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 […]
Obituary Notices – September 17, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Xuan Thi Tran. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Betty J. Jorgenson.
Lakewood Lions Paint Boys & Girls Club offices in Lakewood Branch
Submitted by Eric Warn, Lakewood First Lions. On August 27, 2024, the Lakewood First Lions Club supported the Boys & Girls Club of Puget Sound by painting their Lakewood Branch’s workspace, called the Larry Saunders Office Suite. Saunders, who is deceased, was the Lakewood Police Chief, an Army veteran, a Lakewood First Lion, and Sally Saunder’s husband, who […]
For Lakewood, DeKoven is more than a street and business name
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Lakewood has DeKoven Drive and DeKoven Cleaners, but the DeKoven name has an interesting history. Learn about it through five advertisements and a story posted here: Sept 11, 1903, TNT/Tacoma News Tribune – THE DeKOVEN SCHOOL FOR BOYS NEAR AMERICAN LAKE
Lakewood students complete degrees at Wichita State University
Lakewood’s Emmalee A Buck is one of 493 students to graduate in summer 2024 from Wichita State University. Emmalee earned a Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average […]