City of Lakewood announcement. The work of seven local artists is currently on display at Lakewood City Hall. To celebrate the artists and highlight their work the city is hosting an artist reception Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main Street SW. The public is invited and encouraged to […]
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Across the Fence: What the Dickens?!
The Lakewood Playhouse is performing “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol”, these days. It’s the portrait of Scrooge’s partner after his death. I haven’t watched this one yet. But I have watched various performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” countless times, from a one-man-theater on stage to various movie versions, including a beautiful cartoon one. No […]
Help the Children of Lakewood Celebrate the Holidays
Submitted by Jesse Black. Springbrook Connections normally provides 400+ low-income Lakewood children holiday gifts every year. This year we are having a difficult time with purchasing those gifts. We are asking for your help! With the rising cost of rent and gas, parents are having to choose between paying their bills or providing gifts for […]
Meet the Lakewood Police Chief Candidates
City of Lakewood announcement. Want to meet the candidates vying to be the next Lakewood Police Chief? We’re hosting an open house-style event for the candidates to introduce themselves and participate in a facilitated question and answer session with the public. There will also be an opportunity for the public to mingle with the candidates. […]
Singing the Messiah; a Wonderful Way to Start the Season
Submitted by Sylvia Allen. Listening to Handel’s Messiah is a wonderful and moving experience. It tells the story of Christ’s birth and death beginning with the prophecies from the Old Testament, and ending with the joy of Easter, all set to some of the most beautiful music ever written. Many people look forward to attending […]
Santa is Coming to Town
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Don’t miss the Santa at the Station events in Lakewood and University Place. December 8 from 5:30 – 7pmStation 21 — 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood December 15 from 5:30 – 7pmStation 31 — 3631 Drexler Drive W, University Place This program is made possible by West Pierce CARES, […]
Lakewood’s Washington Boulevard Detour, Dec. 1
City of Lakewood social media post. The next closure of Washington Boulevard happens tomorrow, Dec. 1. This is the fourth of five scheduled closures. This closure will last until spring 2023. Work will continue through winter, as it is not all weather dependent. Please obey all posted signs.
Letter: Wauhop Lake… Why isn’t the State responsible for fixing this toxic mess?
Submitted by Eric Chandler. That question has been asked by me and many others and has, as yet, failed to be answered satisfactorily by ANY WA State entity. Who is responsible for this mess? According to Federal and State Law…WA State Department of Ecology has a specifically assigned responsibility under provisions of the Federal Clean […]
Memories ring true about ‘Silver Bells’
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 It’s the season to think of Christmas carols. “Silver Bells” comes to mind. Research says it’s a popular Christmas song composed in the early 1950s by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. They wrote many hits, including “Mona Lisa,” made popular by singer Nat King Cole. And, says […]