The older couple parked and strolled and sat and watched for a couple of hours or so. Snow was falling, shepherds were approaching, Frosty was waving, the band was playing, and the mayor was speaking. It was The Annual Christmas Parade, the official start to the hap-happiest time of the year. Not so happy, more […]
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American Legion Post 187 Christmas Party
Submitted by American Legion Post 187. The American Legion Post 187 will host its Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14 from 12 pm to 3 pm at the former Peoples Plaza (9315 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood). It’s open to veterans and the Post will be providing food and drinks. Call 253-589-0187 for more information.
In the Book Nook with … T.J. Fier
Author T.J. Fier from Fargo, North Dakota, works as an Associate Professor of Set Design at NDSU. Her first book, The Bright One, was initially published through Three Little Sisters. She recently regained the rights and re-released the book herself. There will be more books coming out in 2025. T.J. credits Moorhead Friends Writing Group […]
A New Hope: Lakewood City Council shows restraint on the rush to apartments and condos
Years ago, the original Star Wars movie was renamed “A New Hope” when George Lucas decided to place it in the middle of a 9-episode saga. I wanted to share a small sign of new hope for Lakewood and development that balances community, small business and housing. The saga began last spring when the city […]
Lakewood welcomes Judge Tim Lewis to Municipal Court
Last month Judge Tim Lewis joined Lakewood Municipal Court as its new judge. At its regular City Council meeting Dec. 2, 2024 the Lakewood City Council began its meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in event to welcome Lewis to the city. Lewis was sworn in by former Lakewood Municipal Court and current Pierce County Superior Court […]
No matter the weather, Lions show up
Submitted by Eric Warn. No matter how bad the weather, Lakewood First Lions Club members trudge out one day a month to clean Lakewood streets. In front is Jessie Baird. Behind her are (left to right) DeAnne Bennett, Charles Ames, Eric Warn, Dave O’Keeffe and Don Jimenez.
Letter: Losing Coaches Work Hard Too (CPSD)
I was a coach for 15+ years, so I often view life through those goggles. How often do we hear about coaches that get fired after having just one losing season? If you combine all of the NFL and the NBA seasons guess how many coaches, all time, had a losing season and went on […]
Transforming Education with the Career Choices Program
Submitted by Employees of Career Choices Inc. Lakewood, WA – The Lakes High School Career Choices program within the Clover Park School District has revolutionized the educational environment by transforming a classroom into a professional workplace. This innovative approach, led by the supervisor Baron Coleman, instills a mindset among students that their classroom is now […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Lochburn Middle School
Last week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Lochburn Middle School with math teacher Amelia Pernell and seventh grader DK Crawford. Pernell joined the Lochburn team shortly after graduating with her master’s degree in 2019. This is her first year as the math department chair and she is enjoying the challenge. “I […]