Lacey Comprehensive: Recent Episodes
City of Lacey
A conversation about current community and economic development activities in Lacey, WA. Hosted by Jenny Bauersfeld and Rick Walk and produced by the City of Lacey.
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular July 3, 4 to 11pm Rainier Vista Park
Lacey In Tune Summer Concerts Starts June 24
2025 Community Survey Ends June 30
Night Market at the Depot Pride Night June 13, 2025 - 4-9pm Lacey Depot Park
2025 Council Work Plan
2025 Water Quality Report
Lacey Youth Council Applications Open to June 30
2025 Community Survey May 21 - June 30
Odd-Even Watering Schedule June 1 - September 30
Free Indoor/Outdoor Water Savings Kits Bring your water bill in to City Hall to pick one up!
Human Services Grant Program Application open until May 23, 2025
Lacey Spring Fun Fair May 17 & 18 Saint Martin's University
Earth Day Clean-Up May 3, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Woodland Creek Community Park
History Talks: The Origins of Asian America: A Global History of Empire and Migration May 8, 6:30pm Lacey City Council Chambers
Military Maker Workshops May and June Lacey MakerSpace
Night Market at the Depot April 18, 2025 4-9pm
WSDOT WE-Bike Rebate Program Applications open through April 23, 2025
Lacey Spring Fun Fair May 17 & 18 Saint Martin's University
Night Market at the Depot April 4, 2025 4-9pm
Lacey Comprehensive Plan
Energize Thurston Workshop April 22, 2025 6:30-7:30 pm Lacey Timberland Library
Energize Thurston Workshop April 22, 2025 6:30-7:30 pm Lacey Timberland Library
2025 Neighborhood Matching Grant Program Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
Greg J. Cuoio Park Project
Lacey Spring Fun Fair Saint Martin's University May 17 & 18
Advisory Board Vacancies
Lacey Veterans Services Hub
Lacey Parks, Culture, and Recreation Spring Program Registration March 5 - 9:00am
2025 Comprehensive Plan Open House February 12, 6-8pm Lacey City Council Chambers
History Talks! Who Was O.C. Lacey? A Century-Old Mystery Solved February 13, 6:30pm
Snow and Ice Response Plan
Latest In Lacey - January 17, 2025
Planning Commission and Parks, Culture and Recreation Board Vacancies Apply at https://cityoflacey.org/government/lacey-city-council/boards-commissions/
Lacey Veterans Services Hub Volunteering https://www.laceyveteranshub.org/volunteer2
Lacey Cultural Celebration February 1, 2025 - 10am to 6pm Saint Martin's University https://laceyparks.org/events/cultural/
Lacey Neighborhood Matching Grants Applications open until March 31, 2025 https://cityoflacey.org/homeowners-associations/
Lacey Community Academy February 20 - March 27 Applications Open until January 31
Lacey Cultural Celebration February 1, 2025 - 10am to 6pm Saint Martin's University
Safety Action Plan Survey Open through January 14, 2025
Latest In Lacey - December 20, 2024
Cultural Celebration February 1, 2025 10am to 6pm Saint Martin's University
Holiday Tree Round-Up Saturday January 4, 2025
History Talks! The Evergreen Ballroom January 9, 2025 at 6:30pm Lacey City Hall and Zoom
Latest In Lacey - December 6, 2024
Lacey Holiday Lights Huntamer Park December
Lacey City Hall Closed December 25 - Christmas Day January 1 - New Year's Day
Snow and Ice Preparedness
Comprehensive Plan Survey
Latest in Lacey - November 8, 2024
Lacey Holiday Market November 23 - 3 to 9pm Lacey Community Center
Lacey Holiday Lights December 2 - 5:30 to 7:30pm Huntamer Park
Lacey Museum is Moving! The current museum location will close Friday, Nov. 8 and will re-open at its new location on 6th Avenue at the Bell Towne Centre early next year.
