There are words with which a German immediately has specific associations. The German term “Plattenbau” (pronounce ‘pluttn-bow, meaning panel building) is one such word; I just hadn’t known that it made it into the English language. Plattenbau, often combined with the term “Siedlung” (pronounce ‘zea-dloong, meaning settlement), is the description of what is often considered […]
Lakewood
Attention Drummers: Woodstick 20th Anniversary coming to Lakewood
Submitted by Christopher Kimball. The Woodstick Drum Festival will be celebrating its 20th year at an event held at Clover Park High School on November 5, 2023. The first Woodstick was held on March 29, 2003, at the Tacoma Narrows Airport and marked the beginning of what would become an annual tradition and a remarkable […]
Notice of Vacancy – Civil Service Commission
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Civil Service Commission is to perform the duties established by State law as set forth in Chapter 41.12 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) in connection with the selection, appointment, promotion, demotion and employment of police […]
Get Ready to ShakeOut
Do you know what to do during an earthquake? Drop, cover and hold. At 10:19 am October 19th, you can join millions of people across Washington State practicing earthquake safety. To learn more about the Great ShakeOut, please visit their website. During major emergencies like this, it is important to keep connected to local authorities for emergency […]
Letter: Searching for Beauty
“Do we get a prize for hiking this trail?” I was exhausted. We were approaching the crest of the ridge and the trail was beyond steep. It didn’t help of course that this was my first foray into the wilderness in a long, long time. The last few years my wife and I had been […]
Lakewood Parks and Recreation Programs topic of Oct. 19 Lakewood United Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2023 Guest Speaker: Mary Dodsworth – Director Lakewood Parks & Recreations will discuss “Lakewood Parks and Recreation Programs” at the Lakewood United General Meeting (6:00 – 7:30 pm) at Harrison Preparatory School, 9103 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA (Parking at 37 Redwood Dr SW). The public is invited to join us! Short […]
2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance topic of Nov. 6 Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, a public hearing will be held by the Lakewood City Council on the 2024 Property Tax Levy Ordinance. The meeting will be held the Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers located at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood WA. If you would […]
South Sound Wildlife Area Replanting Huge Success
Submitted by Clover Park Rotary. Clover Park School District, Pierce College and citizens from all over our community teamed up with Clover Park Rotary to make Community Work day at Lakewood’s South Sound Wildlife Area a great success. Attended by 100 people, the day began with our first Prairie Restoration Planting and seeding of our […]
Letter: Pondering
Any more of an early morning I can be found pondering, my hands folded upon which rests my chin, as in this portrait of my father, the wisps of his whiskers forming a wreath around his seafaring-like weathered and wrinkled skin. Furrowed brow and wisdom lines, etched and crinkled, wander away across his face and […]