Lakewood Community News - November 2018

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Burlington store now open at Lakewood Center

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Lakewood Beautiful awards given to homeowners

One of the winning 2018 Lakewood Beautiful homes.

Burlington employees give an enthusiastic welcome at the grand opening.

Burlington, the Fortune 500 clothing chain formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory, opened its new store in the 42,000-squarefoot former Sports Authority building at Lakewood Center on Friday, October 12.

Lakewood City Council Members were on hand to assist with the ribbon-cutting ceremony before the store opened its doors for the first time.

"Burlington is a growing company that attracts lots of customers, and they are also known for their charitable giving. We are very pleased to welcome them to Lakewood," said Mayor Steve Croft.

In celebration of the Lakewood grand opening, Burlington demonstrated its commitment to the community by donating $10,000 to a nearby school through its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org.

Throughout the year, the Lakewood store will join in Burlington's nationwide support of charities including the Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Coat Drive, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, AdoptAClassroom.org and WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease.

Burlington's regular store hours

will be: • Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Burlington is a publicly traded company founded as a family business in 1972 by Monroe Milstein. It is a national off-price department store chain, offering clothing and shoes for the whole family, accessories, baby gear, home décor items and gifts. The Lakewood store is the 71st Burlington store in California. ♦

Thank a servicemember...you can help

Children can help by creating drawings or writing messages of appreciation.

Since the launch of the City of Lakewood's "Thank a Servicemember" campaign in 2014, more than 23,000 postcards and letters

of appreciation have been collected from the greater Lakewood community and forwarded to U.S. servicemen and women deployed overseas.

Holiday greetings and letters of thanks will be collected again this year through early December.

At City Hall, Lakewood libraries and community centers, you can fill out a free Lakewood commemorative postcard or drop off your own letter or card (please, no envelopes or glitter and no cards larger than 8.5" x 11"). The City will send all submissions to servicemembers overseas through the military support group Operation Gratitude.

“The dedicated men and women who serve far from home are our family, friends and neighbors, and we are so grateful for their in-

credible patriotism and bravery,” said Mayor Steve Croft. “Help us show them how much we honor their sacrifice and the risks they endure by taking the time to write a note of appreciation.”

If your business, service club or organization would like to partner with us in the project, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/TASGetInvolved. Our partners and dropoff locations are listed at www. lakewoodcity.org/TASPartners. ♦

The Lakewood Beautiful Home Awards program recently marked its 35th year with city council members and over 200 people gathering at The Centre to recognize the 2018 honorees for their accomplishments in landscaping, home maintenance and waterwise irrigation. The 66 recognized homes were chosen from 176 nominated residences.

A photo gallery and LakewoodCityTV video featuring interviews with homeowners can be seen at www.lakewoodcity.org/ LakewoodBeautifulWinners.

In the new category of the Jackie Rynerson “Transformation Award,” 11 homeowners were honored for making significant improvements to their home’s exterior or landscaping in the past three years. The award is named after the founder of Lakewood Beautiful who was also one of the organizers of the city’s incorporation movement in 1954 and a former city council member.

Water Wise Awards were given to 18 homeowners for using efficient irrigation and droughttolerant landscaping while main-

taining a beautiful yard and home.

“When caring, committed residents invest in and care for their homes and properties, property values for everyone get a boost and our community is a stronger, safer place,” said Lakewood Mayor Steve Croft, who presided over the award ceremony.

Recognition was also be expressed to the many Lakewood Beautiful-nominated homes (and others not nominated) that display a pride of ownership and care and help make Lakewood’s neighborhoods so appealing.

Also new this year, residents can view an online map at www. lakewoodcity.org/LakewoodBeautifulMap to go look at the exterior of several of the winning homes.

“We ask that if you take a driving tour,” said Mayor Croft, “that you please be respectful of your neighbors and enjoy the view from the sidewalk. But if an honoree happens to be outside, then be sure to let them know you’re there to enjoy their hard work and their contributions at keeping Lakewood beautiful.” ♦

Lakewood resident turns 100… and still writes to servicemembers

Alleen Cooper is one of Lakewood’s original residents from the 1950s. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family gathered at her Lakewood home.

Lakewood Mayor Steve Croft and Vice Mayor Todd Rogers were on hand and presented Alleen with a city proclamation of special recognition.

“One of the many amazing things about Alleen,” said Croft, “is that she has been writing letters of thanks to servicemembers of the U.S. Armed Forces since World War II, and she has never stopped. She’s written nearly 8,000 letters so far, and she is still writing today.

