August 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join Lakewold Gardens’ Lead Horticulturalist Kristine Dillinger for a short walk and talk about the gardens while learning about some of our iconic trees. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Kristine Dillinger, is a Certified Professional Horticulturalist with the Washington State Nursery and Landscape Association. She received a degree in horticultural studies from South […]
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DuPont to host ribbon cutting for new Public Works Building
The City of DuPont will host a Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Public Works Building on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 11 am at 1790 Civic Dr., DuPont WA 98327. Building tours to follow the dedication ceremony.
How to Overcome Anxiety at the Dentist
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. If you experience anxiety and stress while visiting your dentist, you are not alone. For many people, the idea of going to the dentist stirs up their anxiety; however, it is so important to combat those thoughts in order to keep your smile strong and healthy. These tips are here […]
New South Tacoma Fire Station proposed
From Metro Parks Tacoma Twitter/X feed. A new South Tacoma Fire Station is proposed for the vacant corner of the SERA campus, near S. 58th and Tyler. Read the proposal, give feedback, and get details about an open house on August 31 at https://bit.ly/3DY6adw
Obituary Notices – August 23, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Ian Carl Davies; Bernice Rose Hendricks; Merita Cabigting Manalac; Betty Margaret Simmons; Elizabeth Wurpig. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Betty D. White. Scott Funeral Home: Darien Lamar Williams.
Lakewood United Members & Speakers Meetings August 24
Submitted by Lisa T. Boyd, President – Lakewood United. It is my pleasure to partner with the Lakewood United Executive Team to reach out to you to share some of the initiatives that we have been working on and how we are moving forward with our collaborative opportunities. Our mission continues to include encouraging positive […]
SR 509 northbound lane closure and speed advisory in Fife, Aug. 23
FIFE – Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will limit travel on State Route 509 in Fife to a single northbound lane on Wednesday evening, Aug. 23 through the morning of Thursday, Aug. 24 as they begin building a new SR 167 flyover ramp which will eventually help move traffic from southbound SR […]
Van Phan completes 100th, 100-mile ultramarathon
From the Pierce County Council Twitter/X feed. Congratulations to Van Phan, 52, of City of Lakewood, who recently completed her 100th, 100-mile ultramarathon! She is the first Pacific Northwesterner to be part of the elite, international club of athletes who have run one hundred 100-mile races.
National Cinema Day, Aug. 27
From the Grand Cinema Twitter/X feed. This Sunday, August 27, is National Cinema Day! To celebrate, theaters around the country are offering $4 tickets for ALL FILMS, ALL DAY! Get tickets: https://l8r.it/iPDn