The Spana-Park Senior Center will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on October 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Spana- Park Senior Center, 325 – 152nd St E, Tacoma, 98445. If you have trouble finding it, it is on the grounds of the old Marymount Academy behind the old gym. You can call 253-537-4854, if you…
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County Council sets hearings for 2013 budget
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Council will hold at least eight public hearings over the next two weeks to ask questions and discuss key spending areas before it adopts a 2013 budget. The Council will start its Committee of the Whole hearings on Wednesday, Oct. 17 with an overview from Budget and Finance Director…
Pierce County burn ban lifted
PIERCE COUNTY — In light of the recent rains and the forecast for continued precipitation, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau lifted the countywide burn ban as of noon on Monday, Oct. 15. The lifting of the fire safety burn ban does not affect those areas in Pierce County where burning is prohibited because of…
Summit area to hold 25th district candidates forum Oct. 16
The Summit Waller Community Association and the Mid County Community Council are having a 25th Legislative District Candidate Forum for 2012 on Tuesday, October 16th, 7 p.m. at the Mid-County Community Center, 102015 44th Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98446. Candidates for State Senator (Bruce Dammeier and Eric Herde), State Representative Position 1 (Dawn Morrell and Shelley…
Fun for everyone, ABC Day at Bethel High School
The All Bethel Community Day was a raving success,” according to Terry Belieu of the 723 Networking Group. The group meets at JR’s Whistle Stop in Elk Plain every Thursday morning at 7:23 a.m. More than 20 Local businesses organized as 723 had a group of tables at the back wall of the gym sharing…
A new library card might win you a Kindle this month
During the Pierce County Library’s promotion this month, you can get a free Pierce County Library card at any of 18 libraries and enter to win a Kindle Fire HD, a gift from Pierce County Library Foundation. If you already have a card, bring in a friend and sign them up for a card and…
Halloween crafts, stories, movies, traditions and more at Pierce County Libraries
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — – Children and families will have fun learning during hands-on Halloween events at Pierce County Library System. Friends of the Libraries sponsor these free events. Graham Pierce County Library, 9202 224th St. E. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 – 3 p.m. Pirate Pumpkin Party Ages 7 – 12 will learn to talk…
Bethel Learning Center dedication & community celebration at Bethel High School Saturday
On Saturday morning, 130 vendors and exhibitors will set up in Bethel High school from the Cafeteria through the hallways to the gymnasium. The will include Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium with four as yet unnamed creatures, and Rhubarb and Blitz, the mascots from the Tacoma Rainiers and Seattle Seahawks. The Eatonville Dance Center, Hula Halau ‘O…
Stewarts Meats a must visit in McKenna
By Marianne Lincoln I am on my way to visit my son. Although he is now 30, I still must make the mandatory trip to Stewart’s Meats in McKenna for some Famous beef jerky. It became a ritual while he was in college. It was convenient driving from Spanaway to Portland, I just took what we called “the back…
Fantasy Lights to close south entrance to Spanaway Park soon
Each year in October, Pierce County Parks closes the south entrance on Breeseman Blvd. to Spanaway Park when the set up begins for Fantasy Lights. This year the closure will occur on Monday, October 22 and continue through January 15, 2013. During that time there will be no through traffic while the displays are in place….
Bethel and Franklin Pierce Boards oppose charter school initiative
The Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Boards both voted on Tuesday night on Resolutions in opposition to the current Initiative 1240 on Charter Schools. The Franklin Pierce board voted unanimously, Bethel was a split vote 3-2. During discussion, reasons given included lack of local oversight by voters and the already low funding levels that the…
SPFR #17 Board of Commissions meeting Oct. 15
South Pierce Fire & Rescue #17 Board of Fire Commissioners will be holding a Budget Hearing on Monday, October 15, 2012 at Roy Fire Station 171,302 McNaught Street South, Roy,WA 98580 beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of reviewing the 2012 Budget and Revenue sources.
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