Submitted by Downtown Neighborhood Association. LAKEWOOD – A neighborhood association is a great way to learn what’s going on and share ideas with neighbors. Join us at the new interim Lakewood library location (10202 Gravelly Lake Dr SW) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 to learn more or to be heard. […]
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Letter: The Whispered Message of the Daisy
For a dollar she had purchased a pack of miscellaneous seeds, tossed them onto the prepared soil, scraped a bit of dirt over the top, sprinkled awhile with water, and otherwise forgot about them given she’d other things to do. In a modern day sequel to the fairy tale about Jack-and-the-Beanstalk, seemed like overnight three sunflowers […]
Learn more about Pierce College’s ASPIRE program during Open House on Oct. 15
Please join us on Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. for Pierce College’s ASPIRE Open House! If you are a student who self-identifies as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander, you have an opportunity to join a community designed to support you. The Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Reaching Their Potential Through Education (ASPIRE) student support […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Four Heroes
Each week, we celebrate one of our CPSD schools with a #SuperSchoolShoutout. In this feature, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a shoutout to Four Heroes Elementary School librarian Kyle Buchberger and fifth grader Davonte Rodriguez. In his eighth year at Four Heroes, Buchberger loves supporting his Top Dog students. “I’m the only staff member […]
The Lakewood City Council October 7 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on October 7 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood seeks bids for Steilacoom Blvd improvements
Steilacoom Blvd SW – 87th to Weller – City Project No. 302.0133 – Federal Aid No. 3136(011) Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lakewood at the office of the City Clerk at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-5027, until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 23, 2024, and not later, and will then be opened and publicly read […]
Lakewood budget season kicks off Monday
Review and adoption of the city budget is one of the Lakewood City Council’s most important policy roles. The City Council begins its review of the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 7. This will be followed by two special meetings on Oct. 9 and 16 to hear department-specific budgets. A […]
Lakewood City Manager October 4 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 4 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Let’s Talk! – Tail-Wagging Happiness
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. I have never owned a dog. I guess that is what one associates first and foremost with tail-wagging. Man’s best friend, a canine that loves unconditionally and defends its […]