If you spend much time in the Lakewood community you’re most likely familiar with, or regularly read, The Lakewood Observer. Now in its sixth year, this every-other-week Lakewood-focused newspaper is read by over 10,000 people whom live, work or shop in Lakewood. No subscription necessary. It is provided to readers free. The printed newspaper is conveniently available in 130 storefronts and lobbies around Lakewood or can be read right from its website.
The mission of The Lakewood Observer is to attract, articulate, and amplify civic intelligence and community good will in the city of Lakewood and beyond. The content and contributors of the Lakewood Observer are as diverse as our city. The opportunity for Lakewood nonprofits and human services has been a tremendous success. If you had access to over 10,000 readers what would you like them to know? How would it help your organization or human services efforts better reach and serve the Lakewood community?
Anyone wanting to gain or share more information about Lakewood will want to become familiar with The Lakewood Observer website. At www.lakewoodobserver.com you will find the current 30 to 35 stories found in the printed paper. But there is so much more. At January’s Lakewood Family Collaborative General Meeting, longtime Observer volunteer and contributor Melissa (Mel) Page and Lakewood Observer staff will show you how to utilize the many media features that the website and newspaper provides.
On the website you are able to view and submit events to the most complete Lakewood community calendar and the online classifieds section. You can also view the photo galleries and see what’s being discussed on the online discussion forum called the Observation Deck. Again, all of these are Lakewood focused and contributed by members of the community representing every neighborhood and interest. At January’s meeting, you will also be shown how to register to and navigate through the Observation Deck and Member Center. The Member Center is where all the stories for publication get submitted from.
How can a newspaper offer this? With an unbelievably user-friendly website and a community full of people wanting to share local information and stories to better the Lakewood community, costs are kept minimal. The advertising, primarily Lakewood businesses and services, support the costs of running the newspaper. The Lakewood Observer serves our community well. An important part of that is helping you reach the people you work so hard to assist and connect you with the resources that can help you provide that service. Join us for the January meeting to learn more and visit www.lakewoodobserver.com to get your news and info out there.
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