LCN May 2016

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Volume 33 Number 5

Hold on tight - the Fiesta is coming with new ways to have fun!

New attractions at Fiesta this year.

New and expanded features coming to The Fiesta at Mayfair Park on May 5-8 include: • More food trucks, with creative and popular menus.

• Exhilarating attractions like mechanical bull-riding and rock

climbing, in addition to traditional carnival rides for all ages.

• More live music. On Friday night, there’s the popular ‘80s band Knyght Ryder. On Saturday night, there’s the L.A. All Stars, a favorite from many Lakewood

Civic Center Block Parties.

Bring your blankets, low back chairs and enjoy the free concerts.

Bring a picnic or, better yet, enjoy the expanded variety of food for sale this year. There will be (Cont’d. on Pg. 5)

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Eat your heart out Lakewood ... the new Farmer’s Market is now open

A dream of many Lakewood residents has come true!

Starting April, once a week on Saturdays from 8am to noon starting April 30, the new Lakewood Farmers’ Market will be open in the parking area south of El Torito Restaurant at the northwest corner of Lakewood Center (near Lakewood Boulevard and Candlewood Street).

Regular features of the Lakewood Farmers’ Market will include: • Organic fruits and vegetables • Organic cheese and butter • Grass-fed beef and lamb • Fresh seafood • Honey, coffee and baked goods, including many gluten-free items • Nutrient-rich micro grains and organic herbs Over 20 farms and 15 vendors will be featured, many of whom are regulars at the Santa Monica Farmers’ Market, where top-named chefs purchase products for their restaurants. Most of the farms are small, family-owned businesses in California.

The Farmers’ Market is a collaboration between Lakewood Center and So Cal Farmers’ Markets. For more details, visit http://www. shoplakewoodcenter.com/Events.

Survey says ... life is good in Lakewood Lakewood Girl Scout earns Lakewood residents continue to be positive about their community, with 95% of residents rating the city as an excellent or good place to live.

Over 87% find Lakewood to be very safe or somewhat safe, and 85% rate Lakewood city

government as excellent or good.

Residents have consistently given positive ratings in these categories for over two decades.

These are among the key findings of a survey conducted late last year by the city and answered by 717 residents. The

city advertised the survey in the Lakewood Community News, Lakewood Living magazine and the city’s e-Newsletter, and allowed residents to take it online or request a copy by mail.

Residents were asked if there (Cont’d. on Pg. 3)

Gold Award & helps other teens

Calling all kids! Get ready for the opening of Del Valle Park’s new playground!

Artist rendering of the new Del Valle Park Playground.

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Part of the beauty of Lakewood comes from its original design and planning in the 1950s, when land was set aside to build a park in every portion of the community.

The City of Lakewood went on a park-building frenzy during that decade to bring each of those open spaces to life with park playgrounds, trees and sports fields.

Now, 60 years later, Lakewood is renovating and expanding its parks at a pace rivaling its founding years, all in the cause of keeping the city’s recreational spaces beautiful and useable for generations to come.

The past two years have seen the building of a dog park for Lakewood, a renovated pumpkin playground for San Martin Park, and a new phase of the Nature Trail. April this year saw an (Cont’d. on Pg. 7)

Lakewood resident Annika Horvath Girl Scouts Gold Award.

Annika Horvath’s decade long involvement with Girl Scouts hit a high note when she earned her Gold Award ‐ the highest achievement in the Girl Scouts of the USA earned by only 5% of scouts. Annika’s 100+ hour

service project took 8 months to complete, involved multiple community partners and helped teens learn about sexual assault awareness and prevention.

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My year ahead as mayor C i t y Spotlight

I’m Ron Piazza, and I’m honored to be starting a oneyear term serving you--my fellow Lakewood residents--as mayor.

City council members in Lakewood alternate annually as mayor, starting in March.

I’m very grateful to have been nominated and approved by my council colleagues to serve in this role until March 2017.

I’ve been on the city council since 2012, and this will be my first time as mayor.

You’ll see me speaking at a lot of city events, chairing city council meetings and performing other city functions.

I grew up in Lakewood and have lived here most of my life.

Lakewood is a wonderful and special community. It’s a place where a kid can go to good schools and enjoy firstclass recreation, parks and sport programs. It’s a place where I, as a kid of very modest means, got my first job making burgers and fries at age 16 to help my dad pay the bills. It was a place where I continued my higher education while working my way up the “burger ladder,” eventually to purchase the same

McDonald’s restaurant where I started working.

Lakewood is a community that fosters good values and citizenship. After all, times may change here in Lakewood, but our positive values do not.

One of those values is people helping each other. I have had many wonderful mentors helping me over the years. Our community is rich with them.

My mentors taught me the value of giving back. And Lakewood makes it welcoming and easy to do so, with lots of community organizations, churches, school projects, youth and sporting groups, and other volunteering opportunities. If you want to explore some of the options, go to www.lakewoodcity.org/ volunteer or call city staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

As I serve on the city council-and now as mayor--I hope to continue to repay a bit of what I have received from Lakewood over the years.

I hope along the way that I can make a small difference for this community that has been so good to me. And if so, I will have achieved my personal goal as mayor.

One of the initial ways I’d like to help is by recognizing some of the many Lakewood residents and business members who make a difference, day-in and day-out for our community.

I’ve had lapel pins made with the Lakewood logo that say “I Made A Difference.” I plan to give these out at community volunteer events and to other

people who have made a positive difference in Lakewood.

If you know of someone who has contributed to the betterment of our community, in a big or small way, let me know. It could be someone who helps around a neighborhood, volunteers a lot to keep an organization going, or just brings a smile and good cheer consistently to people they come in contact with in Lakewood.

Let me know at w w w. l a k e w o o d c i t y. o r g / IMadeADifference, or call city staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2140, and we’ll ask you a few questions about the person you have in mind who makes a difference in Lakewood.

