FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — I find my seat among the crowd as the lights dim, the murmuring stops, and the curtain rises. Fresh young faces in full voice belt out a tune of which we are all familiar. Our smiles broaden, our feet tap, and we quietly hum along, transported by the music to…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter will visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord Friday. During his visit Secretary Carter will receive updates on the important capabilities of units based at JBLM whose posture and power projection capabilities play a pivotal role in DOD’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region. .     He will visit…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – An open house for the planned High Mobility Artillery Rocket System’s Reduced Range Practice Rocket testing is scheduled for Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Eagles Pride Golf Course Conference Center, JBLM, I-5 exit 116.  This is an opportunity for the local community to hear details about the firing of…

Pierce County Shoreline Master Program Public Comment Period:  March 15—April 29, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Open House/Public Hearing:  March 30, 5:00 p.m. WA Dept. of Ecology seeks comment on Pierce County’s Shoreline Master Program update. Authority for this update is based on Washington’s Shoreline Management Act (Ch. 90.58 RCW) and related rules. Send comments to:  Kim…

The Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council (PNW IPC) is a non-profit conservation organization (http://www.pnw-ipc.org/) working in partnership with National Forests and Parks, Washington Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), county noxious weed programs, and other local groups on a Citizen Science EDRR (Early Detection Rapid Response) program. With funding from the National…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2016 JBLM Air Show & Warrior Expo is a “GO” for August 27-28 at McChord Field.  The all-day event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the marquee act, along with the U.S. Army’s “Golden Knights.” “After a four-year hiatus, we’re extremely pleased to bring this magnificent event…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – A standard Washington State Driver License or ID Card can no longer be used to get a visitor’s pass for access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord or the Yakima Training Center starting April 1, because neither complies with Real ID Act of 2005 requirements.  Washington is one of five states (along…

Bricks 4 Kidz – LEGO®  Kids Night Out With Legos® On Friday, Feb 26, kids ages 5-13 can build motorized models with LEGO®.  This kids only event is held at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21718 Meridian Ave E in Graham. It runs from 6:00-9:00pm and includes a pizza dinner for a fee of $25 for…

Pierce County Parks and Recreation invites boys and girls to Sprinker Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20 for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Hockey Weekend Across America. Starting at 5:45 p.m. local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic…

Does your group have an idea that can improve lives in your community?  United Way of Pierce County Neighborhood Grants Program powered by South Sound Together wants to help!  Neighborhood grants are awarded to community-led projects to provide financial and technical support.  Please visit our website at http://www.uwpc.org/neighborhood-grants for more information on how to apply!…

The Graham Business Association will meet at 7:00 a.m.  February 17, 2016. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham , (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Eric Welch, President–Come prepared for your 30 second introduction – (2 business…