Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. Lakewood Elks Presents … LADIES’ NIGHT OUT! Saturday, August 27th 5:00-8:00 pm. Lounge and Kitchen Open! Great Food & Drink! Join us for an evening of Cocktails and Shopping. Enjoy our small Boutique of New and Like New Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Handbags and Home Decor! Event is FREE […]
Congratulations Summer Jobs 253 participants
City of Tacoma social media post. Congrats to all the Summer Jobs 253 participants on completing their summer employment program! At the August 18 celebration, Mayor Woodards recognized the students & gave them their final paychecks. Afterwards, there was a Trades Fair highlighting local job opportunities.
The Valley of Light – Excellent Movie – Review
I found The Valley of Light on the Plex channel. I was drawn in immediately and then realized I was missing some of the content because the audio was so laid back, I wasn’t hearing thoughts and conversation. I found it on Hallmark Hall of Fame channel, but again it had no captions. I also […]
Hylebos Bridge Daytime Closures Scheduled August 24 and 25
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division will perform maintenance on the Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) on Wednesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 25, from 6 AM to 6 PM on both days. During these time frames, all lanes will be closed to traffic until […]
UP School District: First Day of School is August 30th
University Place School District announcement. School begins on Tuesday, August 30th this year. Click here for access to our school calendar for the year. If you have questions about procedures at your student’s school, use the menu above to locate your school. Each school has a website with information about supply lists, school procedures, etc.
‘Meet Your Army Day’ at JBLM Aug. 25
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will open its doors on Aug. 25 for “Meet Your Army Day,” an open house showcasing Army life and educating the public about career options, incentives and opportunities to serve. Hosted by America’s First Corps, Meet Your Army Day will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Lakewood Farmers Market extended
City of Lakewood announcement. We heard you Lakewood Farmers Market shoppers: You want more market days! Due to the popularity of this year’s market –and because we’re just not quite ready to let go of summer – we’re extending the Lakewood Farmers Market two additional weeks. Previously the market was scheduled to end Aug. 30. […]
2022 Grit City Trees Program Application Due Date Extended to September 30
City of Tacoma press release. Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2022 season have been extended to Friday, September 30, while supplies last. This program provides free trees and supporting materials to Tacoma residents. Group applications for neighborhood tree plantings are preferred, but individuals can also […]
Lakewood’s Phase 2 (Washington Blvd) Project Update
City of Lakewood announcement. All of the storm drainage along Washington Blvd between Edgewood and Vernon will be completed by the end of the month. This includes the largest infiltration system installed by the City, a water quality treatment unit for stormwater prior to discharge to Carp Lake, and a new conveyance system to replace […]