What a term! Weltpolitik … I have to be honest – until this day, as I’m writing this article, I have only known this word in its modern usage, not in its original one. I didn’t even know that it was another Germanism in the English language. I was taught history in school from grade […]
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Aspen Institute Names Pierce College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute has named Pierce College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. Pierce College has been selected as one of the Top 150 institutions in the past three Aspen […]
Pierce County Council Approves Sale of Historic Cemetery to City of Lakewood
TACOMA – It was a haunting good time at the Pierce County Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 31, when the Council unanimously approved the transfer of one of the County’s oldest cemeteries to the city of Lakewood. The Old Settlers’ Cemetery has been maintained by the County since it was established in 1855 with a […]
Advertisement for Bids – Hipkins Road Project
The City of Lakewood seeks bidders for the construction of: Sidewalks, street lighting, water main, storm drainage, paving and construction of a roundabout along Hipkins Road between 104th Street and Steilacoom Boulevard. Read the complete project description at the City of Lakewood website.
Caring for Kids Update
Submitted by Diane Formoso. The Clothing Bank has been overwhelmed with clothing bank orders, sixty-seven in one week. Power Shoppers are doing a lot of shopping to fill all of these orders. Also in demand are blow up beds, pillows and blankets and emergency food! The Holiday Fair is just around the corner. We have […]
Did You Have a Clue?
Ten signed copies of the Wycliff novel “Haunted Homes” hidden in ten different places all over Steilacoom – a Halloween Book Hunt was on from October 27 through Halloween. I had given you ten clues as to where they might be found, and some of you might have wondered. So, here is the solution: 1. […]
Drawing for Specially Autographed Daniel Ford Book “Incident at Muc Wa”, 9 Nov, Lakewood History Museum
In honor of Veterans Day, the Lakewood History Museum will be showing the acclaimed Vietnam film “Go Tell the Spartans” starring Burt Lancaster on Thursday, 9 Nov. This riveting story is based on the Daniel Ford book “Incident at Muc Wa”. Daniel Ford has specially autographed a copy of his book for this event. The story highlights […]
Joseph C. Walsh named Managing Artistic Director at the Lakewood Playhouse
Submitted by Lakewood Playhouse. Lakewood Playhouse is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph C. Walsh as Managing Artistic Director following an exhaustive search. Joseph brings with him a wealth of national and international experience as an artist, administrator and educator. “I am thrilled to be joining the Lakewood Playhouse team,” said Walsh “I look […]
Presbyterian Women Fall Bazaar – November 4
Submitted by LCOP Presbyterian Women. Saturday, November 4th – Presbyterian Women Fall Bazaar9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Little Church on the Prairie – Prairie Hall6310 Motor Avenue S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499 Handmade quilts, arts/crafts, lovingly baked goodies and a Grannie’s Attic featuring gently used merchandise. Enjoy homemade pie, coffee or tea ($5.00) while visiting […]