NOTICE OF COUNCIL FINAL HEARING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS: 3:00 pm, April 16, 2013 Pierce County Council Chambers, Room 1045 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 1. Proposal No. R2013-33, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council, Executive and Courts, Proclaiming the Week of May 6-10, 2013, as “Juror Appreciation Week” in Pierce County, Washington….
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County sign regulation changes and updates beig considered
By Marian Berejikian, Friends of Pierce County Hello everyone: There are changes to Pierce County code for development and signs being considered. It looks like electronic message signs will be allowed in school and other areas with urban areas. Also, it looks like sign directed towards 16 and 302 will be allowed under a variance…
Wine & Cigar Tasting and Auction for Lewis Community Spouses Club April 27
The Lewis Community Spouses’ Club, LCSC, will be having their last fundraising – social event a Wine Cigar Tasting and Auction. The event tales place April 27 at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Cost is $30. Reservations are due by April 24 to 918-978-7025. More information and a link to make reservations is available…
After remodel, Sprinker center cuts energy use in half
PIERCE COUNTY — Sprinker Recreation Center, which serves thousands of visitors every year, has won Pierce County’s “Biggest Energy Loser” award for 2012 by cutting its energy use in half. The 35-year-old ice rink was remodeled in 2011. The remodel consisted of upgrading mechanical systems, improving the building envelope and changing out the lighting, which…
Schooling Horse Show benefit for Job’s Daughters May 4
By Savannah Wheeler, Project Chair I am a line officer for Bethel No. 27, Job’s Daughters in Lakewood. I am in charge of a Schooling Horse Show on May 4, 2013 at Fox Ridge Stables, 4205 192nd Place SE, Enumclaw, WA. The classes will begin at 8:00 am, with a 30 minute lunch break. We are…
Grant available for local stormwater project funding up to $4,000
PIERCE COUNTY — Make a Splash environmental grants of up to $4,000 are available from City of Tacoma Environmental Services to any school, business, organization or individual considering a project to help protect surface water resources within the Tacoma city limits by preventing stormwater pollution. Application materials must be postmarked or emailed by May 20,…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council April 17
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., April 17th, 2013, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room Introductions / Additions to the Agenda, Greg Vigoren, Chair Healthy Homes, Healthy Neighborhoods Wapato Pilot Project 5 Year Action Plan Adoption, Christina Zinkgraf, Americorps Barbara Ann Smolko, Pierce…
McFootball night and World’s Finest Chocolate Bars
Bethel Fundraisers happening this week. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels football team invites you to join them for a McFootball night. The fundraiser is next Tuesday, April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s near to Sprinker. Stop by Thompson Elementary for one of the World’s Finest Chocolate Bars! The bars sell for $1. Contact Amber Barker for…
Army Military Firefighter of the Year, JBLM’s Senior Airman Steven Soto
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Military Firefighter history has been made. For the first-time ever, an Airman has been selected as the Army Military Firefighter of the Year at the Department of the Army level competition. JBLM Firefighter, Senior Airman Steven Soto recently won the Army-level Military Firefighter of the Year honors, and will now…
80th Daffodil Grand Floral Parade
“The Magic of Music” was the theme for the 80th Daffodil Grand Floral Parade. The rain held of except for a few errant sprinkles, but the wind was extremely chilly. That didn’t stop the smiles or the fun of the parade. The Post followed the Bethel and Franklin Pierce princesses, floats, bands, choirs, drill teams,…
The Woods, Habitat project in Midland
At the Midland Community Association meeting in April, the featured speaker was Elliot Stockstad from Habitat for Humanity. The organization has started a new development in Midland called The Woods. They are currently seeking applicants that have incomes in their criteria range of approximately $21,050-$35,100 annual income. The information below is from a flyer about…
Summer Camps, Conferences & Fairs on the PLU Campus
Summer Camps, Conferences & Fairs on the PLU Campus, Open to Everyone! Have Kids? Need Family Fun? Conference and Camps Dates Type Registration Karate Club: South Sound Shotokan Continuous Karate Club iskfnw.org Franklin Pierce YOUTH FIRST! – Spring Into Summer Fun Run and Discovery Fair May 19th Fundraiser and Fair…
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