November 8 is International Octopus Day. Now, you may wonder why I come up with such a seemingly exotic topic today. I was playfully looking into a website that deals with celebratory dates, and among others this resonated immediately with me. Because I love octopuses or octopods. And yes, that’s the plural, not octopi or […]
Lakewood
Become a Lakewold Gardens Volunteer
A press release from Lakewold Gardens. It is our great pleasure to announce the return of the volunteer program at Lakewold which has been on partial hiatus since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know is interested in learning through volunteerism, click the link below and you can visit the volunteering page on […]
Letter: Lakewood’s Roundabouts and Lakewood Saturday Oak Leaves Memories
Submitted by Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966. How old are you? Do you remember Lakewood before roundabouts? Am told by a Lakewood resident on 10/4/2021 that roundabouts are being put in/installed/built on Gravelly Lake Drive, one each at Nyanza Park Drive, Veterans Drive and Washington Boulevard intersections. Wow! Speaking of, “How old are […]
Local Clubs Clean Up Wildlife Sanctuary
A news story from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Over the weekend, local Rotarians, Kiwanians, Lions, students, and residents pitched in to clean up the South Puget Sound Wildlife Area. Volunteers helped by covering graffiti, removing Scotch Broom, and installing benches. A Lakewood resident donated two benches in her father’s name – he regularly […]
Final FAB Films Feature High Tech Thriller and the Legendary Singer Buddy Holly
A press release from Phil Raschke. A deadly drone circles overhead, known terrorists meet near a crowded plaza, generals and politicians debate the outcome. “Eye in the Sky” is a must see thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Later in the afternoon, get ready to Rock and Roll to some […]
Letter: Wapato Park Still Impressive
Going to Wapato park as a child, 40+ years ago, was always fun. There were trails to hike, ducks to feed, a swimming area and a boat house. One of the more memorable things for me was “climbing” the trail to the backside of the waterfall, which cascaded down to a small fish pond below. […]
The state of Clover Park School District in 2021? In one word: failing
Submitted by John Arbeeny. In response to Superintendent Banner’s presentation before Lakewood United on 23 September 2021, I’d like to give a truer picture of the state of Clover Park School District. Don’t blame COVID for “challenges” in academic performance. Every school district has had the same challenges so it’s a common factor not unique […]
Prepare in a Year: October
A press release from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other […]
Lakewood Festival to Celebrate Film, Fine Art, and Literature Oct. 8-10
An announcement from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Film, Arts, & Book (FAB) Festival will be held Friday thru Sunday, Oct. 8-10 from 12:30 to 8:00 p.m. The McGavick Conference Center will host the annual celebration of movies, art, and books. The festival is in its ninth year of showcasing award-winning films […]