“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s Seussical the Musical! This 9-week experience will focus on each stage of the production process from audition through to performance, culminating in a showcase […]
Lakewood
In the Book Nook with … Janet McGiffin
Author Janet McGiffin lives in Tacoma, WA, just down the hill from her son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, after living some time in Lakewood, WA, Greece, and New York City. She used to work for the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Health Department, was a press officer for the Washington State Senate in Olympia, and worked in […]
Lakeview Light & Power Electric Vehicle Workshop- $10 Bill Credit to Attend
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca. Lakeview Light & Power is piloting a new program of “Community Empowered” workshops in which customers and members can learn about various topics that effect public power and personal electricity consumption. The very first Community Empowered Electric Vehicle Workshop will be hosted at the Lakeview Light & Power office in the […]
Letter: Damaged In Shipping
“A holy lesson in some cardboard.” That was the assessment of Erin Mullins who is not only kin but a kindred spirit. The box labeled “fragile,” the one bearing precious gifts, the one that arrived on her porch just before Christmas was damaged. There was a hole where there shouldn’t have been one. It didn’t […]
Power Outage Preparedness: Tips for Winter Weather
Power outages, particularly during extreme cold or winter weather, pose significant challenges. Here’s a concise guide, based on recommendations from ready.gov, to prepare you and your family: 1. Plan for NeighborsDevelop a plan to check on neighbors, especially those vulnerable like the elderly or disabled, during extreme weather. A solid communication plan is key. 2. Involve […]
Winter Education: Musical Theatre Scene Study, Speaking Shakespeare
Musical Theatre Scene Study This class will explore how to create a believable and natural shift from scene into song. You will explore tools on how to analyze and develop scene work as a performer in a supportive, collaborative and fun environment. There is no pressure to sing as this workshop focuses on the lead-up […]
Letter: Marriage Made In Heaven
“Heads I win, tails you lose.” Those are the rules of a game I sometimes play with groups of youth. Hand after hand will go up to win the quarter (nickel, dime, penny, whatever I have in my pocket). Nobody ever wins, only me. Some never get it. Some somewhat-grownups still don’t. On August 15, […]
Faatima Miller proves it’s never too late to further your education and change your future
Mother. Veteran. Student. Graduate. Teacher. Entrepreneur. These are just a few of the words used to describe Faatima Miller these days. The 45-year-old mom of four graduated from Pierce College in June 2023 with not one but two degrees – an Associate in Military Technology and Leadership as well as an Associate in Arts – […]
Eleanor “Ellie” Wilson wins 2023 Larry Saunders Service Award
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Eleanor “Ellie” Wilson has been blazing her trail with institutional and community landmarks for nearly fifty years. From graduation at San José State, the founding campus of California’s university system and earlier times of extensive teaching and travel, raising a family and guiding her children in creative stride through Clover Park […]