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 […]
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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 […]
Letter: Simone Biles Drops Her Feather
Submitted by Aaron Arkin. In Walt Disney’s animated feature, “Dumbo”, a baby circus elephant with unusually large ears becomes the subject of ridicule and is separated from his mother. The very name, “Dumbo” suggests someone with no voice or agency. But he is discovered by the local crows to be able to use his huge […]
Prepare in a Year: August
A story 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 to […]
Responsive Permitting Helps Emergency Food Network Meet Community Needs
A press release from the City of Lakewood. Many of our neighbors need help more now than ever in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizations like the Emergency Food Network (EFN) have answered the call. According to EFN, there are more than 70 food pantries and meal sites in Pierce County. The system […]