Wednesday, July 10 at noon, Pacific Lutheran University held their summer Raspberry festival. There was music by the Fabulous Murphtones and performances by Roberto the Magnificient formerly of the Gentlemen Jugglers. There were children, students, faculty, staff and many local residents all together enjoying a beautiful, sunny summer day and the wonderful ambiance of the park-like setting below…
Category: Agriculture
Agriculture, farms, gardening, livestock
Roy Independence Day Parade
The City of Roy hosts a small Fourth of July parade followed by a city picnic in the park. It is a wonderfully laid back affair, with no preliminary sign ups, no fees, no hidden costs or agendas. If you want to be in the parade, you show up before noon, preferably 30 minutes. You…
Pierce County Council blocks pot industry until rules are ready
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council unanimously voted Tuesday, July 2, to delay the start of the marijuana market until state licensing rules are set and the county adopts permanent zoning regulations. Last fall, Washington state voters approved Initiative 502, which creates a framework for the licensing the production and sale of recreational…
Tractor pull at Wilcox Farms a big event
The Rainier 2 Cylinder Club held it’s “Down on the Farm” event at Wilcox Family Farms this weekend. The events included a tractor pull and show. There was food and thankfully, ice cream since the temperature soared to near 90 degrees. There were farm tours, hay rides and a children’s ride. Here are some highlights.
A Taste of Summertime at PLU
[Editor note: This is an article refresh now that summer is here.] PLU, Parkland, WA — Our annual Fruit Festival is a lunchtime community concert series featuring summer fruit desserts and live music. Bring a picnic and your favorite people and relax for lunch! Or, grab lunch at PLU’s restaurant and find a seat on the…
Jousting practice at Clover Creek
By Marianne Lincoln As I was leaving the Cross Park Spaghetti Feed, a good-looking fella caught my eye. At 18.5 hands this blonde, Belgian athlete was pretty impressive. He was dressed up for a little jousting practice with Melinda Leach. His name is Mikie the Wonder Horse. I would have said what a stud, but he is obviously a gelding….
Roy Pioneer Rodeo May 31 – June 2
ROY, WA — The City of Roy extends a warm welcome to visitors attending the Roy Pioneer Rodeo on the weekends of June 1-2 and August 31-September 1 at the Roy Rodeo Grounds on Huggins-Greig Road. Gates will open daily at 1:30 p.m. Stay after the rodeo to enjoy food, drink and entertainment at local Roy…
May 25 Marches against Monsanto
Monsanto, the agriculture giant, is also subject of much controversy. Their practices include creating GMO foods, that’s genetically modified for those who don’t get the acronym. They have taken the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from plants and spliced other genetic material into their basic structure to make foods resistant to blight, bugs or chemicals. Many people think they…
Graham Citizen’s Action Team meeting May 22
Graham Citizen’s Action Team (GCAT) meets Wed. May 22, 5:30 p.m. at Frontier Middle School room #434 to discuss a Graham Visitor’s Center, Criminal Activity & Community Leadership. Pies are being sold to raise funds for the FEED project. You could help by letting others know. 2,000 lbs of rhubarb have been donated by Bruce…
Celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate Puget Sound during Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May. Organizations in Pierce County and across Western Washington are hosting a variety of events to teach residents simple ways they can protect Puget Sound, local rivers, lakes and streams. A complete list is of events…
County Council considering changes to animal control provisions
Public Safety and Human Services Committee Dan Roach, Chair; Jim McCune, Vice Chair; Stan Flemming, Member; Connie Ladenburg, Member; Douglas G. Richardson, Member Clerk: Cathy Sala, (253) 798-6695 SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Meeting Date: Monday, April 22, 2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Pierce County Council Chambers 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045, Tacoma, WA Agenda Items:…
Health Department sponsored gardening events April 27 & May 4
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department — You might win a FREE rain barrel or composting container by attending one of these FREE workshops in April and May. Saturday April 27, – Free Edible Gardening and Tree 101, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A hands-on workshop that includes a seed planting demonstration and information on proper planting and…
Pierce Prairie Post 