West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. This year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) implemented a Connected Community Access, Referral and Education (CARE) program which works to identify and assist those in need of services, but not the 9-1-1 system. The goal of this program is to address commonly identified barriers to appropriate healthcare access, […]
Lakewood
Letter: A Library for Lakewood
Submitted by Bob Warfield. To be, or not to be, that is the question,Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to sufferSlings and arrows thus aligned. To wetted page did Tenzler closeBy what choice may we now disposeOr from that rooted tree renew A thousand rings that yearly grewAnd yet in closing duly vexedWe hastened mad, then de-annexed. […]
Charles ‘Chuck’ Croasdill: Beloved and caring teacher and father taught at Lakes, Clover Park, and Fort Steilacoom
Submitted by Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966. It’s been more than 55 years since Nora McNerthney John was a Lakes High School student. She has never forgotten her favorite teacher at the school: Charles Croasdill. He taught her journalism classes and was adviser of the ‘Lakes Ledger’ student newspaper of which she was […]
FAB 2022 next 2023
Submitted by Bob Lawrence. The 10th annual FAB (film, art & book) festival just wrapped up for this year. Hundreds of visitors witnessed special guest presentations, musical performances, ballroom and ethnic dancing/instruction with active participation from our visitors, authors from 4 counties, over $2000 in prize money for the winning artists and 5 great films. […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Jessica Jorgensen
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Dower Elementary School counselor Jessica Jorgensen. Jessica joined the district as Dower’s school counselor 11 years ago. Both of her parents were elementary educators, and their work left a lasting impact on Jessica. “Seeing our life growing up, I knew I wanted […]
Lakewood Community Cleanup, Nov. 5-6
City of Lakewood social media post. Save the date: Lakewood Community Cleanup is Nov. 5-6, 8am to 2pm. This is for Lakewood residents only. Last car accepted 1:45pm. To keep things moving we’ll continue our 5 min unload time limit. See flier for what is accepted or not accepted. Or visit: cityoflakewood.us/refuse/#commun…
Learn about Lakewood road projects
Have a question about what’s happening along your commute? Or maybe you want to know when your neighborhood will get sidewalks and more street lighting? Mayor Jason Whalen invites your questions, comments, and conversation at his next Community Coffeehouse event. Mayor Whalen and a representative from the city’s Public Works Engineering Department will be on […]
Lakewood Rotary to host inaugural Murder Mystery Event
Submitted by Gayle Selden for Lakewood Rotary. For a $100 donation, you will be an attendee at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. The Masquerade Ball is a private soiree with very few coveted invitations. Many would kill to be invited. In the midst of the masquerade, a tragic death takes the evening for a […]
Lakewood museum seeks volunteer with knowledge of fire and security systems
Submitted by Walter Neary for Historic Fort Steilacoom. The volunteers of the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association are dedicated to preserving some of the oldest buildings still standing in Washington. The picture shows what we most fear: Fire. Please help us. The association is looking for a volunteer or volunteers who can help our four buildings […]