Greetings, Some FCCCC members will be attending the Pierce County Awards Banquet on March 18th to receive recognition for their volunteer activities. We have chose to forgo our regular March 18th meeting and replace it with an informal breakfast at 9 AM @ Ricky J’s – 6805 176th St. E. There will be no formal…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Annual county roadside herbicide applications start March 28
[Editor note: I would rather title that, annual poison application on the roadside plants, just keep that in mind for your pets & children. Also, if you see the county contractors spraying where they should not, like in wetland areas, please photograph and/or report it!] County roadsides will get an annual makeover this spring and summer….
FP Teacher Honored Nationally
Franklin Pierce Teacher Honored as Northwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year RESTON, VA, March 8, 2017 — Roy, WA, resident Kim Jackson of Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma will be honored as the Northwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by SHAPE America – Society of Health…
Growth – Is it managed in Pierce County?
Back in the early 1990’s the Washington State legislature passed the Growth Management Act. Since that time in Pierce County lot sizes have grown much smaller, there is more traffic congestion in unincorporated areas and now there are restrictions on who can get a well put on their property in rural areas. Did ‘we’ preserve our…
March 4 – South Sound Sustainability Expo
Learn what you can do to be part of creating a more sustainable world with hundreds of residents, organizations and businesses. This event is in the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, 3rd Floor Ballrooms and Atrium. Admission is free. There will be vendor displays, workshops and interactive exhibits covering: •energy…
March 4 – Southwood Neighborhood Watch
The Southwood community just east of Bethel High School off 46th Avenue & 224th Street (East of Elk Plain) will be holding a Neighborhood Watch meeting on March 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Graham Library. If you would like more information, you may contact the organizer, Robert Taylor at rtaylor361@yahoo.com. If…
Help build your community daffodil float!
Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts, raise money and build a daffodil float with volunteers. Without a float, their bands, drill teams, ROTC and Princess cannot be part of the festival. If you would like to help assure your schools of being part of the program or help build the float here are things you can…
Wendy’s Grand Opening in Spanaway
SPANAWAY, WA — The address is Tacoma, but it’s in Spanaway. At 159th Street andPacific Avenue, on the corner in front of the Safeway store, there is now a brand spanking new Wendy’s. On February 23, they held their Grand Opening. Alexa, Liz and Kennedy from Radio Station ROCK 98.9 FM were there to hand out coupons…
GKCC seeks sponsors for March 4 event
The Graham Kapowsin Community Council is seeking donations and/or sponsorships for their ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser event on March 4, 2017 at the Graham Elementary School, located at 10026 204th Street, E., Graham, WA 98338. This is GKCC’s 14th year of raising money to support this program. All the money raised for this event goes right back into…
Mardi Gras events at Trinity Lutheran
From Diane M. Crews Mardi Gras Singles Party The Galatian Generation-Singles, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12215 Park Avenue South, Parkland, Washington will be having a Mardi Gras Party February 28. Attendees are asked to bring snacks and beverages. The church will be showing the movie Rio, The event begins at 6 p.m. and will run to about…
Pierce County Elections changes ballot system
PIERCE COUNTY — Aftera year-long search and selection process, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office has purchased a new election system. The purchase of the Clear Ballot system is Pierce County’s first major investment in a new tabulation system in over 20 years. The purchase was fully funded with a restricted election replacement account authorized by…
14th Annual EXPO – March 4, 2017
14th Annual EXPO ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser & Fun Run/Walk WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9AM-3PM. WHERE: Graham Elementary School, 10026 204th St. E. Graham, WA 98338. GKCC’s Purpose: Linking community together while serving the Graham area. There are many volunteer opportunities. From Science classes to Reading Tutoring to Holiday Fundraisers, there is always…
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