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Same sex marriage bill: Forum to discuss the effects for the people of Washington
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On Feb. 1, the Washington State Senate passed a bill to make same-sex marriage legal in Washington. The measure now moves to the House, where supporters say they have the votes to pass it as early as next week. From there, Gov. Chris Gregoire has promised to sign it, making Washington the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.
But what does it mean to the citizens of the state? Some interesting consequences are tied to the measure.
A panel hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and the Diversity Resource Center will consider the consequences of making same-sex marriage legal in Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 6 in William Philip Hall on the UW Tacoma campus. Read More→
2nd Stryker Brigade troops host G.I. Jane Day Friday
Posted by | CommentsThe Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team will host a G.I. Jane Day, Friday, Feb. 3 to give Soldiers’ spouses, as well as other family members, a fun, yet challenging look into some of the ways their Soldiers train. Leaders from Company B, 1-17 Infantry, hope the G.I. Jane day will strengthen the bond between Soldiers and their families while helping them better understand what it means to be a Soldier.
Schedule of Events:
- 11 a.m. “Battle-Rattle” Dash
- 12 noon M4 carbine rifle and the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon firing
- 1:30 p.m. Stryker rides and static display
AD: Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Changing Lives Luncheon
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Lakewold Garden hosting Winter (Clean-up) Garden Parties
Posted by | CommentsFriends of Lakewold (and others who’ve got lots of energy left over after taking care of their own gardens) are invited to join in and help restore this piece of paradise to its usual splendor at a series of "Winter Garden Parties" at Lakewold Gardens. Formal attire is not required. Garden Parties are set for 9 -11:30 a.m. beginning on Feb. 8. Interested folks should contact Susan Ryan at 253-584-4106, ext 106, or email her at sryan@lakewoldgardens.org .
Giddy Up on Over to the Lakewood Chamber Chili Cook-Off!
Posted by | CommentsIf you’ve participated in the past, you know what a great time it is! If this is your first time … prepare yourself for an awesome gastronomical experience! Attendance has grown exponentially over the years and cook-off contestants continue to raise the bar with their offerings in this fierce competition! Thirteen competitors are hoping to have bragging rights for a year ~ in hopes of dethroning last year’s winner, Brink & Sadler, CPA’s.
YOU ARE THE JUDGE! Everyone attending the luncheon will be provided with their own ballot to select their favorite chili. Highest scorers will take home a first place and second place trophy!
Love Struck, A Select Wedding Show is Feb. 17 & 18
Posted by | CommentsFrom the producers of the South Sound and West Sound Wedding shows, comes Love Struck; an exclusive boutique wedding show featuring premier wedding professionals for the Puget Sound region.
The show is Friday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the McGavick Event Center. The show is presented by South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine, a local resource guide for the South Puget Sound.
Lakewood Boys & Girls Club to take over the Lakewood Ram
Posted by | CommentsThe Lakewood Boys & Girls Club will take over the Ram Restaurant & Brewery from 4pm to 9pm for a fundraiser that will see 10% of all proceeds during this time donated to the Lakewood Boys & Girls Club.
The money goes to support programs and to allow 270 kids a day to be exposed to a safe, positive place to go after school, where they can have fun and build relationships with caring adults and other youth! Please come out and enjoy some food and support the youth in Lakewood as they strive to reach their own GREAT FUTURES!!!
The Ram Restaurant is located at 10019 59th Ave. Lakewood, WA 98499
For questions or more information contact Erik Kramer (253) 502-4661 or kramere@bgcsps.org
Tea at Ft. Steilacoom is set for Feb. 11
Posted by | CommentsBy Nancy Covert
Ladies of the Territory are cordially invited to attend an afternoon Valentines Tea with Abigail and Elizabeth, daughters of Mrs. Colonel Silas Casey, on Saturday the 11th of February, 2012.
The tea will be held at the Casey home at Fort Steilacoom, Washington Territory. Please arrive by 2 o’clock p.m. so that you will have plenty of time for socializing. Please, also, do reply no later than February 5th because Mrs. Casey’s housekeeper will need time to prepare the refreshments.
Tacoma Nature Center and Tahoma Audubon February events
Posted by | CommentsBird Walk
All ages welcome, free
Find out which of our avian friends call the Adriana Hess Wetland Park their home on a guided walk through the park. No registration needed. Call 253-565-9278 for more information.
February 13 noon – 1:30pm
Tahoma Audubon Just for Kids
Budding Scientists
Ages 5-7, $9 per student
Young homeschoolers and other children begin science and nature exploration through games, walks, and crafts. Register two days prior to the session.