In my three years on the Lakewood City Council, I have been extraordinarily impressed with the dedication, integrity and skill of my fellow residents serving on the council. My council colleagues have various backgrounds and strengths, different perspectives and diverse points of view. But what they all have in common is insisting that we do what is in the best interests of the city and its residents.

I am honored to serve you as mayor for this next year. I pledge to do my best, working with my council colleagues, our city staff, and all our residents and business community members to keep Lakewood the great place that it’s been—for generations to come.

Adult Softball, Kickball and Volleytennis signups Signups for Lakewood’s adult softball, kickball and volleytennis summer leagues will take place May 2-13.

Softball leagues play on various weekday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Kickball is offered on Tuesday evenings and Saturday/Sunday afternoons.

Volleytennis plays Monday evenings. All ability levels are encouraged. Signups are taken at city hall. Registration packets including fees and further information are available now at www.lakewoodcity.org/ sports or by calling 562-8669771, extension 2408.

LYS baseball/softball/T-ball signups Signups for Lakewood Youth Sports baseball, softball and T-ball teams will take place at all Lakewood parks from May 14-21. T-ball teams are for boys and girls ages 6-7, and baseball and softball teams are for boys ages 8-15 and girls ages 8-17.

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.

Lakewood Youth Sports volunteer coaches needed Volunteer coaches are needed for baseball, softball and T-ball teams for the summer season at Lakewood parks. Although moms and dads of players make great coaches, it’s not necessary to have a child playing to enjoy the volunteer experience.

No coaching experience is necessary.

City staff will provide the appropriate training. Inquire at any Lakewood park for complete details or call 562866-9771, extension 2408.

‘Newsies’ at Segerstrom

May 2016 Center for the Performing Arts Trip On May 19, you can visit the Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts in Costa Mesa to see the winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, “Newsies.” This high-energy explosion of song and dance is not to be missed. The cost is $55, which includes bus transportation to the event location. Please arrive at Burns Community Center by 5:30pm, as the bus leaves promptly at 6pm. Adults must accompany children of all ages. Register at www.lakewoodcity.org/ ecatalog and use class #41758.

For more information, call 562866-9771, ext. 2408. Make sure to register early as this program may fill quickly. Last day to register is May 9.

Super Saturday Night Event at the TRC The May 21 event should prove to be a good one as the Teen Resource Center (TRC) hosts the NBA shoot-out, PS4 electronic gaming night! All the virtual hoops should help to build up an appetite for the pizza and soda that will be served for dinner. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the tournament. The TRC is located at Bloomfield Park, 21420 Pioneer Boulevard. This fun event will run from 5pm to 8pm. Call 562-865-1717 for more information.

FUN-Tastic Family Night Dr. Rusty’s Dinosaur Safari Get ready to get your “Roooooaaaarrrr” on and join Dr. Rusty as he takes his Dinosaur Safari to The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Avenue on Friday, May 27. 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 5:45pm. This event costs $8 per person, $5 for children 3 and under.

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Lakewood Survey (Cont’d. from Pg. 1)

were any important issues facing Lakewood that they feel the city government should address.

Nearly 56% said no or did not answer the question, with 17% listing crime as an issue of concern.

After many years of declining crime rates, communities across the region and the state have seen property crime trend upwards in the past few years. Many analysts have attributed the increase to the passage of state ballot initiative Prop 47, which has led to some burglars not doing jail time for their offenses.

Lakewood city officials are lobbying state legislators to make changes to Prop 47.

Lakewood residents and officials have a tradition of giving public safety a top priority.

In recent years, Lakewood has invested in crime-fighting technology such as automated cameras that read license plates of vehicles driving through Lakewood in order to identify any that are wanted in connection with criminal activity. The “ASAP” system has led to the arrest of over 100 suspects since its installation.

Lakewood also invests in a team of Special Assignment Officers from the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department who target any emerging crime issues in the city.

In terms of where residents get their news about Lakewood, 86% in the survey said they read Lakewood Living magazine frequently or sometimes; 77% read the Lakewood Community News; 75% read the city’s weekly Lakewood Connect eNewsletter; 67% read Facebook or other social media sites about Lakewood; and 39% read the Press-Telegram newspaper.

Over 91% of residents say they are likely to remain in Lakewood for the next five years, and 91% also say they are likely to recommend living in Lakewood to someone who asks.

If you did not get a chance to fill out the opinion survey but have a comment or question about services in Lakewood, feel free to email your thoughts to service1@lakewoodcity.org or call Lakewood’s customer service staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2140.

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Lakewood’s Memorial Day ceremony honors our heroes Lakewood residents are invited to join in the city’s annual tribute to the men and women who have sacrificed their lives while serving in the United States armed forces, as well as to honor the members of local veterans organizations who have died during the past year.

The Memorial Day ceremony will take place on Monday, May 30 at 11am at the Lakewood Veterans Memorial Plaza at Del Valle Park.

The memorial and Douglas jet fighter, both renovated in 2015, are located on Woodruff Avenue, between Henrilee Street and Arbor Road.

The ceremony includes the laying of wreaths at the memorial as well as remarks from Lakewood Mayor Ron Piazza and other dignitaries.

The annual reading of the poem “The Boys of Del Valle Park” will be done by legendary Lakewood High School baseball coach and Vietnam veteran, Spud O’Neil.

A musical tribute to those who have served in the armed forces and a stirring performance of “Taps” will be performed, and the nationally recognized Lakewood High School Naval Junior ROTC will present the nation’s flag.

The event is sponsored by the City of Lakewood in conjunction with American Legion Post 496, Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 8615, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 19 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 756.

Parking will be available on Woodruff Avenue, Arbor Road and on the MacArthur Elementary School playground (enter from Centralia Street). Parking for persons with disabilities will be available on Henrilee Street just east of Woodruff Avenue. Neighboring residents are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the park.

This event is free and open to the public.

Lakewood’s renovated jet plane and Veteran’s Memorial Plaza at last year’s Memorial Day.

