Far out over the valley below where the old barn stood on the hill, the terminus of the irrigation ditch filled with water that provided nourishment for the cows was lost in the haze of the setting sun. It was one of our favorite outings, to take country roads just to see where they led. […]
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Lakewood United seeks additional contributors
Submitted by Lisa Boyd, President, Lakewood United. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of the executive team of Lakewood United, a community-focused organization dedicated to sharing quality information for the betterment of our community. As we contemplate how and if we can move forward with our mission, […]
Tillicum Townhomes and Concordia College Students
Submitted by Ellie Wilson. It has been a busy week with Concordia College students from Minnesota, working with Habitat for Humanity, building townhomes in the Tillicum neighborhood in honor of Dr. Claudia Thomas. These 12 Concordia students came to Lakewood for a week to volunteer their time and talents in assisting with this project. Their […]
“A November to Remember” with Joey Jewel as Sinatra!
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. SATURDAY, November 4th! “A November to Remember” Joey Jewell’s tribute to Frank Sinatra, with Special Guests and the Swinging 60’s Orchestra. The Lakewood Elks Ballroom is an upscale (white linen) venue, you will not be disappointed! Appetizer menu available. Table display raffle. Call for Tickets (includes a cocktail). […]
Lakewood City Manager October 27 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 27 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
In the Book Nook with … Blye Donovan
Author Blye Donovan is a full-time writer and lives in coastal South Carolina with her husband and their dog. She has been writing since she was a child, but didn’t pursue it as a career until the pandemic shut the world down. She started writing children’s books thinking that would be easier—it was not! Then […]
Halloween Book Hunt in Steilacoom
There are a lot of things to do in Steilacoom any time of the year. Halloween is probably one of the busiest times for those who love to be active, and this activity here will be for bookworms and/or friends of bookworms (think gifts …) – because the reward is one of 10 signed copies […]
The Lakewood City Council October 30 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on October 30 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood First Lions Club Installs New Member
Submitted by Eric Warn, Lakewood First Lions. Jessie Baird, third from the left, was recently installed as a new member of the Lakewood First Lions Club, the oldest service club in Lakewood. She had two long careers; one in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a command sergeant major, and a second career as supervisory […]