Author: Lincoln

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

Norwegian Heritage Festival – April 26

PLU — The Norwegian Heritage Festival celebrates Norwegian culture through artisans, vendors, performers, and authentic food. It usually takes place on the last Saturday in April and runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free admission and free parking, Relax with friends and family in the Norwegian Café where you will enjoy on-stage performances by…

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LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair April 25-26

Treat yourself to a delightful evening! Just in time for spring and Mother’s Day…. join us for the Annual LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair in 2014! This is a fabulous event held at the Marymount Event Center, and featuring some of the greatest wineries and vendors! Friday, April 25th – 4:00-9:00pm Saturday, April 26th –…

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Realize 2030

What transit improvements in Pierce County would help you get from home to work and back again? Long range planning for Pierce County – Open Houses. May 20 4:30–7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE East County Maintenance Facility 11711 Prairie Ridge Dr E, Bonney Lake May 22 4:30–7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE Central Maintenance Facility 4812 196th St…

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Dispose of old Prescription Drugs on April 26

USA.GOV — Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.  Between 10AM and 2PM on April 26, bring your unwanted prescription drugs to a collection site near you. Properly disposing of medicines is important to human health and the environment. If you dispose of drugs on your own, check out these tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection…

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This is National Park Week — Join the Celebration

NPS.GOV — America’s national parks are filled with iconic landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. During National Park Week, April 19-27, 2014, you can explore them in depth. We’ve got fun events taking place in national parks all across the country, including wildflower walks, history talks, and wildlife tours. There’s sure to be an event…

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Eggstavaganza a la wet and cold

FREDERICKSON, WA — It was 45 degrees and raining, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of local kids at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sound Life Church. It did make many of them huddle under umbrellas, throw blankets over their shoulders and eggs bust through many paper based bags. The Frederickson Clover…

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Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday morning, April 19, the Spanaway Lions Club held their annual Eater Egg Hunt for local special needs kids. The event was held at the Prairie House Museum on 176th Street in Spanaway. Here are some highlights in photos.  

Easter Egg Hunt for special needs kids

Easter Egg Hunt Every kid loves an Easter Egg Hunt but some need more help than others to get around and find those eggs. The Spanaway Lions Club’s goal is to provide a safe and handicap friendly environment where kids can be kids and hunt Easter Eggs. The Prairie House museum provides a nice area…

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New Immigration exhibition at the Scandinavian Cultural Center

The opening reception for a new Immigration exhibition at the Scandinavian Cultural Center will highlight the Scandinavian Immigration to the Tacoma area and will take place on Monday, April 21st, from 4pm to 6pm. The exhibition features material drawn from the Scandinavian Immigration Experience Collection in the Archives and Special Collections of PLU, paired with…

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Easter Eggstravaganza, April 19

Sound Life Church at 176th Street & 36th Ave. will be with site for the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. It will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 19th. The egg hunts begin around 11 a.m. with the smallest tykes first. Join with the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) at the Eggstravaganza. Mike Goodell…

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