined with the City of Lakewood and Lakewood Center mall in providing drive-through care packages to residents in need at the Lakewood Cares event in May. The event was made possible Lakewood resident Linda Manis shows some of the 2,200 cloth face by the generosity of dozens coverings she made for neighbors and community groups. of Lakewood residents and Throughout the COV- 2,200 cloth face coverings businesses. ID-19 crisis, many Lake- for various neighbors and If you are interested in wood individuals, busi- community groups. seeing how you can help, nesses and organizations • Soroptimist members, visit www.lakewoodcity. have stepped up to help who assisted the YMCA org/volunteer or www.lakeneighbors in need and sup- with wellness checks of se- woodcity.org/projectshepport the important work of niors. herd. essential healthcare work- • Meals on Wheels and See a photo gallery ers, including: Health Services Associa- of Lakewood commu• Lakewood Neighborhood tion volunteers, who dis- nity volunteers in action Watch block captain and tribute food regularly to se- at www.lakewoodcity. city commissioner Linda niors and the home-bound. org/2020Volunteers. ♦ Manis, who has sewed • Rotary Club of Lakewood
Virtual Concerts in the Park
Enjoy virtual summer concerts online.
As large public gatherings are still prohibited due to COVID-19, Lakewood re-imagined the popular Concerts in the Park series as a new Virtual Summer Concert lineup, releasing a new video performance each Thursday at 5:30 p.m. from June 18 through August 6. The series concludes with
a Best of Summer Concerts Finale first available at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 6. Prior concerts featured: • Knyght Ryder (‘80s tribute) • Boys of Summer (Eagles tribute) • 90s210 (‘90s tribute) • Billy Erickson & the Bandits (Country)
• Stone Soul (Motown tribute) • The Answer (Classic Rock) You can watch any that you missed by clicking on the band’s photo on the Concerts page at www. lakewoodcity.org/Concerts. Set up your laptop on the patio, gather the family, and fire up the barbeque for a summer evening of good food, fun and fantastic music at home! ♦
August 2020
Summer is a great time for Lakewood’s nature trails
San Gabriel River Nature Trail is perfect for a summer walk.
Longer days and warm evenings make summer the perfect time to enjoy Lakewood’s beautiful nature trails. Walking trails, bike trails and facilities border virtually all of the San Gabriel River as it runs through Lakewood south from Candlewood Street to Carson Street. Scenic routes are available on either side of the river. At Rynerson Park there is a 1-mile walking trail and cycling trailhead for the San Gabriel River Bike Trail. Across the river is the West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail where a round trip from Candlewood Street to Carson Street is a 2.5-mile trek. Native flora and fauna were reintroduced on the nature trail to give residents the chance to see what the Lakewood region used to look like. “Our Nature Trail is enjoyed regularly by hundreds of Lakewood residents who relax--walking or jogging--through its native habitat,” said Mayor Todd Rogers. “As I hope you’ll experience as you walk the trail, getting into a natural setting like this can be very relaxing and inspiring—and it’s wonderful to have close by in your own community.” Visitors to the Nature Trail should keep these trail rules in mind:
• Remember to keep a sixfoot physical distance between yourself and other walkers on the path. • Wear a face covering when people come close. • Stay on the designated trail for your safety. • Leave the trail as you find it; dispose of litter properly and don’t disturb the wildlife. • Dogs must be on leashes 6 feet or less; please pick up after your dog. • Observe the trail hours: from dawn to dusk, year round. • No parking from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Walk the trail from one of four entry points: • Enter at Carson Street on the south end • Enter on Del Amo Boulevard at the north end • Park at Monte Verde Park, 4626 N. Shadeway Rd. and enter at this trailhead • Park and enter off Candlewood Street at Knoxville Avenue See the Nature Trail brochure, featuring a map and parking information, at www.lakewoodcity.org/naturetrail. Lakewood's neighborhood parks also offer fitness trails for exercising close to home. You can see the measured mileage for each park and fitness trail route at www.lakewoodcity.org/fitnesstrails. ♦