Human Services Needs Assessment Survey Open to November 8, 2024
Middle Housing Survey
Comprehensive Plan Survey
History Talks! From Ice Age to the 21st Century: A History of Thurston County November 14, 6:30pm Lacey City Hall
Volunteers needed for Commission on Equity and Planning Commission Apply at https://cityoflacey.org/government/lacey-city-council/boards-commissions/
Comprehensive Plan Survey
Middle Housing Survey
Coffee & Costume with a Cop October 24, 5-7pm Starbucks @ College & Pacific 1110 College St. SE Lacey, WA
Night Market at the Depot October 11 and 25, 4-8pm Lacey Depot Park
2024 Lacey Human Services Needs Assessment Survey open until October 18th
Lacey Veterans Services Hub Volunteers Needed!
History Talks! Six Degrees of Separation Lacey City Council Chambers Thursday, October 10, 6:30 p.m.
Children's Day Saturday October 5 11am to 2pm Hunatmer Park
Emergency Preparedness Expo Saturday September 28 10am to 1pm Yelm Community Center
Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Fall Classes
Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation Registration for fall programs begins August 29, 2024
City of Lacey Budget Process
City of Lacey Municipal Code Vist cityoflacey.org, and click on City Code
Live from Lacey: A History of Local Entertainment from 1920 to 1980! Lacey Museum Thursdays and Fridays 11 AM to 3 PM Saturdays 10 AM to 4 PM
Children's Day Saturday October 5 Hunatmer Park Vendor Application due by September 13
Night Market at the Depot Lacey Depot Park August 2, 16, 30, 4-9 PM
Cops, Cars and Kids July 27, 11am to 3pm Cabela's Parking Lot
Lodging Tax Funding Applications Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024
Lacey In Tune Series
Human Services Grant Program Applications open until July 26, 2024
Lacey Museum Creativity Corner Community Rock Art Exhibit July 5-27
Mandatory Odd-Even Watering Schedule June 1 through September 30 Odd addresses water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Even addresses water Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday No watering on Friday
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular July 3 4-11pm Rainier Vista Park
Washington Center Community Use Applications for free day use in 2025 are due by Friday, July 26.
Lacey In Tune Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays Huntamer Park
Latest In Lacey - May 10, 2024
2024 Ken Balsley Historian of the Year - Paul Webb https://laceyparks.org/lacey-museum/historical-commission/historian-of-the-year/
Lacey Spring Fun Fair Saint Martin's University May 18, 10am to 6pm and May 19, 11am to 5pm
All Abilities Community Forum Virgil Clarkson Lacey Senior Center May 20, 6:30 to 8pm
Latest In Lacey - April 12, 2024
Night Market at the Depot Lacey Depot Park Every other Friday at 4pm, Starting April 26th
Lacey Spring Fun Fair Saint Martin's University May 18, 10am to 6pm and May 19, 11am to 5pm
Lacey Youth Council Applications open for the 2024-25 School Year
Youth Council Applications Open Applications Close on June 30, 2024
Ad-Hoc Human Services Work Group Applications Close April 12, 2024
History Talks! The Fight for Gay and Lesbian Adoption Rights: A Milestone on the Road to LGBTQ+ Equality April 10, 6:30pm Lacey City Hall
LaceyWorks
Family Fish-In April 20, 8:00am Longs Pond at Woodland Creek Community Park Registration Required
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway April 6, 9-11:00am or while supplies last Huntamer Park Limit of 1 seedling per person
History Talks! 150 Years of Jewish History in the South Sound March 14, 6:30pm Lacey City Hall or Online
City Seeks Youth Artists for Art Project Submissions due by March 20, 2024
Lacey Youth Summit March 16, 11am to 3pm South Puget Sound Community College, Lacey Campus
LaceyTV 77 Watch on Xfinity 77 in Thurston County or on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or the web everywhere.
Latest In Lacey - January 5, 2023
History Talks! Inside the Lacey City Council of the 1970s January 10, 6:30pm Lacey City Hall
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service January 15, 10am Woodland Creek Community Park
Lacey City Council Tuesdays at 6pm Lacey City Hall
Latest in Lacey - December 22, 2023
Christmas Tree Round-Up Saturday January 6, 2024 Place your trees by the curb by 8:00am!
