Peg and I have seen Stephen Schwartz speak about his plays/musicals in person. His productions capture the moments that remain in our hearts and memories forever. I’ve seen Pippin and Wicked on stage and was looking forward to seeing Godspell. Peg and I sat in one of the prime seats right on the edge of […]
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Springbrook Connections Needs Your Help!
Submitted by Diane Formoso. Springbrook Connection is one of the most important non-profits in Lakewood, who serve homeless and families in need. From their Springbrook office, they are serving this high needs community. Right now they are struggling to stay open. There is no money to put on their Halloween event and no money for […]
Letter: “Mom, There Are Airplanes”
Once upon a time – and truth be told this story that follows happens time and time again because life, and love, and loss happens – there was a beautiful woman who was sad and despairing following the death of the love of her life. Meanwhile, miles and miles, impossible miles, far, far away in […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – National Arts in Education Week
This week is National Arts in Education Week and we’re showing our CPSD pride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Thomas Middle School art teacher Margie Scala and Clover Park High School (CPHS) senior Lily Reyes. Scala has taught art at Thomas since the school opened at the beginning of the 2020-21 school year. “Middle school […]
For Lakewood, DeKoven is more than a street and business name
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Lakewood has DeKoven Drive and DeKoven Cleaners, but the DeKoven name has an interesting history. Learn about it through five advertisements and a story posted here: Sept 11, 1903, TNT/Tacoma News Tribune – THE DeKOVEN SCHOOL FOR BOYS NEAR AMERICAN LAKE
Take a Virtual Tour of ‘Dreamy English Gardens’ at Lakewold Gardens
Submitted by Lakewold Gardens. Dreamy English Gardens Presentation with Justin HendersonSaturday, September 21 | 10 am Meet Justin Henderson, Lakewold Gardens’ new executive director and lead horticulturist, as he takes you on a virtual tour of some of England’s most fabulous gardens. In this presentation, Justin will share stories and visuals from his visits to […]
CPSD Learning in Motion – Welcome Back! 2024-25
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. Halfway through the first full week of school at CPSD and we celebrated with a #CPSDLearningInMotion to welcome back students and families. In this feature, see what CPSD students of all ages are looking forward to in the […]
Lakewood students complete degrees at Wichita State University
Lakewood’s Emmalee A Buck is one of 493 students to graduate in summer 2024 from Wichita State University. Emmalee earned a Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average […]
Lakewood Chamber “Unmasks” Superheroes
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce held their 52nd Annual Meeting & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 12th at the Tacoma County and Golf Club. The theme of the event, “Unmasking our Superheroes” was a special celebration of Chamber Members who have gone “above and beyond” in their contributions to the Chamber, as well as to […]