This summer, during the third week in July, I was approved by the Lake Erie Open Water Swim Assoc. to attempt a 24 mile non-stop swim, from Canada back to Pennsylvania. I spoke about my plans at the April 18, 2022 Lakewood City Council meeting which you can watch at the 53 minute mark, on […]
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Charles Wright Alum Named a NWC Athlete of the Week
Lakewood’s Brenna Sclair (Charles Wright Academy Class of 2019) was named a Northwest Conference Student-Athlete of the Week in women’s track and field for the week of April 4-11. Brenna is a Junior at George Fox University and set the new Northwest Conference standard in the 800-meter race (2:17.48) the Lewis & Clark Invitational. That […]
Lakewood City Council Meeting Recap for April 18
City of Lakewood announcement. Parks Appreciation Day is this Saturday, April 23. The City will host a volunteer day to perform spring cleaning at local parks. The City Council issued a proclamation to recognize the occasion. The proclamation was accepted by Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chair Jason Gerwen. Governmental Affairs Consultant Shelley Helder reviewed the recent […]
Lakeview Light and Power signs on to support Little Free Pantry
Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood Rotary is proud to share our new Partnership with Lakeview Light and Power. They have agreed to be a Drop Off Point for Little Free Pantry food donations! You can place your non-perishable food inside the office in the bin by the front door. The hours are Monday – Thursday […]
Volunteer on Saturday, April 23 for Lakewood’s Annual Parks Appreciation Day
City of Lakewood announcement. Volunteering feels awesome. Roll up your sleeves for a morning of volunteering on Saturday, April 23. Volunteers will help pull weeds, paint fences, and beautify local parks during Lakewood’s annual Parks Appreciation Day. Volunteers are asked to register to indicate at which park they wish to participate. Six park cleanup events […]
Lakewood Elks to celebrate Grand Re-Opening April 22-23
Submitted by Lakewood Elks. Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388 is hosting a Grand Re-Opening Weekend (April 22-23) with a ribbon cutting ceremony (1-3 pm) on April 22. On Saturday, April 23 (6-10 pm) will be a Live Band Celebration. The Roosevelt Tarantulas featuring Jerry Miller, Tim Hall, Dave Perry, and Kevin Schmitt will play (7-10 pm) […]
Jonn Mason’s 43-Year Love Affair Hits the Market
Submitted by Mike Larson. One of Pierce County’s most historic properties has been listed for sale for $3.25MM. The Thornewood Carriage House, built in 1909 by prominent banker Chester Thorne, is part of a 100-acre assemblage built for Thorne that also included the more-famous Thornewood Castle and the Thornewood Gatehouse. Virtually everything in the 6,400+ […]
West Pierce’s Youth Academy Returns in 2022
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. It’s back! Our 2022 Youth Academy is scheduled for June 25-26th. The application process will be open May 2-13, 2022 and must be completed online at http://westpierce.org/youth-academy.
Pierce College Prof. Vernon Ng shares experience competing on Jeopardy
Pierce College announcement. Pierce College English Prof. Vernon Ng remembers growing up, sitting cross legged in front of the TV, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune just about every night. The idea of being on Jeopardy as a contestant was a dream – and one that would come true years later. When he decided to […]