Lakewood Playhouse announcement. It is with great pleasure that we announce a new Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse! With the angel donation of Grace and Bill Meikle we’re ready to set our sights on presenting you a shortened 84th season, and plan for many more seasons to come. To help us see that vision […]
Letter: Transparency: Lakewood CARES Seeks to Control Our School District
Submitted by Cheri Arkell. John Arbeeny recently published a letter explaining the “What” and “Who” of Lakewood CARES, a non-partisan 501c4 non-profit in our community interested in controlling public school education. Mr. Arbeeny’s letter was written in a defensive tone as he called those who had never attended a CARES meeting as being ignorant of […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Special Virtual Meeting on Oct. 14
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting/workshop on Friday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will […]
Pierce County Library System offers Autism-Ready story times
Pierce County Library System announcement. In partnership with Autism-Ready Libraries from the University of Washington, the Pierce County Library System is hosting two Autism-Ready story times. Children with sensory and learning differences have specific needs and unique challenges when it comes to early literacy, and the University of Washington and Pierce County Library are presenting […]
October is Long-Term Planning Month, Assisted Living Locators Gives Tips On How To Pay Less For Assisted Living
Submitted by Tracy Raymond. TACOMA, Wash. – October is Long-Term Care Planning Month. Questions around how to afford the rising cost of assisted living and other levels of senior living come into special focus. As Americans grapple with inflation and increased costs, Assisted Living Locators Tacoma-Olympia, a local senior placement and referral service, is giving […]
Joni and Friends at United for University Place meeting this month
Submitted by Chris Saunders. On Wednesday, October 19 from 11:30 to 1:00 an international organization that serves and cares for children and adults with disabilities will be speaking at the coalition, United for University Place (U4UP). They are called Joni and Friends and the president is Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic from a swimming accident […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Retreat on Oct. 15 (8:30 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala
Submitted by Lakewood Multicultural Coalition. Lakewood Multicultural Coalition is proud to announce that we will be hosting The Dr. Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala on March 3rd, 2023. Dr. Claudia Thomas was the first African American mayor in the state of Washington. Having served for42 years in public education, Dr. Thomas was very focused […]
Temporary Street Closure on Thorne Road Scheduled This Saturday
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform road maintenance and rail road markings on Thorne Road at East 14th Street. The road will be closed on Saturday, October 15, from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with traffic detours in place. All repairs are weather-dependent, and rescheduling may be required. Notice boards […]