She would go barefoot 24/7 if she could, this little granddaughter of mine. Snow, rain, and puddles do not phase her at all. In fact, she loves to press her cold hands against my face just to hear me holler. We were there, her grandma and grandpa, when awkwardly, robotically, one step, and then two, […]
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Advent Calendar December 8: Ice Skating
What do kids do when puddles suddenly grow a skin? They slide on them. My German childhood winters were cold enough to have ponds frozen with a solid skin of ice. Solid enough to last us for sliding to our hearts’ delight and, later, for ice skating. I remember even walking miles to a pond […]
The Seafarer . . . the stuff of great story telling
On opening night Interim Theatre Administrator Erin Manza Chanfrau welcomed the audience with the news Joseph C Walsh has been appointed to lead the staff as Managing Artistic Director. “Joseph brings with him a wealth of national and international experience as an artist, administrator and educator.” After all the standard announcements, the lights came up […]
Letter: She Loved the Nativity Most of All
A couple of the grandkids stopped by the other day, looked around and one of them said as only an uninhibited child can do: “Grandpa, you have a lot of work to do to get ready for Christmas!” Then the other chimed in: “We can’t have Christmas without coming here! We always have Christmas here!” […]
Cold Read Workshop at Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse announcement. Cold reading (or sight reading) is where actors read aloud from a script, scene, or text with little to no advanced preparation. It’s frequently used in auditions either instead of or in addition to prepared monologues. This workshop is for all levels of experience and ability and will include invaluable cold reading […]
Advent Calendar December 7: Nuts
Nuts were a big item in Christmas bakery but also just for snacking during my childhood. Hazelnuts were cheaply available anywhere, whether grated or whole. Californian almonds were an all-year-around treat, too, their price just as low as that of hazelnuts although imported from so far away! And we received boxes of nuts from my […]
In the Book Nook with … Pauli Pedersen
Author Pauli Pedersen lives on Fox Island, WA and has been enjoying an active life of teaching, raising five charming children, and performing as a classical singer. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and an indefatigable spirit, she finds wonder in her family history. She began writing her memories of her dad’s struggle […]
Calling all Lakewood Baseball Clubbers
Submitted by Greg Rediske. The annual meeting of the Lakewood Baseball Club will be held on Thursday, December 14, beginning at 5:30 at the University Place Round Table Pizza. 7011 27th St W There will be some changes for the coming year that need to be approved. Lots of exciting news for one and all. […]
Vehicle, pedestrian fatal collision Tuesday morning
Submitted by Sgt. Charles Porche, Lakewood Police. At approximately 6:27 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, Lakewood Police officers were notified of an injury vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the 10400 block of S. Tacoma Way. The initial caller was the driver of the involved vehicle. The driver reported that the pedestrian was not responsive […]