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) The City of Lacey is currently recruiting for two vacancies. Applications will be accepted until January 12, 2024, or until filled.
Lacey City Council Tuesdays at 6:00pm beginning January 1, 2024 City Council Meetings meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays City Council Worksessions meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Lacey City Council Tuesdays at 6:00pm beginning January 1, 2024 City Council Meetings meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays City Council Worksessions meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Enjoy the holiday lights at Huntamer Park, now through December 31st
Lacey City Hall will be closed December 25 and January 1, in observance of Christmas and New Years Day
Snow and Ice Response Plan and Preparedness Tips
Latest In Lacey - November 22, 2023
Santa Paws at Joint Animal Services Saturday, December 9, from 3 pm – 7 pm Sunday, December 10, from 11 am – 3 pm Sign up online for reservations!
License Your Pet Joint Animal Services 360-352-2510
Lacey City Council Meetings Tuesdays at 6:00pm at Lacey City Hall, beginning January 2, 2024. Pending action by the Lacey City Council
Latest In Lacey - November 9, 2023
Signing Santa December 1, 6:30pm to 9pm Chambers Prairie Elementary
Lacey Lighted Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting December 4, 6:30pm Huntamer Park
History Talks! William Fraser Tolmie: A Remarkable Hudson’s Bay Company Leader at Fort Nisqually in the Mid-19th Century December 12, 6:30-7:30pm Lacey City Hall
Latest In Lacey - October 27, 2023
History Talks! A Confluence of Conservation: A History of the Nisqually Delta and the US Fish and Wildlife Service November 8, 2023 - 6:30pm Lacey City Hall - Council Chambers
Lacey Lighted Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting December 4, 2023 - 6:30pm Huntamer Park
City of Lacey 2024 Proposed Budget Upcoming Public Hearings 2024 Revenue Sources Public Hearing - November 2, 2023 at 6pm First 2024 Budget Public Hearing - November 16, 2023 at 6pm
Latest In Lacey - September 29, 2023
Advisory Boards & Commissions
Mayor's Gala and Fundraiser for the Lacey Veterans Services Hub October 20, 6pm to 9pm
History Talks! 40 Years of Wolf Rescue, Recovery, and Advocacy October 10, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm In Person: Lacey City Hall Register to watch via Zoom
Latest In Lacey - September 15, 2023
Children's Day October 7 - 11am to 2pm Huntamer Park
Mayor's Gala and Fundraiser for the Lacey Veterans Services Hub October 20, 6pm to 9pm
PSE and City of Lacey Matching Rebate
Latest in Lacey - August 28, 2023
Watch on YouTube
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee accepting applications
Deadline: September 1, 2023, 5pm
First Fridays @ the Depot
September 1, 5-9pm
Sundays at the Depot
August 27, Noon to 4pm
Lacey Depot Park
2024 City of Lacey Budget Process
Latest In Lacey
August 4, 2023
Children's Day
11am - 2pm
October 7, 2023
Huntamer Park
RFQ - Artists For Utility Box Wraps
https://laceyparks.org/utility-wrap-profiles/
Deadline August 18, 2023
Thurston County Food Bank
Lacey Veterans Services Hub
https://www.youtube.com/live/QIydC5twQV0
Cops, Cars and Kids
July 29, 11am to 3pm
Lacey City Hall Parking Lot
Lacey In Tune
Utility Billing
We are experiencing a high call volume. For the fastest response, please email: utilitybilling@ci.lacey.wa.us
Watch on YouTube
LGBTQIA+ Community Forum
July 12, 2023, 6:30-8pm
Lacey Timberland Library
Maple Court Enhanced Shelter
8200 Quinault Dr. NE
