During a gala and screening event held on Saturday, March 19 at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, winners of the first annual Lakewood Film Festival were announced. Reel Life 96 was a fun, short film competition for filmmakers of all ages and experience levels. Participants wrote, shot, and edited five-minute films in just 96 hours. A number of films were … [Read more...] about Winners of Reel Life 96 Revealed
Summer 2022
Press Room: A Venue Where History Was Made
For nearly 13 years, Linda Dagley wanted to create, own, and operate an event venue. It would be a natural fit, after all, for a successful catering company like Jonz Catering, owned by her and husband Chef David Dagley since 2007. According to David, “Whenever Linda would find an interesting space, I would typically tell her it just didn’t pencil out financially. But then … [Read more...] about Press Room: A Venue Where History Was Made
American Heart Association fundraising luncheon
The Westin was wrapped in red as Go Red for Women supporters from across the Puget Sound joined the American Heart Association for the annual fundraising luncheon. Over 150 guests attended the event which raised over $290,000 that day, bringing the campaign total to $1.1 million. The 2022 event chair was Claire Verity, President of Regence BlueShield. Orting resident Andrea … [Read more...] about American Heart Association fundraising luncheon
Evergreen Eye: Protect Your Eyes this Summer
Summer is here. It brings long days filled with sunshine, but that sunlight is packed with UV rays. Unfortunately, overexposure to UV rays can cause unsightly skin issues like wrinkles, leathery skin, and liver spots. But something more severe that many of us don’t think about from sun exposure are eye problems. Ultraviolet rays absorbed during chronic exposure to the sun … [Read more...] about Evergreen Eye: Protect Your Eyes this Summer
Designed to Maximize Sweeping Views
The Elliott Bay House is located in Seattle on a narrow site facing Puget Sound. The house has a south-facing courtyard containing a reflecting pool with two “floating” basalt boulders. In the yard, the reflecting pool gathers all the roof drainage from the house and the living room roof downspout, providing a 10-foot dramatic waterfall. The living space has been designed … [Read more...] about Designed to Maximize Sweeping Views