Submitted by Shannon O’Connell. The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Scales as the next Executive Director of LASA. We want to express our thanks to all involved in the search, as this was an undertaking that required the involvement of a vast network of contacts to connect with the […]
Temporary entrance coming to Fort Steilacoom Park, road closures planned
City of Lakewood announcement. On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will remain in […]
Free Tacoma Refugee Choir concert at TCC on May 13
Submitted by Jefferson Mok. Join us for the last concert of the season in Tacoma! This is our last concert of this choir season in Tacoma, and we have so much to celebrate with you. We will have one more performance in Seattle at the Madaraka Festival, and then we will break until September for […]
May 20 Community Workday at Wildlife area
Submitted by Alan Billingsley. On Saturday, May 20, come join Clover Park Rotary and all of Lakewood’s service clubs at the South Sound Wildlife area from 9 AM to 1 PM for our Spring Cleanup day. Located on Phillips Road, this 100-acre area is open to the public for hiking, bird watching, dog walking and […]
Steilacoom: Sunnyside Beach Clean Up, May 6
Submitted by Elizabeth Grasher. Please join us Saturday, May 6 from 8-9:30 A.M. and help clean Sunnyside Beach. Steilacoom Public Works will provide grabbers and bags, but we suggest bringing gardening/work gloves if you have them. Light refreshements will be available. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Liz Grasher at elizabeth.grasher@ci.steilacoom.wa.us. […]
Across the Fence: Volksmusik
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Whenever I come across a German festival, store, or restaurant over here, I encounter one thing that – I have to admit this much – makes me slightly cringe. It’s a phenomenon with traditionally Southern German, respectively Alpine roots. But I am not sure how many Germans my age are really […]
Center Drive Overlay Project update
City of DuPont announcement. The Center Drive Overlay Phase 6 project is on target for completion by Friday, May 5. Thank you to the citizens of DuPont for your continued patience during construction. The Center Drive Overlay project includes grinding and overlaying existing asphalt travel lanes, bike lanes/shoulders between Interstate 5 Exit 118 and […]
Lakeview Light & Power Now Offering Budget Billing
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca, Lakeview Light & Power. Lakeview Light & Power is now offering Budget Billing to eligible members! The annual enrollment period will be during the month of May. Please note that a “member” of Lakeview is a homeowner in LLP’s service area, and that the Budget Billing is not offered to tenants, […]
Curtis High School Athletes Recognized at May 1, 2023 Council Meeting
City of University Place announcement. Congratulations to the outstanding student-athletes from Curtis Senior High School who were recently recognized by the City Council for their individual and team successes during their respective seasons. Those lauded for their achievements included members of the Boys Basketball, Boys Swim, Girls Swim, Boys Water Polo, Girls Bowling, Girls Cheer, […]