Indeed, retirement is an adventure. Remember my sharing with you that I divided my life into three chapters? Chapter I – Business. Chapter II – Deputy Sheriff. Chapter III – The Arts. Recently while on the East Coast a long distance phone call brought a Chapter III opportunity my way. I was invited to join […]
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Westside Story – Rolling Thunder
On Memorial Day weekend in May 2015, my good friends, the Canary brothers, Tom and Randy, invited me to join them along with one million of their close personal friends for a motorcycle ride called Rolling Thunder. Motorcycles from all over the country were heading towards Washington DC with one purpose and one purpose only. […]
Gangs in Tillicum
One of the featured presentations at the Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association meeting this coming Thursday, April 7, 6:30 P.M. at the Tillicum Community Center, 14916 Washington Ave. SW, will be by the Gang Unit of the Lakewood Police Department.
Do you like to eat crab?
Do you like to eat crab? Do you like to dance to a fabulous band? Then plan on attending the Lakewood First Lions Club’s third annual Crab Feed at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30th at Clover Park Technical College’s Sharon McGavick Center.
Fair Warning
Dorothy Wilhelm will demonstrate her slightly off the wall cooking technique at the Washington State Fair on Opening Day this year. That’s Friday, Sept 11 from 3:30 to 5:30 in the Home Arts Department. She will demonstrate how to prepare her famous Turtle Brownies, always in demand for special occasions.
Unique Heritage Bus Tour
We love our history in Pierce County and there’s plenty to love . In fact, if the chair you’re sitting in is in Western Pierce County, there’s a good chance you’re right at one of the spots where Washington Territory began.
Puppets: The odd couple
We think this beautifully furred lady is named Princess Penelope, and that the gentleman is some sort of wizard. We are not sure this is correct and we don’t know what play they may have performed in. One report though, says that the Lakewood Puppeteers performed before 350,000 children over their 50 year career. Some of those thousands are surely grown up, and those with good taste are reading The Suburban Times.
World Tai Chi Day Apr. 25
If your doctor has said that Tai Chi would be good for you, and he probably has, but you don’t know how to get started, and you probably don’t, a great free chance is available on World Tai Chi Day, Saturday April 25 at 10:00 a.m. in front of the Tacoma Museum of Glass. All are welcome, and it’s very beginner friendly.
Easter egg hunt at Springbrook Park
Approximately 300 Lakewood children participated in an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28th, at Springbrook Park, sponsored by the Lakewood First Lions Club and Caring for Kids.