On Saturday, February 24, Pierce College unveiled the newly dedicated Michele L. Johnson Gymnasium on the Fort Steilacoom campus. The 14,000 square foot gymnasium opened in 2007 and has since been home to Pierce College Raiders basketball and volleyball teams. “Not only did Michele lead a transformation of Pierce that led to doubling of […]
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Clover Park School District 2024-25 Budget Development Workshop
Clover Park School District (CPSD) is hosting a budget workshop where the community can learn more about the district’s 2024-25 budget development process. The workshop will be held in person at the Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499), Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. Information will be shared about the […]
March 2024 Lakewood Artist Reception featuring Ron Snowden
The City of Lakewood’s first Artist Reception of 2024 is Monday, March 18 from 4-7 p.m. Join us at Lakewood City Hall to meet local artist Ron Snowden. We’ll have refreshments, music, art and a chance to talk with Snowden about his pieces. Much of Snowden’s inspiration comes from the great scenery of the Pacific […]
Clover Park School District 2024-25 Kindergarten Registration
Clover Park School District (CPSD) kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year opened Wednesday, March 13. CPSD offers learning experiences to ensure your child has the tools necessary to explore their interests and build a foundation to achieve at high levels academically, socially and emotionally with each coming year. To enroll your student, review the kindergarten […]
Across the Fence: Ahnenreihe
Little did I know that the German terms Ahnenreihe (pronounce: ‘Aah-nen-rye-ah, meaning line of ancestors) or Ahnentafel (pronounce: ‘Aah-nen-tough-el, meaning chart of ancestors, aka genealogical table or family tree) made it into the English language. I always thought that any people recording their history had such terms in their own languages without borrowing from others. […]
Letter: Is There a Better Title Than ‘Dad’?
The French have a proverb: “Bonne renommee vaut mieux que ceinture doree.” Loosely translated the meaning is, “A good name is better than gold.” Is there a better name, a better title, than ‘dad’? I’m going through the arduous process of sorting through long-forgotten boxes in the basement of treasures my wife collected over […]
HIV prevention drug, PrEP, now available direct from Lakewood Safeway pharmacy
Submitted by Tairsa Worman. Public Health Seattle & King County (PHSKC) are collaborating with one Safeway Pharmacy located in Pierce county on a pilot program to make an HIV prevention drug more accessible to those at risk of contracting HIV. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that can significantly reduce the risk of contracting […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Gravelly Lake Academy Transition Program
Each week, we highlight a different school or profession at Clover Park School District. Last week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to the Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy’s Transition Program career and technical education (CTE) teacher Rita Skerl and participant Miguel Castillo. After four years building up the Transition Program alongside her […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Donation Date
Submitted by Robert Estrada. On Saturday, March 16, you are invited to drop off your donated books, CDs, DVDs, and puzzles for the upcoming Friends of the Lakewood Library book sale. Donation drop off time is 11am – 1pm at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA. The book sale will […]