Lakewood Car Wash Pledges Ongoing Donation for Lakewood Family YMCA

Alex Shakouri, owner of the Lakewood Car Wash, this week committed to developing an ongoing partnership with the Lakewood Family YMCA's youth programs.

This will be the second time that Shakouri makes a donation to the Lakewood Family YMCA.

Shakouri recently partnered with the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) and with the Lakewood Family YMCA for a month-long fundraiser, where he donated $1 for every car that was washed during the fundraiser.

"This is the second event we do with the YMCA," said Shakouri. "We are looking at developing an ongoing partnership with the YMCA; it's our way of giving back to the community."

Aside from creating an ongoing fundraising program with the YMCA, Shakouri said that he wants to host a third month-long fundraiser soon.

"We will let the community know when we're ready to do that," Shakouri said.

"As a longtime member of the Lakewood business community, we should always be looking at ways to give

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August

Summer Stampede Turns 25

The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce has been calling all car enthusiasts to showcase their prized cars for 25 years now.

This year, the GLCC celebrates the 25th anniversary of its annual Summer Stampede, which started in the summer of 1998.

We spoke to longtime Lakewood resident Dan Smith, whose prized orange '33 coupe, named FunKist, is showcased in this year's car show poster. Along with his interview, inside you will see a mini timeline of car show headlines from 25 years ago in the Lakewood Community News, and a fun photo collage of FunKist at last month's Concerts in the Park.

The Summer Stampede is still seeking sponsorships. Please call (562) 531-9733 for more information. Also, there's still time for you to register your classic car. See our car show registration form inside on Page 15.