Author: Lincoln

Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.

PLU hosts exclusive U.S. premiere of art exhibition

PLU HOSTS EXCLUSIVE U.S. PREMIERE OF ART EXHIBITION INSPIRED BY NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION’S 200TH ANNIVERSARY TACOMA, WA—Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Cultural Center will host the exclusive U.S. premiere of a modern-art exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian constitution. During the Napoleonic war in 1814, Denmark lost control over Norway, a territory it had held…

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Celebrate My Drive – and prizes?

http://www.celebratemydrive.com/home From State Farm’s website: What’s Celebrate My Drive? It’s communities celebrating new drivers who make smart driving choices, like 2N2® – 2 eyes on the road, 2 hands on the wheel. And not to mention, maybe winning some pretty epic prizes for your high school. Between October 15-24 2014, you’ll be able to make…

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Civil War Re-enactors in Roy Aug 9-10

The City of Roy, 8 miles south of Spanaway on highway 507 will be the site of a Civil War Re-enactment,  Aug 9-10. This weekend by the post office. Come enjoy a trip back into history.

Barnyard Dynasty – it’s time for the Fair!

GRAHAM, WA — Frontier Park in Graham is alive with rides, delicious and tasty treats, displays, rides, games, crafts, produce and of course, barnyard animals! It’s time for the annual Pierce County Fair. This year the fair runs from August 7th to the 10th. Friday and Saturday it begins at 10 a.m. and ends at…

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Kite-flying festival Aug. 9

Parks and Recreation to host kite-flying festival Aug. 9 at Chambers Creek Regional Park County Parks and Recreation Services will partner with the Pierce County Kitefliers Association for a fun-filled day of kites at Chambers Creek Regional Park on Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers say the entire family will be entertained…

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Magic Night and Show Aug 26

Magic Night and Show As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, this kid and family friendly event starts at 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 26th with teaching kids some tricks of their own. Meridian Habitat Park auditorium, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, doors open at 7:30pm for a Magic Show by Goofy Gideon.  Pre-register by…

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Special Forces Scholarship Fund to hold awards ceremony

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.—The Special Forces Scholarship Fund will hold an awards ceremony August 8, 2 p.m. at the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) compound. Retired Army Col. Richard G. Thomas Jr., the 1st SFG (A) Scholarship Fund Volunteer Program Director, will be hosting the event along with Col. Steve Johnson, 1st SFG (A) Deputy…

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Council proclaims Aug. 9 to be “Pierce County Early Learning Day”

In recognition of First 5 Fundamentals Family Fun Fair kick-off event, members of the Pierce County Council unanimously approved Proposed Resolution R2014-93, designating Aug. 9 as “Pierce County Early Learning Day.” The First 5 Fundamentals program, which began in 2006, is a collaboration of over 40 community organizations working together to achieve the common goal…

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Traffic Impacts SR 507 both directions

Roy, WA — Road work on SR 507 both directions from milepost 34.0 near 312th St S to milepost 35.0 near Roy City Limits beginning at 10:37 pm on August 5, 2014 until about 5:00 am on August 6, 2014. Traffic Impacts SR 507 both directions

Graham Fire Disitrict levy passing

GRAHAM, WA –The Graham Fire & Rescue levy appears to be passing their four-year, $2.75 million per year maintenance and operations levy tonight. Fire Protection District No. 21 Yes      3,363   58.58% No       2,378   41.42% Graham Fire has seen a decrease in assessed valuation of property in excess of 20% since 2008, which equates to a…

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New County Council proposal would bring parity to employee evaluations

Proposed Ordinance 2014-59, which will be considered by the County Council’s Rules and Operations Committee on Aug. 11, would allow non-represented employees to challenge, grieve or appeal a supervisor’s performance evaluation – a right that represented employees already enjoy in statute. Pierce County law requires certain provisions with regard to county employee performance evaluations; however…

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