Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES will be providing an academically based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“ articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD public relations pieces, Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming with pride” article […]
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Letter: The Frog Prince, A love Story, and What Really Happened
His eyes bulged, his lips were bulbous, and his chin – if it could be identified as that – drooped and dragged in the dirt as he occasionally, but very rarely, pushed himself along, the quite ugly toad’s much preferred preference being the lily pad upon which he now reclined, though how his overlarge body […]
Free Premarital Class
Submitted by Lake City Community Church. Healthy marriages start long before the wedding. Couples who participate in pre-marital counseling experience an increase in marital fulfillment over those who do not. Merge prepares seriously dating and engaged couples for marriage by addressing common challenges from a biblical perspective. Classes include: Whether you go to Lake City […]
LPD Lost and Found Property
The Lakewood Police Department has found property. To claim the property, contact the Evidence Room at 253-830-5000 with a description of the item and place lost. For further information contact Dallas Allen at 253-830-5061.
Fall wellness programming in Lakewood
Fall is here and it’s time to return to your wellness routine. The City of Lakewood offers recreation programming focused on wellness and overall well-being. Registration is now open for the following: Sound Healing Bath Sept. 29 Join yoga instructor Patrea as she leads you through 60 minutes of sound healing and yin postures in […]
Across the Fence: Schadenfreude
You probably have heard this Germanism in the English language before: Schadenfreude (pronounce: shah-den-froy-duh, meaning glee bout damage). And probably hardly anybody is immune against it, unless they are saints. Though, allegedly, there are such people. Apparently, the term turned up in the German language around 1740, about a century later in the English language. […]
Harvest Hoedown at the H-Barn is Saturday
Submitted by Shelley Dahle. LAKEWOOD – Join Partners for Parks this Saturday, September 28, 4-7 pm at the historic H-Barn within Fort Steilacoom Park and learn more about the history and the huge effort underway to preserve and renovate the over 100 year old H-Barn. Enjoy Live music, fun family activities, dancing, food trucks, raffle, […]
Letter: Those Three Words
‘Breaking News!’ So began the card accompanying the bouquet of daisies just delivered to her door. ‘Stars are no longer available to purchase in the name of the one you love. ‘We apologize for the consternation that will no doubt accompany this announcement but we must inform all lovers and star gazers that all constellations, all […]
Notice of Vacancies on Lakewood Arts Commission
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill up to four (4) vacancies on the Lakewood Arts Commission. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Lakewood Arts commission is to assess needs, establish priorities and make recommendations for enrichment of the community and promotion of its cultural vitality through the arts. The Lakewood Arts Commission will […]