Join, help your community and be happier as a result

South Pierce County has many local organizations from Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis to community associations in the unincorporated areas. These groups are made up of volunteers who care about the people and places around them. They put in countless unpaid hours to make your lives better. If you are feeling low, participating in one of these…

Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council

From: Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council You might notice Banners that advertise our Free Family Outdoor Movie Night that is scheduled for June 26th. The Movie is the BOXTROLLS and it will be held at Sound Life Church, 3425 176th st. e. Thanks to our sponsors, Sound Life Church, LeMay Inc., FCCCC, Americas Credit Union, Umpqua…

Nisqually River Shoreline Nature Walk, Yelm June 20

Nisqually River Shoreline Nature Walk, Yelm Saturday, June 20th 10 am – 2 pm Come experience one of the most dynamic stretches of the Nisqually River. Join us for a walk through reforested pastures to one of our favorite bends in the river – a perfect spot to watch birds, listen to the water flow and…

Gonzaga University release local names on President’s and Dean’s lists

SPOKANE, Wash. (June 12, 2015) – The following residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2015. Students must earn a 3.7 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Puyallup, WA  Savanna Shores,  Bradley Tate Spanaway, WA  Kyle Poje Tacoma, WA  Matthew Krick The following residents have earned placement on…

Smoothie-powered Workparties at PLU’s reDesign House

By Kelda Lorax Come out to PLU-owned reDesign house any number of times this summer. We’ll be installing glass bottle edging to the garden beds, weeding and tending to the annuals, and any number of other projects to get the house ready for an event in July (http://wahesc.org) Address: 515 125th St. S., Parkland 98444 Day/Time:…

The US Open closing roads starting Sunday June 14

You can’t get into the Chambers Bay Golf Course now. You can’t even walk the path along the ridge, it’s blocked of. You can’t even see through the chain link very well, it’s lined with green mesh. Starting Sunday June 12, you will not be able to driver the road along Chambers Bay. There are…

Schibig-Lakeview Nature Preserve – Walk & Talk June 17

Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Invites you to join us for an interesting and fun Walk and Talk Wednesday, June 17th from 2-4 PM Please RSVP for van space (253) 798-7620 This is in lieu of our regular monthly meeting. We will be visiting Schibig-Lakeview Nature Preserve and the 11.85 acre Ellingson Property bordering Morey Creek…

Father’s Cruise-In & BBQ at Marymount – June 21

Father’s Cruise-In & BBQ at Marymount (June 21) Celebrate Father’s Day the way he wants next weekend… Bring your dad out to the LeMay Collection at Marymount and show him how special he is! We can’t think of anything better than bringing him out to see some cool cars and motorcycles at Marymount! Dads get to tour the…

Marymount Motorcycle Week June 15-21

Marymount Motorcycle Week June 15-21: See over 200 Motorcycles + More Fun Activities! This year’s Marymount Motorcycle Week certainly will be one for the books! Not only are we featuring more than 200 motorcycles and celebrating dads with our Father’s Day BBQ, but we are also kicking the week off right with a special opening…

PLU Berry Festivals begin today – June 10

Every year Pacific Lutheran University celebrates the summer with their Berry Festivals. On June 10, it is the strawberry that is featured. Music and atmosphere is provided along with the berries, ice cream and a dollop of whipped cream. The event is held starting at 11:30 a.m. From PLU – “The Annual Berry Festivals at PLU are…