At a recent luncheon/brainstorming session the financial plight of the University Place Senior Center was discussed in detail. Jennifer Robinson, Recreation Supervisor for the City of University Place, explained the impact of budget cuts on staffing and the day-to-day operation of the Center. Robinson revealed that the previous budget had been slashed from more than […]
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UP Blood Drive
University Place Blood Drive, Tuesday, February 16, 1 – 4 p.m. at Bridgeport Place, 5250 Bridgeport Way West. Cascade Regional Blood Services’ Bloodmobile will be on-site. It only takes about 15 minutes to donate and could save someone’s life. Call 253.565.1960 to register; drop-in donors are welcome, as well. Help meet the goal of 20 […]
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Kiwanis Auction draws 300
Approximately 300 people participated in the Steilacoom Kiwanis Club Wine Festival and Auction Friday, Jan 29, according to MC Ron Lucas. The club’s activities are focused on kids in Steilacoom and DuPont as well as members of the military police unit at Fort Lewis. The club was formed in 1993 and currently has a membership […]
Early explorers popular subject
Exploration of Puget Sound by US Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes and other earlier explorers was examined Tuesday evening by Dick Blumenthal of Bellevue during the January meeting of the Lakewood Historical Society. A crowd of more than 50 turned out at the Lakewood Library to hear about the exploration expeditions. Blumenthal has written a trio […]
1840 expedition subject of LHS presentation
Part of an amazing five-year, six-ship expedition covering about 87,000 miles by a US Navy group included exploration of the inland Washington Waters around 1840. The expedition was led by Navy Lt. Charles Wilkes. Details of this epic journey will be described and explained by Dick Blumenthal of Bellevue at the January program of the […]
Steilacoom Historical Museum elects leadership
Randi Slatten will lead the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association during the next year as its new president. She was elected by acclamation during the association’s annual business meeting Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Steilacoom Community Center. Other officers selected were Marianne Bull, vice president; Judie Davis, past president; Ann Edington, secretary; and trustees – Tom […]
Families in Business raise $3,500 at chocolate auction
Dr. John Walstrum (tan sport coat), president of Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, explains to members of Lakewood Families in Business how funds the group is raising at its annual chocolate auction will help a large number of children enjoy Christmas this year. Bart Dalton (right) was auctioneer along with Dave Sclair at the […]