Head to Fort Steilacoom Park this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 from 12-3 p.m. for the City of Lakewood’s free fall festival: Truck & Tractor Day. Let the kids climb on big rigs, honk the horn, ride around the park in the hay wagon and enjoy free activities. Stroll the pumpkin patch to find the perfect […]
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“A November to Remember” with Joey Jewel as Sinatra
Submitted by Susan Berven. Get your tickets now for “A November to Remember” at the Lakewood Elks. Event is open to all, join us! Call for tickets 253-588-2388. See poster for detailed information.
Across the Fence: Volkswagen and Fahrvergnügen
You probably have watched one or the other car advertisement on television, willy-nilly. Such as this one: Therefore, you might be familiar with the two American-English Germanisms, Volkswagen (pronounce ‘fawlx-vu-gn, meaning people’s car) and its slogan “Fahrvergnügen” (pronounce far—vah-gnoo-gn, meaning joy of driving). Did you know that Germans abbreviate Volkswagen as VW (pronounce fow-vay)? And […]
Join the Lakewood Planning Commission
Interested in getting involved in city government? There are four vacancies on the Lakewood Planning Commission. Applications are now available for consideration for this all-volunteer commission. If appointed, the term begins Dec. 16, 2023 and is for five years. The roles and responsibilities of the position are described in the Notice of Vacancy. Interested? Submit your application […]
Fire Prevention Week is October 8-13
According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking is the leading cause of home fires, with nearly half (49 percent) of all home fires involving cooking equipment; cooking is also the leading cause of home fire injuries. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home cooking fires and related deaths. In addition, NFPA data shows […]
Fall Safety Day is October 21
On Saturday, October 21, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and, of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your non-perishable donations. Pumpkins have been generously donated […]
Welcome Bober Tea to U.P.
Help the City of University Place celebrate Bober Tea on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for a ribbon cutting at their location: 3818 Bridgeport Way W.
Learn the rich history of the Fort Steilacoom Park area through two free online events in October
Enjoy two opportunities to learn online in October about the statewide significance of Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Both free educational events are presented by the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association (HFSA), an all-volunteer group that preserves the first U.S. Army post in Puget Sound. 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15: Join the HFSA for its online […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Student Nutrition Appreciation
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district on our social media pages with a #SuperSchoolShoutout where we celebrate the students and staff that make our district beam with pride. This week, we’re showing our CPSD pride by giving a shoutout to two members of the student […]