As the new school year approached, Caring for Kids and its army of passionate volunteers hosted its Ready to Learn Fair and other events around the city to help Clover Park School District (CPSD) students prepare for success in the classroom. Caring for Kids also stepped in to help following a fire at the Jamestown Estates in August that impacted CPSD families by […]
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The Lakewood City Council Sept. 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager September 22 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 22 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Thanks Lakewood Police
Fire Chief Jim Sharp recently recognized the personnel of the Lakewood Police Department (LPD) for their valuable partnership. West Pierce Fire & Rescue thrives on working diligently with partner agencies and Lakewood Police is no exception. In a letter to Lakewood Police Chief Patrick Smith, Sharp wrote, “Although it isn’t their primary duty, LPD officers […]
Letter: She Said ‘Yes’
The ocean – with its crashing waves and mournful fog horn; and the quiet harbor, where we snuggled together on the porch of our little rental cottage, cradling our early morning brew, coffee for me, cocoa for her – is irresistible. So was she. It was the whole cross-the-crowded-room first glimpse that became a second […]
In the Book Nook with … Joshua Crosson
Author Joshua Crosson lives “in a rural area, very quiet and beautiful,” in the Skagit Valley area in Washington State, far from work and school. Currently, he is working as a CAN and goes to nursing school, trying to become an LPN, which is “rewarding and important work, but draining at the same time.” Joshua […]
25 CPSD Students Explore a Possible Future at West Point Academy
Clover Park School District (CPSD) partnered with the Office of Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland to host a presentation by West Point Academy for students of color from around the area to learn more about a possible military career after high school. Of the 28 students who attended the presentation, 25 were from CPSD high schools. Captain Thierno Kane shared information about the program, eligibility […]
Lakewood Playhouse Kicks Off its 85th Season
Lakewood Playhouse announcement. Lakewood Playhouse is brimming with anticipation as we prepare to launch “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)[revised]” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, & Jess Winfield this Friday, September 22. Get ready for an evening filled with hearty laughter, thrilling action, and the undeniable satisfaction of being able to claim an evening of culture – […]
What Exactly Is a Chamber of Commerce?
If you were to interview strangers on the street, and asked the question in the title of this article, what would you expect to hear? The Chamber of Commerce is like the government, right? No, it keeps track of business complaints. No, they’re the greeters for the community. Like the Welcome Wagon. They’re a country […]