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Lakewood Girl Scout (Cont’d. from Pg. 1)

“I’m so proud to be a part of an organization that encourages girls to get out into the real world and make a difference on issues that really matter. So many people think that Girl Scouts is just cookies and campfires, but there are Girl Scouts fighting issues like homelessness, poverty and literacy. Through Girl Scouts I have learned values like courage, confidence, and character, and scouting has made me into the woman I am today,” shared Annika Horvath.

Never one to shy from controversial topics or a challenge, Annika’s project involved many components all focused on sexual assault awareness, prevention and outreach. Annika worked with Casa Youth Shelter in Los Alamitos to help fulfill Executive Director Robin Sinclair’s wish for outreach bags that staff could easily give teens in need they meet on the streets or in hotels. Annika coordinated a donation drive for

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toothbrushes,

band-aids, feminine products and

snacks that were added to the shelter’s emergency outreach card in the 100 hand‐painted bags Horvath created.

With the support of Olivia Alvarez of the YWCA in Long Beach, Annika also hosted an awareness rally at Millikan High School in Long Beach displaying the “Clothesline Project” with over 300 t‐shirts each sharing very personal and emotional messages written by victims of assault that were hung on long clothes across the campus. YWCA offered the nearly 4,000 students access to counseling and information resources, plus students could sign up for a self‐defense class hosted by Horvath. She also co‐founded the “Feminists in Action” club at Millikan which hosted weekly lunchtime lessons on a variety of issues teens face today.

“There were times when I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to finish my project.

But I’m so happy that I pushed

myself to finish, because seeing the difference that I have made is such an amazing feeling, just like the title of Gold Awardee, it’s something I will carry with me for the rest of my life,” said Annika Horvath.

Annika’s 10-year involvement in scouting has been enthusiastic and filled with many campouts, cookie sales, badges and friendships. She was a Girl Scout spokesperson on the Girl Advisory Board (GAB), which included TV appearances, promotional videos, recording radio spots and even representing Girl Scouts at celebrity events.

Annika was also honored to be selected as a National Delegate for the Convention in Utah, one of four Scouts voting on behalf of the 60,000 scouts in the greater Los Angeles area. Annika is currently attending California State University Long Beach (CSULB) majoring in Women’s Studies and will be studying abroad for a year at Uppsala University in Sweden starting this fall.

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Annika pictured with Robin Sinclair, Executive Director of the Los Alamitos Casa Youth Shelter.

Eight local elementary schools honored

The California Department of Education announced that eight elementary schools in ABC Unified School District have been selected for the 2016 Gold Ribbon Schools Award. The California Gold Ribbon Schools Award was created to honor schools in place of the California Distinguished Schools Program, which is on hiatus while California creates new assessment and accountability systems.

Statewide, 768 elementary schools were selected for this Award.

The eight schools in ABC Unified School District selected for the Gold Ribbon Schools Award include Carver ES, Cerritos ES, Elliott ES, Kennedy ES, Leal ES, Palms ES, Stowers ES and Wittmann ES. The eight schools are located in three cities including Artesia, Cerritos and Lakewood.

“We are proud of all our award winning schools for developing model programs focusing on collaboration, data analysis and raising student achievement.

The teachers, support staffs, students, parents and community members are to be commended for their outstanding efforts” said Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu.

The eight schools in ABCUSD will be recognized at a Regional Ceremony held by the California Department of Education on May 24, 2016 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles. State Superintendent Tom Torlakson will be honoring each school with a plaque prior to the Awards Luncheon.

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Bryant & Bagels: A winning combination!

By Robin Vanderwerff

Joe Ung (pictured far left), owner of Cassidy’s Corner Café in Lakewood, recently appeared on KTLA Channel 5 to show off his Kobe Bryant tribute bagels.

Lakewood’s own Cassidy’s Corner Café owner, Joe Ung, is somewhat of a celebrity around this small town. Who would have imagined making a purple and gold bagel would have catapulted him to the big leagues? Well sort of!

As Joe was making his own custom colorful kaleidoscope bagels, he noticed the purple

and gold colors were the Lakers colors. How fitting would it be to make a Kobe Bryant tribute bagel?

Joe gave his friend at RIFLA Shoe Store a call, and the two hatched a plan to call an acquaintance by the name of Chris Burrous, a local KTLA news anchor. “It just happened,” Joe said, “ideas just pop into my head!” It all came together and has taken Cassidy’s

Corner by storm.

It all started about a year ago, Chris Burrous had stopped by Cassidy’s Corner for his “Burrous Bites” segment for KTLA news.

Burrous was asking the staff at Cassidy’s how they felt about the marriage between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. While he was there, he enjoyed Cassidy’s signature red velvet bagel with

sweet butter cream. It was the “scoring opportunity” point of debuting the Kobe Bryant tribute bagels one year later.

After the April KTLA appearance, orders for the mouth-watering purple velvet and banana cream tribute bagels soared! People from as far as Chicago, Texas and North Carolina clamored for these tasty treats. The total score was 100 dozen bagels sold…not bad in comparison to Kobe Bryant’s final 60-point send off. “The way it all happened was crazy!” Joe mused.

What’s up next for Cassidy’s Corner? “Red, white and blue bagels for the Olympics in July!”

Joe says he’s already picturing these yummy cranberry and blueberry bagels in his mind’s eye. He’s also open to making any combination of colors and flavors for charities or businesses.

Use your imagination to create a delicious custom bagel to wow your clients or business associates.

At the end of the day, Joe doesn’t let all this hoop-la go to his head. He’s just a down home Lakewood kinda guy. “Lakewood Loyal” is his motto. Cassidy’s Corner Café celebrated their 2nd anniversary a few months ago, and with Joe at the helm, the sky’s the limit. As Joe says, “Nothing comes easy. You can’t complain about something you’ve asked for.” Keep your eye on Joe Ung and Cassidy’s Corner; they’re just a bagel away from branding the city of Lakewood as the most exciting town in the U.S!

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additional live entertainment on Saturday throughout the day.

