Kids’ Events: Sept. 23-28 Your children will have fun learning! Cyndi Soup interactive concert, Play to Learn, Art After School, Pajama Block Party and more. Locations, dates and times @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Computer Classes: Sept. 23-28 Navigate the Internet, get started in Excel and Word, download free e-books to your e-reader,…
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High School football scores Sept. 19-20
Curtis over Bethel, 23 to 27 SLHS over Todd Beamer, 27 to 17 GKHS over Federal Way, 39 to 21 Franklin Pierce over Orting, 23 -21 White River over Washington, 43 to 14 Yelm over Stadium, 47 to 21
Class in writing press releases Oct. 4
For half the price of one professionally-written press (media) release, local copywriter & author Kristine M. Smith will show you how to write your own releases. DATE: October 4, 2013 PLACE: Tacoma Strictly Limited to 15 participants Contact (253) 474-6240, Kristine Smith for more information.
Frederickson CCCC Meeting Sept. 21
FREDERICKSON, WA — Saturday, September 21 is the next regularly scheduled meeting for the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) at the Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E., at 9AM. Agenda items include discussion of Public safety, the Stans and Joan Cross Park, local land use, business connections, advertising in media, the Washington State Fair, All…
Freezing Nights Fundraiser Sept. 28
PUYALLUP, WA — The Freezing Nights Council is having a Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, September 28, from 9 am – 5 pm, at Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 8401 112th St E, Puyallup. This is in support of the Freezing Nights organization as a whole. Among other things, the organization provides linens, cots,…
The US Quarter
By Chuck Haviland The US Quarter was first produced in 1796, utilizing the “Draped Bust” with the small eagle design. This was similar to the one dollar coin but it was smaller. It was not produced in 1797 – 1803 (27.5mm). Its composition was 0.8924 oz silver. Its diameter was 27.5 mm. The “Draped Bust”…
Jobs continued climbing in August, but unemployment inched up
OLYMPIA – Washington added jobs for the 11th straight month in August, gaining a seasonally adjusted estimate of 5,300 jobs, according to the latest monthly report from the Employment Security Department. At the same time, a small decline in the total labor force, combined with an increase in unemployed people actively looking for work, nudged…
Community Calendar
SPANAWAY, WA — Today the Community Calendar on the Pierce Prairie Post became much easier to read and open. You can access the calendar using the CALENDAR page tab on the top left on the screen OR click on the little calendar graphic on the right side bar. If you have local events, things happening in the…
Crime Stoppers looking for Spanaway area suspects
SPANAWAY, WA — The Walmart store in Spanaway has been the scene of several thefts and the suspects photos are posted on Crime Stoppers. If you know the identity of any of these, this would be a good way to make a few dollars by getting them off the streets. THe information below is directly from…
Eastside AUSA planning big event for soldiers end of deployment
SPANAWAY, WA — The next Eastside AUSA chapter meeting is Wednesday, September 18. They meet the third Wednesday of every month at JR’s Whistle Stop at 224th and the Mountain Highway (SR7) in Elk Plain. (You will find them on the calendar on the right hand column of our home page.) The group is presently planning…
Nature Mapping with the Nisqually Land Trust Sept. 21
Come join the Nisqually Land Trust & Northwest Trek, Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 am – 12 pm for a no-experience necessary nature mapping event at the NLT’s Powell Creek Uplands & Lowlands. This volunteer opportunity involves walking on old, unmaintained logging roads and may include some bushwhacking through the woods. With your help, we’ll collect…
Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council
Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council invites you to join us for the Chambers Bay Walk and Talk at Chambers Bay Dam September 18th, 2013 Meeting 3 PM to 5 PM. We will meet at the site of Chambers Dam and restored fish ladder for a Chambers Bay discussion followed by a short trail walkup stream. Walking…
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