Association News
LCA Board Recruitment
by Randee King on Jan.02, 2023, under Association News
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GETTING MORE INVOLVED WITH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD?
If so, please consider running for the Lakewood Civic Association Board.
It’s that time again where we encourage people to express interest in serving on the Lakewood Civic Association Board of Directors. The LCA was started in the 1940s to maintain Lakewood as a wonderful place to live. The LCA is a voluntary organization comprised of Lakewood residents, both homeowners and tenants, with 8 board members. Each year four Board positions come up for election.
You may ask, “What is it like to be part of the Board of Directors?” Although the purpose of the LCA is to solve community problems of common interest to the residents and property owners of the Lakewood subdivision, it is so much more than just enforcing deed restrictions. Some activities this past year include working with the City to identify and allocate funding for the design and construction of a park for Lakewood, having a Holiday Parade while collecting food donations for Helping Hands, increasing night visibility for the Lakewood Boat Ramp, piloting oyster growing in Burnet Bay, recognizing individuals for the Good Neighbor Award, holding our 3rd Halloween Decorating contest, providing a Welcome Packet to new homeowners, supporting National Night Out, the Lakewood Garden Club, Boat Club and Lakewood Pool, having a clothing drive for local school children, coordinating Community Garage Sales and much more. Many people volunteer with LCA activities and the more volunteers the LCA has, the more that can be done.
The LCA Board typically meets once a month so it’s a small investment of time with a potential for big community impact. If you are interested in running for the LCA Board please send in your name, address and phone number by using the ‘Contacts’ tab on this website. You can also turn in a request to run for the LCA Board through the LCA Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/LakewoodCivicAssociationBaytownTX/) . Nominations will be open until February 28th.
Thanks!
Lakewood Civic Association
Lakewood Park
by Randee King on Dec.15, 2022, under Association News
Great news. The City has approved $220,000 to design and develop a park for our subdivision. Much thanks to everyone who has provided input and especially the Lakewood Civic Association Board and former Councilman Charles Johnson for pushing to make this park happen. I’ve been told in previous conversations with the City that we will get to give the City feedback on design prior to the park being built. More to come …
Food Drive & Holiday Parade
by Randee King on Nov.30, 2022, under Association News
Attention all Santa Helpers!
Santa and Mrs. Clause will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Hearts and Hands of Baytown on December 17th at Travis Elementary. This Food Drive will help feed the hungry in the Baytown community.
Additionally, there will be a Golf Cart parade! The LCA will host a Christmas Golf Cart Parade to assist with the food collections. Anyone along the parade routes wanting to donate non-perishable food items may flag down one of the Golf Carts in the parade, which will pick up and deliver those items to the Food Collection Point. Community members may also drive to Travis Elementary School to drop off the food items; at 100 Robin Rd, Baytown, Tx 77520, between 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Please note: The Golf Cart Parade includes, Golf Carts, ATVs, Four Wheelers, Bikes, Motorcycles, Trucks, and anyone that might want to walk in the parade. The Parade will run from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, starting in front of Travis Elementary and ending in front of the cafeteria. If you are interested in entering the parade, RSVP by 5 pm December 13th by texting your name and vehicle type to Renita Price at 817-946-2543.
We encourage all vehicles to have Christmas decorations, the LCA will have a gift for the top three decorated vehicles.
Lakewood Park Survey Results
by Randee King on Nov.08, 2022, under Association News
Thanks to everyone who took the time to fill out the park survey. The City received 184 responses, with the top location choice being the Pool property. Residents top amenities were a loop walking path, dog park with separate sections, playground and splash pad. The next steps are for all the properties to be evaluated more extensively by Parks and Recreation. Per the City, they have several things they need to do before a final decision is made. The City does not have a timeline yet on when that will be completed. We will post updates when we receive them.
Neighborhood Grant Options – Please Vote
by Randee King on Nov.06, 2022, under Association News
Lakewood has been extremely fortunate to have received Neighborhood Empowerment Grants from the City of Baytown for the last two years. With these funds we have a new Lakewood sign to beautify our neighborhood plus sign toppers to encourage a sense of belonging within the neighborhood and exhibit pride in our subdivision.
