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Around the Sound: Lakewold Gardens
By Nancy Covert
In spite of heavy rains that pounded the rhododendrons at Lakewold Gardens (and other gardens around the Sound) recently, taking time to stroll the pathways always offers something to enjoy. A favorite garden-spotting place is inside the 20th century Gazebo at the north end of Lakewold’s patterned brick walk.
Around the Sound: Visit Pierce College’s Science Dome
By Nancy Covert
Here’s a show you shouldn’t miss! Admission is only $6 per person. Warning: the material presented may inspire a lot of thinking about the subject matter.
This thought-provoking material can be viewed at Pierce College’s Ft. Steilacoom campus. The shows take place inside the new science building on the hillside overlooking the campus. A grand opening was held on Jan. 19, and programs have been shown ever since.
The Science Dome currently features a series of sky-related programs inside the modern planetarium-like theatre. Next show, “Life: A Cosmic Story,” takes place at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17, with a second showing at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Steilacoom: Progress at Steilacoom Tribal Museum
By Nancy Covert
Steilacoom’s original Oberlin Congregational Church on Lafayette Street shows signs of long-awaited historic preservation, as the current Steilacoom Tribal Museum and Cultural Center moves ahead with its plans to restore the 1800s structure. A new set of stairs leading to the building’s main entrance has been placed. Watch for further improvements to the museum site.
Around the Sound: Local gardeners purchase pick of Steilacoom plants for their gardens
By Nancy Covert
George Rybolt, creator of the renowned Steilacoom birdhouses, was among the plant shoppers on May 11 in downtown Steilacoom. He was spotted busily loading plants into a car trunk on Saturday morning.
Dozens of local gardeners descended Saturday to the Bair Store lot to scoop up as many clippings, cuttings, pots, bouquets, birdhouses and more at the annual Steilacoom Garden Club plant sale.
Around the Sound: Kiwanis and Key Clubbers host 2013 Bike Rodeo
By Nancy Covert
Seat tight? Air in tires? Helmet properly fitted? Check, check and check!
About thirty youngsters took part in the fourth annual kids’ Bike Rodeo event on a sunny, blue-sky Saturday morning at Saltar’s Point Elementary School. Steilacoom Kiwanians and Key Club members assisted with the event that included a bike inspection, a session with Steilacoom PSO Larry Whelan to inspect the bike helmets, and participating in a six-station bike course. Each child received a “certificate” of completion.
Lakewood Historical Society marks National Historic Preservation Month
By Nancy Covert
The renovation of the E. R. Rogers Mansion in Steilacoom is the topic of Lakewood Historical Society’s May meeting.
Set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church at 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW in Lakewood, the Society presents ER’s current owner, Peggy Fraychineaud Gross, who will provide a virtual tour and speak about the major facelift to this historic house in Steilacoom’s 40-block historic district.
‘Old’ Pioneer School plans progressing, Board begins plans review
By Nancy Covert
Inside the familiar brick structure that towers over Steilacoom, once known as Steilacoom School, Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 board members met on May 1 to review developing plans for the 1916 structure.
Around the Sound: King Street Station Renovation completed
By Nancy Covert
Seattle’s King Street Station: the place where a $16.9 million restoration to the original $450,000 railroad terminal has been completed, and the City of Seattle officially marked its re-opening this past Thursday, April 24, 2013. What a Difference!
Changes aplenty at Lakewold Gardens
Visitors to Lakewold Gardens this year will be greeted by several changes at the site. Visitors now can pay their admission fees at the remodeled garden shop (housed in the former carriage house). The garden shop also has been remodeled, featuring new inventory: everything from garden tools to garden books. Stop by. Gift Shop is open from 10-4, Wednesday-Sunday. Photo by Nancy Covert.
Around The Sound: Encounter at the Dog Wash
By Nancy Covert
When this intrepid ST reporter caught up with Loki, a 10-year-old blonde Belgian Shepherd Service Dog, she was luxuriating in a warm, sudsy bath.
Her owner, Robert Gardner, had just scrubbed her down and was rinsing the soap from her nicely trimmed coat. Loki looked content. A large striped drying towel awaited on a nearby table.
Around the Sound: First, current mayors of Steilacoom meet
William Wallace, Steilacoom’s first mayor re-enacted by David Leroy, meets Ron Lucas, Steilacoom’s current mayor.
By Nancy Covert
Mayor William H. Wallace, portrayed by David Leroy, Idaho’s former Lt. Gov. and Wallace scholar, spoke Saturday, April 20, at Historic Ft. Steilacoom during its 2013 Living History Day program. The presentation was co-sponsored by Historic Ft. Steilacoom and Steilacoom Historical Museum Association.
Around the Sound: Tree blooms in Steilacoom
Planted around 1858 by Nathaniel Orr on his property that now is the site for the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. Photo by Nancy Covert.
Living History Day at Ft. Steilacoom – William Wallace
William Wallace is returning to Steilacoom this month. The man, who was elected as the Town’s first mayor in 1871, will be portrayed by Idaho’s former Lt. Governor David Leroy.
The historic re-enactment is part of Historic Ft. Steilacoom’s 2013 Living History Day Program set for Saturday, April 20 at the Fort.
Around the Sound: PLU/UPS compete in 50th American Lake Regatta
By Nancy Covert
Early on a blustery, soggy morning in April 2013, teams and fans arrived at Harry Todd Park on Tillicum’s west side and staked out their spot to watch the 50th annual “running” of the Meyer-Lamberth Cup. Dozens of vehicles filled the park’s lot, with the excess lining the road outside the park.
Around the Sound: An afternoon at the Wagon Shop
By Nancy Covert
Nineteen Cherrydale Kindergarteners from Kelly Foit’s class visited Nathaniel Orr’s wagon shop on April 11 to learn about Orr and all the tools stored therein: bellows for the forge, drills, saws, hammers, nails, etc even tops. [See photo gallery below]. Everyone had a good time, including the Chaperones. Best of all were the “bouncy buggy rides” provided by Buzz Brake, Wagon Shop Docent. A good time was had by all. After a thrilling, time-packed half hour they continued with a tour to the Post Office.
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