Keep Lakewood Beautiful Announces 2012 Schedule of Events

YMCA Adventure Guides lent a big hand at 2011 Clean Up - Photo by Maria Parke

The Keep Lakewood Beautiful (KLB) organization was created in September of 1982 to promote civic involvement through public interest in the general improvement of the environment of Lakewood. The volunteer board initiates, plans and coordinates programs for litter prevention, solid waste reduction, recycling and green space beautification. New programing is always being developed, and new volunteers are always welcome.

This year, the Great American Clean-Up & Earth Day Festivities will take place on April 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Woman's Club Pavilion at Lakewood Park. The clean-up will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with volunteer lunch and Earth Day activity booths in the pavilion from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Eco-friendly individuals and groups are encouraged to join us. Individuals can simply come to the Lakewood Park Pavilion by 9 a.m. Why not assemble a team of Lakewood friends or coworkers to help clean up? This kind of “off-the-clock” productive group activity is a great way to strengthen your group through team building. There is also limited space available inside the pavilion to show off your earth-friendly company or conduct a fun activity. A group representative must be on hand in order to display at one of our tables.

Groups should register in advance with Maria Parke at maria1091@sbcglobal.net. There is also detailed information about group involvement at the Keep Lakewood Beautiful Facebook page, www.facebook.com/KeepLakewoodBeautiful

Mark your calendars for this year’s semi-annual humus sales. The spring humus and perennial sale will be held on May 19th this year from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Skate House/Old Stone House parking lot at Lakewood Park. Our fall humus sale will be held on October 20th. Humus will be sold for $2.50 a bag. We sell great organic leaf humus and there is nothing better for your gardens any time of year! Lakewood High School sports teams will be on hand to generously help with bagging and loading the mulch.

The 2012 Beautiful Home Awards and Adopt-A-Spot Appreciation Breakfast is scheduled for November 10th at the Woman’s Club Pavilion. Keep an eye out for a particularly beautiful home in your neighborhood, and nominate it! Judging is based on landscaping, house maintenance, and overall beauty of the property.

Keep Lakewood Beautiful is particularly proud of its Adopt-A-Spot program. For 28 years, volunteers have been maintaining over 60 green spaces throughout Lakewood. There are currently a few volunteer opportunities available. The City of Lakewood supplies plants, fertilizer and yard waste bags. Our volunteers plant, weed, water and keep their areas looking fabulous. KLB provides out Adopt-A-Spot volunteers with the Annual Appreciation Breakfast in November.

The City of Lakewood has recently increased its efforts to strengthen the community through volunteerism. New KLB volunteer task forces are being formed. The tree, litter and storm/wastewater task forces will assist the City of Lakewood with these important issues.

Please visit www.OneLakewood/KLB.com for more information about all of these great programs and volunteer opportunities or “Like Us” on Facebook!

dan morgan

Dan Morgan, a life-long Lakewood resident, is a new board membor of Keep Lakewood Beautiful and a commercial photography and marketing specialist. Dan's Web Site ... 

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