My longtime friend Donn Irwin contacted me about visiting Lakewood Rotary. He knew my wife Peggy and I love theatre. The reason for the invitation was because the program speaker was to be Joseph Walsh, the new Lakewood Playhouse Director. We jumped at the chance. The noon meeting was held at the Tacoma Country & […]
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Letter: And I Think to Myself, What a Wonderful World
My writing desk is surrounded by joy. There’s the latest drawing by my granddaughter depicting her conception of her picture being taken by her mother, whose outstretched cell phone captures both their biggest-grin faces, and both – accurately drawn – with lots of hair. “And that’s you grandpa,” she said, pointing to the stick figure […]
Hidden Heroes Week 4: Small Business Ownership
The City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, is highlighting the “Hidden Heroes” of our community. Each week we are featuring Black or African American professionals in the community who are making a difference. This is our fourth and final week of this recognition. This week we highlight local entrepreneurs. Deb […]
Part 5, Last season in the sun
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. In the previous chapter it was noted that my son lost his Junior year of High School Baseball, but his New Level Team was very active that Summer. However, that was not the only team Ethan played on. Ethan played for Lakes High School in a summer development League. This allowed […]
First Financial Northwest Bank Provides Remote Financial Literacy Learning Resources to Local Schools
First Financial Northwest Bank is bringing financial literacy education to over 880 students in several Washington counties. Students at three local schools (Clover Park High School, Mt. Tahoma High School, and Heritage School) have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety […]
Letter: The World Has Been Waiting for You – Breathing Life Into Your Story
This is about you. This is about anyone and everyone who has (and truth be told, who is there who has not?) suffered a life-shattering loss. This is about those whose heart has been broken, stepped on, crushed, and who, weeping on their knees, begin, blinded by tears, gathering up the shards of what remains. […]
Support Historic Fort Steilacoom by Donating Books
Do you have extra books at home? Help us preserve the legacy of four 165-year-old U.S. Army buildings in Lakewood by donating books for an upcoming fundraiser. All genres of fiction and non-fiction books are welcome, but please make sure they are in good condition (no moldy or torn materials, please!). While we accept VHS, […]
TREE (air quality project): March 1 Lakewood Listening Session
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is hosting listening sessions to discuss air pollution and its sources as part of the TREE project. The aim of the TREE project to increase community-directed air monitoring and interest in air pollution, especially in areas that are overburdened. If you would like to be a part of an […]
CPSD Learning in Motion – Clover Park High School Band
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we enjoyed a musical experience with the Clover Park High School band. Music is important to many of our CPSD students and can improve their academic and social performance by improving language and […]