State of the City is Wednesday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m. Tickets available now The State of the City Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at noon at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. This milestone event features city leaders reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year and the challenges ahead in 2009.
For event or ticket information call Elizabeth Ruiz at 562-866-9771, extension 3123, or register online. More . .
New solar system generates 250 kilowatts, runs 300-horsepower pumps
Lakewood's largest water reservoir now generates electricity on top of serving the city's water needs--literally. A photovoltaic solar power system covers its 194 foot diameter tank roof in the Arbor Maintenance Yard. The new solar system will provide over 250 kilowatts of electrical energy during daylight hours to power water system pumps. And the solar panels will eliminate the equivalent of 13 million pounds of carbon dioxide from the environment over the system's 30-year life.
CityTV's Community Digest news magazine recently did a segment reviewing the project.
2009 State of the City is Wednesday, January 28 at 12:00 p.m.
The State of the City Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at noon at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. This milestone event features city leaders reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year and the challenges ahead in 2009.
For event or ticket information call Elizabeth Ruiz at 562-866-9771, extension 3123, or register online.
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Sign up for Spring Programs
The new Spring Recreation Catalog has been delivered to Lakewood homes. Check out the many classes being offered from February - June. Priority mail-in registration and online registration for Lakewood residents begins as soon as residents receive the catalog. Most classes begin the week of Monday, February 2.
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Major broadcast television changes will impact Lakewood
The clock is clicking down for residents using classic “television and antenna” set ups to watch traditional broadcast television channels. Starting Feburary 17 they won’t be able to see their shows.
Federal mandates require all television stations in the U.S. to begin broadcasting using ONLY new digital technology at midnight on February 17, 2009. This means people using older TVs (that lack digital tuners or are not connected to cable or satellite services) won’t be able to watch television.
Read on for options available to consumers. More...
How does Lakewood measure up? “Green goals” are being met:
▪ Recycling used tires into street repairs since 2000 has kept nearly 1,000,000 old tires out of landfills. Nearly 90 percent of city streets – both neighborhood streets and local highways – have been repaved since 2000 using rubberized asphalt. The city invested another $2.6 million in street repairs in 2008.
▪ Over 2,000 tons of street sweepings were kept from Lakewood’s storm drains. The effectiveness of a thorough street sweeping each week increased the amount of litter cleared from Lakewood streets.
Fall Community Safety Center classes continue The fall season of programs and classes is underway at the Lakewood Sheriff’s Community Safety Center. Programs focus on personal safety, fraud protection and identity theft and are designed for varied audiences--homeowners, parents and kids. The curriculum continues throughout the year with the current schedule regularly in Lakewood's recreation catalog and online at: http://www.lakewoodcity.org/safetyclasses. More...
Disaster information: KLWD 1620, CityTV, and Lakewood Online
How successfully Lakewood residents respond in the days and weeks after a major disaster depends in large part on how well they stay informed. By harnessing the Web, radio, and cable television, Lakewood is prepared to get important disaster relief messages to the community in the aftermath of a major catastrophe.
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Go green! Compost!
Lakewood residents can purchase a home composting unit from the city and never have to buy soil conditioners, mulch, or fertilizer again. Backyard composting bins are available for purchase by Lakewood residents for a competitive price of $40. For information about these and other recycling opportunities, go to http://www.lakewoodcity.org/r3 or call 562-866-9771, extension 2500.
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The State of the City Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at noon at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza. This milestone event features city leaders reflecting on the accomplishments of the past year and the challenges ahead in 2009.
