Submitted by Reps. Mari Leavitt and Rep. Bronoske. Please join Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske for the next interim Coffee and Conversation Friday, July 8th at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at Starbuck’s at 15305 Union Avenue SW in the Tillicum neighborhood of Lakewood. This is a great opportunity to engage in casual conversation […]
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Celebrate Safely This 4th of July
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. The 4th of July is around the corner and West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to remind residents to celebrate safely, as this is the busiest day of the year for firefighters. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a public display. Please be smart and […]
Across the Fence: Fun on a Budget
Looking into our bank accounts and at the receipts for our expenses on bare necessities has stopped being agreeable a while ago. For some more than others. And as always, I won’t become political about it. Suffice it to say, that these days, I’m lugging home one bag of normal groceries at the same price […]
Letter: Thank You (two years of work)
As I shared, a few months back, I began a journey 24 months ago. My goal is to swim across Lake Erie, a 24 mile non-stop swim. One day this month, between July 17 & 23, I will find out if the culmination of my work will pay off. Since my journey started I have […]
Dr. Claudia Thomas Legacy House
Submitted by Ellie Wilson and Andie Gernon. The Friends of Dr. Claudia Thomas are in partnership with Habitat for Humanity to sponsor a home in Lakewood’s Tillicum neighborhood. Building low-income housing in Tillicum is a project that Claudia Thomas would whole heartedly support. As Friends, we feel building a Habitat House in Tillicum is a […]
Lakewold Gardens arts programs expands
Lakewold Gardens announcement. While visitors can peek at the works of featured artists in our six-week-long exhibits, did you know you can also get to know these artists more intimately through our new podcast, or by attending an opening exhibit evening reception? Thanks to growing interest in our arts programming from artists and art patrons alike, […]
29th Annual Pierce College Scholarship Scramble
Pierce College Foundation announcement. The annual Pierce College Golf Scramble brings together college and community members for a day of fun and all proceeds raised go towards student scholarships. To date, the event has raised more than $1.3 million for scholarships that provide the resources necessary for students to successfully pursue their educational and career […]
Lakewold Gardens is now a Blue Star Museum
Lakewold Gardens announcement. Lakewold has joined museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer ending on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, […]
Lakewood Hearing on New Master Facilities Plan for Western State Hospital
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood will be holding a public hearing in front of the Hearing Examiner to review the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) applications for a new Master Facilities Plan. A staff report will be made available 5 days prior to the public hearing at wshmasterplan.org. HEARING DATE: […]