FOOD COOPERATIVES: Why & How
Food co-ops are alternatives to large chain grocery stores that enable citizens to control their own food decisions locally. Often associated with organic foods, these stores offer their members more choices and wholesale prices. Author and activist William Coughlin will answer your questions about the need for such a program and how to get started.
Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
Harvest manager Beth Knorr of the Crown Point Ecology Center Organic Farm wants to tell you about a model of food production and distribution keeps farmers and consumers healthy and independent while improving the quality of care given the lands, plants and animals.
Monday, October 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

NATURAL FOOD BUYING CLUBS
You don’t need a large number of people to enjoy the benefits of collective buying. Natural food club coordinator Marian Palmateer will show you how even a small group can bypass the corporate chain stores and purchase the healthy, natural foods they desire.
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium

More information on Lakewood's future:

Lakewood Focus: Planning tools for community, economy, markets and neighborhoods Demographic profiles and case studies

Lakewood Dollars: Community Currency Information Pathfinder

LakewoodAlive Economic development advocacy

City of Lakewood News

LPL: Design & Construction News

Lakewood City Schools - District Initiatives

Lakewood University Project - Preliminary Notes [pdf]

Map of Lakewood