City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council jumped immediately into its tree preservation code update review to start its study session Monday. The discussion that followed outlined Council member thoughts as proposed ordinance is prepared for final consideration. Background: Lakewood Municipal Code (LMC) identifies how trees are protected/should be preserved. This includes outlining when […]
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New Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse announcement. It is with great pleasure that we announce a new Managing Artistic Director for Lakewood Playhouse! With the angel donation of Grace and Bill Meikle we’re ready to set our sights on presenting you a shortened 84th season, and plan for many more seasons to come. To help us see that vision […]
Letter: Transparency: Lakewood CARES Seeks to Control Our School District
Submitted by Cheri Arkell. John Arbeeny recently published a letter explaining the “What” and “Who” of Lakewood CARES, a non-partisan 501c4 non-profit in our community interested in controlling public school education. Mr. Arbeeny’s letter was written in a defensive tone as he called those who had never attended a CARES meeting as being ignorant of […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Special Virtual Meeting on Oct. 14
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting/workshop on Friday, Oct. 14, at 3 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Retreat on Oct. 15 (8:30 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala
Submitted by Lakewood Multicultural Coalition. Lakewood Multicultural Coalition is proud to announce that we will be hosting The Dr. Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala on March 3rd, 2023. Dr. Claudia Thomas was the first African American mayor in the state of Washington. Having served for42 years in public education, Dr. Thomas was very focused […]
Lakewood is financial Triple Crown winner
City of Lakewood announcement. The city of Lakewood was named a Triple Crown Winner by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This designation recognizes cities that received the organization’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Award and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Lakewood is one of only 317 governments nationwide […]
Classical Trained Flutist Jeannie Hill Making Special Appearance at October FAB Fest
Phil Raschke story. The Lakewood Film, Art, Book (FAB) committee is delighted to announce that classically trained flutist Jeannie Hill will be making a special appearance at the 10th Annual FAB Fest on October 14 and 16th.. Ms. Hill is a founding member of the Northwest Sinfonietta and Director of the Northwest Flute Collegium. She […]
Brunch and Toy Drive for JBLM Santa’s Castle
Lakewood Republican Women announcement. The Lakewood Republican Women invite you to a brunch and toy drive to benefit JBLM Santa’s Castle on Saturday, November 5 (11:30 AM Social, 12:00 PM Brunch/Speaker). Cost is $25.00 per person and will be held at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club (13204 Country Club Dr SW, Lakewood). Keynote Speaker […]