This is Notice of Rescinded Final Council Hearing on Proposal No. 2014-108. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapter 5.40 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), “Usage Standards for Pierce County Airport – Thun Field”; Expanding the Scope of Chapter 5.40 PCC to Include the Tacoma Narrows Airport; Repealing the Pierce County Airport…
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Library: Make a splash with new tech skills
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — Make a splash in the workplace and at home with new marketable technology skills. Dive into more than 250 Microsoft IT Academy training courses for free with your library card. Take self-paced, self-directed online classes with hands-on practice to improve your computer skills and become more proficient with Microsoft applications. Read…
Rowing?
Hope your 2014 was great and your 2015 will be even better! Here’s a short little video about what might be coming for Pierce County – with a little help from our friends. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9nAAJtYVQY — William (Bill) Pickard (206) 849-7039 Founder & Director Emeritus, George Pocock Rowing Foundation Lake Kapowsin Trust bpickard@pickard-murphy.com 3213 East Alder Street, Seattle, Washington…
Learn how to use Social Security
Many options are available to individuals when taking Social Security. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Planning ahead is important to make the most out of the benefits available to people as they retire or as they need to claim disability. “Making Social Security Work for You” will provide straightforward information about whether, when…
Community Healthcare Winter Health Fair
Start 2015 off healthy with free flu and pneumonia vaccines and health screenings on January 10th at the Hilltop Regional Health Center. The Winter Health Fair includes: • FREE Flu and Pneumonia vaccines* • FREE Blood Pressure Checks • FREE Insurance Enrollment Assistance • FREE Dental Screenings • FREE Height/Weight/BMI Checks Enter the raffle to…
Download winter magazines for free
Your Pierce County library card gives you access to free downloads of popular magazines that you can keep. Try out new cookie recipes, craft a homemade wreath, knit a cozy sweater, find ideas for great inexpensive gifts, learn holiday jokes and stories to tell, relax with a touching tale. The list is endless. Read more…
Retirement for “average folks” will look different
If you look at advertising, it’s all about expanding your portfolio and enjoying the good life. While that may be true for some, most Americans will experience something quite different. “Retirement for ‘Average’ Folks” explores what most people will face when they approach retirement. It will also offer practical tools that will help people better…
Merry Christmas, South Pierce County!
Everyone at the Pierce Prairie Post wish you and yours the best Christmas ever! The editor of the Post moved over the weekend, a new home in Graham for Christmas. With a creek in the back and a view of Mount Rainier out front, Marianne is thrilled and introspective about the change. The Post began…
What to do with your old live Christmas tree? Treecycle!
As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to treecycle your Christmas tree. Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be disposed of as garbage Residents may also recycle their tree free of charge at Pierce County’s…
Pierce County Ferry fares to increase Jan. 1, 2015
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase by 3 percent in 2015 across all rider categories except for youth. “This is the second part of a two-step increase needed to help cover increased operational and maintenance expenses,” said Deb Wallace, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities airport and ferry administrator. Fares also increased…
2015 LeMay Family Collection Schedule of Events – Save the Dates!
February: Collection Education Month A whole month of fun, free educational presentations by experts at Marymount! February 3: 6:00PM – “Development of Horseless Carriages” February 7: 12:00PM – “Collection, Saving, or Hoarding: How to Convince Your Family You’re Not as Nuts as the People on Reality TV” February 7: 3:00PM – “Outstanding Outboards: All About…
Check Out the FREE Christmas Light Display at Marymount this December!
If you enjoy Christmas light displays, or maybe you’re heading to Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park just down the street from us, you should stop by and see the fun Christmas light display on the front lawn in front of the Gym at Marymount! Thanks to the creativity of some of our awesome LeMay volunteers…
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