SPANAWAY, WA — The following are items that were part of the September 10 Bethel School Board meeting. A team of health and fitness specialists shared the newly developed Brain Breaks packets. There is a correlation between physically fit students and academic achievement. These activity breaks may be used at the beginning of class to…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Garfield Station Groundbreaking held Tuesday
PARKLAND, WA — The groundbreaking for the new Garfield Station complex in Parkland was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 on a beautiful 75 degree, sunny day. Demolition of the old buildings was completed the previous week and the celebration to bring in the new began. The owners, Garfield North, LLC and the Development Manager…
JBLM to hold Patriot’s Day & Massing of the Colors Ceremony
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The JBLM Patriot’s Day and Massing of the Colors ceremony will be conducted on Wednesday, September 11, starting at 3 p.m. on Watkins Parade Field. To remember 9/11, the 90-minute ceremony will include Patriot’s Day remarks, an artillery battery salute, and more than 100 military and civilian organizations will join their…
Garfield Station groundbreaking Sept. 10 at 3pm
PARKLAND, WA — The changes to downtown Parkland are well underway. The demolition is complete and the groundbreaking is occurring today, September 10 at 3 p.m. at 323 Garfield Street South. Few details are available about who will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony. The event is hosted by Affinity Real Estate Management, Inc., the manager…
Buckling your seatbelt on the road?
SPANAWAY, WA — You are pulling out of the Fred Meyer shopping center at Bethel Station and fastening your seatbelt. You suddenly see flashing red and blue lights out of the corner of your eye. Yes, they are for you. It’s not going to be a warning. That deputy is going to write you a ticket….
JBLM early-morning through late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct early-morning and late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE September 10-12, 2013 TIME 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. FIRING OF 155 mm Howitzers The purpose of the early-morning training is to maintain unit proficiency M777, 155mm Howitzer Increased levels of activity will first be noticed…
Joint Legislative tranportation Committee to meet in Seattle
The following is a list serv announcement from the Washington State Legislature. The PPP thought you may be interested that out legislative transportation committee members are having this meeting in Seattle, especially since they did not produce a transportation package this session. Transportation, Joint Committee* – 9/11/2013 10:00 a.m. Full Committee, Union Station, Ruth Fisher Boardroom, 401…
Graham Business Association calendar photo contest
The Graham Business Association is seeking scenic seasonal photos for use in our 2014 Member Calendar, which is distributed to members at our branch locations. Photos should show off landscapes, nature and landmarks. They’re looking for images that represent the seasons where our members live. Please no photos where the main subjects are people or…
Sept. 12 PSRC Transportation Policy Board Meeting
SEPT. 12 PSRC TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING: (Puget Sound Regional Council) Location – Seattle Central Library, Level 4, Room 1 (WAMU Meeting Room), 4th Avenue between Spring and Madison streets Walking – Use the 4th Avenue entrance. The Library doesn’t officially open until 10:00, but a security guard or Library staff will be on hand…
Third annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The public is invited to join the celebration and watch as approximately 100 immigrants become new citizens, sworn in by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office Director Linda Dougherty. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21, at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street…
Pierce County Conservation District Fall Farm Classes
Pierce County Conservation District Calendar of Volunteer Opportunities and Events Livestock Paddocks September 7, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Vaughn Mud is not a given for livestock farms in the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to prep and install paddocks that will prevent barnyard mud. Horses, donkeys, pigs, and poultry can all enjoy cleaner living areas and improved…
Library news Sept. 9-13
Computer Classes: Sept. 9-13 Make online travel plans, navigate the Internet, download free e-books to your e-reader, get started in PowerPoint and practice basic computer skills. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Discuss a Book: Sept. 9-14 You are invited to join the discussion at four book groups this week! Locations, dates and times @…
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