🌱 2022 Beautiful Home Awards Contest + Gingham Market's Grand Opening

Hi all. It's me, Carla Varner, your host of the Lakewood Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's have at it...

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny; breezy, warmer. High: 89 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Five new homes have been listed for sale in Lakewood. Available properties range from a 924 sq. ft., 1-bed, 1-bath home for $78,000 to a $450,000 home with 4 beds, 2 baths, and 2,501 sq. ft. Get all the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Lakewood Patch)
2. Keep Lakewood Beautiful's 2022 Beautiful Home Awards Contest is accepting nominations through Jul. 31. You can submit your nominations here for Lakewood homes you think are well-maintained, have perfect landscapes, or another quality that makes them beautiful. Winners will be recognized at a council meeting this fall. (Keep Lakewood Beautiful)
3. Gingham Market on Madison Avenue celebrated their grand opening on Saturday. The market offers gourmet prepared foods that are 'grab and go' like hors d'oeuvres, baked goods, cheese and charcuterie boards, and more. Owner Ruth Kostadinov has been cooking professionally for over 20 years. (LakewoodAlive)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Committee of the Whole Meeting At Lakewood City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Good Vibes Yoga At Lakewood Park Solstice Steps (6:00 PM)
• Anti-Racism Task Force Meeting At Lakewood City Hall (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Lakewood Summer Meltdown block party is happening on Jul. 16. Interested in taking part in the 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk event? Register here. (LakewoodAlive)
• Looking for something to do this weekend? Join Nancy Dale in a drum circle on the ground of Centering Space on Jul. 16 at 3:00 p.m.
• REMINDER: Monday's are 'Drop In & Play Evenings' at the Cove Community Center. Take your children eight years and under for family play and connection!

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Carla Varner