Citizens, community groups, researchers, national environmental organizations, facility managers, and government agencies at all levels rely on TRI as a powerful tool for environmental protection. Our new report, “TRI in Action,” includes many examples of how people have been putting the Toxics Release Inventory to work: The Sierra Club of Illinois used TRI data in…
Month: October 2013
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Encourages Testing and Safe Home Repairs to Protect Children’s Health
(October 23, 2013 – Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Major…
Military website teaches parenting skills
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.—A new website from the Defense Department is helping parents communicate with their children. MilitaryParenting.org is a free, online course that gives a “boot camp” approach to the basics of parenting. “The demands of parenting are difficult, especially for a military parent,” said Dr. Pam Murphy, psychologist for the parenting website at…
Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles
Bethel High School Students to Perform with the 2013 NAfME All-National Honors Ensembles BHS Seniors Danica Cosme and Sophomores Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta selected to participate in event at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN October 27-30, 2013, Nashville, TN: Danica Cosme, Addison Daniels and Heather Zwosta from Bethel High School in Spanaway, WA, have been…
Land Trust hosts Ohop Creek Nature Walk this Saturday
The Nisqually Land Trust is hosting two Nature Walks at its celebrated Ohop Creek Restoration Area on Saturday, October 26th, from 12:30 – 2 pm and again at 2:30 – 4 pm. The walks are free of charge, sponsored by the Olympia branch of HomeStreet Bank. Ohop Creek is one of two major tributaries to the…
Learn how to decipher Health Care Reform
In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare) takes effect. The health care landscape will change substantially. New provisions are included that will impact individuals and families, people with jobs and people who are unemployed. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will offer “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act,” a workshop that will provide a comprehensive…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Oct. 21-27
10% Discount on Theater Tickets with Your Pierce County Library Card Broadway Center for the Performing Arts is offering a 10% discount to Pierce County Library cardholders for their upcoming shows: Hamlet, The Joy Luck Club, and Potted Potter. Use the code PAGETOSTAGE when buying tickets online, calling in to order tickets, or at the box office. Information @…
Bethel Community Open Market event on 11/9/2013
Bethel Community Open Market is your chance to shop early for Thanksgiving & Christmas! Our major effort & goal is to increase traffic & participation. There will be more signs & more people will be notified about the event. Signs will be provided pointing to the Food Court. Colored Fliers & Notices are being sent…
Darth Vader and dog spotted in Spanaway Park
SPANAWAY, WA — The misty fog shrouded the park in the early hours this morning. Through the still air, you could hear faint whimpering and an occasional yelp. Out of the mist, the shadowy human figures approached, with long ropes held in their hands. Trotting along at the end of those lines, were canines, costumed…
Garfield Station under construction
PARKLAND, WA — We witnessed the demolition of the old buildings and the elected representatives attending the official ground breaking. Now the site for the new Garfield Station has truly begun excavation and construction. The Post thought you might like to see some photos as the work begins.
World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet to open in Spanaway
SPANAWAY, WA — You and your friends are invited to the Grand Opening of The World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet! The doggie-treat browsing bar is 40 feet long, holds 600 pounds of assorted snacks in 30 bins. From Honey & Blueberry Hearts to Cheese & Liver Stars and is located at Woofer Grooming and Goodies in…
One the way from here to there: Lenderman Open House
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — There was quite a spectacle on Pacific Avenue in Parkland today. Driving past 127th Street, there was a giant panda delightfully waving to cars with a sign that said, “Open House.” Along with the panda was a crew of kids in their blue Lenderman Gi’s waving signs saying, open house,…
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