Graham Business Association, Oct. 16

GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, October 16, 2013  Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: red canoe credit union 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis…

Lakewood Bus Shop closing October 18

LAKEWOOD, WA — Pierce Transit’s Lakewood Customer Service “Bus Shop” will close its doors to the public on October 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. ADA Eligibility and Training will remain at the Lakewood location. All other customer service functions will move to the Tacoma Dome Station (TDS) Bus Shop. Saturday sales and bus information phone…

The Roy Planning Commission needs you

ROY, WA — After the Roy City Council meeting Monday night, the Mayor, Karen Yates confided she would really like to have a couple of people step up and take a spot on their Planning Commission. With only three of the required five members currently seated, the commission cannot do business if anyone is absent. Three…

Living Voter’s Guide – online voter resource

Brought to you by the Seattle City Club with fact-checking by the Seattle Public Library, the new Living Voter’s Guide is up and running. Sign on and you can participate in an interactive community forum on issues affecting voters in the state of Washington! Do you support I-522? Do  you oppose labeling GMO’s? Get on…

Tell state officials how transportation should move forward

OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Transportation Commission is releasing a statewide survey this week to find out what Washington state  residents’ priorities are for future transportation investments and how they  think those investments should be paid for. The survey will be conducted online  through the commission’s Voice of  Washington State (VOWS) survey program. The …

Dupont General Store Opening Oct. 15

DUPONT, WA — Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the DuPont General Store will hold a Grand Opening. Located at 1495 Wilmington Drive in DuPont, Washington, the store will be the first grocery store to open in the community in decades. DuPont General Store owner Sandy Ikemeier was the owner of Spanaway Fitness on 138th Street between…

Governor Inslee visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15

Governor Inslee visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15 as part of state-wide transportation assessment JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee will visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Tuesday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a state-wide assessment of transportation requirements. During the governor’s visit to JBLM, base leaders and state and local…

Adult Trips & Tours – Extreme Rib Challenge

Adults 50+ can leave the driving to Pierce County Parks and Recreation for a series of adventures around Puget Sound.  On Wed., November 13 try the Extreme Rib Challenge.  Tour some of the Puget Sound’s finest barbecue spots & sample pork ribs from each restaurant, voting for the best ribs, sauce, and more. The ribs…

GBA welcomes LimeBerry to Graham

GRAHAM, WA — The Graham Business Association and the new Graham LimeBerry store held a Grand Opening this morning at 11 a.m., October 12. The new outlet feature low-fat frozen yogurt in at least 10 flavors along with a myriad of toppings and items to sprinkle on your delicious dessert. Owner Lorie Tudor held the giant scissors…

Graham Kapowsin trounces Bethel 48 to 14

SPANAWAY, WA — Art Crate Stadium was the scene of the big game Friday night. While the Bethel Braves and the Graham Kapowsin Eagles, cross town rivals, met on the turf, the stadium was festive with signs decorations and sales of school colored shirts and accessories. Before the game, there were three tailgate parties in…

Daffodil Pricesses are being chosen

Franklin Pierce High School selected Casey Timble last week. Washington High School will choose their princess in the theater on October 24. Spanaway Lake High chose Connie Smith on September 30. Graham Kapowsin will choose a princess on October 30 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Bethel High will hold their Princess selection on November…