Dolores Silas served a long and distinguished career as an educator and public administrator. She began her teaching career at Delong Elementary School, after which she became principal, making her the first Black woman to serve as an administrator in Tacoma Public Schools. She continued her trailblazing by becoming the first Black woman to serve […]
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Theatre Playtime, Technique Classes, and Spring Break Camps coming to Lakewood Institute of Theatre
Lakewood Institute of Theatre (LIT) announcement. The LAKEWOOD INSTITUTE OF THEATRE, re-opened to public performances and developmental instruction, opens its Spring Quarter with: Theatre Playtime, Preparing the Singer, Teen Monologue Project, Spring Break Camps, and Imagination Theatre online. LIT opens the spring quarter with a unique opportunity for the youngest actors ages 3 – 6 […]
Christopher V. Kimball Financial Services LLC Receives 2022 Best of Lakewood Award
Submitted by Lakewood Award Program Honors the Achievement. LAKEWOOD – Christopher V. Kimball Financial Services LLC has been selected for the 2022 Best of Lakewood Award in the Financial Planning/Investment Management category by the Lakewood Award Program. Each year, the Lakewood Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Gwen Sorem
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Custer Elementary School kindergarten teacher Gwen Sorem. Fourteen years ago, Gwen joined Custer as a life skills educator. She transitioned to kindergarten after six years in special education and loves the energy she receives from her young students. “They keep me young,” […]
Lakewood releases Feb. 14 Council Meeting Summary
City of Lakewood announcement. The meeting of Feb. 14 began with a tour of Lakewood’s new permit portal. Lakewood now shares a familiar interface with the Pierce County PALS system. Users may research permit history, pay fees, schedule appointments, request updates, and perform other tasks from a single dashboard. Assistant City Manager Dave Bugher reviewed the […]
Hidden Hero: LaMar Hudson
LaMar Hudson is a College and Career Specialist at Clover Park High School and native of the eastside of Tacoma. His work in service of Clover Park High School provides him the opportunity to collaborate with a wonderful team of caring faculty and staff who, just like himself, are passionate about educating, supporting, encouraging and […]
Community Invited to Apply for 2022 Watershed Small Grants
City of Lakewood announcement. ocal programs that support natural habitats and water quality may be eligible for grant funding. Past examples included plantings, invasive species removal, cleanup events, and educational programs. The Pierce County Watersheds Small Grants Program will host an informational session on March 2, and will accept grant applications through April 7. Relevant Links […]
Prepare in a Year: February
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Feb. 14, 2022
City Council Forms Ad Hoc Tree Advisory Committee The Lakewood City Council appointed 11 resident applicants to an ad hoc Tree Advisory Committee. The committee will meet regularly in March, April, and May to produce suggested revisions to Lakewood Municipal Code regarding tree preservation. Property rights and environmental concerns will be fairly considered. The committee […]