A complete schedule is at www. lakewoodcity.org/fiesta.

Traditional elements of The Fiesta that will remain from years past include the flag presentation ceremony of the United States and the countries of the Americas, children’s cultural booth, plenty of arts and crafts vendors offering unique gifts, and lots of fun carnival rides.

The Fiesta starts on Thursday, May 5 with discounted carnival rides for just $1 from 5 to 9pm, along with games and concessions.

Friday, the food trucks arrive, along with food booths and carnival rides from 5pm to 10pm.

The live music starts at 6pm.

Saturday hours are 11am to 10pm, again with food trucks, food booths, carnival rides, and live music and entertainment all day long until 9:30pm.

Sunday hours are 11am to 10pm, with an emphasis on carnival rides, games and amusements.

Discount carnival ride tickets go on sale at city hall beginning April 25 and at Mayfair Park beginning May 2.

The new Fiesta is designed to be fun for all ages. If you haven’t been in recent years, come out this year and give The Fiesta a try. For details and schedules, call 562-866-9771, extension 2408 or go to www.lakewoodcity.org/ fiesta.

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Growing Summer savings in the garden

Have you ever thought about growing your own fruits

and vegetables at home? For experienced gardeners, the winter months are when their imaginations get fired up. Catalogs start coming in from gardening accessories and equipment retailers. But where can amateurs start?

To maintain a garden as a legitimate financial alternative to store-bought food, it’s important to understand the underlying costs involved. Some gardeners spend substantial bucks

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on fancy tools, equipment, gardening clothes, deluxe fertilizers or supplies, which sounds counter-intuitive to a money-saving alternative. Investing in home gardening requires frugal spending and a desire to learn – very few people wipe out their entire produce bill without a little preparation, knowledge and most important, trial and error.

If you decide to get your hands dirty, here are some general steps to

take before you dig in: Harvest as much local gardening knowledge as you can. The word “local” is very important. Planning a home-based edible garden in your sunny West Coast backyard is easier than planting a series of clay pots on a Midwestern terrace. Start with a close look at your climate and growing conditions before buying anything.

Plant only what you’ll eat. If you want a salad garden, stick to lettuce that can be planted and harvested repeatedly in one season. Maybe you’ll also want to plant a tomato plant or two. If you generally buy a lot of a particular vegetable, try and grow that first. The more you want to eat the food you’re planting, the more interest you’ll take in making it a success.

Keep your first effort as inexpensive as possible. Generally, the cheapest way to grow plants is from seed you start growing indoors. Some people

have special lights and shelving for indoor seed starting, but if you’re planning on only a few plants, it’s best to start modestly. Sometimes it’s better to stick with a few borrowed or garage sale hand tools and recycled containers that will work just fine for seeding and drainage.

Keep learning as you go. When you start gardening, even if it’s only a pot or two where you’re growing from seed, start an annual garden journal that details what you’ve purchased (with prices), what’s worked well and all questions and answers you’ve gathered along the way.

Bottom line: Homegrown food usually tastes better for two reasons – it’s fresher than anything you can buy and you have the pride of growing it yourself. However, making an economical home garden takes know-how, knowledge and as minimal initial investment as possible.

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innovative, new adult-child exercise and play area come to Rynerson Park, and next up is the Saturday, May 21 opening of a new playground at Del Valle Park.

The Del Valle playground will have an airplane-theme to match the nearby jet plane and veterans memorial. The centerpiece will be a replica airplane children can play in, along with a control tower and landing strip.

The entire Lakewood community is invited to the opening day ceremony for the Del Valle playground near the corner of Woodruff Avenue and Henrilee Street.

The event will begin at 10am, with Mayor Ron Piazza giving brief welcoming remarks. At 10:20am, Mayor Piazza and the Lakewood City Council will officially open the playground with a ribbon cutting.

Attendees will receive a free balsa-wood airplane with the Del Valle playground logo printed on the wing (while supplies last). Participants can also enjoy a variety of other kid-friendly activities. The event will conclude by 12pm.

For more information, call Lakewood’s recreation staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

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There’s no better time to reach out and volunteer There’s no better way to make a difference than to care about someone and make an impact on their lives. It takes very little to show compassion for a fellow human being—a smile, a simple hello. But becoming involved in the life of another person, taking care of them, talking to them, visiting with them, and listening to them, takes a special kind of person.

When someone volunteers to be one of our caregivers, hospice companions, friendly visitors, or grief support facilitators, they donate a part of themselves—allowing their heart to be open to someone else’s life. For 30 years, Pathways has owed so much to the strength and compassion of our volunteers.

Pathways recently “rounded up their volunteers” for a great western awards party at beautiful Monte Verde Park in Lakewood. Foggia Italian Deli & Market provided excellent food and Jacqui Schrubbe from the Weingart Senior Center provided line dancing lessons for all the participants. It was boot kickin’ fun!

Each year different awards are given for those who go above and beyond. This year’s recipients were: Caregiving –

Lupe Luna; Hospice – Hank Cierpach; Bereavement – Clovia Hunt; the Dynamic Duo – Bob & Pat Montague; and Heart of Hospice – Chuck Corrigan.

“Without our volunteer it would be incredibly difficult to do what we do here at Pathways. We need our volunteers and so many others to help us continue to provide compassionate support to those suffering with illness and loss.” said Meg Fisch, Pathways Volunteer Coordinator.

If you would like more information on how to become a volunteer please contact the Pathways office at (562) 5313031.

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Pathways recently “rounded up their volunteers” for a great western awards party at beautiful Monte Verde Park in Lakewood.

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The Older Adult Volunteer of the Year is...

Gwen Travis!

The City of Lakewood recently hosted an appreciation luncheon to thank all the senior Lakewood volunteers who have given so much of their time to the community over the past year. Gwen Travis, an original Lakewood resident from the 1950s, received special recognition as the 2015 Older Adult Volunteer of the Year.