https://www.lihihousing.org/post/maple-court-ribbon-cutting-july-5-1pm
Odd-Even Watering Schedule
June 1 to September 30
Latest In Lacey - June 23, 2023
Watch on YouTube
July 3rd Fireworks Spectacular
July 3, 4-11pm
Rainier Vista Park
Lacey In Tune
Huntamer Park
Heart by Heart & Princess Bride
July 14, 7pm
Huntamer Park
Lacey Museum June Weathervane Craft
Through June 30, Thu-Fri 11 am – 3 pm, and Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Latest in Lacey - May 26, 2023
42nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 17th - 11:30am - 4pm Regional Athletic Complex
First Fridays at the Depot June 2nd - 5-9pm Lacey Depot Park
Sundays in the Park May 28 - Noon - 4pm Lacey Depot Park
Free Water Savings Kits Bring your water bill to Lacey City Hall or visit https://cityoflacey.org/water-conservation-program/
Latest In Lacey - May 12, 2023
Watch on YouTube
2023 Lacey Spring Fun Fair May 20 & 21 Saint Martin's University
Water Utility Collections Resume
Lacey Youth Council Apply for the 2023-24 School Year
Latest In Lacey April 28, 2023
Watch on YouTube
First Fridays @ the Depot Lacey Depot Park - 5-9pm
Spirit of Lacey Award honoring Ken Balsley
2023 Ken Balsley Historian of the Year - Dr. Thelma Jackson
Lacey City Council Meeting May 4, 2023 Lacey City Hall - 6:00pm
Latest In Lacey April 14, 2023
Watch on YouTube
Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Facebook Page
Sundays in the Park Lacey Depot Park 5555 Pacific Ave. SE Noon to 4pm
Lacey Fun Fair Saint Martins University May 20 & 21
Latest In Lacey - March 31, 2023
Watch on YouTube
Family Fish-In Saturday, April 15 - 8am to 3pm Longs Pond at Woodland Creek Community Park Pre-Registration Required
History Talks! A History of the Northwest Passage in Five Maps Wednesday, April 12 - 6:30pm Lacey City Council Chambers or Zoom
Lacey Spring Fun Fair May 20-21 Saint Martin's University
Latest In Lacey 3-17-2023 Show Notes
Watch on YouTube
Commission on Equity Black and African American Community Forum March 21, 6:30pm New Life Baptist Church 7838 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey
Lacey’s Historical Commission is accepting nominations for the 2023 Lacey Historian of the Year Award now through Friday, March 31, 2023.
Earth Day Work Party April 22, 10am to Noon Wonderwood Park
Watch on YouTube
History Talks! Germans in the South Puget Sound Region in the late 19th Century March 8, 6:30pm Lacey City Hall or Zoom
Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway April 1, 9-11am Huntamer Park
Family Fish-In April 15, 8am - 3pm Longs Pond at Woodland Creek Community Park
Latest In Lacey - February 17, 2023
Lacey's Cultural Celebration Saturday March 4, 10am-6pm Saint Martin's University
Volunteer Opportunities Historical Commission
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC)
Apply here
Job Opportunities
Watch on YouTube
LaceyLife Survey
Homeowners Association Matching Grants Applications close on March 31, 2023
History Talks! Revealing Records in the Washington State Archives February 8, 2023 6:30-7:30pm Lacey City Hall, Council Chambers
Latest In Lacey - January 6, 2023
Watch on Youtube
Lacey Cultural Celebration March 4, 2023 - Saint Martin's University
MLK Day of Service January 16, 2022 - Woodland Creek Community Park 10am - Noon
Lacey Utility Billing Automatic payments and/or payments scheduled after 12/26/2022 will no longer function on the old payment system. You will need to set up a new account and a new auto payment schedule in the new Online Utility Bill Payment System before January 18th for the auto payment to function correctly on your January 20th due date.