“If she can write that many,” said Croft, “each of us can write at least one, right?”

Lakewood residents have that opportunity through the city’s Thank A Servicemember program where the city prints up Lakewoodthemed postcards to which residents can add a note of appreciation. The city then sends the cards to servicemembers overseas during the upcoming holiday season through Operation Gratitude.

Mayor Steve Croft (right) and Vice Mayor Todd Rogers present a proclamation to Alleen Cooper on her milestone birthday.

You can pick up a Thank A Servicemember card at Lakewood City Hall or at a participating Lakewood organization you can find at www. lakewoodcity.org/ThankAServicemember, or call 562-866-9771, extension 2125.

Happy Birthday to Alleen Cooper from the City of Lakewood! ♦

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Veterans Day has a special meaning in Lakewood

By Mayor Steve Croft

Many of Lakewood’s original, pioneering families in the 1950s had a military veteran in them, usually not far removed from service in World War II or the Korean War. Those veterans knew the value of cooperation and teamwork from their military service, and they played valuable roles working to organize and build a community from scratch in Lakewood.

After the sacrifices and horrors of war, they appreciated the opportunity to peacefully build their slice of the American Dream.

Lakewood residents in turn, for many years, have held veterans in high regard both for their role as residents of Lakewood

and for their service to our nation in a sometimes very dangerous world. That service often comes with long-lasting sacrifices, both physical and traumatic.

As we approach Veterans Day this year, please take some time to stop and show appreciation for our veterans, including those right here in Lakewood.

Maybe there’s a veteran in your family or in your neighborhood who could benefit from a “thank you.”

Another way is by sending a note of appreciation to a current member of the U.S. Armed Forces who will be serving overseas far from their family during the upcoming holiday season. The City of Lakewood makes it easy to send that note.

For the fifth year in a row, the City is organizing its “Thank A Servicemember” campaign with Lakewood-themed postcards on which residents can put a short note of appreciation. Return the card (or your own letter or card) to us, and we will take the steps necessary to get it to a servicemember overseas. It’s a nice way to bring a smile to a soldier, sailor, airman or marine this holiday season.

You can pick up a Thank A Servicemember card at Lakewood City Hall or at a participating Lakewood business. Go to www. lakewoodcity.org/ThankAServicemember or call 562-866-9771, extension 2123 for details and a list of participating businesses.

We can all draw some inspiration for thanking our servicemembers from an original Lakewood resident who just celebrated her 100th birthday earlier this month. Alleen Cooper started writing to servicemembers during World War II, and she’s never stopped. She has now written nearly 8,000 letters of thanks.

When I visited Alleen at her 100th birthday party a few weeks ago and gave her a city proclamation, she told me that she still finds time to write a letter EVERY DAY! Now, if she can write 8,000 letters of thanks, I think that each one of us can write at least one, right?

Thanks for keeping our military servicemembers past and present in mind this coming Veterans Day…and thanks for keeping Lakewood’s longstanding appreciation for our veterans alive and well 64 years after veterans helped found our city. ♦

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City Spotlight

LYS Basketball Registration Sign-ups for Lakewood Youth Sports Basketball will be available online November 3-17. Simply go to www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog and click on the “Sports” tab at the top of the page. Lakewood residents can still choose to visit their local park to register, as they have done in the past. The co-ed Smurf Division, for ages 6 and 7, emphasizes instruction using a smaller ball and modified rules to promote fun and minimize competition. The Competitive Division is for ages 8 to 17.

New for this season, the age 14-17 Boys and Girls divisions will play a 3 on 3 format, focused on providing a fun, social atmosphere. There is no registration fee for Lakewood residents. Non-resident registration is $20 and can be paid online any time.

Players will be instructed to present a birth certificate to verify age classifications prior to first practices.

Teams practice weekday evenings and Saturday mornings, beginning December 3. League play begins January 12 and concludes March 9. For more information, call Lakewood’s Recreation and Community Services Department at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Lakewood Youth Sports volunteer coaches needed Volunteer coaches are needed for basketball teams for the upcoming season at Lakewood parks. Although parents of players make great coaches, it’s not required to have a child playing to be a volunteer. Volunteering to coach is a rewarding experience, and anyone that wants to be involved is welcome.

