September is the hiking season at its best. At least in moderate climate zones. And as hiking is of such importance in German history – even as to being considered political protest by specific movements during the Empire and, later, in the Third Reich – my guess is that this is the reason that the […]
Lakewood
Location of interim Lakewood Library brings back memories
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Some reading “Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library to open Thursday, Sept. 12” in the Sept. 9, 2024, Suburban Times and seeing the library’s 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W. address thought it familiar. Isn’t that address across the street from Villa Plaza and at the corner of Gravelly […]
In the Book Nook with … Steve Rogan
Author Steve Rogan lives with his wife in Silang, Cavite on the island of Luzon, Philippines. He retired early from a successful and colorful job-life, in 2015. In 1975, when in 6th grade, Steve entered a 6th grade poetry competition and won. His first book, The Seed Keeper, was commenced in 1992 and published to […]
Business Showcase: Burs Restaurant
Burs has been a staple in Lakewood since the 1950s. For nearly 70 years, the welcoming staff at Burs has served comfort food to Lakewood residents in the morning and provided a space to meet their friends after work at night. Throughout this time, ownership of the restaurant has changed twice but the spirit of […]
Volunteers needed: Waughop Lake shoreline maintenance
The City of Lakewood is partnering with Pierce Conservation District to host monthly volunteer work parties to help remove invasive species from around Waughop Lake in Fort Steilacoom Park. The work parties will typically be held the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. View the event on the PCD website calendar. […]
Lakewood Playhouse launches podcast
The Lakewood Playhouse has launched a podcast. It will be hosted by Board President, Chris Blount. Episode 1 is titled, Godspell In Rehearsals. Find out about the audition and rehearsal processes for the opening production in our 86th Season, Godspell. Contributors include Joseph C. Walsh, the Playhouse’s Producing Artistic Director and Director of Godspell, and cast […]
Letter: Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Updates
Submitted by Rikki McGee. The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council looks forward to the rain that will surely come as the weather cools and days shorten. However, many parts of the watershed struggle to recover from low rain years and diverted water. For the past five years, parts of Clover Creek have run dry, adding to […]
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library to open Thursday, Sept. 12
The Pierce County Library System welcomes residents to the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, starting Thursday, Sept. 12. Seven days a week, the new library, located at 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W., will offer full services, as a library and a center for all ages to learn and enjoy. “Libraries are a destination for children and families to […]
Caring for Kids Making a Difference!
Submitted by Diane Formoso. Caring for Kids has been working all summer to prepare for the three Ready to Learn Fairs in August. Collecting the lost and found from the schools in Clover Park, Steilacoom and University Place plus the clothes having to be sorted and washed is a job in itself. Luckily, we had […]