USA.GOV — Bullying is a prominent topic, and more parents are on the lookout for warning signs and signals from their children. But sometimes, children aren’t comfortable telling parents what’s going on at school. That’s why SAMHSA has created the free KnowBullying app for smartphones. It is designed to help prevent bullying, and helps parents start…
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Winds force Fantasy Lights to close again; Parks offers more half-priced nights to compensate
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Due to the high winds and stormy conditions predicted for Thursday evening, Dec. 11, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation department has opted to close its winter Fantasy Lights experience for the night in the interest of safety. Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park also stayed dark the previous night for the…
Parkland holiday events Dec 13
I can extend… but don’t want to… I am hoping with DaveWinterfest is December 13, 2014! Around 800 families that are economically challenged in the area have been chosen to receive clothing, Christmas presents and other joyful experiences at the PLU east campus (Old Parkland School) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to…
Bethel’s Visual and Performing Arts Calendar
Bethel’s Visual and Performing Arts Newsletter EXPRESSIONS Vol. 25 No. 8 December 10, 2014 December: 10 7:00pm Holiday Band & Orchestra Concert CMS 7:00pm Winter Choir Concert CMMS 7:00pm Holiday Band Concert FMS 7:00pm Holiday Choir Concert SLHS 11 2:15 & 5:30pm Holiday Music Program (Grades 1/2 & Choir) SM 6:30pm Winter Voices (4th Graders)…
The Boys in the Boat – Graham lunchtime talk, Dec 10
Wed., Dec. 10 at noon, all are invited to Graham’s (GKCC) annual Christmas pot luck and volunteer appreciation. Location: Graham Fire and Rescue on 70th Ave. Graham Lunchtime Talk, December 10th, 2014 The subject of our talk will be “The Boys in the Boat”, a very personal look at a true story about local boys –…
Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking
Hello all, The Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking hopes that you will be able to attend our monthly meeting tomorrow evening. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday of the month to plan and discuss our mission to end trafficking in Pierce County. We are currently planning several events for January through March…
Council to hold final on-location meeting of 2014 at new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct
The Pierce County Council holds at least one of its regular Tuesday meetings in each of the seven council districts each year. The final stop on the 2014 tour will be at the new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct on Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. The address is 14113 Pacific Ave. S. (click here for a map)….
20th Annual Fantasy Lights now open in Pierce County’s Spanaway Park
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Every night through New Year’s Day, visitors can treat themselves to a festive holiday display of lights unlike any other in the South Sound area. This year is the 20th anniversary of Pierce County Parks and Recreation’s Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park and the department has added even more displays to…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management, water quality storm drainage plans, rate structures, capital improvement projects, financing, and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management division of Pierce…
Flag lowering via PIERCE COUNTY
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, Dec. 7, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result of the attack…
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