No coaching experience is necessary. City staff will provide the appropriate training. Inquire at any Lakewood park for complete details or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Teen centers offer after-school options, fun and involvement Lakewood’s two teen centers offer safe, fun and positive ways for teens to spend their free time after school. At both the Lakewood Youth Center and the Teen Resource Center at Bloomfield Park, they can socialize with friends, do homework, and play video games while in the company of outgoing and responsible recreation staff.

Each center offers different Friday or Saturday night social events for teens, such as movie nights, flag football tournaments, gaming tournaments and excursions. On Friday, November 16, from 4 to 6 p.m., teens can watch a movie on the big screen while enjoying hot chocolate at the Lakewood Youth Center, 4658 Woodruff Ave., and on Friday, November 23 from 2 to 6 p.m., the Youth Center will host a pizza party and Turkey Day video gaming tournament. Call 562-4297472 for more information.

Teen centers offer educational opportunities, too. The Teen Resource Center has weekday programs including Job Assistance and Homework Assistance. Call Bloomfield Park at 562-865-1717 for each program's days and hours.

Teens interested in volunteering can get an application and project information at either teen center.

Teens must be at least 12 years of age, willing to follow through on a volunteer commitment and interested in helping the community.

Teen volunteers work through the city's Recreation and Community Services department.

The Lakewood Youth Center, located at Del Valle Park, is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m.

The Teen Resource Center, located at Bloomfield Park, is open Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. ♦

To register, use the activity number provided in the event description and call 562-866-9771, extension 2408, or online at www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog.

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Free water workshop and conservation giveaways

Free workshop and tips on the new smart meters for Lakewood water customers.

Lakewood water customers are invited to a public how-to session on the new smart meters and Fathom-Lakewood website provided by Lakewood city staff on Saturday, November 17 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

The workshop will be held at the Lakewood City Council Chambers, 5000 Clark Ave. Call 562-866-9771, extension 2708 to RSVP. Customers will learn to save money using these new system features: • Leak alerts: Troubleshoot and check if you have a leak, sign up for unusual water use alerts (no need to log on daily to find out), and learn where you might use water most to get

advice on how to save water.

• High bill notifications: Use the customer portal to help take control of your water usage. Set a custom water consumption threshold and receive a text or email alert when the system projects your use will exceed it.

Learn about free landscaping and water-wise gardening classes offered throughout the year too.

If you can’t make the training sessions, you can always get help and ask questions by calling Lakewood’s Water Resources Department staff at 562-8669771, extension 2700. ♦

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Veterans History Project wants your stories

Tell the stories behind the bricks at Veterans Memorial Plaza.

The City of Lakewood invites you to submit stories and a photo of your Lakewood-connected veteran or active duty servicemember to be featured on the Veterans History Project website, www.lakewoodveterans.org.

A website page will then be created for each veteran's story so visitors to the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Del Valle Park can learn about the veterans honored there.

"On our website, which you can access from a computer or even a smartphone while you’re at the memorial, the stories of our Lakewood veterans will be shared and remembered for generations to come,” said Mayor Steve Croft.

The website's purpose is to show a photo, military service history and personal story about Lakewood-connected veterans and active-duty servicemembers, including those whose names appear on the nearly 2,000 commemorative bricks located at Lakewood’s Veterans Memorial Plaza.

The site includes a page dedicated to “The Boys of Del Valle Park,” including the poem, a video, and the photos and personal history of the young people of early Lakewood who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. The poem’s late

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To get started, visit the Veterans History Project website at www. lakewoodveterans.org and click on the "Submit a Story" tab, or browse the stories posted there. You can also download a flyer at that page for details on the information you need to prepare, and guidelines for selecting and scanning a photo of your veteran. Flyers and worksheets are also available at the Public Information Office in city hall.

If you don't have Internet access, or need assistance, help is available.

You can schedule an appointment to bring your information and photo to the Weingart Senior Center on pre-arranged dates and times. A volunteer will complete the online form for you as well as scan and upload your photo. ♦

Play softball to help Project Shepherd

Residents are being asked to get on base with Project Shepherd by playing in or sponsoring a softball team in the 5th annual “Turkey Tournament,” hosted by the City of Lakewood. The co-ed games will be played Saturday, November 17 at San Martin Park beginning at 9 a.m. and running throughout the day.

Registrations are due by November 14. Call the Recreation and Community Services Department for more information or to inquire about signing up as a team or sponsor at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Teams • Team fee is $350 • 3-game guarantee • ASA Bats • Custom jerseys will be given to the 1st place team Sponsors • Sponsors get a field sign for $100, highlighting your business in front of 120 ball players and fans.

