Submitted by L. Gorrow. I moved from King County to Pierce county (Tacoma) two years ago. I noticed what appeared to be homeless cats and kittens in my back yard and neighborhood. I had not experienced this in King County. Over time I have learned that two of my neighbors feed homeless cats. The problem […]
Letter: Taken for granted, until you need them
Submitted by JoAnn Jackson. Many County facilities are taken for granted, until you personally need them. During a recent post here, I’ve seen the Humane Society’s name mentioned twice. Many just skip over their reports. Monday I was grateful for their existence. Why? My 13 year-old dog had escaped the night before. He got out […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Donation Dropoff, July 20
Submitted by Robert Estrada. In preparation for the October 18 and 19 book sales, donation drop off dates are the Saturdays of July 20, August 17, and 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 […]
Lakewood Elks 3rd Annual Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show
The Lakewood Elks Lodge at 6313 75th St W, Lakewood, WA 98499 will host the Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show on July 20 from 11 am-5 pm. Save The Date! Our 3rd Summerfest Car and Motorcycle Show Entertainment: Chicken Joe Rewired (Chicken Joe and The Fabulous Cocks) Beer/Wine Garden, Food Trucks & More! Register your […]
Quilts Bring Comfort to Seniors
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Habitat volunteer Stephanie Arend supports Tacoma Habitat’s mission in more ways than swinging a hammer. Arend is part of a group of 14 women—all retired, mostly judges or lawyers—who gather once a month at Arend’s home to create quilts for causes they care about. Thanks to the generosity of this […]
Obituary Notices – July 17, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Andrew Michael Smith. Mountain View Funeral Home: Debra Jean Erickson; Nancy Caroline Hagedorn-Paterson; Albert Lakin Sr.; Harold I. Lawrence; Garrett Joseph Meek; William Spencer Nowak; Gregory James Sullivan. Gaffney Funeral Home: Eugene Francis Hill.
Tacoma Speedway, Lakewood 1921
Western Washington History – Now in Color posted the following image to their Facebook page.
11th annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom festival, August 25
Submitted by Dick Muri, Steilacoom. The 11th annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom festival will be held in historic downtown (1617 Lafayette St) Steilacoom, Sunday, August 25 (4-7 pm). Attendees can click here to register. The event is free and open to the public.
Obituary Notices – July 16, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Margaret G. (Koch) Millin. Gaffney Funeral Home: Cecelia Tierney Casey; Stanley Kenneth Topolski.