Did you get flowers yesterday, the first of May, the day traditionally recognized, among other things of course, for love? You thought you had heard the doorbell ring but, not sure – maybe it was after all your imagination – you delayed answering and, too late, discovered the flowers – but not the source – […]
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The Lakewood City Council May 6 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 6 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager May 3 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 3 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Lakewood Playhouse Yard Sale May 4
From costumes to coffins and props to popcorn makers, join us at our yard sale! This unique fundraiser will benefit our 86th Season. Be sure to come and check out all our great deals. 2:00-6:00pm. We’ll have all sorts of things you never knew you needed! You may even get a sneak preview of our […]
Oakbrook Swim and Tennis Club, since 1964
Submitted by Debbie Billingsley. Since 1964 the Oakbrook Swim and Tennis Club has been a local family summer fun place. During the summer months we have a place for BBQ’s, swim lessons, tennis courts and even a Swim Team! (Go Sharks!!) To find out more and how you can join, you are invited to an open […]
Let’s Talk! – A Sail on the Horizon
The above picture couldn’t have caught my first thought better! That’s exactly what my mind pictured when I found this week’s prompt in the book “A Pocket-Sized Jumble of 500+ Writing Prompts” by my author-friend Tyrean Martinson. A seemingly endless sea broken only by the sails of a majestic sailing ship. But to be honest, […]
Clover Park Student Growth Percentile (SGP): Growing Academically or Falling Behind?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. You probably received the April 2024 issue of Clover Park School District’s (CPSD) “premier monthly community newsletter…Inside Schools” in the mail (click here for PDF version). This issue entitled “Helping Students Grow” features articles on Student Growth Percentile (SGP) as a measure of student growth academically. But what does SGP mean […]
Letter: Today
Today is the first day of the month of May, a day of ancient, more recent, and in many cases forgotten seasonal celebrations, among them May Basket Day. Traditionally, in the instance of someone in love and to express romantic interest, flowers were arranged in a basket, or perhaps watering can, and placed at the […]
Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library, policies and other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, May 8, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting,the Board will hear about progress on the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, plans for long-term planning for Lakewood libraries, take action on a purchase order for landscaping at Buckley Pierce County Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting […]