Elk Plain Post 118 installs new officers

ELK PLAIN, WA — American Legion Elk Plain Post 118 Met on June 3, 2014 to install a new set of officers for the upcoming year. The evening kicked off at 6 pm with a chili feed featuring several types/styles of chili, corn bread, and (Post 118’s favorite) Gooey Butter cake for dessert.   The meal was…

Summer Youth Food Program – Bethel

The Bethel School District announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children.  Lunches will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger.  All meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA,…

Yard Sale at the Museum – June 7

YARD SALE at the Prairie House Museum June 7, Noon-2 p.m. 812 E. 176th Street To donate salable goods, call 360-832-6662 Proceeds support the museum. The address for the C!S yard sale, 802 174th St South.

Ag Program wins VISION 2040 Award

Pierce County’s Agriculture Program is among six projects and programs around the region receiving prestigious VISION 2040 Awards from the Puget Sound Regional Council. The awards, presented on May 29, showcase work being done to implement VISION 2040, the region’s long-range growth, economic development and transportation strategy. Over the past year, Pierce County’s Agriculture Program…

Roy Rodeo – May 31 – June 1

The Roy Pioneer Rodeo in  Roy, Washington is this weekend, May 31 & June 1, 2014. The rodeo also runs August 30 & 31, 2014. Gates open @ noon,  Rodeo starts at 1:30 PM There are Concessions, a Souvenir Booth, Food Booth, and Beer & Wine Garden. Admission Prices: 13 – Adults $12.00 Seniors $6.00 Children age…

Bethany Lutheran’s Memorial Day Service

Thanks to Kevin Bacher and Clay Ching there is a great set of pictures of the Monday, 26 May 2014 Memorial Day Service at the Bethany Lutheran Church Cemetery on line. The service was followed by a lunch in Litzer Hall.  The Soldiers are from the 555 Engineer Brigade at JBLM. Http://thelightisall.com/memorialday Provided by Doug Kotrba

2014 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – The 2014 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games will host a  record-breaking 2,800 Special Olympics athletes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 30-June 1. The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” is scheduled to arrive at JBLM McChord Field Friday, May 30, in time for the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30…

100th Year Celebration – Waller Rd Elementary

Waller Road Elementary School 100th Year Celebration Saturday, May 31, 2014 6312 Waller Road E 4-7 PM The centennial celebration will include a spaghetti dinner ($5) with music provided by the Waller Road drum ensemble and the Waller Road chorus and junior chorus. Also, the school will be open for visitors so they can go through the…

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, open to children 6th to 8th grade.  There is a $20 fee for all teams of 3.  More info is on the flyer below.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE               28-29 May 2014 TIME                Midnight to Midnight FIRING OF        Demolitions- C4, Demo Block and Dynamite The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on this weapon system. Increased levels of activity will be noticed…

SLHS bids farewell to the magnificient Mr. Crouse

By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — May 27, 2014, the final Spanaway Lake High School Choir Concert for the year. This was like no other. You see, behind the back of their choir director, Bernard Crouse, students, teachers and the arts administrator were secretly plotting by email and on Facebook. They communicated with as many alumni…