By Jaynie Jones, Community Relations Coordinator, Bridgeport Place Seniors and their families are invited to a non-commercial, 90-minute overview of how to plan and prepare for retirement, assisted living, and long-term care on Saturday afternoon, October 16, 1:30-3:00, Bridgeport Place, 5250 Bridgeport Way West, University Place. Seven dynamic guest speakers include:
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Did you know…
Did you know that today’s Lakewood Industrial Park and Clover Park Technical College once was a huge Navy depot where hundreds of tanks, trucks and other military equipment was readied for shipment during World War II? Part of the property later became the industrial park and a portion was turned into Clover Park Tech. The […]
Concert in the park and farmers market pack them in
The Farmers’ Market and the final Concert in Steilacoom’s Pioneer Park drew a huge crowd Wednesday night to hear the Blues Brothers. This was the ninth and final concert of the year while the Farmers’ Market continues each Wednesday (3-7 pm) until September 8. This was the second year for the market and all indications […]
Lakewold Gardens ‘Picnic with a Purpose’
New Lakewold Garden members enjoyed a “Picnic with a Purpose” Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the gardens as they toured the gardens, enjoyed a light dinner and learned more about the Lakewood facility. A major purpose was to introduce the design for an upscale entry area. A granite slab engraved with Lakewold Gardens is to be […]
Lakewood SummerFEST a hit
Lakewood’s Summerfest drew a huge crowd Saturday, June 26, at Ft. Steilacoom Park. The event included stage shows, exhibits from a wide variety of commecial businesses as well as community organizations. There were play areas for kids plus military and fire department exhibits and a huge car show.
Junk in Your Trunk rummage goes on despite rain
Despite the deluge on the day of the Junk in Your Trunk rummage sale at Narrows Plaza Bowl, those who had made the commitment to sell showed up early and set up their wares in pairs of parking spaces. The $25 registration fee was to support the University Place Senior Center. Bridgeport Place not only […]
Save the Date: April 9 is Lakewood Rotary dinner, auction
The annual Lakewood Rotary Club Sportsman Dinner & Auction has been scheduled for April 9, 2011, according to Tony Robinson, chairman. “Mark your calendar right now,” the spokesman suggested, “so you contact a club member to make sure you are able to get tickets before the event sells out.” The event is a major fundraiser […]
Classic Car Show and BBQ on Father’s Day Weekend
Saturday, June 19, Father’s Day Weekend the community is invited to Bridgeport Place for a BBQ and Classic Car Show. Three trophies will be awarded: Best in Show, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place. Owners of Classic Cars who want to compete for one of the trophies pay a $10 entry fee (enter by June 7). […]
CPTC Foundation celebrates
A crowd of about 200 students, parents, siblings, community members and college foundation trustees filled the Clover Park Technical College‘s McGavick Center Thursday evening for the 4th annual CPTC Foundation Scholarship Banquet. Four students were scheduled to speak about their experiences in changing their lives by attending the college but only three attended; the fourth, […]