Latest In Lacey
Watch on YouTube
Utility Billing
Holiday Tree Roundup
Huntamer Park
Songs and Stories with Santa
City Hall Closed December 26, 2022 - Christmas Day Observed January 2, 2022 - New Year's Day Observed
Latest In Lacey - December 13, 2022
Watch on YouTube
Snow & Ice Response
Lacey Bids Farewell to City Manager Scott Spence
Former Lacey Mayor and Long-serving Councilmember Virgil Clarkson Passes Away
Watch on YouTube
Brunch with Santa
December 10, 2022 - 9:00am
Lacey Community Center
Registration required
Lacey Lighted Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting
December 5, 2022 - 6:30pm
Huntamer Park
Neighborhood Commercial Districts Community Open House #1
November 15, 2022 - 6:00pm
Salish Middle School Commons
Watch on YouTube
Spooky In The Park
October 23, 2022 2-6pm
Lacey Depot Park
Coffee & Costumes with a Cop
October 28, 2022 4-6pm
Starbuck on College & Pacific
City of Lacey Budget
Latest In Lacey
September 30, 2022
Watch on YouTube
Volunteer Litter Pick-up Program
History Talks! Scoundrels: The Life of Susie Lewis
Wednesday October 12, 6:30pm
Lacey City Council Chambers or Online via Zoom
Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways
Phase 1A Survey - Available Until October 11
Latest in Lacey
September 16, 2022
Watch on YouTube
Children's Day presented by Chick-Fil-A Lacey
October 1, 2022
11am to 2pm
Huntamer Park
Greg Cuoio Park & Greenways
Phase 1A Open House
September 28, 2022
6:00pm
Lacey City Hall or Online via Zoom
History Talks! Edward Lange: An Early Artist in Thurston County
September 28, 2022
6:30pm
Online via Zoom
Show Notes
Watch on YouTube
Children's Day presented by Chick-Fil-A Lacey
October 1, 11am-2pm
Huntamer Park
Sundays in the Park
August 28 & September 29, Noon-4pm
Lacey Depot Park
Lacey's Food Pantry
7027 Martin Way E.
Tuesday & Thursday 10am-2pm
2nd Wednesdays 4-6pm
Show Notes
Watch on YouTube
Lacey Police Department’s Summer Cruisin’ Car Parades
Wednesdays, August 10, 17 & 24 at 5:30pm
Friday @ the Depot
Friday, August 12 5-8pm
Lacey Depot Park
Children's Entertainment Series
Angel Ocasio
August 9 at 6:30pm
Huntamer Park
Lacey In Tune
Slainte
August 10 at Noon
Huntamer Park
Latest In Lacey - July 8, 2022
Show Links:
Watch on YouTube
Children's Entertainment Series
Huntamer Park - Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Lacey In Tune
Huntamer Park - Wednesdays at Noon
Concerts & Movies at Dusk
Huntamer Park - Fridays at 7:00pm, Beginning July 15th
Visit laceyparks.org for more details
Cops, Cars N' Kids
Saturday, July 30, 11am-3pm
Lacey City Hall Parking Lot
Watch on YouTube
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
July 3, 2022 - 4-11pm
Rainier Vista Park
North Thurston Public Schools
Summer Meals Program
1968: The Year That Rocked Washington
Lacey Museum & City Hall
Latest In Lacey - June 10, 2022
Watch on YouTube
Juneteenth Celebration
Saturday, June 18th
Noon to 4:00pm
Regional Athletic Complex - Shelter C
Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Events
Odd Even Outdoor Watering Schedules
Show Links:
Watch on YouTube
City of Lacey Public Works
Sign up for Email Alerts from the City of Lacey
Water Conservation Programs
Lacey Youth Council
Show Notes: Watch on YouTube
Lacey Depot & Playground Grand Opening Event
May 25, 2022 at 5:30 pm
5555 Pacific Ave SE
Historian of the Year
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
May 21-22, 2022
Saint Martin's University
Show Links: Watch on YouTube
New City of Lacey Website
New Lacey Parks, Culture & Recreation Website
Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway
April 16, 2022 10am-2pm or while supplies last
Huntamer Park
Earth Day Volunteer Event
April 23, 2022 9am-Noon
Wonderwood Park
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
May 21-22, 2022
Saint Martin's University
Show Notes:
Watch on YouTube
Arbor Day Tree Seedling Giveaway
Saturday, April 9, 2022 10am - 1pm
Huntamer Park
Earth Day
Saturday, April 23, 2022 9am - Noon
Wonderwood Park
Lacey City Council
Meetings 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm
Worksessions 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6pm
In person or Remotely via Zoom
All meetings streamed live on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
Show Notes:
Lacey Cultural Celebrartion
Online through April 11, 2022
Lacey Museum & Cultural Center
City of Lacey Employment Opportunities
Watch on YouTube!