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Help your mother prepare for retirement Submitted by Carol Otters, Edward Jones Financial - Lakewood

Mother’s Day is almost here, so start shopping for the flowers or candy for Mom. But this year, why not also go beyond the traditional?

Specifically, if your mother is still working but getting close to retirement, consider providing her with a gift that can help make her days as a retiree more pleasant.

Here are a few suggestions: Contribute to her IRA. As long as your mother is employed, she can contribute to an IRA, and she may already have one. If so, help her fund it for 2016. You can’t contribute directly to her IRA, but you can certainly write her a check for that purpose, and by doing so, you can make it easier for Mom to “max out” on her account this year. Assuming your mother is over 50, she can contribute up to $6,500 per year to her IRA. Give Mom some stocks. You know your mother well, so you are probably familiar with the products she likes. By giving her

shares of stock of the companies that produce these goods, you will provide Mom with a feeling of ownership that she may enjoy – along with the benefit of possessing investments that could potentially increase in value.

Discuss retirement income strategy. Even if your mother has

made some smart financial moves, such as investing in an IRA and her 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan, she may still need some advice on how best to initiate and manage her retirement income. To cite just one action she needs to take, she must start making withdrawals from her 401(k) and traditional IRA once she turns 70½. But if she withdraws too much each year from these accounts, she could deplete them sooner in her retirement years than is desirable. To develop a solid retirement income strategy – one that can help her avoid outliving her income – she will need to coordinate withdrawals from her retirement accounts with her Social Security payments and any other sources of income she may have available. Because it’s so important to put together an appropriate income strategy, it’s a very good idea to consult with a financial professional. If your mother does not currently work with one, encourage her to meet with someone you know and trust.

Anything you give Mom on Mother’s Day will be appreciated.

But if you can add a gift – whether in the form of investments or knowledge – that can help her make progress toward an enjoyable retirement lifestyle, you will be providing her with an enormous “thank you” for all she’s done for you over the years.

Saturday, May 14th 8am-12Noon Homes included are on:

- 3900 Block of Ann Arbor - 4100 Block of Annapolis - 4200 Block of Fleethaven - 4100 Block of Lakewood Dr.

(Cross Streets are Lakewood Drive & Carson Street. Adjacent to Lakewood Country Club Golf Course.)

Many families participating. Adult & children items, furniture and much more...!

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Spring is a wonderful time to adopt a pet The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) provides animal care and control services to Lakewood and other cities in the region.

Every day there are puppies and dogs, kittens and cats, plus other critters available for adoption at SEAACA. In the spring and summer months, there are more daylight hours and better weather for you and your new pet to get to know one another.

It’s a great time to introduce a new pet to your family.

At www.seaaca.org, you can view photos of wonderful pets available for adoption, plus find details about the adoption process. If you have lost your pet, be sure to check the website and come to the center to look for your pet.

If you’re unable to adopt a pet but would like to help shelter animals in need, you can volunteer at or donate to SEAACA by calling them at 562-803-3301, extension 264 or visiting www.seaaca.org.

SEAACA’s newly remodeled Care Center is at 9777 Seaaca Street in Downey.

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Watch out for coyotes in urban environments Like possums and raccoons, coyotes have adapted over the years to suburban life throughout California and the nation. Coyotes in the wild are by nature fearful of humans. However, they are highly adaptive and can lose their fear of humans when we provide them with food, shelter or water sources.

While Lakewood doesn’t have the level of coyote problems of many communities near foothills or large open spaces, coyotes can venture into residential areas in our city and become problematic, especially if people are feeding them (intentionally or unintentionally) by leaving pet food out overnight, tree fruit on the ground, or trash unsecured.

These coyote attractants create a threat to pets, as coyotes coming into neighborhoods see them as potential prey. Coyotes will kill cats and small dogs who are left unattended or who stray off your property.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which has jurisdiction over urban wildlife in our state, provides helpful tips for communities and asks for our cooperation. The City of Lakewood recommends that residents follow these guidelines to prevent attracting coyotes into our community.

Tips to safeguard your pets • Feed pets inside. Don’t feed feral cats, ducks or pigeons.

They attract coyotes to your neighborhood, putting pets at risk.

• Never feed coyotes! (When humans have been bitten by coyotes it is often because someone nearby is feeding them and it breaks down their natural fear of humans.)

• Pick up fallen fruit (another food source for coyotes and for animals and rodents that attract coyotes).

• Keep trash lids securely closed.

Don’t overfill trash cans so they can’t close fully. Coyotes can reach in and get food. This teaches them to come to your home.

• If you compost, use enclosed bins. Do not compost meat, dairy or egg products.

• The safest place for cats and small dogs is inside. Coyotes can jump over fences 6-10 feet high.

While coyotes generally hunt between sunset and sunrise, they have been sighted at all hours of the day.

Coyotes are adaptable animals and will eat almost anything. They hunt rabbits, rodents, fish, frogs, and even deer. They also happily dine on insects, snakes, fruit, grass, and carrion. Because they sometimes kill lambs, calves, or other livestock, as well as pets, many ranchers and farmers regard them as destructive pests.

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Lakewood’s volunteer spirit can’t be beat!

Two young Lakewood residents helping on Volunteer Day. “On behalf of my city council colleagues and the residents of Lakewood, I want to thank everyone who helped out on this year’s Lakewood Volunteer Day

on April 16,” said Mayor Ron Piazza. “I was really impressed with what I saw. The volunteer spirit in Lakewood is a big part of what makes us a strong, caring

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Those helped by the volunteers included disabled, senior and other Lakewood neighbors who because of physical or economic hardship were unable to take care of the difficult circumstances their property faced.

Volunteers ranged in age from six to 66. Helping out were more than 450 people, including members from community organizations, churches, school teams, scouts, business people, and volunteer city crews.

They contributed time and energy to improving 20 private homes and six public sites.

The industrious volunteers planted, weeded and cleaned.

They removed overgrown vegetation and trimmed trees.

They replanted flowerbeds, painted porches, windowsills, and generally assisted Lakewood homeowners in need.

