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In 2023, the Garfield Street Fair in Parkland is not happening. So the newly established Parkland Community Association took matters and the date, as an opportunity to talk about how much the community could benefit from a new community center in the form of the old Parkland School building at a rally August 19, 2023.

The Parkland Community Assoc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable corporation, formed this year in response to community need. They have written grants, gotten legislative support, and worked out a purchase agreement with the administration at Pacific Lutheran University. Now, they are working to raise enough to secure the purchase by November 3, 2023, so they can begin building upgrades and lease arrangements with community services and organizations to make the building serve the neighborhood once again.

If you are looking to leave your mark on the community of Parkland, this editor suggests that there are going to be opportunities to NAME that community center and possibly various rooms inside, for the generous benefactors and supporters of this community. My own, author’s favorite is Mutual Material’s Community Center at Parkland School. It IS a concrete block building in a community where Mutual Materials opened over 100 years ago… hint, hint. All it would take is a small investment of $2.85 million to make naming rights happen. IF you prefer your name, please contact the PCA. They will certainly welcome your call.

While the community is waiting for you to make up your mind to be their hero or heroine, they will be hosting a rally around the Parkland School site on Saturday, August 19.

“SAVE PARKLAND SCHOOL” rally and clean-up event. It’s going to be a day filled with community spirit, positive action, and making a real difference. So, mark your calendars and join this gathering. Let’s come together and create an unforgettable day for a great cause!