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Band Music Instrument Instruction

PIERCE COU NTY PARKS — This group lesson program provides an opportunity for kids to learn and improve their skills on their band instrument – woodwind, brass, or percussion. Musicians ages 10 and older will be in a group setting during a 4 week session that meets from 4:15-5:30pm on Mondays. This program is held…

Frederickson News

FREDERICKSON CLOVER CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL — I would like to thank our former FCCCC Secretary Kerry French for all of her hard work these past several years. In addition to FCCCC Secretary, she served as a member of the Frederickson Land Use Advisory Commission. Kerry has moved to the East Coast to pursue a new…

Pierce County Parks and Recreation looking for public input on Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park Improvements Study

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on potential park improvements to Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park through an online open house at http://www.piercecountywa.org/parkimprovements which will be up until Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. The open house provides individuals with the opportunity to view potential improvement design…

South Hill panel focuses on extended care for loved ones

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Long-term care is commonly associated with age, however younger adults are finding themselves in need of services following accidents, unexpected illnesses or chronic conditions. One-third of residents in long-term care facilities are under age 65 and many more receive these services in their own home. Services include medical and non-medical care…

723 is building South Pierce County business at The Fair

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
By Marianne Lincoln The South Pierce County business group called “723” is finishing up touches on their booth at the Puyallup Fair, I mean, the Washington State Fair. (Around here we still say McChord and Ft. Lewis too.) 723 just pulled off winning both the best chili award and the People…

Playground becoming a reality at Mayfair Park

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the Mayfair Dream Project will begin building the playfield at Mayfair Park off Brookdale Road. Volunteers are being sought to assist with putting together the playfield equipment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. R & R Construction is the main playground contractor. They are…

Bethel Teachers reach agreement

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Bethel Education Association and the Bethel School District have reached a contract agreement. Classes will start Sept. 1. Members of the teachers’ union, the Bethel Education Association, have ratified their contract. Monday evening, they voted 93% in favor of a new agreement. This new contract covers the next three school years….

Movie Night at Tacoma Narrows Airport

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Come one, come all to the first ever outdoor movie night at Tacoma Narrows Airport! A joint production of Friends of Tacoma Narrows Airport (FoTNA) and the Gig Harbor Film Festival, with 15 co–sponsors! The details: – Saturday – August 27, 2016 – Gates open at 6:30…

Lacamas Community Fair this weekend

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
ROY, WA — This weekend is the Lacamas Community Fair, August 27-28. The location is at the Lacamas Community Center, 32113 8th Ave E, Roy, WA 98580, the event lasts from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. Entries were due by 7 PM on August 25, 2016. The are horses,…

39th Annual LeMay Car Show

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
Saturday, August 27th, 20169:00am to 5:00pm The LeMay Car Show has been an annual tradition for almost 40 years! What started as a small gathering of friends of Harold & Nancy LeMay with lemonade served on the front porch has grown to be an eagerly anticipated event attended by thousands of automotive…

Annual Kite Festival takes flight Aug. 28

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — A spectacularly colorful day of all things kites will take place at Pierce County Parks & Recreation’s annual Kite Festival on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Meadow located at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Dr. in University Place. Kites of…

Food trucks to park themselves at Sprinker Recreation Center, Aug. 27

[Just in time for the Lemay Car Show!] PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is thrilled to bring you more than 29 delicious reasons to sample and explore the 2nd Annual Mobile Food Fest at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. S. in Spanaway. The admission-free event takes place Saturday, Aug. 27 from…