Guitar Heroes Wanted!

Calling all players!! H2O’s “Guitar Hero” Video Game Tournament is being held at Lakewood High School on Saturday, April 19th from 11am – 1pm. A crippling snowstorm on March 8th, the original event date, threatened to spoil the fun; but H2O was able to reschedule its popular new event. So now, players still have time to sign up for a day of virtual guitaring in the East Cafeteria of Lakewood High School.

This unique fundraiser, which will benefit the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, is being planned by students in H2O “Help to Others.” H2O is a service learning program operated by Lakewood’s Department of Human Services/Division of Youth.

The requirements to play are simple. A $6.00 entry fee guarantees a minimum of two games against an opponent. Each time a player wins, they will move up the tournament bracket. If shut out after round one, players will be assigned a consolation round with another player at their level. The tournament will use “Guitar Hero II” games on PS2 systems. Players can decide to play at one of the following levels: easy, medium, hard, or expert.

Admission to the event is only $1.00 if you want to come and watch this exciting contest. The tournament is open to all Lakewood residents in grades 6-12. Players mustwww.onelakewood.com. pre-register by 3:00 pm on Friday, April 11th. Registration forms are available at the following locations: Garfield and Harding school offices, Lakewood High School - H2O Office, Lakewood Division of Youth – 12900 Madison Ave., and Lakewood Community Recreation and Education Department – 1470 Warren Rd. Entry forms can also be downloaded from the Division of Youth webpage on the City’s website:

Refreshments will be on sale at the event. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner of each level: $10.00 – easy, $15.00 - medium, $25.00 - hard, $50.00 - expert. So fill out your forms and turn them in today. We hope to see you Saturday, April 19th at Lakewood High School!