Lakewood resident Eric Warn recently received one of the highest awards the Lakewood YMCA can bestow – 2023 Volunteer of the Year for his efforts over the past three years to help seniors combat loneliness through exercise. In 2019 Warn was named the Y’s Member of the Year.
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15th Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball-Application to Receive Funds
Submitted by Baron Coleman. For the past 15 years the Lakes High School Skills USA Club, in partnership with Kiwanis Club of Clover Park, has been proud to host the Annual Cops vs Teachers Charity Basketball game/Silent Auction.We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting recommendations and applications for deserving recipients to receive […]
Lakewood crews are prepared for snow
The forecast is ever-changing, but if it snows the City of Lakewood is ready. The latest information from the National Weather Service in Seattle cites the possibility of small accumulations of snow Thursday into Friday. With the potential for cold temperatures into the weekend. If it snows, our snowplows are ready to hit the road. […]
Seussical Kids Production Experience
“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s Seussical the Musical! This 9-week experience will focus on each stage of the production process from audition through to performance, culminating in a showcase […]
In the Book Nook with … Janet McGiffin
Author Janet McGiffin lives in Tacoma, WA, just down the hill from her son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, after living some time in Lakewood, WA, Greece, and New York City. She used to work for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Health Department, was a press officer for the Washington State Senate in Olympia, and worked in […]
Lakeview Light & Power Electric Vehicle Workshop- $10 Bill Credit to Attend
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca. Lakeview Light & Power is piloting a new program of “Community Empowered” workshops in which customers and members can learn about various topics that effect public power and personal electricity consumption. The very first Community Empowered Electric Vehicle Workshop will be hosted at the Lakeview Light & Power office in the […]
Letter: Damaged In Shipping
“A holy lesson in some cardboard.” That was the assessment of Erin Mullins who is not only kin but a kindred spirit. The box labeled “fragile,” the one bearing precious gifts, the one that arrived on her porch just before Christmas was damaged. There was a hole where there shouldn’t have been one. It didn’t […]
Power Outage Preparedness: Tips for Winter Weather
Power outages, particularly during extreme cold or winter weather, pose significant challenges. Here’s a concise guide, based on recommendations from ready.gov, to prepare you and your family: 1. Plan for NeighborsDevelop a plan to check on neighbors, especially those vulnerable like the elderly or disabled, during extreme weather. A solid communication plan is key. 2. Involve […]
Winter Education: Musical Theatre Scene Study, Speaking Shakespeare
Musical Theatre Scene Study This class will explore how to create a believable and natural shift from scene into song. You will explore tools on how to analyze and develop scene work as a performer in a supportive, collaborative and fun environment. There is no pressure to sing as this workshop focuses on the lead-up […]