Remember when you were first taught how to write? With me it was signing the pictures I drew with wax crayons. I was three or four, and my mother taught me how to write my first name. I knew what it meant, but I didn’t care that the letter “N” only goes zigzag in a […]
Lakewood
Winter Solstice Soirée at Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens press release. The Gardens are lovely in every season, and wintertime is no exception. This year, we hope you’ll join us at Lakewold Gardens as we celebrate and anticipate the winter solstice. Enjoy a sneak peak of Winter Solstice Lights (Nov. 18), the array of activations that will illuminate the Gardens over the darkest […]
Lakewood City Council Acknowledges Veterans with Proclamation
City of Lakewood announcement. On Monday, Nov. 1, the Lakewood City Council signed a proclamation to commemorate November as Veterans Appreciation Month. WHEREAS, members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine have answered a high calling to serve and have helped protect and secure the United State of America at […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Marva Williams
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Hudtloff Middle School English teacher Marva Williams. She is in her 11th year working at the school. Originally from London, she was inspired to become a teacher after reading with her own children, helping them with their school work and seeing the light […]
New I-5 HOV lanes showing immediate benefits for travelers
Washington State Department of Transportation press release. This summer, we opened new HOV lanes on I-5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Lakewood. An early look at the traffic data backs up what drivers told us they experienced: an immediate improvement in drive times. Our latest WSDOT blog shares more on what the data shows.
Lakewood Chamber Bringing Back Tradition of Blue Lights for the Holidays
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the tradition of decorating the city in blue lights for the holiday season! If you have a business in the city limits of Lakewood, you qualify to receive FREE C-9 LED blue light strings long as supplies last. And if you […]
Lakewood to Host Amateur Short Film Contest: “Reel Life ‘96”
City of Lakewood press release. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will host a film contest in February: “Reel Life ‘96” will be a 96-hour scramble to write, shoot, and edit a short film. Participants of any age or expertise may join for a shot to win cash prizes, gift cards, and more. No special gear […]
Month of Giving
Communities In Schools of Lakewood press release. Communities in Schools of Lakewood is hosting a “Month of Giving” Fund Supply Drive all November. We are especially in need of water bottles (reusable) and non-perishable snacks for our students – you can drop off several sites in Lakewood and learn more here or donate here.
Aspen Institute Names Pierce College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College
Pierce College press release. The Aspen Institute has named Pierce College one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. Pierce College has been ranked in the Top 10 community colleges in the […]