City Spotlight

from 2023 August LCN

by Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

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(Cont'd. from Pg. 12) for each Tot Lot's operation, and members select activities and excursions.

Up-to-date immunization cards, including mandatory TB tests (for adults) and proof of age, are required at the time of registration. The registration fee is $60 for residents and $70 for non-residents. Members may register an additional child for $40. Insurance is $10 per person and is required for each participating child and volunteer worker. For more information, call 562-866-9771, ext. 2408.

Fall/Winter Recreation Registration Begins

The 2023 Fall/Winter Recreation Catalog will be featured online on Thursday, Aug. 31, with residents receiving postcards directing them to the website. Additionally, a limited number of hard copies of the catalog will be available for pick up at Lakewood parks, community centers, and Lakewood City Hall.

The new catalog is packed full of fun programs and activities to make life better for all ages. Residents can register for classes and programs online starting Aug. 31 at www.lakewoodcity.org/ ecatalog, or by calling City Hall at 562-8669771, ext. 2408.

Over 500 classes will be offered, with many old favorites and lots of new classes. Fall recreation programs will begin on Monday, Sept. 25 and run through Jan. 2024.

Concerts in the Park Series Finale Aug. 3

Lakewood’s popular summer concert series wraps up on Thursday, Aug. 3 at Del Valle Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with OC Groove playing R&B, blues and funk.

Visiting gourmet food trucks offer different foodie-fun each evening including specialty tacos, burgers, sandwiches, BBQ and sweet desserts. A percentage of the proceeds benefit local community groups.

Bring your picnic blanket and low-back chairs and dine with your friends and neighbors while listening to great sounds.

Please remember that dogs, alcohol and barbeques are not allowed at Lakewood parks. Concerts in the Park are solely supported by generous area businesses and concert patrons. For more information on sponsors and the tasty food trucks and food concessionaires, call 562-8669771, ext. 2408 or go to www. lakewoodcity.org/concerts.