Joint Base Lewis-McChord social media post. Retiree Appreciation Day will be May 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Waller Hall on Lewis Main. The day will be devoted to providing services, information and valuable resources to military retirees and their families.
Obituary Notices – May 9, 2023
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Cheryl L. Brown; Lucille Hoover.
JBLM will conduct artillery and demolitions training May 9-12
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery and demolitions training from May 9 at 6 a.m. to May 12 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Community members make an impact on hunger during Hunger Awareness Month
Emergency Food Network announcement. May is Hunger Awareness Month in Pierce County. This annual event inspires community members to take action and raise awareness about the need in Pierce County. In 2022, more than 2 million visits were made to food pantries, meal sites, and shelters in Emergency Food Network’s (EFN) network, an increase of […]
Class Offerings at Lakewood YMCA Ideal for Senior Citizens Who Are Lonely
Submitted by Eric Warn. A recent US Surgeon General’s report says that one out of every two Americans are lonely. With that in mind, the Lakewood YMCA has come up with a number of classes for people to attend and find likeminded seniors who gather together to share laughs and become healthy. The Y’s chair […]
Anni Lange uses skills learned at PLU as VP of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians
Written by Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Anni Lange (Class of 2000) is vice president of marketing and communications for Sound Physicians, a national medical group headquartered in Tacoma. Lange oversees all aspects of marketing and communications including brand management, marketing operations, sales and recruitment marketing and internal and external communications. Lange majored […]
HotWorx Mother’s Day Appreciation Event
Submitted by Ciara Boyce. HotWorx, a 24-hour infrared fitness studio, will host a Mother’s Day Appreciation Event on Sunday, May 14, 2023 (11 am-2 pm) at their University Place location (7305 40th St W). Attendees will enjoy:
The trees at Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens announcement. With 282 trees across the ten-acre historic estate and botanical garden, their presence and positive impact are palpable to visitors. Adopting a tree at Lakewold Gardens helps to ensure these special trees are cared for in perpetuity and will cover the costs to nurture a tree for an entire year. Expenses […]
What’s UP with Biz?
City of Lakewood announcement. Have you ever wondered what the median home value is in U.P.? Which business sectors employ the most people in University Place? What about what people spend their money on in the city? Invest Pierce County is a database of community information provided by the Tacoma-Pierce County Economic Development Board. Data is […]