Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Somehow, this year it has been harder for me to get into a holiday mood. I’m still working on it. Maybe, after yesterday, I’m achieving it better. Thanksgiving is usually the time of year when I’m pretty much on schedule with preparations for all of December. This year, not so much. […]
Lakewood
Lakewood City Council honors Nisqually Indian Tribe
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood City Council was honored to present a proclamation to the Nisqually Indian Tribe honoring November as Native American Heritage Month. The city is committed to strengthening its government-to-government relationship with the Tribe and continuing to build a partnership.
Pierce College alum pursues dream career thanks to the support of family and Pierce College
Pierce College announcement. Born in a small village in northeastern India, Reema Chakma grew up in poverty, facing daily struggles along with her family. She and her family of five lived in a small studio apartment with no air conditioning, and at times did not have water, power or many other basic needs. Still, her […]
October/November 2022 Clover Park School District Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. Recognizing Leaders and Principals During its Oct. 10 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors recognized student leaders and principals and heard reports from Superintendent Ron Banner and Thomas Middle School Principal Steve Seberson. Oct. 10 Regular Meeting Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed community engagement […]
Lakewood City Manager November 23 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 23 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Affordable holiday event for families on Dec. 10: Christmas at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood
Submitted by Historic Fort Steilacoom. Join us at Fort Steilacoom Museum in Lakewood from 4 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, as living historians re-enact the Christmas of 1857 as the holiday season might have been celebrated in these buildings 165 years ago. Re-enactors will gather in candlelight to talk, sing, dance and dine […]
CPSD November Calendar Feature – NAEP Students
Clover Park School District announcement. This year’s theme for the Clover Park School District calendar is “Imagine.” Students approach everything they do without limitations, knowing they can achieve any goal they have for their future. This November is Native American Heritage Month, and we are celebrating the students in our Native American Education Program (NAEP). […]
Lakewood 2023-2024 Biennial Budget adopted
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council adopted the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget at its meeting Monday. The city is projected to end the year in its best financial condition in a couple of decades. Building on a strong financial position, the city continued its smart financial planning. Looking to the biennium, the adopted budget […]
Lakewood History Museum Hosts Heartwarming Christmas Film “ELF” Plus Special Visit by Santa, Dec. 3
Submitted by Phil Raschke. An orphan baby sneaks into Santa’s gift bag and is accidentally taken to the North Pole. Given the name of Buddy, he is raised by Elves, but soon comes to realize his human size doesn’t fit in. So he heads to New York City to find his father … who happens to be on […]