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JBLM hosts naturalization ceremony Friday for 10 new citizens

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Seattle District will swear in approximately 10 new U.S. citizens Friday, Nov. 7 during a naturalization ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The new citizens are active duty service members. This ceremony honors Veterans Day. The ceremony will take place at 12 p.m., at JBLM’s…

SPECIAL FILM PREMEIRE AT TRIAD/ SAT NOV 8th 3PM ONLY!

An award winning documentary not to be missed! A powerful story about a veteran, a special horse and hope! A beautiful way to acknowledge veterans this month REMEMBER….IT SHOWS AT 3PM ONLY! See you there. Jayne from the Triad

Post 118 opens Holly P. Mills Service Office

American Legion ELK PLAIN POST 118 Department Of Washington District 4 ELK PLAIN, PIERCE COUNTY, WA Post 118 opens Holly P. Mills Service Office Post 118 in partnership with Bethel School District has opened a Veteran’s Service office. Named after Lt. Holly P. Mills, WWII veteran and ace, it is located at the Bethel Family Support…

Scandinavian Cultural Center – Calendar of Events

SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL CENTER at PLU ~ WINTER 2014-2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ~ All events are free unless otherwise noted. OPEN HOURS: Sunday 1pm to 4pm except August 31st and October 5th and 19th. Tuesday and Wednesday 11am to 3pm starting September 9th. November 8th Thor Heyerdahl Film Series 1-5pm November 10th Thor Heyerdahl Birthday Symposium…

Learn about resources for extended care of a loved one

Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis without any knowledge of the resources, services and options available. “Options for…

Video on School Buses – watching you illegally passing!

Bethel Public Schools Partner with American Traffic Solutions to Launch School Bus Stop Arm Program Spanaway, Washington—Bethel Public Schools and the Pierce County Sheriff’s office has partnered with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to launch CrossingGuard®, ATS’ technology to help school districts address the growing problem of illegal passing of school buses that are stopped and…

Will Graham Fire and Rescue be successful this time?

Fire Protection District No. 21 Yes 5,016 59.66% No 3,392 40.34% Over Votes 1 Under Votes 284

Dementia: Setting the Record Straight

Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis, both for the individual and for their family. People often experience a range of emotions from anger and relief to denial and depression. And that is only the beginning. As short-term memory begins to fade, people look for help. In addition to mainstream healthcare resources, many people often turn…

Did you get your ballot in? …we knew that.

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — As the election gets down to the wire, local committees have ramped up Get Out The Vote campaigns. As a result, voters want answers from the Pierce County Auditor’s Office about how their personal information is made public. Campaign volunteers make phone calls and knock on doors, encouraging voters to return…

Registration recommended for Pierce County Parks’ upcoming Bingo Night

Mark your calendars for Family Bingo Night at the Meridian Habitat Community Center on Friday, Nov. 7. The annual event, hosted by Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services, begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts until 9 (doors open at 6). Registration is recommended before Nov. 5, but participants can sign up through the beginning of…

Tickets for PLU’s Christmas Concerts go on sale Nov. 3rd

Pacific Lutheran University’s inspirational Christmas Concerts return for 2014 with performances in Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and on the PLU Campus in Lagerquist Concert Hall. The program, in the great tradition of Lutheran choral music, features the renowned Choir of the West, University Chorale and members of the University Symphony Orchestra performing hymns, carols…