In less than 24 hours, 577 responses were registered when readers were asked, “Should Ft. Steilacoom Park be renamed to Dr. Claudia B. Thomas Park?” If you are wondering where this idea came from, you can learn more here and here. The poll is now closed.
Finding Business on the Internet – Feeder Websites
Feeder Websites – Driving More Traffic to Your Home Page. I have long been a proponent of pathways. The more relevant websites and pathways that lead to your main website the more visitors you will have. Feeder websites provide simple and effective ways to attract targeted traffic via online searches. They are independent websites with […]
Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary to be Celebrated Sept. 25
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will commemorate a quarter-century of Lakewood with music, dance, performances, art, history, food trucks, and speeches. Performances will represent Thailand, Mexico, Korea, and Guam. Art will be displayed […]
Register for Write in the Harbor Regional Writers’ Conference
Tacoma Community College will host the Write in the Harbor Regional Writers’ Conference Nov. 5-6, 2021. (Click here to register.) Designed for writers working at all levels, TCC’s popular Write in the Harbor conference will be offered online this year. All sessions will be recorded, and all participants will have access for 30 days after […]
First-Ever Homeless Memorial Gathering in Pierce County
A press release from Associated Ministries. During the months of June and July of this year, 27 people passed away who were identified as homeless, according to records at the Health Department and Medical Examiner. Despite their status as having been unhoused, these 27 neighbors should not go unnoticed by our community. In that spirit, […]
Comments Due by Oct. 20 on DuPont CalPortland Mine Expansion Proposal
Submitted by Beth Elliott for DuPont City Council Position 3. Good morning, DuPont! As I was reading our local newspaper, The Tacoma News Tribune, I came across this legal notice about the South Parcel mine expansion Environment Impact Statement (EIS.) This legal notice is the city’s official request for public comments on the Scope of […]
State of the Clover Park School District at Lakewood United Sept. 23
Submitted by Lakewood United. Superintendent Banner has led the Clover Park School District since 2019 and has a 26 year background in education with 18 of those years in administration. Please join Lakewood United to learn how Covid-19’s challenges have been met and what our district has been doing to meet the educational needs of […]
Virtual Friendship ESL Class
An announcement from Karen Pease. Members of University Place Presbyterian Church will begin hosting weekly (Wednesdays, 9-10 am) English as a Second Language Zoom chats. Attendees will discuss the day’s topic with tutors and friends in small groups. Contact Marion at UPPC for Zoom connection information. Classes start Sept. 29.
UP School District is hiring
A social media post from University Place School District. University Place School District is hiring. Do you like working with kids? Do you like summers off? Visit https://upsdjobs.hrmplus.net for job postings.