Dreamy English Gardens Presentation with Justin HendersonSaturday, September 21, 10 amTickets: $25 General | $15 MemberTake a virtual tour of some of England’s most fabulous gardens with Lakewold’s new Executive Director and Lead Horticulturist, Justin Henderson. In this presentation, Justin will share stories and visuals from his visits to several UK gardens including Great Dixter, […]
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Notice of Vacancies Parks and Recreation Advisory
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to: QUALIFICATIONS: Members shall be residents of the City unless the Council finds that appointment of a non-resident, by virtue of business involvement or expertise, […]
Letter: My 100th Mile
They’re alive, the forests are, the rivers, the mountains, the streams. Something is out there, a connection, an experience like no other. As a ‘setting’ describes that which will hold a precious stone or gem – like a diamond in a wedding ring – forests are settings which hold precious memories of life, and love. […]
Pierce College to receive Association of Community College Trustees regional equity award
Pierce College will receive the 2024 Pacific Region Equity Award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT). This recognition demonstrates the college’s commitment to creating equitable educational opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities. “Equity is foundational to our mission of creating quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an […]
Clover Park School District August 2024 Board Review
August 12 Regular Meeting During its Aug. 12 meeting, the CPSD Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed student achievement and community engagement. Student Achievement Community Engagement As part of the Individual Action Agenda, the Board of Directors: The next regular meeting of the school board […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 3 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager August 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) August 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Let’s Talk! – Shallow Thoughts
Let’s switch off screens and put some deeper thoughts towards a new prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book! Which might be a bit challenging – deep thoughts about shallow thoughts … Who defines what shallow is, by the way? Can the shallowness of someone be the deep thought of somebody else? I think of […]
Pierce Transit Cuts Ribbon on Upgraded Bus Shelters
On August 28, Pierce Transit hosted Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and other elected officials and dignitaries to celebrate the kickoff of a systemwide bus stop shelter upgrade. Event attendees held a ribbon cutting ceremony at one of the new shelters installed along Bridgeport Way W. in Lakewood. The upgrades to bus shelters throughout Pierce Transit’s service area […]