The 2013 Compost Demonstration Grant cycle is now open for Pierce County Community Gardens! For those of you unfamiliar with this opportunity – it is in partnership with Pierce County Sustainable Resources, and funded by the State Department of Ecology. New and existing community gardens in Pierce County (not in Tacoma city limits) interested in…
Month: October 2013
Part 6: George Bush
By Chuck Haviland There is a story about a Charles Wren of Muck Creek that occurred in the 1800”s. In the fall of 1869 Abijah O’Neil jumped an improved farm belonging to a Charles Wren who was a French Canadian. Forcing him to vacate his land, after the vigilante group found him guilty of cattle…
Bethel Board highlights Oct. 8
October 8, 2013 Board Highlights The Bethel School Board is committed to advancing student learning opportunities and educational services within the district’s boundaries. Received a presentation from director of assessment and highly capable Brian Loffer on preliminary state standardized testing results. His review included district and grade level performance on the Measurement of Student Progress (MSP),…
Nisqually Land Trust Ohop Volunteer Events
Join the Nisqually Land Trust for one or both of our weekly Wednesday work parties this month! Both will be held in the historic Ohop Valley from 9:00am to 12:00pm. It’s another large step in the restoration of this critical habitat. On Wednesday, October 16th we will be removing invasive English Ivy from a bluff of the Ohop Valley….
Four Make ‘Schools of Distinction’ List
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — One local middle school and three elementaries have made the elusive ‘Schools of Distinction’ list for academic achievement. Liberty Middle School and Centennial Elementary made the list for the first time. Nelson and Evergreen elementary were repeat winners. These schools represent the top 5% of improvement of all schools in Washington state, who…
Groundbreaking at Pierce County Skills Center
On October 23, at noon, the Pierce County Skills Center will hold a dedication and groundbreaking celebration to mark completion of Phase 2 construction and the beginning of Phase 3. The ceremonies are open to the public.
SLHS Homecoming Kick-off Flapjack Fundraiser
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Spanaway Lake High School Football Booster Club is serving up the start of great Homecoming Week. The club will host a Flapjack Fundraiser at the Applebees, located at 16518 Meridian E in Puyallup, on Oct. 13 from 8 to 10 a.m. For just $10, you will get pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs and…
Bethel Bus drivers place at national, state events
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Bus drivers place at national, state events Congratulations to the following Bethel transportation staff: National Bus Roadeo: Judy Violet & Daphne Howell, 6th place – Special Ed State Bus Roadeo: Heather Gunderson and Kara Moriarty, 2nd place – Special Ed Christopher Bardsley, 3rd place – Regular Ed.
McTeacher Night – Thursday Oct. 10
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Feeling hungry? The Thompson Elementary staff invites you to join them as they serve up all of your McDonald’s favorites, this Thursday, Oct. 10. McTeacher Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s, located at 14900 Pacific Avenue South. For more information, contact Thompson Elementary School at 253.683.5800.
Limeberry Grand Opening Oct. 12 in Graham
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – Saturday, October 12th, 11:00 a.m. Limeberry Graham – our newest frozen yogurt source in Graham! 22205 Meridian Ave E, Graham, in the same complex as Jack in the Box, Starbucks, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Rite Aid, etc. Come between 10:30 and 11:00 to welcome Lorie & Leonard Tudor and Limeberry to Graham!
I Corps Commanding General to Present Army Communities of Excellence Silver Medal Award to JBLM Wednesday
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Lt. Gen. Robert Brown, I Corps commanding general, will present the Army Communities of Excellence Silver Medal award to Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., on behalf of JBLM, Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the American Lake Conference Center. JBLM leadership was notified of the award selection in a March 13 Department…
Hwy 167, Hwy 509 and the Cross Base Hwy …
PIERCE COUNTY — Completing Pierce County’s primary transportation grid is a top priority for continued economic development. As you may know, the legislature is holding a special session in November to address the State’s transportation needs. State-wide “listening sessions” are being held and it is important Pierce County businesses are part of the discussion. The…
Tacoma Garden Club has grants for local projects
The Tacoma Garden Club’s Community Projects committee is looking forward to another exciting year of helping community organizations with funding small projects. We would like to remind you that grant applications are due by November 1. Our mission statement for this program is: To stimulate a love of gardening To protect the quality of the…
Pierce County Library Week Oct. 7-12
Affordable Care Act Information and Assistance: Oct. 1, 2013-March 31, 2014 Explore your health insurance options at Pierce County Libraries. Attend free events for Affordable Care Act public information and schedule time to get help from certified in-person assisters. More information @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org, search site: ACAKids’ Events: Oct. 7-Oct. 12 Your…
Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council – Oct. 19
FREDERICKSON, WA — Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan has graciously accepted an invitation to be our Guest Speaker on Oct. 19th. He has been asked to provide us with the Total Valuation figures for our community and then give an approximate breakdown of what our community pays for each category listed on our tax forms. These items include…
FREE Compost Workshop – LAST session this year!
FREE Compost Workshop – LAST session this year! Yard Waste and Worm Bin Composting Saturday, October 12, 2013 10:30 a.m. City of Tacoma EnviroHouse Tacoma Landfill, 3510 S. Mullen St., Tacoma 98409 Registration is required; space is limited. http://www.cityoftacoma.org/envirohouse or call (253) 573-2426 Give home composting a try! This workshop covers composting yard and garden…
Washington celebrates Walk to School Day Oct. 9
OLYMPIA – An estimated 20,000 students, parents, teachers and community leaders from cities across the state will participate in International Walk to School Day Wednesday, Oct. 9. Walk to school events taking place this week and throughout the month encourage students to explore walking and biking to school rather than driving or being driven. The…
Duwamish Tribe Celebrates the First Nations–Free Event
The Duwamish Tribe & Poets West host a program of Native American poetry and storytelling followed by an open mike and showing of the film, Princess Angeline. Featured artists include: Thomas Hubbard, Philip Red Eagle, J. Glenn Evans, Peter Ali, and Duwamish heritage group Singing Feet. THere is free admission/parking. Another sponsor is 4Culture. October…
South entrance to Spanaway Park will close soon
SPANAWAY, WA — Instead of a story, we had to share the sign at the park. How do you say twentyfurth?
All JBLM DoD Civilian Employees report back to work on Monday, October 7
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – All Department of Defense civilian employees who work at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and who have been furloughed due to the limited government shutdown are to report back to work on Monday, October 7.