This Monday, October 20th, 2014 – 12:00-2:00pm A film crew will be at Marymount on October 20th filming a destination video for our Tacoma area. They selected Marymount to be featured in the video, and since they want to come on a Monday when we are usually closed to visitors, we just need some volunteers to show…
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GBA Scholarship Auction to be held on Wednesday, November 19th
GRAHAM, WA — Graham Business Association invites you to its GBA Scholarship Auction to be held on Wednesday, November 19th, 7:00 A.M.at Silver Creek Retirement Facility (17607 – 91st Ave E, Puyallup – Off 176th at 91st). Proceeds will provide scholarships to graduates of Bethel School District through B.E.S.T. Dollars for Scholars. Breakfast by Silver…
Franklin Pierce Youth First wins grant to address youth substance abuse
White House Drug Policy Office Awards $625,000 to Local Coalition to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Community Served by Franklin Pierce School District Tacoma, WASHINGTON (October 16, 2014) – Michael Botticelli, Acting Director of the Office National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced 680 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants, totaling $84 million, to communities across…
Pierce County road crews prepare for winter weather
Pierce County is preparing now for winter weather on county roads. Road operations crews from Pierce County Public Works and Utilities will spend Oct. 20 and 21 traveling their snow plow routes, setting up and recalibrating equipment, and reviewing the county’s Snow and Ice Response Plan in anticipation of winter weather. “While mild weather is expected…
Event provides link to disabilities and older adult services
Most older adults and people with disabilities want to remain in their own home. Knowing about available resources in the community and how to access them is one of the best things that people can do for their loved ones. Making the Link 2014 offers the opportunity for individuals and families to learn about a…
LeMay Sock Hop Dinner & Dance, Nov. 8
Get Your Groove On! LeMay Sock Hop Dinner & Dance Saturday, November 8th Tickets for the LeMay Sock Hop are selling fast – Get your tickets soon before they sell out! If you attended high school in the 1950’s or the 1960’s, chances are you might have gone to “the hop” on some Friday or Saturday night. Well,…
New Sheriff’s Precinct in Parkland-Spanaway opened
The new precinct for the Peirce County Sheriff’s Department has officially opened. you can see the Pierce county video here. The buildings on a street behind Frank’s Donuts, the humor is not lost on folks who find the site. The communities will have more police presence. The nearest precinct was on South Hill before this building…
LeMay Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Oct 25
Calling All Spooky Ghouls & Witches! LeMay Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 25th Everyone is getting excited for our Annual LeMay Halloween Trunk or Treat! Bring out your collector car (or hearse, ambulance, van, motorcycle, or other vehicle) at Marymount for a fun day for kids! Trunk hosts decorate their vehicles (or trunks), bring candy, and then…
Costumed? Woof Woof Walk
Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 18 from 9:00am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a “ruffle” drawing and prizes…
Franklin Pierce Schools and UW-Tacoma agree to “Pathway to Promise” Partnership
Tacoma, WASHINGTON (9 October 2014) Franklin Pierce Schools and the University of Washington Tacoma have agreed to a new “Pathway to Promise” partnership that will expand post-secondary educational opportunities for all Franklin Pierce School District graduates. The partnership will enable Franklin Pierce School District graduates to automatically be accepted as freshmen at the UW Tacoma…
JBLM Overpass Construction Perimeter Rd CLOSED Oct 14-15
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Construction of the new Joint Base connector road and overpass project that links both segments of the joint base will enter the third phase of construction with the installation of twelve, 183-foot girders Tuesday evening. Perimeter Road will be temporarily closed to local traffic between the intersections of 150th St….
The Truth About Water Fluoridation
The Truth About Water Fluoridation Wednesday, October 15, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 1001 Princeton Street, Fircrest, WA Dr. Connett separates fact from fiction. This discussion will include the latest research on water fluoridation: toxicity, harmful effects, efficacy and safety. He will review the alarming relationship between water fluoridation and lower IQ and negative brain…
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