Lakewold Gardens announcement. Join us for a captivating afternoon of chamber music. As music enthusiasts, we know you will appreciate the intimate and enchanting experience of live chamber music. Tomás Cotik and Monica Ohuchi are incredibly talented musicians who will transport you to another world with their beautiful classical performances. The event will be held at Lakewold […]
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Letter: The Paperclip And My Wife
On my desk is a house shaped paperclip holder. When I need one, I turn it upside down and shake. A magnet in the chimney keeps those lengths-of-wire-bent-into-flat-loops-used-to-hold-papers-together from spilling out. The paperclip reminds me of my wife. April 22 would have been her 75th birthday. Every year on that very day the One Year […]
Play Ball
Lakewood Baseball Club announcement. April 15, 2023: it was cold, windy with a little bit of rain—a typical opening day for baseball season in Lakewood. At 9:15 a.m., 19 teams lined up at Field #1 at Ft. Steilacoom Park for the opening ceremonies. Last year, Lakewood Baseball Club (LBC) had 10 teams. LBC is back!! A […]
Lakewood Mayor joins other mayors urging action in Olympia to penalize drug possession
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen signed a letter this week joining mayors of 27 other cities across the state urging legislators in the state House to make changes to proposed legislation around controlled substances. In a statement, Whalen said: “This legislative session city leaders from across the state – including myself and my colleagues […]
Meet “Titanic” Author Cathy Lamet, Lakewood History Museum, 3 May, 6 pm
Phil Raschke announcement. Cathy is a longtime resident of Tacoma and graduate of Western Washington University. She will be autographing copies of her fascinating new book titled “Titanic Remembrance” at the museum on 3 May starting at 6 pm. Cathy’s heartfelt research shines a spotlight on many of the passengers and crew that will keep […]
Student Leaders Shine in CPSD
Clover Park School District announcement. April 17-21 was National Student Leadership Week. Student leaders play valuable roles in CPSD schools by advocating for their peers, organizing events and working closely with school and district leadership. We highlighted student leadership groups at three of our schools to celebrate National Student Leadership Week and recognize their efforts. […]
CPSD Promising Future: Annabelle Specht
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Tillicum Elementary School fifth grader Annabelle Specht. Annabelle loves her class and has many friends at Tillicum. She is looking forward to sixth grade next year but will be sad to leave her elementary community. “We all try to be very […]
The Lakewood City Council April 24 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 24 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager April 21 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 21 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.