Author Terry Persun from Port Townsend, Washington, owns a marketing services agency. He has been writing since he was in grade school. His first published poems came out in the early 1970s, his first novel in the early 1990s. Terry has received multiple awards, including two Book Excellence Awards, a Silver IPPY Award, a Star […]
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Bill Adamson, South Sound Military & Communities Partnership Program Manager receives national recognition
South Sound Military & Communities Partnership program director Bill Adamson was recently recognized for his outstanding achievements. The Association of Defense Communities named Adamson a “Defense Community Champion.” He is one of 16 people from across the United States to receive this honorable recognition. He is the only recipient from Washington State. Adamson was presented […]
Lakewood now offers multi-week Yoga classes
The City of Lakewood is excited to announce it is now offering multi-week sessions of its #LoveLakewood Yoga programming. Each session is four or five weeks. These sessions replace existing one-time classes. The first session kicks off Monday. Nov. 13, 2023. Class schedule through the end of 2023 is: Mondays 4:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga ($25 register) 6 p.m. Vinyasa ($25 register) […]
What is Lakewood doing to address public safety concerns?
This summer, Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and City Manager John Caulfield convened a meeting of Pierce County mayors and city administrators to address the pressing issue of public safety in the region. At the meeting it was agreed the alarming increases in crime experienced across the state has a negative impact in all our communities. […]
Letter: Death Is Not Too Late for Those Left Behind
“You Decorated My Life” (thank you Cheryl Pine for sending this to me), was Bob Morrison’s Grammy-winning song which began as a poem written by Debbie Hupp, a love song which became a No. 1 hit when recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers in 1979. The lyrics describe what happens when the love of […]
Across the Fence: Sprachgefühl
We all know the power of gifts as well as of weapons. But let’s ponder that of words. Because there are so many nuances to what has to be ascribed to something Germans call Sprachgefühl (approximately pronounced ‘spruh-ga-fool), the feeling for language. This term has actually made it into the English language because it describes […]
Celebrate the holidays in Lakewood: Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting is December 9
The holidays are just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by sharing the festive spirit with neighbors and loved ones? The City of Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and annual Christmas Tree Lighting is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Festivities kick off at Lakewood City Hall at 4 p.m. There will be […]
Current Lakewood Library Services
The Pierce County Library offers pop-up libraries and services with community partners throughout Lakewood. You may check out books, movies and other materials as well as participate in classes and events at the pop-up libraries and community places. Visit lakewoodlib.pcls.us for up-to-date info on services and locations. Following is a menu of some of the classes and events: LEGO TimeFriday, Nov. 17, […]
Santa is coming to West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Don’t miss the Santa at the Station events in Lakewood and University Place. December 12th from 5:30 – 7pmStation 21 — 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood December 14th from 5:30 – 7pmStation 31 — 3631 Drexler Drive W, University Place The apparatus bays will be transformed into Santa’s workshop, where parents can take their child’s […]