Submitted by Eric Warn. Patrick D. Smith, Lakewood chief of police, left, recently accepted a $700 donation from the Lakewood First Lions Club towards purchasing Kevlar vests for their police dogs. Standing on the right is police officer Joshua Repp and his dog Hawk.
Obituary Notices – July 18, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Avance Byrd II; Ruyen Vu. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Beverly A. Friend; Gladys Orozco; Lois M. Moore; Judith E. Joslin; Virginia A. Edick; Toni R. Doyle; Myles J. Uher. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: John McCroskey Lynn.
The Grand Cinema Announces 2024 Outdoor Movie Series Sponsored by TAPCO Credit Union
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. Tacoma, WA – The Grand Cinema is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Outdoor Movie Series, generously sponsored by TAPCO Credit Union. This summer, join us under the stars for an unforgettable cinematic experience that brings the community together in a safe and entertaining environment. The Outdoor Movie Series will […]
Letter: Inadequate spay neuter clinic access prevents control of feral cat population
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.