Friends and family help on a dry run before opening

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
The Old Spaghetti Factory in Tacoma reopens in a new location on Friday January 22, 2016. 1255 Pacific Avenue, below the Pacific Plaza South parking facility is a sparkling new restaurant with some classy furnishings to add to the relocated old favorites, the trolley, stained glass, artworks, doors and light fixtures.…

Old Spaghetti Factory opens their new location Jan. 22

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
A trolley car inside the building was the first clue something special was about to happen under the Pacific Plaza parking garage. A new Old Spaghetti Factory has been carefully crafted with bits of memorabilia from the site on Jefferson and new, beautiful treatments unique to this new location. As I…

Jauary 19 – 20, JBLM late night firing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE               Tuesday, January 19, 2016 to Wednesday, January 20, 2016       TIME                6:30 a.m. (January 19) to Midnight (January 20) FIRING OF        M777 155mm Howitzers The purpose of the late night training is for unit proficiency training on this weapon…

Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve update

Hello all: This is an update on the proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve and current status of the management planning process.   The Planning Committee met three times in fall 2015 and helped provide input for the draft plan. A mostly complete draft is in review by the committee at this time, and a fourth meeting…

DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal Book Launch

50th Anniversary Edition Book Launch for local author, Kristine Smith. The book is available in two softbound versions and one Kindle version. ‘DeForest Kelley Up Close and Personal from the Fan who Knew Him Best’ is on schedule to launch on January 8th, 2016. The new edition will have more than 55 additional pages of…

Traditional Danish folk music a special treat for the Scandinavian Cultural Center Jan. 24

Sonnich  Lydom,  Kristian  Bugge &  Morten  Alfred  Høirup, thee  of  Denmark’s  leading  folk  musicians  take you  along  on a  tour  around  the  music  traditions  of  their  home  country on January 24 at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU at 2 p.m. Sonnich Lydom (accordion, harmonica ), Kristian Bugge (fiddle) & Morten Alfred Høirup (guitars, vocal) will…

Spay & Neuter program

Pierce County Washington has a problems with too many pets reproducing at will. People with low income can get assistance with spay and neutering services through Pasado’s Safe Haven, a pro animal, anti-cruelty non-profit. Pasado’s provides services for investigation and rescue, homeless pets,  sanctuary and outreach. If you are low income, you may qualify for…

Bethel District Events

December: 16 6:00pm                   Choir Caroling (Graham Fire & Rescue)  NS        6:30pm                   Winter Band, Choir, & Orchestra Concert  CC 6:30pm                   Holiday Music Program (Band, Choir, & Orchestra)  EV 6:30pm                   Winter Band and Orchestra Concert  FE 6:30pm                   The Incredible Reindeer (1st Grade Musical)  NT 7:00pm                   Seussical, Jr. (School Play)  CMMS Commons      …

Two Day Winter Eco Camp at Sprinker Recreation Center

Make plans to keep the kids busy this winter break by making reservations for the newest addition to our environmental education programming. Winter Eco Camp will provide kids the opportunity to explore the gifts of nature at Spanaway’s Bresemann’s Forest while learning about the local ecosystem, tips to be more sustainable and of course fun…

Want a booth at the Technology and Art Fair?

Dear Community Leaders,   You may be aware that the Bethel School District hosts an outstanding Technology and Art Fair each year, attended by thousands! We are inviting non profit/service organizations as well as local, community-friendly business groups to have a free booth at this year’s event on January 23rd at Graham Kapowsin High from 10-3. …

Roy Tree lighting and Holiday Bazaar at Lacamas Community

Beginning at 6 p.m. e Roy Community Center and wrapping up with carols and the tree lighting at7 p.m., the City of Roy will celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season Friday December 4. Over the weekend, the annual Holiday Bazaar will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be breakfast…