In honor of Veterans Day, the Lakewood History Museum will be showing the acclaimed Vietnam film “Go Tell the Spartans” starring Burt Lancaster on Thursday, 9 Nov. This riveting story is based on the Daniel Ford book “Incident at Muc Wa”. Daniel Ford has specially autographed a copy of his book for this event. The story highlights […]
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Joseph C. Walsh named Managing Artistic Director at the Lakewood Playhouse
Submitted by Lakewood Playhouse. Lakewood Playhouse is proud to announce the appointment of Joseph C. Walsh as Managing Artistic Director following an exhaustive search. Joseph brings with him a wealth of national and international experience as an artist, administrator and educator. “I am thrilled to be joining the Lakewood Playhouse team,” said Walsh “I look […]
Presbyterian Women Fall Bazaar – November 4
Submitted by LCOP Presbyterian Women. Saturday, November 4th – Presbyterian Women Fall Bazaar9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Little Church on the Prairie – Prairie Hall6310 Motor Avenue S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499 Handmade quilts, arts/crafts, lovingly baked goodies and a Grannie’s Attic featuring gently used merchandise. Enjoy homemade pie, coffee or tea ($5.00) while visiting […]
Letter: Almost Heaven
Far out over the valley below where the old barn stood on the hill, the terminus of the irrigation ditch filled with water that provided nourishment for the cows was lost in the haze of the setting sun. It was one of our favorite outings, to take country roads just to see where they led. […]
Lakewood United seeks additional contributors
Submitted by Lisa Boyd, President, Lakewood United. I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of the executive team of Lakewood United, a community-focused organization dedicated to sharing quality information for the betterment of our community. As we contemplate how and if we can move forward with our mission, […]
Tillicum Townhomes and Concordia College Students
Submitted by Ellie Wilson. It has been a busy week with Concordia College students from Minnesota, working with Habitat for Humanity, building townhomes in the Tillicum neighborhood in honor of Dr. Claudia Thomas. These 12 Concordia students came to Lakewood for a week to volunteer their time and talents in assisting with this project. Their […]
“A November to Remember” with Joey Jewel as Sinatra!
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. SATURDAY, November 4th! “A November to Remember” Joey Jewell’s tribute to Frank Sinatra, with Special Guests and the Swinging 60’s Orchestra. The Lakewood Elks Ballroom is an upscale (white linen) venue, you will not be disappointed! Appetizer menu available. Table display raffle. Call for Tickets (includes a cocktail). […]
Lakewood City Manager October 27 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 27 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
In the Book Nook with … Blye Donovan
Author Blye Donovan is a full-time writer and lives in coastal South Carolina with her husband and their dog. She has been writing since she was a child, but didn’t pursue it as a career until the pandemic shut the world down. She started writing children’s books thinking that would be easier—it was not! Then […]