Now in its 46th year, Project Shepherd provides food and gifts during the holiday season and throughout the year to Lakewood residents in need. The City of Lakewood and the Rotary Club of Lakewood organize the efforts of volunteers and the donations of food, toys, clothing and cash to make Project Shepherd a success. Nearly 400 families, including 1,500 youth and adults, were helped in 2017. ♦

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Safety tips for the holidays

When traveling from home…

• Make your home look “lived in” while away. Your home will be less vulnerable to burglary. This is a good habit even when you are away for the day at work.

• Use timers on a few lights. And put a timer on a radio and set it on a talk-radio station, so it sounds like

people are inside your home.

• Have your mail/newspapers held (or ask a close neighbor to do that).

• Consider having a friend or family member house-sit if you are gone for more than a few days.

• Ask your Neighborhood Watch Block Captain and close neighbors

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to be on the lookout for unusual activity while you’re away. Provide neighbors with emergency contact numbers.

• Call the Lakewood Sheriff ’s Station at 562-623-3500 for a “vacation check” at least a week before you go on vacation. When you call, give the deputy some telltale items they should look for while patrolling, such as how many cars should be in your driveway, lights that should be on, anyone that has permission to be at your home, emergency contact numbers etc.

When shopping…

• Don’t leave shopping bags or valuable items in your car when you go shopping.

• Lakewood shoppers can feel safe during the holiday season. Extra law enforcement is always provided during this time at Lakewood Center and other shopping centers.

And if you ever need assistance to your vehicle, escorts are available by calling Lakewood Center security

at 562-634-3497.

• The theft of mail packages left on doorsteps rises during the holidays.

Consider requiring a signature at delivery or having packages sent to your work.

When at home….

• If you see unusual or suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call the Sheriff ’s Station at 562-6233500. And if you see a crime in progress, call 9-1-1.

• Remember, if you “See Something, Say Something.” Maybe that’s strange people peeking into a window or down a driveway; maybe it’s someone unfamiliar carrying a package away from a doorstep right after a mail delivery; or solicitors going door to door without a valid Lakewood solicitor’s permit.

• Solicitors must obtain a business license from the City of Lakewood to go door to door. They should have a copy of the license and company ID with them, and upon request, present it. If not, call the Sheriff ’s Station at 562-635-3500.

L.A. County licenses are not valid in Lakewood.

For pets….

• Don’t feed bones to pets, especially poultry bones. They can splinter, causing pain and even death.

• Many holiday plants are toxic if pets chew or eat them. Examples include holly, mistletoe and poinsettias. It’s wise to keep all such plants out of a pet’s reach.

• For more tips, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/petsafety. ♦

How to register for Project Shepherd assistance

The holiday season can be tough for some Lakewood households, including those who have faced unemployment or underemployment for many months.

If you are a Lakewood resident facing tough economic times, your Lakewood neighbors want to help. The registration period to receive help from Project Shepherd runs from November 5 to November 18 at the Burns Community Center and Palms Park Community Center. Registered families will be notified in December of the time and place to pick up assistance. Visit www.lakewoodcity.org/ProjectShepherdRegistration for additional information.

Eligibility requirements: • Lakewood residents only.

• Those who are low-income, unemployed or on public assistance.

To register, bring the following: • A current utility bill and a valid driver’s license or government award letter.

• Identification for each person in the household, including children.

Registration hours at the Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark Ave., are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.

Closed Sunday.

Registration hours at the Palms Park Community Center, 12305 E. 207th St., are Monday through Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Tuesday until 8 p.m. Weekend hours are Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the Burns Community Center at 562-925-7512 or Palms Park Community Center at 562865-6414.

Project Shepherd would like to thank Macy's, Lakewood Regional Medical Center, EDCO and Envision Physicians Services for their generous support this holiday season! ♦

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Free paper shredding returns in November

Identity theft is a continuing problem, and the City of Lakewood and EDCO Waste Services are teaming up again to help with the biannual Lakewood Shreds event.

On Saturday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind the Iacoboni Library, Lakewood residents can take advantage of easy drive-through shredding and recycling services, as well as

pick up some freebies (while they last).

Residents will enter the parking lot behind Iacoboni Library off of Civic Center Way and drive through to access these services: • Shredding: Bring up to three bankers-style boxes (or large trash bags) of sensitive documents such as bank statements and tax records for free shredding on site.

