“For death may come, with brow unpleasant . . . May come when least we wish him present . . “ Death is always nearby. Today it’s on the opposite side of the world, but our latest news brings it close and into our living rooms. Our very intimate local production house meets death with […]
Leadership Day Camp offered for Lakewood youth
Submitted by Andrew Kruse. Lakewood City Life, a ministry of Tacoma Youth For Christ, is offering WeLead, a leadership day camp for Middle School youth (6th-8th grade) to grow in leadership skills through experiential learning, building relationship skills and deep dives into important leadership topics. It will run from Tuesday April 5th through Thursday April […]
Coming Soon: One Night of Jazz Fusion & Rock
Submitted by LASR, PLU’s Student Radio Station. Lute Air Student Radio (LASR), PLU’s student radio station, is collaborating to produce a concert of jazz fusion and rock with the Jared Mattson Trio, Felix Halvorson Quartet and Miss January at Real Art Tacoma on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. LASR and Real Art Tacoma hopes […]
13th Annual Cops Vs Teachers Returns, Raffle Baskets, Silent Auction Items Needed
Submitted by Kiwanis of Clover Park/Lakes Key Club. The 13th Annual Cops versus Teachers Charity Basketball game returns Friday, April 29 to the Lakes High School Gymnasium (10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood WA 98498). Proceeds from game will benefit the Lakewood High School Scholarship Fund and the Lakewood Officers Charity Fund. Local businesses and service […]
Thomas Middle School Student Selected as Winner of #USvsHate Art Contest
Clover Park School District announcement. Thomas Middle School seventh grader Ivonne Berrios-Rodriguez was selected as a winner of the national #USvsHate winter 2021 art contest. She is one of 10 winners whose artwork is featured on the #USvsHate website. The contest asked students to submit a creative anti-hate message that successfully communicates the #USvsHate values of […]
Pierce County Library’s Board of Trustees reviews audit updates and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will review recent audit updates and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939Zoom with a Zoom […]
Dawn Curry joins Lakewood First Lions Club
The Lakewood First Lions Club recently welcomed new member Dawn Curry, who works for the Lakewood YMCA and Tacoma Parks and Recreation. Dawn (center) is flanked by Lions Club members Dan Comsia (left) and Eric Warn. The Lions meet at noon on the second and fourth Mondays each month at the Ram Restaurant in Lakewood.
Local student named to Baylor University Dean’s List
Submitted by Baylor University. More than 5,000 Baylor University students have been named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. Locally, University Place’s Patrick McDonough enrolled in the Robbins College of Health & Human Sciences was named to the Fall Dean’s List. The Dean’s Academic Honor List recognizes Baylor […]
Obituary Notices – March 8, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Vonda Nielsen; Steven Michael Zipsnis.