Sept. 8, 2023 The City of Lakewood is making pedestrian improvements along the southeast side of Union Avenue between Orchard and Spruce streets. The improvements include adding street lights, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Lane closure begins Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 The northeast-bound lane will close during construction for the improvements to be installed. It is anticipated the project will take …
Juneteenth is Monday Monday is June 19, also known as Emancipation Day. In 2021 it became a state and federally recognized holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery. On June 19, 1865 – two years after the Civil War ended – slaves in Texas learned the war was over and that President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. At its …
Saturday Street Festival season is here We’ll be dancing in the streets THIS Saturday from 4-8 p.m. at the plaza on Motor Ave. (6114 Motor Avenue). Bring the family, meet up with friends and get ready for an evening of fun. There will be a live DJ, food trucks, kid’s activities and games, roaming entertainment, vendor booths and more. Support …
Who’s ready to fish? The lake is stocked, the poles are rigged – all we need is you! Thanks to everyone who signed up for our Kids Fishing event. All time slots are full. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on the shores of American Lake for this family friendly event. The first session begins at 8 a.m.; …
Road closures coming to Fort Steilacoom Park entrance, neighboring streets On May 15 the city will close the 87th Avenue, Dresden Lane and Elwood Drive all near the entrance to Fort Steilacoom Park. A new, temporary entrance to the park will be built. This entrance will allow access from 87th Avenue directly south of Steilacoom Boulevard. The road closures will …
It’s time to take the kids fishing The annual Lakewood Kids Fishing Event is only a few weeks away! Have you signed up yet? We still have a few spots available at the 8, 9 and 10 a.m. sessions. Our 11 a.m. slot is almost full. Join us Saturday, May 13 for this event that let’s children 5 to 14 …
Parks Appreciation Day is Saturday Join your neighbors to help cleanup Lakewood’s parks and get them ready for the busy spring and summer season. Our annual Parks Appreciation Day is this Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help clean up park areas, remove noxious weeds, spread wood chips and assist with overall …
April 18, 2023 We’re crossing our fingers for more sunshine (or at least minimal rain) so that the paving on Washington Boulevard is completed this week. The paving will occur on the section that is currently closed. It is one of the last steps needed before this section of road can reopen. Here is the tentative paving schedule for this …
Lakewood Tree Code update Changes to the city’s tree code took effect this week. The changes were made to protect significant trees within the city and to help achieve the City Council’s goal to increase overall tree canopy within the city to 40% by 2050. These changes mean that you may now need a permit to remove a tree from …
Nisqually Tribe holds Chief Leschi Memorial Walk This morning (Friday) the Nisqually Tribe will lead a Memorial Walk in Lakewood to honor Chief Leschi. The walk is held on his birthday, a day with special meaning for the Tribe. The walk will begin from Oakbrook Plaza at a historical stone marker that acknowledges the hanging of Leschi in 1858 not …
Thank you, veterans Today is Veterans Day and the city of Lakewood extends its heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all veterans who served our country and sacrificed for our freedom. At its meeting this week the Lakewood City Council honored our local veterans with the reading of a proclamation and a small ceremony that included the Lakes High School Choir …