We once again have an opportunity to apply for a City grant. The feedback we received was discussed with the City as potential grant options: 1) A neighborhood block party with inflatables, food and games, 2) Solar Speed Radar Signs, 3) Walking Path along Pipeline Right-of-Ways, and 4) Moveable Road Sign for event announcements. The City felt that only the first two options would be competitive for grant funding.
The Block Party would have games, food and entertainment for adults, teens and children and include the purchase of yard games that can be used at multiple events. Those games could also be potentially loaned out to residents.
Solar Speed Radar signs would be a pilot for the City and be located initially on two of the speed limit sign posts in Lakewood. Studies have shown that when alerted by a radar sign, speeders will slow down 80% of the time with typical average speed reductions of 10-20%.
Please vote now by selecting one of the following options then click on ‘Vote”. Fingers crossed that it will be selected by the City for a grant.
Lakewood 2022 Halloween Contest Winners
by Randee King on Oct.28, 2022, under Association News
Congratulations to the following winners of the Lakewood Yard Decorating Contest. The winners received a yard sign and gift card.
- 1st Place – 201 Honeysuckle – Luis & Melissa Piña
- 2nd Place – 213 Hackberry – Joseph & Itzel Cabrera
- 3rd Place – 208 Hackberry – Imelda Garcia
We appreciate those that took the time to vote.
Upcoming Changes to Garbage & Recycle Service
by Randee King on Oct.27, 2022, under Association News
Baytown is switching providers for our garbage and recycle services starting December 1st. After that date our trash will be picked up on Tuesdays and Fridays and our recycle will be picked up on Fridays.
Trash Service Switch-Over Dates
- November 1 to 21: Full-sized Best Trash & Recycle Bins will be delivered to residents.
- November 29: Last Trash Service Day for Waste Management. Use Waste Management bins until this day.
- December 1: First Best Trash Service Day. Place new bins on curb by 7 AM.
- November 29 to December 13: Waste Management bins will be picked up. Leave these bins empty after November 29.
Additional info can be found at: https://baytown.org/295/Garbage-Recycle
HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST – VOTE NOW!
by Randee King on Oct.18, 2022, under Association News
Reminder: Lakewood Halloween Yard Decorating Contest. Don’t forget to ride around the neighborhood and vote for your 3 favorite Halloween yard decorations by Oct 21st. Send your picks to email address: Halloween@lakewoodcivic.org
The winners will receive a gift card and yard sign.
Thank you and good luck
Park for Lakewood – Please Take the Survey
by Randee King on Oct.10, 2022, under Association News
The Lakewood Civic Association has been working with the City of Baytown to construct a park for our neighborhood and we need your feedback. We are trying to reach as many people as possible to get your input. Even if you attended the meeting held a few weeks ago, or offered your thoughts at National Night Out about potential parks, it’s still very important to fill out the survey.
It will only take a few minutes to complete this survey. It’s exciting that the City has money in the budget for a park for Lakewood, which would enhance our neighborhood. Please take this short survey by clicking on the link below. Thanks!
Lakewood October Events
by Randee King on Sep.26, 2022, under Association News
October is a busy month. We hope you will join us.
- October 1st from 8 am – 2 pm there will be a Community Garage Sale. There’s still time to register your home to be listed on social media. If you are a LCA member, yard signs are available upon request. A list of participating homes can be found on the LCA website (lakewoodcivic.org). Sell some items you no longer need or go shopping that day for some great deals.
- October 4th from 6-8 pm Neighborhood Night Out at Travis Park. There will be snacks, games for adults and kids, prizes and more. Come out and meet your neighbors and City Officials.
- October 1st – October 21st there will be a Halloween Decorating Contest. Decorate your yard for a chance to win a gift card. Winners will also have a sign to display in their yard.
These events are brought to you by the Lakewood Civic Association, Lakewood Neighborhood Watch and our wonderful neighborhood volunteers!
