The Center Stage Pantos are legendary. We took our granddaughters to them and we all laughed and had a great time commenting, singing along and defying the bad guys to do anything to the young heroes. We hissed the villains, and hurrayed the heroes. Things have changed and now it seems there are fewer children […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator December 2 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s December 2 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Orchard Street – Lakewood Drive Corridor Design Virtual Public Meeting December 15
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma is holding a virtual public meeting to share proposed concepts for corridor improvements along Orchard Street and Lakewood Drive. This is a major arterial that provides vital mobility to Tacoma, University Place, and Lakewood, between South 56th and South 74th streets. The public meeting will be held […]
7@CityHall artist reception
City of Lakewood announcement. The work of seven local artists is currently on display at Lakewood City Hall. To celebrate the artists and highlight their work the city is hosting an artist reception Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. The public is invited and encouraged to […]
Across the Fence: What the Dickens?!
The Lakewood Playhouse is performing “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”, these days. It’s the portrait of Scrooge’s partner after his death. I haven’t watched this one yet. But I have watched various performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” countless times, from a one-man-theater on stage to various movie versions, including a beautiful cartoon one. No […]
Vintage Radio Plays Live On Stage for the Holidays
Step back to the 1940s and experience the magic of behind the scenes in an old radio station with humor, sweetness, and all around joy. Have we got a Miracle on 34th Street for You!!!! Plus Other Gifts as well. A Christmas episode (Other Gifts) of TV’s Father Knows Best featuring film star Robert Young, […]
Tacoma Santa Parade – Sunday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Greg Christenson. The Tacoma Santa parade will be held this Sunday (December 4th) between 50th & 56th Streets on South Tacoma Way. This year’s theme is, “Christmas Around the World”. The festivities include food and merchandise vendors, a 5k run, performances and of course Santa! The festivities start at noon, with the parade […]
Help the Children of Lakewood Celebrate the Holidays
Submitted by Jesse Black. Springbrook Connections normally provides 400+ low-income Lakewood children holiday gifts every year. This year we are having a difficult time with purchasing those gifts. We are asking for your help! With the rising cost of rent and gas, parents are having to choose between paying their bills or providing gifts for […]
New ramp meters activate Dec. 5 from South 56th Street to northbound I-5 in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – A time-tested tool to help manage congestion is coming to South 56th Street at northbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma. On Monday, Dec. 5, the Washington State Department of Transportation will activate new ramp meters from South 56th Street to northbound I-5. The meters will help manage the […]