Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) February 9 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
How to Bee Successful Raising Orchard Mason Bees
Submitted by Rick Mercier. Hope to see you February 10 at the University Place Library beginning at 10:30 am. Learn about our very own native non-aggressive pollinator that is more than 10 times more effective at pollinating your fruits, nuts, and berries than Honeybees.
Listen to Black stories and voices with Pierce County Library
Celebrate Black stories and voices with the Pierce County Library System this February. Discover enrichment activities including classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays during Black History month. Black stories and voices are a critical part of a shared history. This month, the Pierce County Library celebrates with the community and highlights the […]
Let’s Talk! – Cliffs of Despair
There is a place in England west of Eastbourne. It is known as Beachy Head. It is part of the Seven Sisters, a cliff formation on the Channel coast. Beachy Head is also referred to as the “Cliffs of Despair” in Tom Hunt’s book of the same title (Tyrean Martinsson’s book has thrown me another […]
My Motivation: how one Pierce College alumnus found his passion and turned it into a thriving career
When Tony Nguyen first moved to the United States from his home country of Vietnam, he spoke almost no English. In 2006, Nguyen started classes at Pierce College in the intensive English program, eventually continuing his education at Pierce and earning an associate degree in accounting. “I think Pierce College is one of the […]
Letter: Supporting Student & School Succes
Submitted by Lisa Boyd. Dear Community Members, As a recently retired principal from local school districts, I am honored to periodically step in as a short-term substitute principal in K-12 schools of all levels. Through these experiences, I’m reminded of the increasing importance of collaborative capacity building that comes from community and family support. The […]
Letter: The Two Guests
As purposeful as weeping is to the one grieving the loss of a loved one, so needful are the thorns on the rose blooming in the garden. Introspection for the sufferer, protection for the flower. “It takes all sorts of weathers to make a year, and all tend to the same issue, of ripened harvests […]
Tacoma Students Create Robots To Monitor Puget Sound
During Tacoma Public Schools January mini-term, students at the Science and Math Institute (SAMi), School of the Arts (SOTA), and Industrial Design Engineering and Art (IDEA) choose one class from a variety of exciting, hands-on courses to deep-dive into all month long. You’ll see students enthusiastic and eager to learn on any given day. One […]
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Moratorium Extension for South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District on February 20
TACOMA, Wash. — On Tuesday, February 20, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed moratorium extension on certain high impact uses within the South Tacoma Groundwater Protection District (STGPD). The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda items, no […]