Lakewood Institute of Theatre (LIT) announcement. Lakewood Institute of Theatre’s Summer Internship program has grown to the point that we are attracting out-of-state applicants! These college students will need housing for the 2.5 months of LIT’s Summer Quarter, and we need your help. LIT is looking for VERY inexpensive housing (furnished room with access to bathroom and […]
JBLM will conduct artillery, mortar, and demolitions training April 11-14
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery, mortar, and demolitions training from April 11 at 12 a.m. to April 14 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Letter: She’s Waiting Still
She was waiting at the end of the dock for my return. After weeks of having painstakingly repaired my single fiberglass rowing shell following a collision with a large metal buoy, I could not resist the beckoning call of a beautiful sunset over the glass-like surface of the lake. “Just a couple miles sweetheart and […]
Lakewood History Museum presents: ‘Remembering the Titanic’, A Deep Dive Into History
Phil Raschke announcement. In the early morning hours of 15 April, 1912 the unsinkable cruise ship “Titanic” on its maiden voyage from Southampton, England went to the bottom of the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. Of the 2,208 passengers and crew only 712 survived. The sinking was … and still is one of the […]
Strickland, Bacon, Warnock Push To Fully Restore Servicemember Housing Allowance
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On April 6, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Restoration Act to address the housing crunch that servicemembers and their families face. The legislation would mandate that the Department of Defense (DoD) restore the full BAH benefit and increase access to affordable […]
BYU Singers perform at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on May 5
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. Tacoma Arts Live presents Brigham Young University Singers on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pantages Theater. Conducted by Dr. Andrew Crane, The Brigham Young University Singers are a captivating choral ensemble performing an array of styles and genres ranging from Mendelssohn to Mary Poppins, as well as original works. Tickets […]
Life Saving Award Presented to Local Community Member
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. At a recent Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) presented local community member, Tyler Harrington, with a life saving award after his selfless actions during an incident in University Place. On Monday, January 16th, Mr. Harrington witnessed a vehicle collision at 67th Avenue and […]
Ikebana Spring Exhibition
The Tacoma/Olympia Chapter of Ikebana International will host its Spring Exhibition – Art of Ikebana and Bamboo – on April 26 (10 am-5 pm) and April 27 (10 am-4:30 pm) The exhibition will be held at the Tacoma Community College Art Gallery (6501 S 19th St, Tacoma). Near 12th and Whitman, Building 4. Free parking […]
Spring Community Cleanup is April 15-16, 2023
City of Lakewood announcement. The spring Lakewood Community Cleanup is Saturday and Sunday, April 15-16, 2023, at the Lakewood Transfer Station between 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. The city partners with refuse provider LeMay to offer this service free to Lakewood residents. Proof of Lakewood residency is required for admittance. The Lakewood Transfer Station is […]