Lakewood, WA— Lakewold Gardens is seeking original, unpublished poems for inclusion in the 2025 Winter Poetry in the Gardens event. Poems should be no longer than approximately 1,000 words or no more than five minutes in duration when read aloud, preferably with a theme related to gardens and/or the celebration of nature. Participants must be Washington State residents […]
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Pierce College students and staff recognized at military awards ceremony
Pierce College students, faculty and staff were honored at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Nov. 21 at the annual Military Academic Achievement Awards ceremony. Corporal Witchelson Souverain and specialist Davon Gray received the 2024 Military Academic Achievement Award, along with a handful of military students from other colleges at JBLM’s Stone Education Center. Instructor and classroom […]
Caring for Kids – Please Help
Submitted by Diane Formoso. When you shop at Lakewood Target with your purchase you can go to Target Circle and vote for Caring for Kids. We are on the list! For an evening of laughing, singing and dancing buy tickets to the Caring for Kids Holiday Show. The show will feature Ty Barnell, comedian, actor […]
Save the Date: Steilacoom Kiwanis WineFest, Feb. 1, 2025
Submitted by Steilacoom Kiwanis. The Steilacoom Kiwanis Foundation Winter WineFest is a dinner, wine tasting, and auction event. Its purpose is to raise funds to support the children, schools and communities of Steilacoom, DuPont, Anderson Island and Joint Base Lewi-McChord. When is it? February 1st, 2025 Where is it? McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical […]
Enter the Storefront Decorating Contest
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Attention Lakewood Businesses. It’s that time of year! Share your SPARKLE this holiday season and enter the Annual Storefront Decorating Contest sponsored by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Let the community know there’s no place like shopping in their home town for the holidays. HOW TO COMPETE: Step 1: […]
Letter: Returning Home
“Bandits at 4 o’clock!” shouted the older brother, mimicking the voiced alarm of the pilot. “Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat” the older brother also responded, rotating the imaginary ball turret toward the approaching imaginary enemy fighter. Next was the sound of a staccato rhythm from tracers raking the side of their aircraft. The little brother, still in diapers, repeated […]
An Elvis Christmas, Danny Vernon Live
Submitted by Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388. An Elvis Inspirational Christmas Starring Danny Vernon. Dinner, Raffles, Drink Specials ad More!Doors open at 6:00 and Showtime is at 7:00. The $40 ticket price Includes an Asian Buffet Dinner. Call us today at 253-588-2388 to reserve your seats! All Are Welcome – Charity Event-Proceeds go towards Christmas gifts […]
LPD Fallen Officer Food Drive & Blood Drive
The 15th annual Fallen Officer Food Drive to benefit Emergency Food Network and blood drive to support Bloodworks NW is Dec. 5, 2024 from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood police station. During this event people are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to the parking lot across from the police station at […]
Warm Blessings Coat & Blanket Drive
This winter, many in our community face the cold without the warmth and comfort they need. Together, we can change that. 🌟 Donate Warmth: Bring gently used or new coats, blankets, tarps, to the Chamber (Children to Adult sizes) — we’re open 7 days a week.🌟 Spread the Word: Share this effort with your friends, […]