Recreation Department Compartment
September, where we have 31 flavors of pumpkin spice....
Online Now! Mailed Out 8/23
Our fall booklet is full of activities, programs, athletics, aquatics and educational classes for anyone to enjoy. Registration opens for Lakewood residents on August 27th and non-resident registration begins on September 3rd.
If you are interested in teaching a class/activity or advertising in our booklet, please contact ralph.lundberg@lakewoodcityschools.org.
Our front cover is from one of our own Lakewood High School art students Owen Ritchie, taught by Ms. Olear.
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
Foster Pool Closes For the Season - September 2
The end of summer is official when Foster Pool closes for the season. Be sure to get some last minute laps, rides down the slides, cannonballs off of the diving board, jumps on the lily pads and splashes in the youth pool area.
Thank you to all of our pool staff for another successful swim season!
Lakewood Ranger Youth Football Night - September 6
At the Friday, September 6th, Lakewood vs Kent Roosevelt game, all Lakewood Recreation youth football players, cheerleaders and coaches will be attending to celebrate the season. Players and cheerleaders (with their Ranger Card) will be admitted for free into the game. Come cheer on our Varsity Rangers to victory!
NEW - Fall Softball Quick Pitch Camp
More information on the flyer or on our website here under the softball tab.
Activity Spotlight
NEW: Beck Center Adaptive Arts Sampler
This class is designed for students with disabilities and introduces music, theater, dance/movement and visual arts. Participants learn different art forms by engaging in movement to music, instrument play, creative dramatics, theater games and other activities which incorporate imagination and hands-on creativity.
More information can be found here under the after school activities tab
Monthly Commission Meetings
Community Recreation & Education Commission (C.R.E.C.)
The Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Commission (C.R.E.C.) meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6:00pm. This is a public meeting and we encourage anyone to attend as we discuss all facets of the Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Department: Aquatics, Athletics, Fitness Facility, Programs and other items of interest.
Enter through Door #8, we are in room 109.
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024, 06:00 PM
Taft Center of Innovation, Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH, USA
Lakewood Community Baseball Softball Association (L.C.B.S.A.)
The Lakewood Community Baseball Softball Association (L.C.B.S.A.) meets the last Tuesday of every month (except December) to cover all areas of youth baseball and softball including in-house, travel, camps & clinics throughout the year.
Enter through Door #8, we are in room 109.
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024, 07:00 PM
Taft Center of Innovation, Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH, USA
Useless Knowledge About September.......
* September 2 is World Coconut Day
* A full moon in September is called a Corn Moon
* It's National Chicken Month
* Beyonce, Stephen King, Keanu Reeves celebrate birthdays
* California became the 31st state on September 9
* It's apple picking season
* September flowers: Aster & Morning Glory
Important Links
Volume 1 Issue 1 - September Edition 1
Next Installment: September 16