Author: Lincoln

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

Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 10-17

Honor   Flight – One Last Mission: Nov. 10 View a heartwarming film that follows a devoted team of volunteers, racing against the clock to send every   local World War II veteran to visit the Washington, D.C. memorial built in   their honor. Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 KPN, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2:30…

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Help a Veteran though Rainier Therapeudic Riding

YELM, WA — This veterans day, please consider supporting the work of Rainier Therapeutic Riding. Our warriors come home with wounds too deep to face and obstacles that appear insurmountable. With the help of specially trained horses, Aspen, fear becomes tranquility, pain makes way for smiles and a future can be seen through the fog….

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Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis Scholarship Auction

SPANAWAY, WA —  Saturday night at Spanaway Lake High School, community minded individuals came out to make bids on a wide assortment of interesting items, eat great pasta from Joeseppies and take their chance on several raffles. This was all in the name of raising thousands of dollars to help send high school seniors at the Bethel…

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The Market @ Bethel

Saturday was the holiday version of the Bethel Community Open market at the Bethel Learning Center. THere was an amazing number of vendors and interesting things to do. Here is a photo recap.

Scholarship Auction Saturday, Nov. 9

Tonight – be a part of making a student’s educational journey a great experience. Last year the combined local scholarship fundraising (Kiwanis, Rotary, Altrusa, BEST and FP Foundation)  presented $138,000 to graduating Franklin Pierce and Bethel Students. Let’s keep this positive traction!

Market Day at Bethel Learning Center, Nov. 9

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a Holiday Craft Fair market event call the Bethel Community Open Market at the Bethel Learning Center across from Bethel Middle School. This even was held two other Saturdays in May and August. Come out and enjoy the local crafts, wares and produce. There will be…

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Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis Auction Nov. 9 at SLHS

The Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis’ largest fundraiser for the year is happening this Saturday, November 9. It is their Scholarship Auction.  The Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis Foundation distributed a total of $16,000 to 15 deserving graduates in the Class of 2013 from every one of our high schools in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts! Everyone please…

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Learn to Ski or Snowboard

Pierce County Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Alpine West is offering 6 weeks of skiing or snowboarding lessons starting Saturday or Sunday, January 11 or 12, 2014.  The lessons are offered at Snoqualmie Pass – Summit Central for a fee of $168. Transportation is available for the entire six weeks for a package price…

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Nov. 11, Veterans Day

USA.gov — Veterans Day is a federal holiday that honors American veterans for their service and sacrifice. The National Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 11:00am (EST) on November 11 with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Other ceremonies and parades will take place across the country. We…

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Tis The Season Saturdays

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Please accept this invitation from us to you for Tis The Season Saturdays in December at Sprinker Recreation Center. It’s that time of year where happiness, snowshoes, mittens and magic are everywhere especially this year at Sprinker! Join us as we create an entertaining breakfast with Blade, Sprinker’s very own mascot!…

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It’s All About the Ribs on This Day Trip

Calling all BBQ lovers, ages 50 and up: Pierce County Parks and Recreation is issuing you a challenge to taste test and rank the best ribs around the Puget Sound. Are you up to the challenge? This event is part of the Adult Day Trip series of Pierce County Parks and Recreation. For this trip,…

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