• Batteries and e-waste: Bring used household batteries and electronic waste, such as TVs, computers, keyboards, printers and cell phones for environmentally safe disposal.

• Mulch: Bring bags or containers to get up to two 30-lb bags of free mulch. As a courtesy, Lakewood

employees will shovel the mulch.

• Freebies: Giveaways include a battery box to collect used batteries, motor oil recycling kits, and one free Shop Lakewood…Stay Lakewood Loyal bag per car.

Please do NOT bring these items to the event, as they are hazardous waste: • No lightbulbs of any sort • No household toxics like paint, insecticides, chemicals • No expired medications or sharps Hazardous waste and e-waste are accepted on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at EDCO’s large transfer facility located at 2755 California Avenue in Signal Hill.

This event is for Lakewood residents only. The line will close promptly at noon. Be prepared to show proof of residency, with either a driver’s license or utility bill. For more information, please call 562866-9771, extension 2140. ♦

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Teddy Bear trees make shopping special City service changes for Thanksgiving Unwrapped toy you purchase becomes a gift to a Lakewood child in need.

Thanksgiving holiday sales offer some of the best deals of the year at Lakewood Center. They also provide an affordable way to fulfill the holiday wishes of disadvantaged children living in Lakewood.

Many of the 2,000 residents that Lakewood Project Shepherd serves during the holidays are kids—kids

who could really use a toy for the holidays. Since 1995, children from families enrolled in Project Shepherd have hung their holiday gift wishes in the form of paper bear ornaments on “Teddy Bear Trees” in the hopes of having them filled by an anonymous “Santa.”

Teddy Bear Trees are displayed at City Hall as well as community centers beginning Monday, November 19. Visitors may select an ornament with a child's name, age and wish (for a reasonably priced toy or clothing) and then shop for the gift that will fulfill that wish.

Bear ornaments, along with their accompanying gifts, can then be returned to the Rotary Club

booth in the Center Court at Lakewood Center on the weekend of December 1. Rotary volunteers, many of them Lakewood business and civic leaders, will help mall visitors new to the program choose a paper bear from the tree there at Lakewood Center and accept the affordable gift items returned to the booth.

Gifts can also be dropped off at most City of Lakewood facilities during business hours prior to Monday, December 3.

The unwrapped presents go to children registered through Project Shepherd, which is Lakewood’s homegrown charity to assist local families in need. Project Shepherd is operated by the Rotary Club of Lakewood and the City of Lakewood. For more information about Project Shepherd, call 562-9257512, or visit www.lakewoodcity. org/ProjectShepherd. ♦

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Lakewood City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, 11/22 and 11/23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

NO trash pick-up will occur on Thursday, 11/22. Trash pickup for Thursday and Friday will be delayed by one day. That means pickups normally scheduled for Thursday will happen Friday, and Friday’s normal pickups will occur on Saturday.

There will be NO residential street sweeping Thursday and Friday 11/22 and 11/23 and no makeup sweep. Therefore, there will be NO residential street-sweeping parking tickets issued during those two days. Street sweeping and related parking enforcement will be normal on the Monday through Wednesday of Thanksgiving week.

DASH Transit will be closed on 11/22 and 11/23.

Service when city hall is closed . . .

Residents can make a non-emergency service request by calling 562-8669771 and listening to the recorded instructions, or by going to the online service request form at www.lakewoodcity.org/service. Your request will be acted on the next business day.

If your request is a life-threatening emergency, please phone 9-1-1.

For emergency city service requests, like downed tree limbs or water main leaks, please phone 562-866-9771 and follow the recorded instructions to page a city emergency staff worker.

If you would like to obtain an RV/Trailer permit you can contact the Lakewood Sheriff 's Safety Center at 562-623-3583. For questions or requests regarding trash and disposal services, you may contact EDCO Disposal at 562-531-3054. ♦

The Lakewood Garden Club will be meeting early this month on November 15th, due to Thanksgiving. The meeting will be held at 11am at Del Valle Park in Lakewood.

Kim King of H & H Nursery will be speaking at 12:30pm on African violets and how to use natural materials to fight insects in the garden.

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Two Grand Openings happening in Lakewood this month

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Build your team

If you watch sports, you know that every person on the team has a special role. Each, designed to aid someone else on the team to make that basket, that touchdown, shoot that puck into the goal area box, or kick the ball past the goalie to score the winning point. If everyone works together, chances are greater that the team will win.

