An announcement from Lakewood United. After more than a year, Lakewood United is back in action this week. Sep. 2 – “Lakewood United Celebrates 25 years of City Hood” – Mary Dodsworth and Linda Farmer (Kris Kauffman – MC) The Lakewood United meets on Thursdays at 7 AM at Burs Restaurant (6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW, Lakewood). […]
Siblings share Puyallup Fair memories
A story submitted by Tim J. Marsh. Mayo Marsh, Clover Park High Class of 1962, and her brother, Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966, “talk” about some of their common experiences growing up in Lakewood. MAYO: We both matriculated in the Clover Park School District. I went to kindergarten and first grade before we […]
Jim Meck – THE PIANO MAN – Pedestrian Serenades & Musical Gigs
I first heard of Jim Meck, The Piano Man, while having coffee with this wife, Kimberly at The Spar Tavern Coffee Shop in “Old Town” (Tacoma, Washington). We were discussing video production for the Alliance of People with disAbilities, but I was equally interested in her Piano Man, Jim. My mother took me screaming and […]
FAB Evening Film on October 8, Edge of Your Seat Thriller
An announcement from Phil Raschke. On Friday, 8 October the annual Film, Art and Book (FAB) fest will present the exciting thriller “Sicario, Day of the Soldato”. This edge of your seat thriller involves an attempt by the U.S. to kidnap the young daughter of a Mexican drug cartel chief. The kidnapping is planned to […]
The Beginning Is Now
Submitted by Jeff Brown, Candidate for District 3 CPSD. Dear Clover Park School District Families, Residents and Voters, This article is a heartfelt thank you for your votes, which have allowed me to take a firm step towards being your District 3 School Board representative, alongside your, hopefully new District 4 School Board representative David […]
Experience the “magical qualities of place” this fall at the Washington State History Museum with three new exhibitions
A press release from Washington State History Museum. Tacoma, WA – The Washington State History Museum is pulling back the curtain on three new exhibitions in September, and a bevy of virtual and in-museum events this fall. “We are thrilled to be opening three new exhibits, each containing their own stories about the magical qualities of ‘place.’ Handstitched Worlds, A […]
Ride Pierce Transit to the Washington State Fair
A press release from Pierce Transit. The Fair is back, and Pierce Transit is making it easy to get to the fun! In addition to regularly scheduled bus service in the area, Pierce Transit offers Express service to the Fair. Riding Pierce Transit offers visitors a convenient transportation option that eliminates traffic and parking hassles […]
Habitat for Humanity files Short Plat Application for Tillicum lots
A press release from City of Lakewood. A short plat application was filed with the City of Lakewood Community Development Department on August 12, 2021. The application materials may be reviewed at the offices of the City of Lakewood Community Development Department, 6000 Main Street S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499. Application Name and Number: LU-21-00166 Habitat […]
Community input sought for aging and disability services Area Plan Update
A press release from Pierce County. The Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) division invites the community to attend a public meeting to comment on the draft 2022-2023 Area Plan Update, including the 2022 proposed budget. The one-hour virtual public meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Interested participants can attend for free […]