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 […]
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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 […]
Starting the School Year Right
By Ron Banner, Clover Park School District Superintendent. As we’ve started the new school year, I have enjoyed walking the halls and stopping in classrooms to see the smiling faces of students wrapped up in the fun of learning. Embarking on a new school year is exciting and challenging for students and educators alike. Clover […]
CPSD Promising Future:
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Lakeview Hope Academy fifth grader Sosanna Johnson. Sosanna has been enjoying math this year and is proud of the way she’s tackling new, challenging lessons. “Fifth grade has been a lot harder, and we’re doing difficult things to make us […]