Story by Joseph Boyle. Photos by Phil Raschke Remember my story about our local artist, Pat Graham (above), which was posted last March 27, 2011? Pat is back; this time with a solo art show display at our Lakewood History Museum. Everyone I talk to tells me Pat and her artwork is wonderful. I encourage […]
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Cakes into cash
The recent Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Bake Sale at Bridgeport Place raised $761.75 in five hours. Leslie Jo Thompson is an officially registered walker and fundraiser this year. She did the lion’s share of the baking for the Bake Sale, but other team members at Bridgeport Place also contributed baked goods – everything […]
3-Day for the Cure: Bake Sale, April 21
Pop in and make a purchase at the Bake Sale on April 21, from 10-3, at Bridgeport Place, 5250 Bridgeport Way West. It’s a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. There will be all sorts of goodies to choose from. Every dime and dollar that comes in from the Bake Sale […]
Soup-tacular for Seniors
The third Saturday of every month is a free lunch for seniors. It’s called the “Senior Soup-tacular”, and it’s coming up this weekend on Saturday, April 16. It’s a casual, no-frills, drop-in, social gathering for seniors with no strings attached. A different homemade soup is featured each month, plus fresh-from-the-oven breadsticks, desserts, and beverages. RSVP […]
Bridgeport Place hosts AARP Driver Safety Course
Twice each year Bridgeport Place hosts a Driver Safety Course presented by AARP. Tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road with defensive driving techniques. The eight-hour course is split over two days’ time with classes held from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 22 […]
Westside Story – Library Book Sale
Story & Photos by Joseph Boyle 50 cents? That’s right! I bought a John Grisham paperback that retails for $7.99 for 50 cents at the FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale. Do you love to read? Do you love to save money? Do you love to support your library? If you do, let me tell […]
Westside Story – Library Book Sale Events
By Joseph Boyle 50 cents? That’s right! I bought a John Grisham paperback that retails for $7.99 for 50 cents at the FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale. Do you love to read? Do you love to save money? Do you love to support your library? If you do, let me tell you what is […]
Westside Story – Library Book Sale – 3 Events
Story & Photos by Joseph Boyle 50 cents? That’s right! I bought a John Grisham paperback that retails for $7.99 for 50 cents at the FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale. Do you love to read? Do you love to save money? Do you love to support your library? If you do, let me tell […]
Kaleidoscope of color at Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
The perfect time for an afternoon tea? Any afternoon. The perfect time for a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party? 2:13 p.m., Saturday, January 15. Despite a rainy Northwest winter weekend, spirits were not dampened by the deluge. Dressed in their ‘Wonderland best’ ladies wearing a kaleidoscope of colorful hats and costumes filled the Parkside Lounge […]