Consumers can find hundreds of local farms, markets, products, recipes and more using a new mobile app built by Pierce County and Cascade Harvest Coalition. The Puget Sound Fresh app provides quick access to a growing network of farms and farmers markets who are members of the Coalition, a Seattle-based nonprofit that has been providing…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Hometown Heroes event time change
Friends, The Hometown Heroes event has rescheduled the time of unveiling the memorial to 1:30 p.m. on Sat. This will take place in front of the library which is on 3rd St (side of city hall) in front of the library. We look forward to publicly acknowledging those who have served our country. Sincerely, Karen …
May 7 workparty for the Nisqually Land Trust
Nisqually Land Trust You’re invited to help us remove invasive weeds at a site in Yelm! Wednesday, May 7th from 9:00am to 12:00pm We will be working at a beautiful site along the Nisqually River removing noxious weeds from recently planted roads. It’s another step forward in the restoration of this site. We hope to…
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 1 May 2014 TIME Midnight to Midnight FIRING OF 60mm Howitzer The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on this weapon system. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the evening…
CASA program’s “Get the Word Out” dinner highlights need for child advocates
More than 260 enthusiastic people attended a dinner event to raise awareness about the constant need for Court Appointed Special Advocates – volunteers who assist children in the court system. State Attorney General Bob Ferguson spoke about the importance of advocacy for children in the foster care system during Pierce County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate…
Ferry rates/schedules change May 1
Peak season on the Pierce County ferry will bring changes to fare rates. Peak season runs May 1 to Sept. 30. Riders should also be aware of several schedule changes that go into effect May 1 that will be in place year-round. Peak season rates and schedule Peak season fare rates start May 1 for…
United Methodist Summer camps
Summer Camp Early Bird Discount is May 1st! The Early Bird Discount of $20 is available for most registrations postmarked or received by May 1st. Make sure to get them in by May 1st for $20 off of each registration. Memories are made every day at camp, on the lake at Twinlow, on Ocean Park’s…
$99,108 Raised at Anniversary Auction
From the Nisqually Land Trust 4-28-2014 WE DID IT! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, item donors, attendees and volunteers, the Nisqually Land Trust 25th Anniversary Auction was a huge success! We raised a record $99,108 for land protection and restoration. We are very grateful to our friends and partners who help us…
May 3 – Hometown Heroes Day in Roy
City of Roy, WA Hometown Heroes Community Day MAY 3 Time: 1:30 p.m. (approximate) Place: sidewalk by City Hall, 216 McNaught The Battle Cross Memorial will be unveiled in acknowledgement of those from within the city limits of Roy who gave their lives in military service. Annual Spring Clean-Up May 3 for residents within city…
Spanaway – the book!
Over this past year, several of us who have knowledge of the earlier Spanaway, or Spanueh, worked with Jean Sensel, a local historian and former owner of the historic Exchange Tavern, to supply information and photos as she assembled the following book for the Images of America series. It is now available for order. Congratulations Jean!…
Norwegian Heritage Festival
By Marianne Lincoln Saturday, April 26, was the Norwegian Heritage Festival at Pacific Lutheran University. Brightly costumed attendees and vendors (wearing their official Norwegian bunads) served up tasty ethnic treats, crafts, clothing and interesting stories. Scores of Norwegian cookies could be purchased and carried home as well. In the lobby of the University Center and…
Bicycle Safety Day
Bicycle Safety Day May 17, 10:00 – 1:00 Time for spending more time in outdoor activities, especially using your bicycle, around the neighborhood or on longer trips. Are you and your bicycle ready for the hard use and cautions of summer riding? Spanaway Lutheran Church at 16001 A Street in Spanaway is hosting a day…
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