If you have a Fred Meyer Customer Card and shop there on occasion, you can sign up and Kroger will make a donation to the Spanaway Community Association (Pierce Prairie Post) each time you spend money there. You can find more details and sign up to link your card to support us here: http://www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Thank…
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Emergency Medical Services on ballot Aug 2
By Marianne Lincoln Both Central Pierce Fire and Rescue #6 (CPFR) and Graham Fire and Rescue #21 (GFR) have replacement levies on the ballot this year during the Primary Election August 2. That means they keep the taxes at the same level as before and voters will choose to reauthorize them. The EMS levy helps…
Pierce County Airport-Thun Field’s runway to be closed at night for electrical work
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Airport-Thun Field’s runway will be closed Monday to Thursday at night from Aug. 1 to Sept. 9 while crews install new wiring and replace runway edge light lamps. The runway will be closed from 10:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. The work will take place Tuesday to Friday the week of Labor…
July 20 – Public Forum on “City of Pierce”
MIDLAND — Community associations in South Pierce County that developed their own community plans joined forces this past month when they heard the ten “City of Pierce” bandied about by the Pierce County’s Planning and Land Services. They took action when the County Council placed a resolution in committee on a Monday and tried to…
“Sounds at Sunset” FREE Friday concerts in July
“Sounds at Sunset” concert series at Meridian Habitat Park Sounds of live music will fill the air at Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup every Friday in July from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The free summer concerts will feature a variety of local and regional musical styles that appeal to music lovers of all ages and…
Annual Potluck at Prairie House Museum
The Spanaway Historical Society’s Annual Potluck & Meeting Sunday, July 17, 2016, 12 noon at the Prairie House Museum, 812 East 176Th Street East, Spanaway (Next to Fir Ln Memorial Park) It is a potluck, but the burgers and hot dogs are supplied. Please bring a side dish salad or dessert. There will…
Dorothy Olsen’s 100th birthday celebration
Originally posted on 253 Watch:
She arrived in her Air Force uniform, complete with wings. Wisked up by General Don Brown, Dorothy Olsen was escorted to the Heritage Hill Pavilion at McChord Field. There she was met by three other old friends who were also WASP’s, including her roommate Alta Thomas. Mary Jean Sturdevant and Betty…
Words: from the City of Pierce Hearing
By Marianne Lincoln The County Council’s Community Development Committee was the first to hear the issues raised by the Pierce Communities Coalition when they heard the county using the term, “City of Pierce.” The term referred to all the urban unincorporated county including Midland, Parkland, Spanaway, Summit, Frederickson, Elk Plain and South Hill. These communities…
JBLM Soldier Dies During Unit Physical Training
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – A soldier assigned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord died early this morning during unit physical training. The soldier and his unit were conducting a unit run in a wooded area on JBLM Lewis North at the time of the incident. Emergency medical staff from Madigan Army Medical Center responded to the…
Pierce County Medical Examiner seeks friends and families to reclaim remains of deceased
PIERCE COUNTY –The friends and family members of 37 individuals who died in Pierce County have one last opportunity to reclaim their remains. The list of individuals can be found below and at http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/medicalexaminer. The Pierce County Medical Examiner plans to scatter unclaimed ashes on the waters of Puget Sound in August. Ashes being scattered…
Habitat for Humanity Store Opening in Puyallup
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY — Join us on July 8th and 9th for the grand opening of our new Store in downtown Puyallup! Puyallup Store Grand Opening Friday, July 8, 2016 9:00 am – Saturday, July 9, 2016 6:00 pm, 1329 E. Main Street, Puyallup WA 98372 With the opening of our new Store in its…
Runes Revealed coming to PLU’s Scadinavian Cultural Center
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PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY — Experience a contemporary art exhibit inspired by the Viking Runic Alphabet! Join us for the exhibit opening of “Runes Revealed” on July 8th from 6-8 p.m. Dr. Elisabeth Ward will be presenting a lecture on the history of the Runic alphabet. Admire and mingle with wine and…
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