Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lemonade Day is a fun experiential learning program that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day has spread to over 90 cities in 3 countries. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that this year, kids […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Saturday’s Sounders FC game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Saturday, June […]
STEP launches backpack drive
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) will host its first educational resource fair for military students and their families in Washington on August 19-20, 2023. The event, Cammies to College, allows potential students access to colleges, universities, school districts, prep schools, and preschools, among others, and teaches them how […]
Across the Fence: Dachshund
They are longer than they are high. They come smooth or wiry. They all seem to be self-confident, resilient characters, and I was surprised that most people call them Wienerdogs over here. At first, I wondered why anybody would associate the city of Wien, aka Vienna, with the dog. Then, I realized that it is […]
Steilacoom: Sunnyside Beach Clean Up June 3
Submitted by Liz Grasher. Please join us Saturday, June 3 from 8-9:30A.M. and help clean up our beloved beach. Steilacoom Public Works has graciously provided grabbers and bags, but it is suggested to bring gardening/work gloves if you have them. Light refreshments will be available. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to […]
K9 Eddie tracks down prison escapee
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Last week, our deputies teamed up with the FBI and Department of Corrections (DOC) to arrest two 30-year-old fugitives at a condominium complex in the 12600 block of 172nd St E in South Hill. One had warrants for escaping prison, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of a […]
Coffee Chat and Change the world – June 5
Wonderful people doing wonderful things. That’s not all – late breaking items as we think of them You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Jun 5, 2023 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqf–sqz4jH9LiFtl_xeViGyqtSIwxSRQ9 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Duck Daze is This Saturday, June 3
City of University Place announcement. The streets of U.P. will be alive with the wacky, quacky fun of Duck Daze this Saturday, June 3. The fun begins at 10 a.m. when the Duck Daze Parades begins at the corner of 29th Street and Bridgeport Way before heading south toward its conclusion at the Village at […]
Lakewold Gardens Announces New Summer Hours, Admission Rates
Lakewold Gardens announcement. Lakewood, WA— Beginning June 1, 2023, Lakewold Gardens will change its opening time from 11 am to 10 am. Regular operating hours will be 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday – Sunday through October. “We often have visitors waiting at the gate on summer mornings,” comments Executive Director Susan Warner. “We hope that by […]