PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Ribbon Cutting Celebration, October 1, 2016 New playground equipment has been installed at Mayfair Playfield, and community members are invited to join us in a ribbon cutting celebration of the playground on Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m. Festivities will include speakers, ribbon cutting followed by fall festivities.
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Forum to discuss transportation grid in South Pierce – Sept 21
By Marianne Lincoln On September 21, 2016, the Pierce Communities Coalition (PCC) will hold a public meeting to discuss the issues in the “City of Pierce” concept regarding road grid and transportation. The meeting will be held at the Pierce County Library Administration Building on 112th St. and Waller Road at 7 p.m. September 21, 2016. Pierce…
Forum provides businesses opportunity to work with government
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Businesses looking to win government contracts have that opportunity at the Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum. This free event takes place Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the McGavick Conference Center located on the campus of Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, in Lakewood. Participants can learn…
Cross Park Open House – Sept 20
Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Plans are moving forward on the north portion of the Cross Park site. We would like your input as we look at the final plans for the north portion of the Cross Park site. The consulting team has worked hard on developing a plan that incorporates all…
Sept 17 – Local Jobe’s Daughter’s hosting car show
SPANAWAY, WA — The local chapter of Jobe’s Daughter have been hosting a car show every year in September for several years now. This year you will find them at Elite Automotive in Spanaway. Nicole Flournoy, one of the organizers, posted on Facebook, “Would love to see you all stop by Bethel 27 car show…
Nisqually Watershed Festival – Sept 24
NISQUALLY RIVER COUNCIL — Join us for this FREE event! Saturday, September 24th, 2016 10am to 4pm Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge The Watershed Festival is an annual celebration featuring art, discovery, music and family fun. This year’s festival will include a number of displays from local organizations, walking tours, NatureMapping, the Insect Extravaganza, a salmon barbecue…
Health Dept. closes North beach on Spanaway Lake from swimming
TPCHD — Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recommends people do not swim or wade in the waters around Spanaway Lake North Beach. Also, please do not let your pets drink the water. High levels of bacteria found in the water at this location show an increased risk of gastrointestinal illness. The main swimming area south of…
Sunny day for limited hydros on the lake
Originally posted on 253 Watch:
SPANAWAY, WA — Residents of Spanaway Lake brought out the barbeques, swimming suits and shorts and had a fun day at the lake on Saturday. The APBA was hosting the Yapachino Memorial Regatta, limited hydro races this weekend and they could not have asked for better weather. Lakeside drive was part…
New playground at Mayfield Park
Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PARKLAND, WA — Moms, dads, kids, PLU students, Parks employees and even Councilman Rick Talbot turned out Saturday to help build the playground equipment and supporting structures at Mayfield Park Saturday. The parks department set up and information booth and the volunteers brought cookies, pizza, water, Gatorade and other assorted food…
Rooster Tails on Spanaway Lake Sept 10-11
The APBA, Yapachino Memorial Regatta will be held on Spanaway Lake Sept 10-11, 2016. The races will be for limited’s, inboard hydros that are smaller than those in the Seattle races, still as impressive when they are nearby. 162nd & Lakeside Drive will have the booth with the official time keepers. The boat launch will…
Sept. 10-11, All About Steam Weekend
Foss Waterway Seaport — We are thrilled to welcome back the Northwest Steam Society who will bring a collection of their steamers to moor at the Seaport’s dock. The boat owners will share their steamers with Museum guests, demo and explain how they work, plus answer all your “steam” questions. They will provide plenty of steam whistle…
Touch a Truck – Sept. 10
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to explore the world of “BIG” & specialized trucks on Saturday, September 10. This FREE event is held from 10:00am-1:00pm at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C Street in Parkland. Kids of all ages will love to climb, sit in, and…
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