My best guess, after researching pine trees, is that this little volunteer sprout is all of five months old, given it is but four inches tall. Five months ago, even as this little pine tree wannabe would germinate in the spring, I lost my wife to cancer. Her oncologist said it was inevitable. They’d done […]
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13 Clover Park School District Students Receive Elizabeth Wesley Awards
Thirteen Clover Park School District (CPSD) high school students have received Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Awards. The Elizabeth Wesley award program recognizes and honors ninth-through-11th grade African American students and their achievements in Pierce County school districts. The winners included nine Lakes High School students, two Clover Park High School students and two Harrison Preparatory […]
CPSD Super School Shout Out – Tillicum Elementary
Each week, Clover Park School District (CPSD) will highlight a school or profession in our district 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 with a shoutout to Tillicum Elementary School. Tillicum lies on the south end of our […]
Symbolism within the 9/11 Reflection Park at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has a piece of steel from the World Trade Center proudly displayed in the center of the 9/11 Reflection Park, located in front of Station 31 in University Place. This artifact symbolizes and honors those lost on September 11, 2001 and has been a part of the community since […]
Clover Park School District August 2023 Board Review
Aug. 14 Regular Meeting During its Aug. 14 board meeting, the CPSD Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed a recent fire that occurred at Spring Estates in Lakewood on Aug. 4. District Support for Fire Victims As part of the Individual Action Agenda, the Board […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 11 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 11 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Union Avenue construction begins Monday
The City of Lakewood is making pedestrian improvements along the southeast side of Union Avenue between Orchard and Spruce streets. The improvements include adding street lights, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Lane closure begins Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 The northeast-bound lane will close during construction for the improvements to be installed. It is anticipated the project […]
Lakewood City Manager September 8 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 8 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Music From Home: A South American Panorama
Join Us for an Intimate Afternoon of Brazilian and Argentinian Music with Pianist Alejandro Cremaschi. Colorado-based Argentinian pianist Alejandro Cremaschi’s playing has been described as “pristine” and “passionate” by The Washington Post, and “polished” and “exemplary” by the Fanfare magazine. We are thrilled to have him join us this Sunday afternoon for a recital of […]