Submitted by John Arbeeny. Each week as a public service Lakewood CARES will be providing an academic based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“ articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD public relations pieces, Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This […]
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Help Wanted, Part-Time Volunteer Bookkeeper, Lakewood Historical Society
The Lakewood Historical Society is looking for a part-time volunteer bookkeeper. Position entails light bookkeeping involving donations, rental and supply expenses, membership renewals, etc. Also, entails a one hour in-person or cell monthly Board meeting. Meeting is held at the Lakewood History Museum on the first Tuesday of each month at 3 pm. Lakewood History Museum is […]
The Niceties opens May 31
At an elite East Coast university, an ambitious young black student and her esteemed white professor meet to discuss a paper the college junior is writing about the American Revolution. They’re both liberal. They’re both women. They’re both brilliant. But very quickly, discussions of grammar and Google turn to race and reputation, and before they […]
Across the Fence: Ansatz
There is another Germanism in the English language that I didn’t know about. It is the term “Ansatz” (pronounce: ‘un-zuts), which means approach. It refers to very different processes, as a matter of fact, but always means that it is the beginning of a bigger picture. Basically, it’s the seed of an idea. The field […]
Letter: What Does Your Heart Say?
“Like many authors battered by the continual rejection of a manuscript,” L.M. Montgomery placed the worn novel in a hatbox where it “would languish in a freezing attic for nearly a year,” according to the “Literary Ladies Guide.” But then the day came when she held in her hand for the very first time the […]
Lakewold Gardens presents Music from Home: The Pan American Era
Submitted by Susan Newsom. Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present ‘Sounds of the Homeland’ for the 2024 Music from Home season, its monthly series of chamber music concerts in the intimate setting of Wagner House. In the second concert (June 2, 3 pm) of the American Focus series, internationally recognized baritone José Rubio and pianist […]
City of Lakewood Youth Council Vacancies
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications from youth interested in participating in the Youth Council for the 2024-2025 school year. To apply, visit: Youth Council – City of Lakewood. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 14, 2024. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a designated City Councilmember, convey to the City Council issues having city‑wide impact […]
Lakes High School Skills USA Club and Kiwanis of Clover Park Honor Oakbrook Elementary School Staff with “Four Heroes” Certificate
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The Lakes High School Skills USA Club and the Kiwanis of Clover Park recently hosted a special donut breakfast to honor the dedicated staff of Oakbrook Elementary School. During the event, the staff members were presented with the prestigious “Four Heroes” certificate in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the 15th […]
Letter: These Two
One of them used to eat all the raisins out of my Raisin Bran. She still eats all the carrots out of my salad. The other – I don’t know what she eats – but how did she get to be so tall? Seems like yesterday we were nose to nose but only because I […]