MLCA Spring 2025 Newsletter
Win our Membership Drawing!!!
Submit your annual dues by June 7th to be entered into a drawing for gift certificates!
Your Annual Dues help support the Neighborhood Garage Sale, Annual Picnic, Holiday Tree Lighting, and various other community building events throughout the year!
We try to make payment as convenient as possible. Here are the 3 ways you can pay your dues!
1) You can pay online here:
2) Mail in your payment:
Make checks payable to:
Mid-Lakewood Civic Association
P.O. Box 150133
Lakewood, CO 80215
3) Drop off you payment:
Make checks payable to:
Mid-Lakewood Civic Association
125 S. Ammons St.
Lakewood CO, 80226
2024 Holiday Lights Winner!!
Congrats to 110 Dudley Circle for winning a $50 gift card for Home Depot for their fantastic holiday display! Thanks to all of you who submitted entries into the holiday lights contest!
MLCA News
MLCA Applies for Grants for Park Improvements
The Lakewood Neighborhood Participation Program (NPP) offers grants of up to $60,000 for qualifying physical improvement projects that residents believe will make a difference in their neighborhood. MLCA was awarded this grant in 2023 and 204to make improvements to Meadowlark Park. This summer, Jeffco parks department will install the new grills and stone chess tables we were awarded in 2023 and new park benches and bike repair stations we were awarded in 2024.
Come discuss your ideas at the April 24th meeting!
We hope to have an update by then regarding the previously awarded funds too.
Volunteer Opportunity
Victim Advocate Volunteers needed!
The Lakewood Police Department is looking for volunteer victim advocates! Do you enjoy helping people in crisis? Are you comfortable in stressful situations? Do you like working alongside law enforcement? Contact the Victim Assistance Unit victimassistance@lakewoodco.org for more information!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Community Meeting
April 24th, 2025 at 7pm at Lakewood United Church of Christ, 100 Carr St.
Come discuss plans for improving Balsam Pond Park, ideas for grant submissions, summer event planning, civic committee updates, and more! All neighbors are welcome!
Annual Garage Sale and Community Bike Ride in June!
This year our Community Bike Ride will take place on the Saturday of the Neighborhood Garage Sale weekend. Join us in dressing up, decorating your bike, and visiting the garage sales.
The MLCA coordinates the advertising for the yard sales and each neighbor hosts their own sale and keeps their proceeds. Thank you to Kallendar Homes for sponsoring this event and providing the signs ad maps.
Neighborhood garage sales are a great way to attract more buyers! Sign up with the button below to have your sale included on a map of the sales and our bike route!
Community Bike Ride!
June 7th, 2025 at 9am at Meadowlark Park
Join MLCA and South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhoods on June7 as we enjoy a leisurely ride around the neighborhood to scope out all the community yard sales! As always, costumes and bike decor are encouraged, but not required.
- Saturday June 7th - Pay your household annual dues by this date!
- Thursday April 24th - MLCA Board & Members Meeting - Lakewood United Church of Christ (1st and Carr), 7pm
- Thursday, May 8th - South Lakewood Elementary Celebration of Belonging, 4:30 - 6:30. Join the school community in games, entertainment, music, food trucks, and booths by community partners!
- Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, June 6th, 7th, 8th - Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale, 8am - 4pm
- Saturday June 7th - Neighborhood Bike Ride, Meadowlark Park, 9am
- Tuesday June 10, Tuesday July 8, and Tuesday August 12 - Food Trucks at Meadowlark Park, 5pm
- Saturday June 28th - Coffee with a Cop at Meadowlark Park, 9:30am
- Sunday August 24th - MLCA Annual Picnic, Meadowlark Park, 5pm
- Thursday October 2nd - MLCA Annual Meeting, Lakewood United Church of Christ, 7pm
- Friday October 31st - 2nd Avenue Halloween, 2nd Avenue between Field and Estes Streets
- Sunday, November 30th - Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, Meadowlark Park, 5pm
Letter from the President
The Mid-Lakewood Civic Association (MLCA) has an exciting lineup of events planned for 2025! Our goal is to foster a sense of community and engagement among our neighbors.
The year kicks off with a Board & Members Meeting on April 24th, open to all residents. This is a great opportunity to meet neighbors, hear about upcoming events and projects, and share your ideas for the community. Come learn about the MLCA Civic Committee and get the latest Lakewood news.
Summertime fun starts with our annual Garage Sale, June 6-8th, where residents can declutter and find hidden treasures. On June 28th, "Coffee with a Cop" provides a casual setting for residents to connect with local law enforcement and discuss community safety. Don't miss our Food Truck Nights at Meadowlark Park - grab a bite and chat with neighbors! The Annual Picnic on August 24th promises food, music, and fun for all.
In the fall, we will hold our Annual Meeting on October 2nd, where we will discuss the year's accomplishments, plan for the future, and host a forum of candidates running for local offices in the election. The Sunday after Thanksgiving we will gather for our annual Tree Lighting ceremony, a beloved tradition that marks the start of the holiday season.
Your financial support is essential in making these events possible. Please send in your dues to help us continue to build a strong and vibrant community.
Here’s to a great 2025!
Chris Gibbons, President
midlakewoodcivicassociation@gmail.com
650-776-3808
Business Sponsors
MLCA is so grateful for the support of local businesses! These organizations provide goods for events, monetary donations, and assist with volunteers or space for events and advertising. If you have a business you would like to advertise in our newsletter, website, or on posters at our events, please contact us!
Thank you to the sponsor of our yard sale, Karin Kallander @BHHS Colorado Real Estate!
South of 6th Sustainability
In 2016, the South of 6th Neighborhood was officially recognized as a Lakewood Sustainable Neighborhood. The South of 6th group hosts opportunities for engagement with your neighbors around all topics relating to conservation, community building, and overall sustainable practices.
South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhood has a website!
Check it out for upcoming gatherings and events - Southof6th.org.
Email us at Southof6th@gmail.com with questions about planning get-togethers.
Spring South of 6th Events!
- Earth Day - April 26, 2025
- Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
- Earth Day Litter Clean Up - April 27th at 3pm
- Creighton Parking lot near Lakewood Park
- Sustainable Neighborhood Meeting - May 7th at 7pm
- South Lakewood Elementary
- Electronics Recycling - May 10th from 9am - 1pm
- Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church: 11500 W. 20th Ave, Lakewood, 80215
Look for more events coming this summer and fall for South of 6th!
MLCA has a number of ways you can get involved:
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- Attend the April 24th Board Meeting and Oct 2nd Annual Meeting!
- Join the Civic Committee or another committee such as the Picnic and Tree Lighting event
- Deliver newsletters for a street in our neighborhood
- Sign-up to help with the “Help a Neighbor” program!
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