Show Notes:
Thurston County Food Bank
Lacey Food Pantry
7027 Martin Way E. 98516
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lacey Cultural Celebration
presented by TwinStar Credit Union
Saturday, March 12 10am-6pm at Saint Martin's University
Online from March 12 to April 11
Lacey Planning Commission
Lacey Historical Commission
Latest In Lacey - February 18, 2022
Watch on YouTube
Show Links:
St. Patrick's Day Cookie Kit
Visit the catalog and scroll down to the Virtual Programs section to register. The deadline to register is March 4 at 5:00pm.
Lacey Neighborhood Grant Program
Hawks Prairie Timberland Library
Watch on YouTube
Valentines at the Lacey Museum
829 Lacey St. SE, Lacey WA
Through February 12, 2022
Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Lacey Civil Service Commission Application
Lacey Cultural Celebration
Show Links:
- Watch Latest in Lacey on YouTube
- Lacey City Council - January 20, 2021
Poet Laureate Proclamation - Lacey Cultural Celebration
March 11, 2022 - Lacey Loves to Read
Show Links:
Watch on YouTube
Lacey Cultural Celebration
March 11, 2022
History Talks!
The History of Blacks In Thurston County
January 11 at 6:30pm
Councilmember Robin Vazquez
Watch on YouTube!
Show Links:
Lacey City Council Meetings:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/news-events/press-releases/newsid2198/1539
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/news-events/calendar/ctl/viewdetail/mid/604/itemid/2725/d/20220106
https://ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/city-council-home
Community Workgroup on Homelessness:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/community-workgroup-on-homelessness
Christmas Tree Pickup:
http://ci.lacey.wa.us/treepickup
Show Links:
Huntamer Park Christmas Lights:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/living-in-lacey/the-community/arts-and-events/lighting-of-the-christmas-tree
Community Workgroup on Homelessness Virtual Open House #2:
http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/community-workgroup-on-homelessness
Lacey City Council Meeting - December 16, 2021
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_r5mkgV0fS-yqM-H0jJhZmw
YouTube: https://youtu.be/AZ5tMGRAKng
This month, we're bringing you audio from our new talk show, Conversations with the Council - an informal discussion about current events in Lacey, hosted by Jenny Bauersfeld
Lacey City Councilmembers Carolyn Cox and Lenny Greenstein are joined by City Manager Scott Spence and Community and Economic Development Director Rick Walk to discuss the City of Lacey's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
On this episode of Lacey Comprehensive, Jenny is joined by a new host, Economic Development Coordinator George Smith. George and Jenny talk to Sara Porter and Amy Hatch-Winecka from the Thurston Regional Planning Council about the US Census. We're also joined by Keylee Marineau from Thurston County, and Lacey Associate Planner Jessica Brandt to talk about the recent Point In Time count.
Jenny and Rick talk to Lacey Timberland Library Manager Holly Paxson about the 2020 Lacey Loves to Read events and the upcoming remodel of the Lacey Library. To learn more about the Lacey Library remodel, visit the Friends of the Lacey Library.
We also meet the new Executive Director of Joint Animal Services, Sarah Hock.
Water Resources Specialist Linsey Fields talks to us about F.O.G.: fats, oils and grease, and why it's important to properly dispose of them. We also learn about the City's efforts to make it easy to build Accessory Dwelling units from Associate Planner Jessica Brandt.
Today on Lacey Comprehensive, we're joined by Chief Semko of the Lacey Police Department. We discuss the department's public saftey efforts and explain the effects of several new ordinances.
This week we're joined by the City of Lacey's Emergency Management and Safety Coordinator, Don Noyes. He tells us how the City prepares for emergencies, and how you can prepare at home.
We're then joined by John Dodge, author of A Deadly Wind: The 1962 Columbus Day Storm. He talks about the windstorm and its effect on the area. Dodge will give a reading from his book at Lacey City Hall on the anniversary of the storm, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 1:30pm, sponsored by the Lacey Museum.
