On this day, December 15, 2015, a story out of Boston, Massachusetts, told of a woman who, in memory of her late husband, slipped her diamond engagement band and wedding ring off her finger and slid them into the narrow slot of the little red bucket next to the bellringer for the Salvation Army. To […]
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Advent Calendar December 19: Coziness
Are you feeling stressed out because there is still so much to do till Christmas and so little time to do it? Cut yourself some slack and make coziness part of your daily schedule. Switch off your phone, stop checking for emails or messages – these are just stress factors that don’t get anything done […]
Advent Calendar December 18: Stars
One of my favorite things to do in winter is star gazing – provided the sky is not clouded, of course. You can turn star gazing into an actual evening event. There are websites that tell you which constellations are to be seen in the night skies. Now, dress yourself warmly, get yourself a hot […]
West Pierce Assistant Chief Receives “Chief Officer of the Year” Award
On Thursday, December 7, the Pierce County Fire Chiefs and Commissioners Associations held their annual banquet, where a variety of recognitions are made. This year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) Assistant Chief Ryan McGrady was presented with the Dan Packer Memorial “Chief Officer of the Year” Award by the Pierce County Fire Chiefs Association. […]
Application filed for three-story multifamily building in Lakewood
Design Review/ Master Plan and SEPA Checklist applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Development Services Department. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed upon request. APPLICATION NUMBER(s) AND NAMES: 9748 – Lakewood Station Apartments – Design Review/ Master Plan […]
Help us celebrate Councilmember Don Anderson
The public is invited to help us celebrate and recognize Lakewood City Councilmember Don Anderson. We will hold a public event Monday, Dec. 18 from 6-7 p.m. in Council Chambers. Anderson served the city for 16 years – the longest-serving member currently on the City Council. He held the title of Mayor and Deputy Mayor […]
From martial arts to meditation, we have it all
The City of Lakewood is excited to announce a new lineup of wellness-related programming for 2024. Fifteen, multi-week classes were added to the city’s recreation programming. Most classes begin the second week of January. Registration closes Jan. 4, so don’t delay – sign up today! Classes that do not have enough people signed up by the registration […]
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 18 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager December 15 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) December 15 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.