Piazza and other council members toured various sites throughout the morning, thanking individuals and groups.

The city sponsored a picnic at the end of the morning for all the volunteers.

Pause & Think!

How many times have you gotten upset? Really upset? So upset, in fact, you’ve said things you’ve regretted. Then time passes. Whatever it was that distressed you came and went; becoming so unimportant that you can’t even remember what you were so disturbed about.

Someone asks you and you say, “I was so upset . . . I can’t remember now what he did, but it really made me angry.”

But words were said, feelings hurt. And for what? You can’t take

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back what you said. All that’s left are hurt feelings and resentments.

Next time you start feeling agitated about something someone did, pause and think. Is it worth the trouble; the hurtful words? Can it be smoothed over with a little bit of kindness? Just ask yourself, are you both on the same side? Do you really want to hurt the person, or do you just want to get your point across? If it’s the latter, there’s a better way to communicate your feelings.

Attacking is not one of them.

Pause and think. It takes you out of reactive mode. It allows you to process. And that might make all the difference in the world.

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Mayfair Choir put on their blue suede shoes and sang their hearts out in Memphis

Mayfair Choir students recently traveled with chaperones to Nashville and Memphis for an educational, fun-filled week.

Students performed excellent in several schools, including the vocal department of Tennessee State University.

Between performances, the students got to experience some of the history of Tennessee, including: visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame, recording a CD at RCA Studio B (This is where Elvis, The Elverly Brothers, Waylon Jennings, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, and many more recorded their hits).

They toured Ryman Auditorium, Carnton Plantation, Graceland, National Civil Rights Museum, and the Grand Ole Opry concert hall. The students took a picture in front of Elvis Presley’s Graceland property. They loved the house and all the surroundings, along with all the gold records Elvis had! Students saw Graceland Archives and more than 300 artifacts from Elvis’ collection.

In addition, students saw

Things my mother taught me...

- My Mother taught me logic...

“If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.”

- My Mother taught me medicine...

“If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.”

- My Mother taught me to think ahead...

“If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job!”

- My Mother taught me ESP...

“Put your sweater on; don’t you think that I know when you’re cold?”

- My Mother taught me to meet a challenge...

“What were you thinking? Answer me when I talk to you... Don’t talk back to me!”

- My Mother taught me humor...

“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

- My Mother taught me how to become an adult...

“If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.”

- My mother taught me about genetics...

“You are just like your father!”

- My mother taught me about my roots...

“Do you think you were born in a barn?”

- My mother taught me about the wisdom of age...

“When you get to be my age, you will understand.”

- My mother taught me about anticipation...

“Just wait until your father gets home.”

- My mother taught me about receiving...

“You are going to get it when we get home.”

- And my all time favorite thing- justice...

“One day you will have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU. Then you’ll see what it’s like.”

Happy Mothers Day!

some of the most iconic music performances in an exclusive video presentation showcasing his extraordinary career, straight from the Graceland Video Archives.

Congratulations Mayfair Choir!

Mayfair Choir students pictured in front of Elvis Graceland property on their recent tour through Nashville and Memphis, proudly holding up the Lakewood Community Newspaper, where the students were featured on the front page of the April edition.

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Parents and kids can “work out” together at Rynerson Park

Fun for all ages at new Rynerson Playground.

Call the Chamber for more info, or to request Vendor/Sponsorship/Driver registration: 562.531.9733

An innovative fitness and play area has just opened at Lakewood’s Rynerson Park,

located at 20711 Studebaker Road, just south of Del Amo Boulevard.

Lakewood is one of the first communities to introduce the new design concept of a combined fitness-play area, which enables parents and children to exercise and play near each other. The city won out in a competition to get a special reduced price for the new site.

Playground features for kids age two and up include: swings, spinners, slides and bars.

Research shows that play on these features incorporates five types of physical activity that form a foundation for lifelong fitness.

Exercise zone equipment for adults includes an elliptical machine, plyometric platforms, press machines, a balance board and more. They allow users to develop strength, flexibility and cardiovascular health.

The play and fitness areas are centrally located at Rynerson, close to picnic shelters and restrooms to maximize their use.

The areas are easily accessed from parking spaces along Studebaker, or from the main parking lot using the driveway from Studebaker.

The new playground is intended for use during daylight hours, although park schedules may vary according to seasonal factors. More photos of the Rynerson Park playground are at www.lakewoodcity.org/ communitygallery.

For more information, call Lakewood’s recreation staff at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

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Children under 1 are free.

Register at www.lakewoodcity. org/ecatalog using class #41707 or call 562-866-9771 extension 2408 for more information.

Mayfair Pool offers presummer swim opportunities Swim Lessons: Mayfair Pool (located at Mayfair Park, 5720 Clark Avenue) has pre-summer swim lessons from May 31 to June 10. Online swim lesson priority registration for residents begins May 21 at 7pm. Non-residents may register online beginning May 24 at 7pm. Walk-in registration will take place from 1pm. to 4pm. on Saturday, May 28. Participants may sign up at www.lakewoodcity.org/ ecatalog.

Water Aerobics: Shallow Water Aerobics classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm beginning May 31 at Mayfair Pool. Register at www. lakewoodcity.org/eCatalog using class #41093. For complete information, please call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

Summer recreation catalog coming The new catalog will arrive in Lakewood homes later in May. It offers many fun, family-friendly and active opportunities along with information on special events and programs such as Concerts in the Park, the Civic Center Block Party and the aquatics program.

Over 500 programs, camps and classes are available. Most classes and activities begin the week of June 20. For more information call 562-866-9771, extension 2408. Register online at www.lakewoodcity.org/ ecatalog.

Family Camp Parents and children, ages 3-11, can enjoy an outdoor experience together and spend a night out under the stars at Monte Verde Park May 14 and 15. The cost of this fun family outing is $17 per couple, $8 for each additional person. A $16 per couple materials fee for meals is due to the instructor at camp ($8 for each additional person). Camp begins on Saturday, May 14 at 1pm and ends at 12noon on Sunday, May 15. A “what to bring” list will be mailed to each family before camp. Register at www. lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog using class #41602 or call 562866-9771 extension 2408 for more information.

