Submitted by Diane Formoso. Caring for Kids has been working all year to provide clothing, backpacks, school supplies, emergency food, new books, hygiene products, Growing Up is Fun bags, air beds, blankets, pillows, laundry soap, dish soap, $5 McDonald’s gift cards and color books and crayons. Our clothing bank gives out new clothes with each […]
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Wreaths Across America Returns to the South Sound
Submitted by Tom Riggs. As we move closer to the upcoming holidays everyone will no doubt celebrate a little differently this year now that we have become more accustomed to the restrictions of COVID. But we WILL celebrate! And despite any worries about what may be going on in the political world, the economy, or […]
The Meaning of Veterans Day: Tacoma Trophy
City of Lakewood story. Lakewood’s Tacoma Trophy didn’t start from first place. In 2006, owner DJ Brown had recently retired from the U.S. Navy. After working their way up the military chain of command, DJ and his wife Judi knew they wanted to work for themselves as civilians. From their bedroom in Everett, the couple […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Nilza Galindo
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Early Learning Program teacher assistant Nilza Galindo. She began working for the program in 2017. She first became involved with the Early Learning Program when her son was a student. A stay-at-home mom at the time, Nilza was hired as a part-time […]
Free Car Washes for Veterans, Military Personnel at Classy Chassis on Veterans Day
Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis is offering their annual FREE car washes on Veterans Day, November 11th, to veterans and all military personnel (active and retired) and their family! The complimentary car wash can be redeemed from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at any of the five automatic tunnel sites located in Pierce County: […]
Lakewood Accepting 2022 City Day Applications for McGavick Conference Center
City of Lakewood press release. The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for the use of a 2022 City Day at the McGavick Conference Center. View the policy and application materials by clicking here. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, November 30, 2021 and applicants will be notified as to the approval or denial of the […]
Community Q&A about New Homeless Shelter to Occur Nov. 22
City of Lakewood press release. Lakewood, Wash. – The Comfort Inn near 84th and Hosmer in Tacoma will be converted to an emergency homeless shelter. Residents are invited to a Q&A session on Monday, Nov. 22 to discuss plans for the shelter and ask questions. To attend, contact Darren Pen at dpen@safest.org with your contact information. Pierce County, […]
Find your best friend at the Lakewood PetSmart
Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County press release. Join the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for National Adoption Week, November 8 – 14, and start your adoption journey! We’ll be at the PetSmart in Lakewood (10210 59th Ave SW) from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. every day with cats and bunnies ready […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 8 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 8 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.