When I was a little child, anything sweet was an absolute treat. The icing on a cake was heaven on earth, and one of my favorite cakes was a Madeira cake with a blood orange sugar glaze. Not so much for the pretty pink color, but for the unique fruit flavor, the slight acidity, and […]
Lakewood
Lakewood Playhouse opens ticket sales for 2021-2022 season
An announcement from Lakewood Playhouse. New 2021-2022 Season Ticket Reservations are available as of August 1, 2021. Individual show tickets will go on sale Sept. 1, 2021 and Flex Passes are available any time. Learn more at the the website, by calling 253-588-0042 (leave a message), or boxoffice@lakewoodplayhouse.org.
Letter: City of Lakewood Liable?
Several months ago I left a comment which referenced the “improvements” the City of Lakewood made at Harry Todd Park and the lack of Life Guards at the City owned beaches. As I finished a swim Tuesday evening, at Harry Todd Park, I noted the local youth doing just as I had predicted, jumping from […]
Lakewood Playhouse opens auditions for 2021-2022 season
An announcement from Lakewood Playhouse. Lakewood Playhouse Auditions dates are posted for the 2021-2022 Mainstage Season on our website. Learn more about individual shows. Character descriptions coming soon. To reserve an audition spot, call the box office at 253-588-0042 (please leave a message) or email boxoffice@lakewoodplayhouse.org.Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition. Directors are encouraged […]
LPD Citizens Academy Immerses Participants in the Experience of Police Work
An announcement from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) Citizens Academy is an immersive course on the experience of serving and protecting Lakewood. During the eight-week program, participants will undergo some of the same training as LPD officers on their way to a deep understanding of the nature and experience of police […]
CPTC Foundation launches Wendy Joseph Cares Virtual 5K
A press release from Clover Park Technical College. At the request of friends and family, the Clover Park Technical College Foundation is hosting a Virtual 5K Fun Run to help establish an endowment to honor Wendy Joseph, the Director of Financial Aid at CPTC. This endowment will provide sustainable scholarship opportunities for students at Clover […]
Public Input Requested to Shape JBLM Growth Plans
A press release from the City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – A public survey is now open to invite public input on growth plans for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
Eagle Scout Builds Little Free Library at LASA
Seth C. Akins, a 14-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 436, recently dedicated a new Little Free Library at LASA (the Living Access Support Alliance) located at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Seth chose to build a Little Free Library as his Eagle Scout project because of his passion for reading books. Seth explained […]
Free & Discounted Youth Recreational Activities Available
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – A variety of free or deeply discounted youth recreational activities are available in Lakewood. The Pierce County Kids Need Play! (KNP!) program offers substantial discounts on day camps and sports activities. Local camps with KNP! discounts include Brickz 4 Kids LEGO camps, USA Volleyball, and more. Pierce County Trails Day will be held on Saturday, July 31. The event will […]