JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM will conduct a live-fire training exercise on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. involving helicopters, artillery and mortars, and other weapons systems. The unit conducting the training will also rehearse the live-fire training exercise throughout the day on Tuesday. Increased levels of noise will be noticed Tuesday and Wednesday. This is…
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Help Brookdale Elementary School Garden fundraising
Brookdale Elementary School in Parkland is in the middle of a fund-raising and garden-building frenzy. Repairs have been needed to dilapidated garden boxes for years, and during mid-winter break an improved garden was installed with hours of volunteer labor. But we’re not done yet! Fundraising is still needed to close the gap of last minute materials,…
Puppy & Dog Obedience Classes
Puppy Obedience Classes Pierce County Parks and Recreation offers your puppy a class for socialization and basic obedience training. A six week class is held at Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham on Sundays, March 23-May 4 from 1:00-2:00pm for pups 12-18 weeks. The fee for the program is $75 and is taught by…
Draft Pierce County Comprehensive Plan update is available for public review
A draft policy document intended to guide growth in unincorporated Pierce County over the next 20 years is now available for the public to review. The updated Pierce County Comprehensive Plan fulfills a state legislative requirement that is due by June 30, 2015. Pierce County must review its existing growth policies and update them if…
County serves notice of violation to marijuana business
Pierce County served a notice of violation Wednesday, March 4, on a retail marijuana business called The Gallery that opened in Parkland without a required permit. The Pierce County Building Official, who inspects structures for compliance with building codes, hand-delivered a notice that The Gallery is in violation of County Code by operating without a…
2015 COMMUNITY EXPOSITION
Expo is an annual event showcasing the talent in our community! We not only have a lot of fun, we raise money to help pay for the rest of our programs throughout the year. See Our Flyer Expo has up to 60 vendors: local business people set up booths and sell their products and services….
Franklin Pierce plans for future schools
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — FPS 2030 is a planning process that began in 2010. It is a committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members — everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The charge of the FPS 2030 committee is to develop capital facilities recommendations to the School Board of Directors. The Capital Levy…
Graham Fire & Rescue Found Financially Sound and Accountable
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today that Graham Fire & Rescue has received verification from two separate, well-respected outside sources of their financial position. “Both reports indicate the District is financially sound and accountable for funds provided by the public,” stated Chief Baskett. The Washington State Auditor’s Office (S.A.O.) recently completed…
12th Annual Expo Fundraiser Supports FEED Program & Harvest House
Graham-Kapowsin Community Council for Learning will host Expo ’15. Sat, 3/7/15 – 9AM-3:30PM at the Frontier Middle School, located at 22110 108th Ave E, Graham. There will also be a 1K & 5K walk or run event that same day. Help Feed a Child for a $10 donation. Our event features entertainment, vendor exhibits that include…
Community input sought for Aging & Disability priorities
Pierce County Community Connections Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) is initiating a process to gather community input for the creation of the 2016-2019 Area Plan. The Area Plan establishes funding priorities and the array of services that will be provided to support older adults and adults with disabilities who are living in the community. Input…
March 7 – South Sound Sustainability Expo
8th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo, Saturday, March 7 at 10:00am Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma, Washington From their website: “This free public event runs 10am-3pm and connects local residents and business owners with services, products, companies, and agencies that address sustainability needs in our community. Participants learn about transportation choices, green construction,…
Nordic Journey’s Organ Concert March 1
Jim Hicks will play unique organ selections from all five of the Nordic countries, and the Faeroe Islands, some new compositions and some rarely heard classics at 8 p.m. Sunday March 1 at PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. This event is sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center. The music selection have been recorded in cathedrals all over Sweden.
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