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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→
Lakewood United upcoming speaker agenda
Posted by | CommentsThe Lakewood United group meets at 7 AM every Thursday at Burs Restaurant, which is located at 6151 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. The events for the next four weeks are as follows:
- March 11, 2010 – Washington State Trade – Operations and Challenges – Anthony Hemstad, Executive Director, World Trade Center (Mary Ann Miller – MC)
- March 18, 2010 – “Lakewood Prepares For Its Future…..” – Andrew Neiditz, Lakewood City Manager (Sue Boguszewski – MC)
- March 25, 2010 – Legislative Review: Public Safety – Senator Mike Carrell, 28th District (Robin Rego – MC)
- April 1, 2010 – Tacoma Rainiers – New Team, New Stadium, New Energy – Annie Shultz, Director of Marketing and Community Development (John Huber – MC) Read More→
Rockin’ Relics at Tillie’s for a 50’s Party
Posted by | CommentsThursday, March 11, 2010, is going to be a rockin good time. At Tillicum Elementary, a 50’s party (and dinner) to benefit the Tillicum Centennial will be held. The group will be serving chicken alfredo and salad, with root beer floats for dessert. Come on down and be prepared to have some fun. If you have some 50’s attire (poodle skirt, cocktail dress and hat, suit with skinny tie, etc.), come decked out! If not, show up anyway and have a blast! This time the tickets bought ahead of time will be the usual price, $7.50 for adults and $4.00 for kids (under 3 free), but adults will be $10 at the door. It is hard to get a count when everyone buys their tickets at the door and we want to have enough food without lots of leftovers. Call Karen 253-983-9093, or buy tickets in advance at Tillicum Elementary School, or the Bill’s Boathouse in Tillicum, or the Tillicum Community Center. Be there or be square!!
Celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, March 21-27
Posted by | CommentsBoys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound joins Boys & Girls Clubs across America to celebrate National Boys & Girls Club Week, March 21-27, by hosting several events to emphasize the importance and value of the Clubs in Pierce, Mason, and Kitsap communities. This week has been celebrated nationally for more than 75 years. The organization invites everyone to come visit any of the 9 Branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound and see first-hand the impact being made on today’s youth. Read More→
Silent Movie Night in Steilacoom
Posted by | CommentsWant a fun, low-cost evening? Try Silent Movie Night at the Steilacoom Historical Museum on Friday, March 12. The show starts at 7 pm and hopefully you won’t have to go into hock to pay to get into the downstairs meeting room: 10-cents per person (and popcorn, water and sodas will be available.
The evenings movie features the 1920 film The Mark of Zorro starring Douglas Fairbanks and Noah Beery. This was the first of three Mark of Zorro films produced. The others were in 1940 starring Tyrone Power and 1974 with Frank Langella. The showing starts at 7 pm in the museum located at 1801 Rainier Avenue, Steilacoom.
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Korean art featured at Pierce College
Posted by | CommentsThe diverse art of local Korean artists will be featured in the spring gallery show at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. The show will run through April 25. A reception for the artists will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend.
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17-year hike comes to an end
Posted by | CommentsOn Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, Bart Smith ended his 17 year journey of approximately 16,500 miles hiking all 11 of the National Scenic Trails in the United States. His accomplishment stands unique: he apparently is the only person ever to start and complete this feat.
A Lakewood resident, Smith is not only an energetic camper but a highly talented nature photographer and he has combined his two loves – hiking the scenic trails and photography – to produce coffee table publications and outstanding photo exhibits.
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WSP’s Batiste to address volunteers
Posted by | CommentsWashington State Patrol, Chief John R. Batiste will be the featured speaker at the University Place Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to be held March 18th at Curtis High School Cafe from 6-8pm. University Place volunteers and a guest will be admitted free. All others will be charged $10. Contact Julie at the U.P. Volunteer Center for more information or to reserve your seats.
Discover the Docent Within
Posted by | CommentsIf you enjoy people and gardens, consider becoming a group tour docent at Lakewold Gardens. Our tour docents are ambassadors and teachers. This is an invitation to meet the seasoned docents of Lakewold and enjoy a roundtable discussion that will include their favorite stories about the gardens.
Lakewold’s annual “Docent Training” will be held at the gardens in the historic Wagner House on Saturday, March 20th from 10 am – 1 pm and a complimentary lunch will be provided for attendees. The training session will cover public speaking skills, Lakewold’s plant collection, and a discussion about the glacial age of the Lakes District. It is certain to be a fun and educational way to learn about Lakewold Gardens from the inside, while training to teach and tour the many varieties of groups that come to enjoy the gardens. Volunteering as a docent at Lakewold includes many perks such as annual trips to partner gardens, volunteer luncheons, and free admission to Lakewold events. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Karen Robinson, Volunteer Coordinator, by phone at 253.584.4106 x106.
Lakewold Gardens is a ten acre, non-profit public garden located on Gravelly Lake at 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. We are open year-round for tours; April – September, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. As winter hours vary, please call ahead 253.584.4106 or visit www.lakewoldgardens.org.
