Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Toothaches are a real pain in the mouth. One moment you are sitting on the couch watching your favorite TV show and the next your mouth is throbbing with sharp pains emanating from your jaw area. More than 40% of Americans suffer from toothaches, which makes it one of the […]
Obituary Notices – September 19, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Joyce Ambrozine Bell; Kimberlon D. Jackson; Amy Regina Linehan Leister; Connie Marie Tucker. Powers Funeral Home: Timothy B Hurley; Walter Jerome Galusha Jr.
The French Fries
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Since early July, five French civil engineering students, affectionately dubbed the “French Fries” by our construction crew, have been volunteering their time on Tacoma Habitat construction sites. Julie, Zoe, Theo, Arthur and Florian are in their second year of engineering school at CESI in Bourdeaux, France. Their program is a three-year […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Final Donation Drop Off Before Sale
Submitted by Robert Estrada. In preparation for the October 18 and 19 book sales, the last donation drop off date is Saturday, September 21. Please bring your donations to the back parking lot of St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, from 11am to 1PM. In addition to books, the Friends are […]
Steilacoom 5th St Waterway Work Party September 19
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. After a summer dormancy, we are back to volunteer work parties. This one focuses on restoration of the 5th St waterway by removal of reed canary grass. Reed canary grass is an invasive plant that is growing among native sedge in the 5th St waterway. It is easily recognizable by its […]
Local Resident Graduates From Pacific University
Alexandra Alfieri of Lakewood, Washington graduated in August 2024 from the College of Health Professions at Pacific University in Oregon with a Doctor of Audiology degree. Celebrating 175 years of purpose, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon’s only comprehensive university. With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions […]
Obituary Notices – September 18, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Virginia Jean Bowers. Mountain View Funeral Home: George Maxwell; Joseph “JoJo” Ysabel Nims. Gaffney Funeral Home: Susan Mary Kirk Hartman; Richard Virgil Adams; Ralph Thomas Tomberg; Janis Kay Pearson; Tetsuo Ted Tamaki.
Auditions Announced for Dance Theatre Northwest’s Production of the Nutcracker
Submitted by Sarah Witherup. Calling all dancers! Dance Theatre Northwest (DTNW) is excited to announce auditions for its upcoming holiday production of The Nutcracker. This is your opportunity to showcase your talent and be part of a beloved seasonal tradition that captivates audiences every year. We are seeking dancers with classical training to fill various […]
Swedish Traditional Music & Dance Sept. 24
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. 20th Season in Old Town! Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announces our 20th season! Beginning September 24, 7pm, at Slavonian Hall, featuring our “Tacoma Tapestry 2024: Nordic Traditional Music and Dance”. The internationally award-winning Swedish ensemble Klintetten is visiting the US and their first stop is in the […]