“Singin’ in the Rain” was the centerpiece of the film by that title (1952) in which Gene Kelly memorably dances to the song “while splashing through puddles during a rainstorm in California.” “Why am I smilin’ and why do I sing?Why does December seem sunny as Spring?Why do I get up each morning to startAnd get […]
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Letter: Lakewood – Sometimes It’s The Small Things
I enjoy water features. For years, I have enjoyed watching koi glide through the water, as a waterfall makes a relaxing splashing sound. Some of you may recognized a few of the Lakewood water features in the included pictures. For me the most iconic Lakewood water feature is the fountain on the corner of 100th […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Rainier Elementary School
Each week, we highlight a different school or profession at Clover Park School District. Last week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Rainier Elementary School. Rainier is one of the six CPSD elementary schools located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). It is the school located farthest south in the district as it […]
Letter: Home
‘The back-eddies of the flowing river reflected our tears, the drooping willows – on which we hung our harps – matched our spirits,’ describes the Israeli captives in Babylon of ancient history as they thought of home. Home. The astronauts of Gemini 7, in December of 1965, as they returned from then the longest flight […]
Celebrate the baseball field improvements at Fort Steilacoom Park
The new fields at Fort Steilacoom Park are game-day ready! For the last few months the fields were under construction to replace the dirt in-fields with turf. Field 1 was also upgraded to be a collegiate level field so that it can serve as the home field for Pierce College’s baseball and softball teams. Come […]
Communities In Schools Annual Breakfast, May 15
Wednesday May 15th, 2024 join us for our Communities In Schools Lakewood Annual Breakfast. Click here to register. We are excited to once again bring our community together to celebrate our young people and the successes they’ve had during this year! This year, we will be highlighting the partnerships that support Communities In Schools Lakewood […]
The Lakewood City Council April 22 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 22 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Strickland To Host Annual Military Service Academy Information Sessions
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is hosting two U.S. Service Academy Information Nights for high school and middle school students residing in Washington’s 10th Congressional District. The first informational session will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd, in Lakewood, and the second session will be held on Thursday, April 25th, in […]
Lakewood City Manager April 19 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 19 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.