Take a Yoga Class With the Lakewood Parks and Rec

The City of Lakewood offers a host of fun and interesting classes for locals living in the area. If you are looking to take a class, why not start with Yoga? The class meets every Monday from 6pm to 7pm and costs $40 for Lakewood residents aged 18 and over. The course is designed to help residents stay fit, connect their body and mind through flexibility and strength movements. Experienced Yogi Barbara McEnroe leads the weekly class. If you are looking to sign up, give the Lakewood parks and rec department a call. Sign-ups are taken on a monthly basis, but a late fee will be charged if you sign up after the final day of the month.

 

Fees:

– Resident $40.00

– Non-resident $50.00

Mondays 6 to 7pm

Please call (562) 866-9771 ext. 2408 for more information.

 

Where to Get Mom Flowers in Lakewood

Most people order flowers for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day online, but actual brick-and-mortar flower shops still exist and offer great deals for the holiday. If you are reading this late in the weekend and need a place to get Mother’s Day flowers (it’s this Sunday May 8) here is a quick list of three well-reviewed and affordable flower shops to try near your Lakewood apartment. Flowers might be traditional, but your mom will appreciate the gifts and use the bouquet as a center piece. Visit each locations website in the links provided to get pricing information.

 

Flower Perfect

11455 Carson St
Lakewood, CA 90715

Phone number: (562) 353-4731

 

White House Florist

9855 Flower St
Bellflower, CA 90706

Phone number: (562) 925-1238

 

Sweet Flower Arrangements

11401 Carson St
Lakewood, CA 90715

Phone number: (562) 924-1060

 

Get Ready for Aquatics Seasons at the Mayfair Pool

The weather is heating up and even though it’s not officially summer yet, it might as well be since spring can be so hot in Southern California. Luckily for Lakewood residents Mayfair park will be opening its pool in May for a little weekend pre-summer fun. The city operates two public pools and six wading pools from May until the end of summer. If you are looking to cool down the Mayfair pool offers a place to take classes, swim for fun to even exercise. So be sure to come down to Mayfair park to enjoy this wonderful community resource with your family and friends. The city of Lakewood will be glad to have you! Enjoy and have fun this summer.

 

For more information, visit: http://www.lakewoodcity.org/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=23130 or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

 

Lakewood Events: Attend a Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day is still three weeks away, but that shouldn’t stop anyone from preparing now. The city of Lakewood will be hosting an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day brunch provided by TGIS Catering at The Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood. The brunch will take place on Sunday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will also have live entertainment, a photo booth, raffles, prizes and gift bags for all the moms in attendance.

 

The brunch menu will include a carving station, dessert area, traditional breakfast foods, bottomless champagne and much more. Seating will be limited, so if you would like to attend be sure to make your reservations early. For more information or to purchase tickets call 562-804-4434 or tgiscatering@lakewoodcity.org. The price will be $33.95 for adults, $27.95 for seniors age 60+ and $18.95 for children age 10 and younger. Have fun, and enjoy the holiday.

 

Lakewood Eats: Where to Have a Fine Dining Experience

Restaurants are on nearly every corner. You can choose from fast food, ethnic food, sit-down spots, trucks and even carts. And while those foods are always tasty and excellent, most people rarely get to enjoy a fine dining experience (unless you are rich, of course). Nowdays dining out has been toned down and you can go have dinner in shorts and not feel out of place. Sometimes we need to get dressed up in our Sunday best and have a fine dining experience. Here is a list of three fining dining spots to try near your Lakewood apartment. Just be sure to dress up.

 

The Sky Room

40 S Locust Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone number: (562) 983-2703

 

The Original Fish Company

11061 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Phone number: (562) 594-4553

 

555 East

555 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802

Phone number: (562) 437-0626

 

Where To Walk and Run Near your Lakewood Apartment

Running and jogging can be a therapeutic experience and if you are ever stressed out or feel overwhelmed, a good old fashioned run can make you feel so much better. Running has been linked with helping to improve anxiety and depression, so if you are feeling down or need a good run to help out with life, here is a quick list of three wonderful locations to try near your Lakewood apartment. Give each location a try over the next few weeks and watch your mood and overall happiness level improve for the better.

 

Mayfair Park

5720 Clark Ave
Lakewood, CA 90712

Phone number: (562) 866-4776

 

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

4626 Shadeway Road
Lakewood, CA 90713

 

Rynerson Park

San Gabriel River Mid Trl
Lakewood, CA

Phone number: (562) 925-6912

 

Where To Eat Pancakes and More Near Lakewood

Many people end up eating breakfast at a restaurant at least once or twice over the course of a month—dining out is a apart of the American experience. Breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day, so if you are planning on paying for a meal, it might as well be a good one. If you are a pancake lover, here is a quick list of the best tasting pancakes according to yelp reviews near your Lakewood apartment. Give them a try and let us know how good they really are.

 

Humblebrags Eatery

3225 Carson Blvd.
Lakewood, CA 90712

Phone number: (562) 429-3161

 

Off Street Cafe

11020 Artesia Blvd
Cerritos, CA 90703

Phone number: (562) 402-9665

 

Sunrise Café

4101 Lakewood Blvd
Lakewood, CA 90712

Phone number: (562) 384-7281

 

 

Free Lakewood Paper Shredding Returns in April

Identify theft is always a concern in the day and age we live in, and the City of Lakewood and EDCO Waste Services are teaming up to help combat the issue. Lakewood residents are invited to safely dispose of paper or documents with sensitive information like old checks, bank statements and other important paper items during the “Lakewood Shreds!” event on Saturday, April 2.

Residents can dispose of three boxes of documents, which will be shredded on site by a shredding company hired by the city. The event will run from 9am to 12pm with the drop off center being located behind the Lakewood library (Enter from Civic Center Way off of Del Amo Boulevard or Candlewood Street. The exit for the event will be the driveway to Clark Avenue.)

For more information contact EDCO at 562-531-3054 or Lakewood City Hall at 562-866-9771, extension 2140.

 

How To Fill Out a March Madness Bracket

March Madness begins this Thursday night, so you better get those brackets in. ESPN and Yahoo! Sports typically hold NCAA tournament challenges with cash and prizes, so even if you are not a sports fan, filling out a bracket can still be a fun idea. Most people also join office pools for a few bucks. The key is to not worry to much and just make the picks. Here are a few tips and tricks for filling out a bracket at online or at work.

 

Upsets: don’t get catch up picking all No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. Upsets happen all the time so look for a few spots to grab an underdog.

 

No. 12 vs No. 5: this is the most common upset of the tournament, so be sure to pick at least one No. 12 seed to pull off the upset.

 

No. 1 vs No. 16: top seeds never lose in the first round, so skip out on this pick. A No. 1 seed has never lost to a No. 16 seed in the history of the tournament.

 

Join the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Hollywood

If you are looking to get a little luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day, head over to the Arena Nightclub’s annual St. Paddy’s Day festival from March 14 to 17. The event features live entertainment, drinks, music and more drinks. What’s not to love? If are searching for an authentic holiday experience, skip the bars and head over to the Arena Nightclub for an evening of good old fashioned St. Patrick’s Day fun. For more information, visit: http://www.stpattysfest.com/ Be sure to enjoy your holiday, drink responsibly, and never drink and drive.

 

Here’ is a quick blurb from the club’s website: Drinks offered at past festivals have included Boutique Sake, Fireman’s Brew, Beverly Hills Beer, and Tequila Azul Imperial. Past featured performers at the St. Patty’s Fest include the Pasadena Pipes and Drums Band and the World Champion Irish Dancers. Foodies can fill up on local favorites like Pink’s Hot Dogs.

 

Arena Nightclub St. Paddy’s Day Festival

6655 Santa Monica Boulevard

Hollywood, CA 90038

$35 per ticket includes food and drinks