This month, Jenny and Rick have a conversation with Michael Cade, Executive Director of the Thurston Economic Development Council (thurstonedc.com), about what the EDC does and how their programs impact the community.
We're back after a summer break! Jenny and Rick run down all the events still to come this summer. Our Lacey Legacy segment returns with a look at the history of Huntamer Park, and we visit with Kelly Adams to learn about the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC).
Visit the Lacey Museum at www.laceymuseum.org
To learn more about the LTAC, visit www.ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/boards-commissions/lodging-tax
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, we meet the Director of Lacey Makerspace, Joeseph Anderson. We also learn about the City's summer watering schedule from Water Resource Specialist Linsey Fields. And Jeannette Sieler from Lacey Parks and Recreation tells us all about the Lacey Fireworks Spectacular happening on July 3rd.
Show Links:
Lacey Makerspace
Summer Watering Schedule
Lacey Fireworks Spectacular
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, Rick and Jenny talk with new Lacey Police Chief, Ken Semko. Our producer John Koch also chats with Lacey Museum curator, Erin Quinn Valcho and guest curator, Christopher L. Murphy about the upcoming Sasquatch Revealed special exhibition.
Sasquatch Revealed opens on May 31, 2019 and runs through August 31, 2019. For more information on the exhibit, visit laceymuseum.org and sasquatchcanada.com
This week we visit with Keith Looker, Manager of the Lacey Veterans Service Hub. Keith shares with us the services of the Veterans Hub, and how it is a resource for the veterans in our community. We also debut a new segment, Lacey Legacy, where we look at a moment in Lacey's history. Finally, we're joined by Mayor Andy Ryder, to fill us in on the upcoming Mayor's Gala on May 31st at the Lacey campus of South Puget Sound Community College.
For more information on the Lacey Veterans Service Hub, visit www.laceyveteranshub.org
To buy tickets to the Mayor's Gala, visit www.ci.lacey.wa.us/2019-Mayors-Gala
This month on Lacey Comprehensive, Jeanette Sieler from Lacey Parks and Recreation shares some upcoming events in the next few months. You can visit https://ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/special-park-events for all the details. Rick also gives us an update on the progress of several new development projects around town.
On this month's Lacey Comprehensive, Rick gives us an update on some construction projects around town. Rick and Jenny are also joined by the manager of the Lacey Timberland Library, Holly Paxson to talk about Lacey Loves to Read, the library building remodel, and upcoming events for kids and adults at the library.
Rick and Jenny are joined by Erin Quinn Valcho, Curator of the Lacey Museum. Erin shares some Lacey History, as well as giving us a preview of some upcoming programs that the museum will be hosting in 2019. For more information, visit laceymuseum.org.
In the second segment, Jenny tells us about Homeowners Associations, or HOAs, and the services the city provides for them.
City Manager Scott Spence joins Rick and Jenny for an overview of the 2019 City of Lacey Budget process.
This month, Rick and Jenny talk with Lacey Parks and Recreation Director, Jen Burbidge, about the Metropolitan Parks District ballot proposition. For more information on the MPD proposition, visit ci.lacey.wa.us/mparkdist. Lacey Police Chief Dusty Pierpoint joins us to talk about his career with the Lacey Police Department.
This month we have Sgt. Kevin Landwehrle in to talk about the Chief For A Day program. Long Range Planning Manager Ryan Andrews gives us an overview of the Depot District subarea plan, and City Engineer Roger Schoessel tells us about the City of Lacey's pavement overlay project.
Rick is joined this month by Jessica Brandt, Associate Planner, and Wade Duffy, Building Official and Fire Marshal. Jessica tells us about the City of Lacey's Climate Action Plan, and Wade shares with us information about the building permitting process.
We welcome a new co-host, Jenny Bauersfeld, who will be taking over for Candice. We check in with a development update, answer a listener question, and learn about the Lacey Innovation District, and Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan.
Our premier episode! Candice and Rick talk about new development activities in northeast Lacey, the Woodland Square Hub, and the new MakerSpace.