Submitted by Connie Coleman-Lacadie. The annual Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival (July 20 in Fort Steilacoom Park during Summerfest) has a great lineup of entertainment this year. Time Culture Country Group Name 11:00-11:15 am Welcome Remarks from LSCA 11:15-11:30 am Native American Blessing & Dance 11:45 am-12:15 pm Okinawa Okinawa Taiko Drums 12:15-12:45pm Philippines […]
KING5: Pickleball is in, skate park is out in Lakewood
According to Lakewood city officials, public interest and demand were key reasons for the decision to replace the skate park at Harry Todd Park with pickleball courts. But not everyone is thrilled. Read or watch the full story at the King5.com website.
Introducing—Glassy & Pearly
Hilltop Artists announcement. Since it’s our 30th anniversary, we couldn’t help but imagine what would happen if one of our beautiful glass creations became friends with a pearl (the traditional 30th anniversary gift, and also a beautiful, shimmering creation made in the sea…) and also from similar raw materials as glass! So without further ado, […]
Obituary Notices – July 15, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Bernice Selma Gomsrud; Sue Olinger; Donald Gerald Wentick; Michael Paul Lofing. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mone Vongsayarath.
Letter: A Library Coincidence?
Submitted by KM Hills. Tonight, on our Friday evening outing, we drove past the old Tenzler/Lakewood Library. Some of you may recall I expressed concern, earlier this week, about how shabby it looked with long overgrown grass. Well lo and behold the tall grass is gone. I don’t know if it is a coincidence, or […]
Please Join Us for Steilacoom’s National Night Out: August 6th, 2024
Submitted by Liz Grasher and Loujanna “LJ” Rohrer. Please join us for Steilacoom’s National Night Out (NNO) Tuesday, August 6th, 2024 from 5:30-8pm. National Night Out is a night we stand together, promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. This year, there are five designated block parties to register for. Our Steilacoom Public Safety Officers plan […]
Obituary Notices – July 13, 2024
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Joshua C. Caldwell. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: James Phillip Kelley.
The Downtown Tacoma Block Party Returns This August
Submitted by the Downtown Tacoma Partnership. Tacoma, WA – Wednesday, July 10, 2024 – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is thrilled to host the 2nd annual Downtown Tacoma Block Party presented by J-Squared Investments & MJRDevelopment. Celebrate summer in the heart of the City of Destiny at this free community event open to all ages. Enjoy […]
Obituary Notices – July 12, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Paul Douglas Ament; Mary Ann Paul; Presentacion Molina Talvo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Joshua E. Figueroa Cruz. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Joseph Anthony Neuenfeldt-Sanchez.