Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis is offering their annual FREE car washes on Veterans Day, November 11, to veterans and all military personnel (active and retired) and their family. The complimentary car wash can be redeemed open to close (rain or shine) at any of the five automatic tunnel sites located in Pierce County: […]
Lakewood
Lakewood makes changes to tree code, adds protections for significant trees
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council took unanimous action Monday adopting an ordinance that protects some of the city’s oldest and most significant trees. “This ordinance strikes a balance and moves the needle forward on tree preservation in the city. This is a significant step in our continued efforts to protect trees, […]
New program: Yoga & Meditation at the Pavilion
City of Lakewood announcement. Live your best life! The city of Lakewood is excited to announce a new program it is piloting at the Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park. Starting Nov. 14, 2022 we will offer $5 yoga inside our beautiful Pavilion. Whether you are a first-timer to yoga or an experienced yogi, this event […]
The American Scene – Democracy or Autocracy?
Submitted by Bob Warfield. A history of human progress may be aligned with one aspect of culture or many. Many come to bear: art and architecture, theater, science and technology. But governance, that circle of affiliation and security beyond family by which survival and association gains idea and expression for practical application, is the root […]
Planning for a 100-year flood on Clover Creek
City of Lakewood social media post. A 100-year flood on Clover Creek could washout Springbrook, take out I-5 & cause flooding up to Clover Park High School. On Nov. 10 (7-8:30 p.m.) we’ll discuss 4 alternatives to address rising waters. Join us: Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW. Details: cityoflakewood.us/clover-creek-f…
Letter: On Getting Where We Need To Go
The windshield wipers could not keep up. A sideways-borne torrent of a gully-washer rain beat against the glass almost obscuring even the huge hulking shape of the semi behind which my little Super Beetle huddled as we splashed our way slowly forward. ‘Not even a day for ducks,’ I muttered, pulling my sleeve over my […]
Lakewood Historical Society Annual Meeting, ‘On the Trail of a Legend’ program, Nov. 15
Phil Raschke announcement. The Lakewood Historical Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, 15 November at the Lakewood History Museum located at 6114 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Doors will open at 6 pm to members and other interested people. Light refreshments will be available. Meeting will begin at 6:30 pm with […]
Lakewood United End of Year Update
Lakewood United Board announcement. It’s been a strange few years for Lakewood United, but we hung in there and now we’re coming out of Covid and the future is look brighter. We are taking off the month of November to get ready for our yearly General Meeting on December 1, 2022. Also, we are taking […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Participating in National Adoption Week
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Each year, more than five million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable cats to the Lakewood PetSmart in support of National Adoption Week, taking place […]