National tree program marks 40 years of greening U.S. streets Apple computers, the rock band U2, “Rocky” and two national football teams - of all the things that turn 40 in 2016, none have transformed the American landscape as definitively and beautifully as the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program. Since its inception with partners from the National Association of State Foresters and the United States Forest Service in 1976, the program has supported and recognized tree sustainability programs in more than 3,400 American cities, inhabited by more than 135 million people.

The City of Lakewood has been selected once again as a Tree City USA—this time for the 32nd year—by the National Arbor Day Foundation in recognition of the city’s 27,000 trees and its tree care program.

Keeping Lakewood’s trees healthy is a big job. The city has a certified arborist on staff to oversee tree care, and the city responds quickly to emergency conditions and removes limbs and trees if they’re brought down by wind and rain. A contract with West Coast Arborists gets city trees along streets, parks and parkways trimmed on a regular schedule.

Street trees are trimmed about every four years (sometimes more often, depending on growing conditions and tree species).

The Tree City USA municipalities meet core standards of sound urban forestry management, including: Not only does the Tree City USA designation make communities, such as Lakewood, beautiful, other benefits include: • Homes with trees as part of their landscaping are worth more. A study by the U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Station in Portland, Oregon found homes with trees between the sidewalk and street sold for $7,130 more, on average, than homes that didn’t have trees by the street. What’s more, neighboring homes see their home values boosted more than $1,600, even though the trees aren’t on their property.

• Trees make shoppers happy; a study published in the Journal of Forestry found surveyed shoppers viewed retail locations with trees to be more appealing than those without, and were willing to spend more for goods and services where

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The City of Lakewood has been selected once again as a Tree City USA.

trees were present.

• Due to their calming effect, trees are thought to help make neighborhoods safer, and multiple studies show communities with more trees have fewer incidences of violence.

• Trees can improve a community’s energy efficiency and air quality, control storm water runoff, reduce flooding

risks and make public areas more beautiful and appealing.

The smallest tree city is Sibley, North Dakota with a population of just 28 people, and the largest is New York, with a population of more than 8.4 million. Ohio is the state with the most Tree Cities - 242.

Every state has at least one Tree City.

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Lakewood Chamber's Softball League is celebrating another season of fun & competition!

We are now acccepting teams for the Summer League. If you’d like to put a team together, you can contact Frank Cardiel at (562) 531-9733. We also accept single players that would like to join another team that is looking for additional players. You can email us for more information: info@lakewoodchamber.com.

Hope to see you on the field!!

New Fast Track Unit is now open The Emergency Department at Long Beach Memorial recently opened its new Fast Track unit.

The Fast Track unit, which sits adjacent to the emergency room, will allow patients with minor injuries or illnesses to be seen more quickly and efficiently. On average, it takes more than three hours to be treated within a general emergency room — the Fast Track Unit is hoping to cut that wait time down.

“Our goal in Fast Track is to treat patients within two hours, from the time they check-in to the moment they’re discharged,” says Juan Lopez, RN, assistant unit manager, emergency department, Long Beach Memorial. “Patients will be seen faster than ever before.”

The Fast Track cost an estimated $2.5 million to build and features its own independent waiting room and a total of 10 beds.

The unit sees patients as young as 3-months-old and well into adulthood that fit the Fast Track criteria, such as those with respiratory issues, eye problems, urinary tract infections, asthma, fever, dental pain, anxiety, rash, and chronic pain, amongst others.

“I do think it is going to be one of the most efficient places in the hospital,” Lopez adds.

“The Fast Track unit will be seeing individuals that have poked their eye, need some sutures, have slight chest pain and all kinds of other incidents. It will make a huge difference for the patient experience.”

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Assembly Speaker Rendon to serve as commencement speaker for Cerritos College

Cerritos College will hold its 59th annual commencement ceremony to honor its graduating students on Friday, May 20 at 6pm in Falcon Stadium. The College will present associate degrees and skills certificates earned during the 2015-2016 academic year.

Students graduating and transferring will be transitioning to some of the nation’s top colleges and universities, including UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, California State Universities Northridge, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Fullerton, among others.

This year’s commencement speaker is California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon. Rendon was elected to office in 2012, representing the 63rd District, and was elected the 70th Speaker of the Assembly and assumed the position on March 7. Rendon attended Cerritos College before earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Fullerton. As a recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Riverside and completed his post-doctoral work at Boston University.

The ceremony is free. The entrance gates are located on both the northeast and northwest sides of Falcon Stadium and will open at 4:30pm. No strollers will be admitted into the stadium for the ceremony.

For more information about Cerritos College’s 59th Annual Commencement, please visit www. cerritos.edu/commencement.

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State-of-the-Art renovation transforms the former Hawaiian Garden’s Casino The Gardens Casino recently announced the soft opening of its new $90 million facility. The project, which began in March of 2014 and will be fully completed later this year, spotlights The Gardens Casino’s dedication to provide an elevated gaming and dining experience to its guests. Included in the brand new, state-of-the-art venue are the addition of more than 220 new flat-screen televisions, new game tables, enhanced amenities, a new events center, and an upscale bar and lounge with handcrafted cocktails, locally sourced wine and over 24 California craft beers on tap, along with a premium casual restaurant with seating for more than 100 guests.

The Gardens Casino is committed to being a responsible corporate and community citizen and supports a number of local organizations including the ABC Unified School District, Tri-City Health Group, Children’s Hospital (Long Beach and Orange County), and Hawaiian

Gardens holiday events and youth sports, among others. The Gardens Casino believes that its success depends upon the sustainability of its local communities and is dedicated to giving back.

The Gardens Casino welcomes guests to visit the new casino for an elevated experience in California card playing. The new casino’s soft opening began earlier this month, with full construction of the outdoor

areas and additional parking lots slated for completion later this year.