This class is held at the Adriana Hess Audubon Center in University Place.
February 1 10:30am – noon Who’s Who
February 15 10:30am – noon Animal Families
February 29 10:30am – noon Bunches & Groups
Lakewood United speaker schedule
Posted by | CommentsBy Robin Rego, Lakewood United President
The 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:
February 2, 2012 – “What is The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation” – Jeff Pritchard, Development Director (KC Carlson - MC)
February 9, 2012 – “State of the City” – Doug Richardson, Mayor, City of Lakewood (Kristi Roy - MC)
February 16, 2012 – Habitat for Humanity in Tillicum – Sue Potter, Director of Development (Evelyn Kelly - MC)
February 23, 2012 - Washington State Budget, Economy and Relationship to Federal Budget – Gary Chandler, Vice President Government Affairs, Association of Washington Business (AWB) (Ernie Heller - MC)
The chili cook-off starts at 11;30 a.m. at the McGavick Center at Clover Park Technical College. Tickets are $20 prepaid and $30 at the door. Proceeds go to the Business Students of the Year Scholarship Fund and an additional scholarship for military dependents only. Call (253) 582-9400 to RSVP.
Everyone gets to be a judge!
You can go to http://www.lakewood-chamber.com/pay_online to prepay for best price of $20!
Special thanks to Jaimie Garrett, Cobalt Mortgage and Adam's DJ Service
Big crowd enjoys Sprinker ice rink’s opening day
Posted by | CommentsA slideshow from the Jan. 28 opening ceremony is available here.
More than 400 skaters of all ages and abilities tried out Sprinker Recreation Center's new-and-improved ice rink on Jan. 28, which opened to the public after an eight-month renovation.
County Executive Pat McCarthy cut the ribbon by driving the Zamboni ice resurfacer through it, heralding the start of a new era at the 35-year-old rink, which was threatened with closure in 2010.
"This rink has been a great resource for recreation and exercise for hundreds of thousands of people over the years. Groups like the Lakewood Winter Club and Friends of Sprinker made it clear they wanted us to find a way to solve this problem," McCarthy said. "I'm really proud of my team for zeroing in on the priority needs, and then identifying existing funding to pay for it. I appreciate that the County Council approved this cost-effective, common sense solution."
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Sprinker’s new ice rink is open
Posted by | CommentsAfter an eight-month renovation, Pierce County opened its new ice rink at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Jan. 28.
The $6.5 million project included a new roof, a new rink and refrigeration equipment for the 35-year-old facility in Spanaway. The ice rink portion of the building had been threatened with closure in 2010 due to structural concerns, but Executive Pat McCarthy and the County Council found a way to address critical needs with existing funding.
Doors opened at 9 a.m. for an open house. County officials and a special guest – Olympic ice dancing silver medalist Ben Agosto – delivered brief remarks at 10:30 a.m. before McCarthy drove the Zamboni through a ribbon across the ice, signaling the start of a new era of recreation at Sprinker. The rink is now read for public skating.
AD: St. Frances Cabrini open house
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Lakes’ Banner to announce commitment; Lakes players to sign letters of intent
Posted by | CommentsCedric Dozier, a 5-foot-11, 175 lb. quarterback, receiver and defensive back, may also make an official announcement during this time.
On National Signing Day—Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the PAC—five Lakes football players (Zach Banner, Cedric Dozier, Mane Manaea, Levonte Littlejohn, Charles Hall, and Zaheer Webb) will sign letters of intent.
‘Xanadu’ may be no pleasure dome but what a hoot!
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by Lynn Geyer
Somebody made a mistake and dropped the Muse in Venice, California, in 1980, where they collided with “Starlight Express!”
Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s Director/Choreographer Jon Douglas Rake confesses that “Xanadu” is “a Dumb…Stupid… show!” But, it’s SO entertaining!
In a nutshell, this unbelievably campy musical is about a sidewalk artist who isn’t satisfied with his mural of the Greek Muse so he figures he’ll commit suicide. The youngest muse, Clio decides to help him. However, she must disguise herself or break Daddy Zeus’ rules of not revealing herself to a mortal. So, she changes her name to “Kira” and puts on a pair of roller skates, leg warmers and an Australian accent. Sonny, our hero, is instantly inspired and plans to ask location owner, Danny, to donate the old, never opened Xanadu Movie Theater to him to use as a roller disco!
