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On the way from here to there: Yoo Hoo

By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Today as I was turning onto Pacific Avenue to stop into the Post Office, I noticed the license plate ont he Lincoln in front of me. It said “Yoo Hoo.” I snapped a photo. Apparently, Roberta got the plate years ago from friends that golf with her. She says…

Bethel 27 community breakfast

Come eat a great meal and support Bethel 27, Job’s Daughters International of Parkland, Washington. From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2013 all proceeds of the $6.00 suggested donation will support the members of Bethel 27. Bethel 27 will be holding a community breakfast on the 1st Sunday of each month…

IBTC Holiday BRAzaar Nov. 23

IBTC Holiday BRAzaar Saturday at 10:00am until November 24 at 3:00pm. Bethel Learning Center – 21818 38th Ave East in Spanaway, WA Please join us for some holiday shopping! Bring your checkbook, your credit cards, and your cash! There are many local direct sellers participating in this event. Proceeds go toward our quest to find a…

We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop moved to Jan. 23

PARKLAND, WA — We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop has been moved to Saturday January 25th, 2014 to allow for more time to advertise and not to conflict with Thanksgiving or Christmas season. We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop….. Northern Pacific Coffee Company Garfield Street South Sponsored by Diane M. Crews Oliviajane Enterprises Welcome to…

Walk Fantasy Lights on Sunday, Nov. 24

PIERCE COUNTY — Kick off the holiday season this Sunday, Nov. 24 with a sneak, non-motorized preview of the 19th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park. This is the only opportunity to walk through the Northwest’s largest drive-through holiday lights display. The 2.5 mile walk provides a close-up preview of more than 300 animated displays and…

Nisqually River Bain plan hearing Nov. 26

PIERCE COUNTY — This is notice of the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2013-62. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the “Nisqually River Basin Plan” for the Unincorporated Area of Pierce County; Amending Pierce County Code Chapter 19D.60, “Pierce County Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management…

Audubon Presentations

From the Tahoma Audubon Society — Two free evening presentations are coming up on Thursday and Friday this week: “Kayaking the Inside Passage, Alaska” presented by local adventurer Pat O’Connor, at our membership program. Free to members and the public. Thursday, Nov.21st at 7pm at the Tacoma Nature Center. “Rare Birds” author Maria Mudd Ruth to talk about Marbled…

County invites community to learn about upcoming study of Spanaway Lake

PIERCE COUNTY — Spanaway Lake residents, business owners and recreational users can learn about an upcoming study of the lake’s health at a community meeting on Dec. 4. The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spanaway Lake Elementary, 412 165th St. S. in Spanaway. Pierce County will use information obtained in…

Dazzling party at Sprinker for the 555th of JBLM

By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — It was a Tuesday afternoon and the parking lot at Sprinker Recreation Center had nary a space left to put another car. The fledgling Eastisde Subchapter of the local AUSA was welcoming soldiers, their wives and children to the center to celebrate. It was a “Welcome Home” party from their deployments and…

Eastside AUSA to host Welcome Home Party for JBLM’s 555th

SPANAWAY, WA — A Welcome Home Celebration for the Triple Nickel’s (555th Engineering Battalion) will be held on Tuesday, November 19th from noon to 4p.m. at the Harry Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. South, Tacoma, WA. This event will welcome up to 1800 soldiers and their families to celebrate the unit’s return from deployment….

Big 2014 County budget public comment and vote Tuesday

PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Council is poised to approve a 2014 budget that improves the responsiveness of local government, invests in community programs and maintains a stable financial position. The Council approved the budget on second reading by a 7-0 vote on Nov. 12. The Council scheduled its final vote for Tuesday, Nov….