Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 1 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
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Susanne Bacon’s Emma Wilde Investigates Again
Have you ever encountered any of these shady people on your doorstep trying to sell you an alarm system update or a new roof because your neighbor allegedly has ordered a new one, as well? Only they haven’t, and you know because you keep talking with your neighbors about such things? Yep, these are scammers […]
Let’s Talk! – To Have and to Hold
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. What a coincidence as this week actually marked a wedding anniversary in our family, that of my wonderful stepson and his lovely wife. We were at their Texas wedding […]
Letter: How to Spell Love
I love to write. I spend a lot of my time preparing to write by thinking about what to write, which requires inspiration. And coffee. So, this morning at the coffee shop I’m sitting there at the window table and right out there on the sidewalk the sun is shining through the letters ‘ve’ which, […]
Registration now open for Lakewood’s Jingle Bell 5k & Kids Dash
The City of Lakewood is excited to partner with the Lakes Cross Country Booster Club to host a Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run & 1K Kids Dash at Fort Steilacoom Park. Join us Saturday, Dec. 14 for this family-friendly event. Wear your best holiday-themed costume, dress up your pet, and hit the trails for this holiday-themed fun run. […]
Across the Fence: Hier stehe ich. Ich kann nicht anders
“Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise. May God help me. Amen.” This is the translation of one of the most famous announcements uttered by no other than German reformer Martin Luther at the Diet of Worms in 1521. Did you know that his original quote (pronounce: here ‘stay-hah ih, ih cun nih-t unders) is […]
Letter: The Tiniest Gift Under the Christmas Tree
It was the tiniest gift under the Christmas tree. In fact, the message on the tag was bigger than the little box with the little bow to which it was attached, let alone what was inside. ‘When you wear this, always remember, I love you for all that you are, all that you have been, […]
Advertisement for Bids – Wards Lake Park Phase 1 & 2 Improvements
City of Lakewood Project No.: 301.0020 Sealed bids will be accepted at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-5027 until 2:00 p.m., and not later, on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. Bid results will be read aloud in the American Lake Conference room and tabulated immediately following. Bidders Requests for Information (RFI) shall […]
Lakewood Rotary’s Little Free Pantry Success
A few years ago, the Lakewood Rotary Club started a new program called Little Free Pantry (LFP). Started by Bob Zawilski, Sally Porter Smith and Rose Stevens, the Club, thanks to John Lowney and Mark Blanchard, was able to install 7 pantries which are continuously stocked with food for the people that are food insecure. […]