Stories for Lakewood
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Despite significant changes made by the Washington State House of Representatives, a bill that would prohibit sexually violent predators at the state’s Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island from possessing or accessing a personal computer has been agreed upon by the Senate. It will become law unless vetoed by the governor. Read More→
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Wards Lake Park Neighborhood Forum scheduled
Posted by | CommentsThe City of Lakewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will hold a Wards Lake Park Neighborhood Forum on Thursday, March 18, 2010, from 6-8 p.m. in Lakewood City Hall at 6000 Main Street SW in Lakewood. Bring your ideas for the future of this park facility as the Second Wards Lake Park Master Plan is developed. Every idea is welcome – use your imagination – how would you like this park used and enjoyed? Wards Lake Park is located at 2716-84th Avenue in Lakewood and includes both developed and natural areas within its 22 acres. In 2009, additional park property was purchased by the City to expand the facility. What would you like to see there? Please join us Thursday, March 18th so we can hear your ideas. If you have questions, please call Suzi at 253-983-7758.
Father-Daughter Dance set for Saturday
Posted by | CommentsThe City of Lakewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Departments will present the City’s 8th annual Father-Daughter Dance, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on Saturday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Clover Park High School. Pre-registration is required and can be processed over the phone by calling 253-983-7887 or in person at Lakewood City Hall. The fee for each father-daughter couple is $30. A fee of $10 is charged for each additional daughter. One 5 x 7 professional photograph is included per father in the registration cost. Dance to the music of a DJ, enjoy refreshments, take home a beautiful rose and share a special evening with your daughter, granddaughter, grandpa, dad or special friend. This is a fun event – come join us somewhere over the rainbow!!
Letter: Soccer club looking for tournament sponsors
Posted by | CommentsThe Lakewood-Steilacoom-Dupont Soccer Club (LSDSC) will host its 5th annual Fort Steilacoom Cup 5v5 tournament on August 7th and 8th at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. The 5v5 format is a wonderful opportunity for players to get more touches on the ball as there are only 4 players on the field at a time. Due to the short games, it is also a great opportunity for coaches to interact with their players and do a lot of teaching between matches. The 5v5 format is unique in these ways and this is the only tournament of its kind in Western Washington. This event draws youth teams from across the state and has been a huge success for us in the past. Participation in this event grows each year. For 2010 we expect more than 50 teams in the tournament and more than 1,000 guests over the course of the weekend. Given the success of previous tournaments, we are now comfortable in offering sponsorship opportunities.
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Family Renewal Shelter to benefit from Rotary event March 20
Posted by | CommentsWhen the auctioneer calls for participants at the Lakewood Rotary Club’s Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction March 20 to raise their paddle he will be asking for funding for an organization that works in the background to help primarily women and children get a new lease on life.
Family Renewal Shelter will be the beneficiary of the special fundraising session as part of Lakewood Rotary’s 40th annual Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction. The event is slated for the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College of March 20. Doors open at 5 pm. Read More→
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A Community Collaboration
Posted by | CommentsThe City of Lakewood held its monthly Community Collaboration in Council Chambers on Wednesday. One of the presenters was Carl Newhouse, Outreach Program Coordinator for Army Community Service at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. His presentation covered the Army family programs available to Soldiers, Airmen, and their families. As a part of his presentation, he showed a 7-slide Power Point to highlight some of the many services they offer, and contact information for those services. Download that file (in PDF format) here.
Try the Chicken and Leek soup
Posted by | CommentsI forgot to bring a lunch to work today, so I ran downstairs to Vive Bene for a cup of their Wedding Soup. Well… the chef who waited on me encouraged me try their Chicken and Leek soup. In a word: Fantastic. Walked out with a bowl-to-go. Vive Bene is in the Clover Park Shops (11126 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, 253-588-8989).
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Mountain View to dedicate new cremation garden
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Mountain View Memorial Park will open and dedicate their newest section, an addition to their Valley Rose Urn Garden specifically designed for the permanent placement of cremated remains. The new addition will feature “family estates” for eventual use by entire families. The dedication and ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11 AM. The public is invited to attend. After a brief ceremony featuring local dignitaries and an official ribbon-cutting, a reception will follow at Mountain View’s Celebration of Life Center and cemetery staff will be available for personal tours and to answer questions. Read More→
40th Annual Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction
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It started out 40 years ago as a wild game dinner with members of the Rotary Club of Lakewood preparing wild game they had caught during the previous year and getting together for an evening of fun, frivolity and some raffles and door prizes.
Over the years the event has morphed into one of Lakewood’s major community activities attracting more than 400 individuals for an evening that includes wild game, a silent and oral auction and resulting in a major fundraiser that has helped the 125-member club to raise and distribute approximately 2 million dollars to local community organizations, schools, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club and much, much more.
The 40th annual Lakewood Rotary Club Sportsman’s Dinner & Auction is slated for March 20 at the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College. The doors open at 5 pm. Read More→
