Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Ways to Participate: Register yourself first – and then your child(ren), student(s) or mentee group at https://lemonadeday.org/lakewood Be a mentor by supporting your kids as they go through the 4 modules on the app, by driving them to shop for materials as well as to to their storefront location […]
Lakewood Elks #2388 Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. The Lakewood Elks Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, July 16th, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Get Ready to Rock with the Tim Hall Band. Beer/Wine Garden and food for purchase. Trophies awarded 3:00 pm. Elks Charity Raffle tickets $1 each, great prize baskets with drawings every […]
Across the Fence: A Point of Quietude
It has been all over the media in Pierce County, WA, these past days: iconic 5-Mile-Drive in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park has been closed off for good as of May 20, 2022. For motorized vehicles, not for bicyclists or pedestrians. Because the historical landmark is crumbling. And the next thing you know is that a […]
Letter: Clover Park School District’s “Ministry of Propaganda Half truths”
Submitted by John Arbeeny. “The truth, the WHOLE truth and nothing but the truth” When you’re sworn into court you say these words in an oath avowing to be completely honest in your answers. The same should be expected of our public institutions to include school districts. They owe the public “the truth, the WHOLE […]
Sound Transit seeking public feedback on proposed changes Title VI Policy
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit is seeking public comment on proposed updates to the agency’s Title VI policy. The Federal Transit Administration requires Sound Transit to ensure that any changes to our service, fares or location of facilities be done in a nondiscriminatory manner. Sound Transit must measure if the impacts of these changes disproportionately […]
County Shred Event on Saturday
Pierce County social media post. Our next shred event is scheduled for Saturday, May 21 at Sprinker Rec Center. Shred events are a great and sustainable way to dispose of documents containing sensitive information. Three shopping bags per person. Visit http://PierceCountyWa.gov/shred for more information.
Paving on I-5 ramps at South 56th Street in Tacoma brings weekend closures
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Crews are set to refresh the Interstate 5 exits and on-ramps to South 56th Street in Tacoma. Upcoming work this weekend means travelers will need to plan to help prevent delays. Weather permitting, the work will occur this weekend, May 20. The northbound and southbound ramps will […]
City of Destiny Awards Back Live In 2022
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Destiny Awards will be presented live in person for the first time in two years with a ceremony at the Pantages Theater on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Award presentations will be made by Mayor Victoria Woodards and Tacoma City Council Members, with performances by singer-songwriter and social justice […]
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering 20% Off All Adoption Fees May 20 – 22
Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Tacoma, WA – This weekend, Bounty Paper Towels is partnering with participating Best Friends Animal Society network partners to surprise new pet owners by helping to pick up adoption fees at shelters across the country. That includes the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, where […]