For additional information, contact The Gardens Casino at (562) 8605887 or visit the website at www. thegardenscasino.com.

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Let’s make a toast to BevMo! coming soon to Lakewood!

Mayor Ron Piazza made a surprise announcement that excited many Lakewood residents and business community members at the beginning of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast luncheon on March 30.

Piazza announced that the popular beverage retailer BevMo! will open in Lakewood later this year at the site of the former Tokyo Hibachi restaurant on Candlewood

Street.

BevMo! is highly sought after by many communities. In Lakewood, BevMo! will be creating one of its newer models of stores that are smaller in size (at 5,000 square feet) than their older warehouse styles, but has higher-end finishes to the building interior.

The Lakewood BevMo! is expected to carry over 500 types of beer, 1,500 wines, and 650 different spirits, as well as gourmet snacks, party accessories and a wide array of non-alcoholic beverages. The store will also offer educational beer, wine and spirits tastings, typically on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons.

“Many Lakewood residents and community leaders have been hoping for a high-end beer, wine and spirits retailer like BevMo!, and I am thrilled that it’s now going to happen,” said Mayor Piazza.

BevMo! will soon undertake a major remodeling of the former restaurant building. Details will be forthcoming on the exact timing of the store opening.

Celebrate Mom with a champagne brunch

Have you made Mother’s Day plans yet? Show mom how much you appreciate her with an unforgettable, all-you-can-eat brunch experience in Lakewood provided

by TGIS Catering at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza on Sunday, May 8, from 10am to 2pm.

The Centre’s highly acclaimed, in-house caterer is one of the premier catering and event-planning teams in Southern California.

There will be live entertainment, complimentary photo booth and gift bags for moms. Guests can also surprise their mother with a special personalized greeting that will be displayed on the big screen during the brunch.

TGIS’s Mother’s Day menu includes: - Custom Crepe Station - Carving Station - International Food Stations - Traditional Breakfast Favorites - Chocolate Fantasy Fountain - Bottomless Champagne - ...and much more!

The Centre at Sycamore Plaza is Lakewood’s leading location for community banquets, meetings, events, weddings and receptions for every season of the year.

Bring your family to celebrate this special occasion honoring our amazing moms!

Space is limited, so reservations are a must. Contact TGIS Catering at 562-8044434 or tgiscatering@lakewoodcity.org.

The cost is $33.95 for adults, $27.95 for seniors age 60+ and $18.95 for children age 10 and younger.

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Sweatshop Gym celebrates 5 years in Lakewood

The Sweatshop Gym, located at 3671 Industry Ave, Suite A1 in Lakewood, recently celebrated their 5-year anniversary. Lakewood city Councilmembers Steve Croft (left) and Todd Rogers (right) join in the excitement with Sweatshop Gym owner, Brad Crihfield (middle). Everyone had a great time in the celebration!

Congratulations! We hope you have many more successful years in Lakewood!

Summer learning challenges kids’ bodies and minds Summer offers families an opportunity to spend time together without the demands of school schedules, homework and extra-curricular activities.

But Jamie Mainvielle, owner of The Little Gym of Lakewood, notes that it is much easier for kids to become sedentary without the structure of the school day. Additionally, a three-month break from classes can also lead to the summer slide, a phenomenon which researchers describe as a decrease in academic skills due to a lack of education during summer break.

We help children challenge their minds, carrying over the learning and socialization process from their school year.

Our summer programs help minimize the summer slide‚ and ease the transition from summer back into the new school year.

This summer, The Little Gym is offering two ageappropriate and interest-driven summer camp programs: Super Kids‚ Quest Summer Camp for children ages three to eight years and Skill Thrill Summer Camp for children ages six to 12 years.

For more information or to register for summer camps or classes at The Little Gym

of Lakewood located at 4042 Hardwick Street, please contact Jamie Mainvielle at (562)2394416 or lglakewoodca@ thelittlegym.com or visit them at www.thelittlegym.com/ LakewoodCA, or go to www.

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Around town in May • The Lakewood Garden Club is meeting on Thursday May 26 in the Youth Center at Del Valle Park.

Business meeting at 11am. The program will begin at 12:30pm and will be on Rooftop Gardening, presented by the Kozlowski family. The Garden Club does not meet June, July & August, but will resume in September. For more information, call (562) 867-0516.

• Dr. Brad Ingrao will be speaker at the Long Beach/Lakewood Chapter of Hearing Loss Association of

America (HLAA) on Thursday, May 12, 6:30pm at the Weingart Center, 5220 Oliva Avenue. Dr. Ingrao will point out the limitations of hearing aids and cochlear implants and what is needed to hear better. No reservations are necessary and admission is free. For more information, please call 562-438-0597, or visit www. hlalongbeachlakewood.org.

• The Lakewood Women’s Club will hold it’s May Luncheon meeting on Tuesday, May 17, at Sycamore Centre.

Reception will begin at 10:30am, meeting at 11am, and Luncheon at

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12noon. The Program will start at 1pm.

The special program for this day will be Installation of New Officers for the 2016-2017 club year, beginning in June. Reservations for lunch on May 17, call Arlene Roos, (562) 863-4933, one week ahead (by Monday, May 9).

• Come celebrate La De Da Salon’s one-year anniversary on Saturday May 14, from 2-5pm! Bring a friend to enjoy food and beverages, bounce house, music, raffle prizes and more!

For more information call (310) 8977734.

Congratulations Blake Person! Enjoy your meal at Stonefire Grill! What are YOU waiting for? Let’s play SUDOKU! Congratulations to Blake Person, Rick Adams and Peggy Sasseen!

They are the lucky winners of the April Sudoku contest.

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 #24 Lakewood Center Mall (right next to See’s Candies). The winners are drawn by random.

One entry per household; the

answers must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The winners will be drawn on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, and the call to the winners 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 winners will be published in the June issue, along with a new Sudoku Puzzle.

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