Boxes of tulip bulbs arrived yesterday. Soon they will be planted in my wife’s memory. Beauty will abound next spring, appropriately enough as it was the first day of spring this year that she succumbed to a long, long battle with cancer. She was Dutch. Wooden clogs hang on the door. A windmill her father […]
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In the Book Nook with … Tennison S. Black
Author Tennison S. Black from northwest Washington State works as a writer and the managing editor at Sundress Publications and at Best of the Net. They have been writing poems and stories as a kid as well as “lexicons,” long lists of words, grouped by theme. In 1995, they wrote a novel but the agent […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy’s Open Doors Program
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district on our social media pages with a #SuperSchoolShoutout where we celebrate the students and staff that make our district beam with pride. This week, we celebrated the Gravelly Lake K-12 Academy’s Open Doors Program! You may not have heard […]
State of Washington Not Living Up To Its Duty To Maintain
Submitted by Tom McClellan. Fort Steilacoom Park is the jewel of the City of Lakewood’s parks system, and is beloved by its many visitors. The great staff work hard to maintain the park, and the citizens of Lakewood help in multiple ways, from picking up litter to pulling scotch broom. Unfortunately, the State of Washington […]
Letter: I Saw You Holding Hands Today
I’ve seen them emerge from the Marriage Licensing office, prized manilla envelope in one hand, a greater by far precious possession gripped in the other. I’ve seen them at the fair. Especially sweet was an elderly couple, strawberry scone in one hand, the other hand clasped in that of their loved one, smiling, strolling toward […]
Sing Along Handel’s Messiah
Submitted by Christ Lutheran Church. Celebrate the holiday season at the Sing Along Handel’s Messiah on December 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8211 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. The 2023 performance will be the 29th time that Christ Lutheran has hosted this event. The performance will be directed by Dr. […]
Lakewood United Annual Members Update Meeting, new location, same date/time
Submitted by Lisa Boyd, President, Lakewood United. Date and Time: Thursday, November 16th, 6:30 PMLocation: CPSD District Office – at 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW. in room 6A We cordially invite you to join us for an important Lakewood United meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 6:30 PM. The event will take place at the CPSD […]
November Business Showcase: AA Meats
Since 1955 AA Meats has been a reliable business staple of Lakewood, and it remains so in 2023. Although she is not the original owner, Tammy Faelnar has worked at the traditional meat market for 34 years and has owned it for 17. This has given her plenty of time to watch the city, the […]
Classy Chassis Opens Temporary Site in Lakewood
Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis has opened a temporary Lakewood Car Wash & Detailing Center. Some services are limited, and the setup and availability is subject to change as we evolve and improve this site to meet your wash and detailing needs the best way possible: Check back at any time on our website […]