Are you out of work or know someone who is? Is your nearest WorkSource office too far away from where you are? Many of our jobseekers do not have sufficient access to the WorkSource offices in our county, but we would like to assist you in your efforts to get back to work. To this end, WorkSource Pierce…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord early-morning firing announcement, May 2
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct early-morning firing on the following date(s): DATE May 2, 2013 TIME 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. FIRING OF Demolitions and C-4 This firing is for the Soldiers to maintain their proficiency with this type of munitions. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during…
Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group
Spanaway Lutheran Church has formed a new group called Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group. This group is a part of the Western and Central Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Its purpose is to give caregivers time to share concerns and gain support from fellow caregivers. Ideas for support agencies, written materials, ongoing research and…
Dr. Terry’s Pies offered at new Sterino’s Produce Stand
[Editor note: What does a person do after they have been on the Bethel School Board? I started the Pierce Prairie Post. Dr. Terry McLaughlin started a pie business and sings in Upward Bound in the Fifth Dimension Barbershop Quartet.] By Dr. Terry McLaughlin I just received the GREATEST NEWS since becoming a professional pie…
Waller Road Neighborhood Watch – MEETING – May 3, 2013
Friday, May 3, 2013 at 7 PM will be our regular meeting at Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East. We will begin our meeting with an update on the criminal activity in our community. Followed by surveillance camera footage of two separate burglaries in our area. One of the victims will present some great footage,…
Intersection at 176th Street East and 22nd Avenue East to close this weekend
PIERCE COUNTY — The intersection at 176th Avenue East and 22nd Avenue East in Frederickson will close for construction at 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 6. Crews will excavate the existing roadway, place crushed rock, and pave the intersection. Local businesses will remain open during construction. A detour…
Pierce County to work on reducing all waste, not just food waste
Pierce County will use findings from its recent research on food waste management to develop tools and programs to cut 10 percent from the waste disposal stream over the next five years. Pierce County will focus on overall waste reduction, create a voluntary food waste collection program for restaurants, grocery stores and cafeterias, and divert…
Hearing loss doesn’t need to be forever
PIERCE COUNTY — Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States. And the problem is growing. But in most cases, hearing loss goes undetected since its onset is gradual and people don’t even realize they have a problem. But others know. May is “Better Hearing Month.” The Pierce County Aging…
Peak season Pierce County ferry rates, schedule start May 1
PIERCE COUNTY — Peak season on the Pierce County ferry will bring changes to fare rates and the schedule. Peak season runs May 1 to September 30. Fare rates Peak season fares start May 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Walk-on passenger rates are the same…
Community Gardeners And Supportive Citizens Meet For A Day Of Hands-On Learning, Classroom Instruction, And Community Building.
Tacoma/Pierce County Community Garden Program Hosts 4th Annual Community Garden Summit to Inform and Energize Local Residents about Community Gardening Tacoma, WA, May 4, 2013 – Tacoma/Pierce County Community Garden Program, an initiative to promote healthier lifestyles for local residents will gather community gardeners, active and interested citizens for the Community Garden Summit from 10…
Ballroom Dancing II
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is offering a Ballroom Dancing class. Previous experience is required for this 8 week class, which is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Park & Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. The class begins on Thursday, May 23 – July 18 from 7:30-8:30pm for a fee of $160 per…
Rotary of Parkland Spanaway filled their treasure chests for worthy causes
The Rotary Club of Parkland Spanaway held their fourth annual Surrender The Booty Bash at the McGavick Center in Lakewood Saturday and a fine time was had by all the pirates and wenches. According to one reveller, it’s their annual opportunity to dress up like pirates and have drinks with their friends. Actually, it is a…
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