Lakewold Gardens announcement. We will be pulling English Ivy and Himalayan blackberry on the beach hillside. Once that is done, we will be bringing 3’-4’ logs down from the service area to stake into place on the hillside to prevent soil erosion. This is done to create a safe pathway and maintain the slope of […]
To Do
Curran Orchard Pruning Events & Tree Adoptions!
Submitted by CORE. Get some exercise and help out a local park! Pruning season is underway at the Curran Apple Orchard Park and volunteer help is needed to prune, spread mulch and drag branches to the dumpsters. Interested people can attend designated pruning events on the following Saturdays from 10am to 1pm: Feb. 12 and […]
Farrells Marsh Work Parties, 10 and 27 February
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. When the soil is wet and before plants begin to rejuvenate is the easiest time to pull up ivy and remove ivy from trees. Two community work parties in Farrells Marsh Park in Steilacoom are scheduled for volunteers to assist in this process. Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 10 AM to […]
TCC Online Open House for Tacoma Public Schools Juniors & Seniors Feb. 17
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) to Tacoma Community College (TCC) Open House When: 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Feb. 17 Where: Online Who: TPS Juniors and Seniors Register: Here How can TCC help you meet your educational and career goals? Find out at an online Open House designed for Juniors and Seniors from TPS high schools! […]
Explore Point Defiance Park with admission to two unique park destinations
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA: Explore Point Defiance Park with all-day admission to both Fort Nisqually Living History Museum and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. The two destinations often see crossover in their visitors, including many families. “It is not uncommon for Zoo visitors to stop by the Fort after they leave the Zoo,” […]
Cast’n Crew; Today Lakewood, Tomorrow Hollywood!
Submitted by Lake View Film. If you would get behind the scenes without committing to the registration fee or worry about things like editing, one of the Lakewood Reel Life 96 Film video crews has made space available for those wishing to find their purpose in the budding local cinema craft. This WILL lead to […]
No-Host Meet and Greet your Republican Candidates
Submitted by Sharon D. Nelson. Please join the Lakewood Republican Women and Pierce County Republican Party for a No-Host Meet and Greet your Republican Candidates on February 18, 2022, 5:00 p.m., at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club.
All Your Account Are Belong To Us
Submitted by Chas. Ames. I have received half-a-dozen email phishing attempts in the last week, and I am a hawk about email security. Warnings claim to come from Amazon, PayPal, Chase Bank, et cetera, that announce your ‘account is locked!’ or other sensational alarms.Then you notice that the return address is completely unintelligible and definitely […]
Night to Shine is a Free Virtual Prom Night for Special Needs Teens and Adults, Feb. 11
Submitted by Jaynie Dillon Jones. All South Sound families with Special Needs teens (age 14 and above) plus Special Needs adults are invited to next week’s Night to Shine, February 11 from 5 – 8 p.m. And, it’s free. This extra-special event has been in existence for several years, but now with pandemic considerations in […]