Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest will present “Happy Holidays,” a delightful dance showcase incorporating classical ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre favorites at Our Church on Sunday, December 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM. The performance will include a few excerpts from DTNW’s Nutcracker and will feature guest artist, Richard Philion, and Sophie […]
Systems integration testing of the project area has started
Sound Transit announcement. Construction occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area includes crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations. During the holidays, the contractor will focus outside the districts. They’ll return in the new […]
A lot to learn
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Albert Einstein once said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” If that doesn’t motivate you to be a life-long learner, I am not sure what will! I prefer to think of it in the positive, learning is key to growing – both professionally and personally. Studies are proving […]
Lakewood City Manager December 2 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) December 2 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Cinderella Panto – CenterStage Review with lots of laughs
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 […]