Pierce County Library System announcement. At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, March 8, 3:30 p.m. regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill discuss a new Sumner Pierce County Library, plans for an interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, and results from public opinion research and other topics. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center 3005 […]
The Book Doctors Are Back
Monday, March 6 – 11:00 am Pacific Time- yes, it’s Zoom! From Dorothy Wilhelm JUST WHAT THE DOCTORS ORDERED:Author Robbie Samuels was the first in American Letters to urge readers to think of themselves as Croissants (Be a Croissant, not a Bagel). Now he instructs us how to vanquish the greatest epidemic facing readers – No, […]
Pioneer Park Restrooms to be Renovated
City of Puyallup announcement. The Pioneer Park Restrooms are about the get upgrades. Starting in Spring 2023, construction will begin on renovations to the restroom building. Learn more at the project website.
Rick Steves to Present “Travel as a Wildly Hopeful Act” at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University’s Wild Hope Center for Vocation is pleased to announce that travel expert, author, television host and activist Rick Steves will visit campus on Wednesday, March 22 to receive the 2023 Wild Hope Award and give a presentation on “Travel as a Wildly Hopeful Act.” “Rick Steves embodies the […]
Applicants Sought for Bicycle Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is seeking one new member for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Technical Advisory Group (BPTAG). This group focuses on making it safer and easier to use active transportation in Tacoma, which includes walking, using an assistive mobility device, bicycling, skating, and riding a skateboard or scooter. The open […]
Obituary Notices – March 3, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jose Velez. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Manuela Wachter. Mountain View Funeral Home: Christine Joans Nikolao; Bobby J Woodard. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Carolyn H. McNeal; Sheridan F. Presba; Steven M. Heblich. Powers Funeral Home: Mikki Aileen Mushatt; Douglas Ewart Robson; Laddie Arnold Zumach. Gaffney Funeral Home: Wilma Dean […]
Let’s Talk About Ferries
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. First, thank you to any of the neighbors on Anderson or Ketron Islands, or those that live in Steilacoom, that stepped up to help shelter or shuttle people stuck between getting home or getting off the island. There were a lot of generous people who […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. Real Salt Lake
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’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 […]
$34,081 – Simply Amazing
Submitted by KM Hills. A Feb. 03 article shared how Lakewood businesses sponsored the Lakewood YMCA in the Expresso Bike “Rally for the Y.” Since the initial article NW Contract Cleaners and ADS Lawn & Services also stepped up to show their support for our community. Additionally, there were several amazing families and many individual […]