In our lives, we need to build our own team. We are not on the Team of Life by ourselves. Each family member or friend has qualities, traits, and knowledge that can help our lives run smoother.

For example, my older son knows almost everything about computers. If I have a tech problem, he’s my go-to guy. Emotional problems or in need of solid psychological advice? That’s me! My dad can fix just about anything that is broken. My younger son is the goto person if there’s anything you want to know about cars. And if you need an event planned? That’s my daughter-in-law.

Whether it’s emotional support, a ride to the store, babysitting, or anything else, we all need a strong team.

Start assessing who’s on your team today! They’re there for you!

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Save the date for the tree lighting in Lakewood…with falling snow

Lakewood residents are cordially invited to join in the city’s 5th annual tree lighting ceremony and community gathering on Friday, December 7 outside The Centre at 5000 Clark Ave., next to City Hall.

Carnival games and food trucks will be on the scene starting at 4:30 p.m. Santa will be ready to hear your children’s holiday wishes and take photos (with your own device) from 4:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The official tree lighting program starts at 6:30 p.m. Festivities wrap up at 8 p.m.

Fun features include: • Lots of falling snow • Dickens carolers • Plenty of food trucks, and like last year they will be located in the parking lot behind City Hall where there’s more room to spread out and relax.

• Wonderful and free family holiday photo opportunities. Costumed characters will help with

several holiday photo scenes, including one with Santa and two large sleighs.

No reservations are required.

Just come on down. Parking will be available behind The Centre and in the large, gravel parking lot at the corner of Del Amo Boulevard and Clark Avenue.

The parking lots immediately in front of and behind City Hall will be closed for use in the event.

There will be plenty of other opportunities to enjoy good

Children enjoy the falling snow at the 2017 tree lighting.

cheer around the Lakewood tree if you can’t make the tree lighting on December 7. From December 8 through December 31, the tree will be on display in the plaza, providing an animated light show that changes colors to music continuously from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. each night. Stop by and enjoy the splendor of the winter holidays!

If it is raining the late afternoon of December 7, the event will be cancelled, but the tree will still be lit for the first time at 6:30 p.m. that evening. If the rain stops by 1:00 p.m., the event will

go on, although some activities may be limited.

For more information, including weather-related updates on December 7, visit www.lakewoodcity.org/treelighting or call city staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2140. ♦

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Lakewood Women's Club The next monthly meeting for the Lakewood Women's Club will be held Tuesday, November 20, at Sycamore Centre, 5000 Clark Ave., Lakewood. The meeting will be at 11 am, Lunch at 12 pm,and the program at 1 pm. For lunch reservations, call Arlene Roos at 562-863-4933.

The Lakewood Women's Club is a philanthropic group and a member of the California Federation of Women's Clubs and Los Cerritos District. They concentrate on civic projects to help improve the lives of those in the area, and we welcome other women to join us.

For more information on the Lakewood Women's Club, as well as their evening meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, call Sandra Reprogle Richardson at 562-866-8410.

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Attend the first-ever Emergency Fair

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cerning emergency situations at home and work. You can speak with representatives from the following groups to ensure you are prepared for the next emergency: Lakewood Public Safety, Lakewood Neighborhood Watch, SoCal Animal Response Team, Shakey Quakey House, Emergency Services Restoration, Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department, American Red Cross and more! Agencies subject to change.

Tours of the newly renovated Burns Community Center will also take place throughout the event.

For more information, call Lakewood city staff at 562-8669771 extension 2408. ♦

Congratulations to the winner of the October Sudoku puzzle, Paula Lane! To be eligible, print your name, address and phone number on a letter size (8½ x 11) piece of paper, and then tape the puzzle onto the paper. Mail entries to: Lakewood Community News, P.O. Box 160, Lakewood, CA 90714. Or drop it by the Chamber office at 4111 South St. in Lakewood. The winners are drawn by random.

One entry per household; the answers must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 16, 2018.

The winner will be drawn on Monday, November 19, 2018, and a call to the winner will be made the same day. If a message is left, the prize must be claimed by return phone call within 48 hours (two business days) or a new winner will be chosen. The name of the winner will be published in the December issue, along with a new Sudoku Puzzle. ♦

The City of Lakewood will host its first-ever Emergency Fair on Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark Ave. Gather information, attend presentations and view live demonstrations regarding tips, ideas and best practices con-

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