A new book, Saving the Nisqually Delta, chronicles the decades-long citizen activism that saved the Nisqually Delta from industrialization. Located eight miles northeast of Olympia, Washington, the Nisqually Delta is one of the country’s last unspoiled estuaries. Author Janine Gates, an Olympia-based journalist and photographer, is best known for her community news blog, Little Hollywood,…
Category: Art
Feb 22, Technology and Art Fair
Feb 22 2025 the Bethel Technology and Art Fair will take place from10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Spanaway Lake High School. This event features artwork from schools all over the district and students of all ages. Historically, the art has been more than what mom and dad might put on the refrigerator. Many of…
Eatonville Arts and Music Festival
Eatonville Arts and Music Festival Glacier View Park, 209 Fir Ave N., Eatonville, WA, United States, Washington 98328 Duration: 3 days, August 2, 3, 4, 2024, Free! Public welcome! Enjoy live music, great food, and a beer garden at the coolest festival of the summer! Check out over 100 artists and craftspeople and have fun…
Transform traffic boxes into community art
The Pierce County Arts Commission (PCAC) invites artists residing within Pierce County to participate in a unique opportunity to beautify their communities once more. Applications are now being accepted online to submit artwork that can be applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. “We are thrilled to continue this successful program with a renewed call…
Call for local artists
CALLING PIERCE COUNTY ARTISTS! The Pierce County Arts Commission is looking for digital artwork for Sprinker Recreation Center’s future fitness court! This opportunity is open to any artists 14 years or older living, working, or studying in Pierce County. A priority will be made to artists from the Parkland or Spanaway communities. This call includes…
Feb. 25, Bethel Art & Technology Fair
The Bethel School District Art & Tech Fair is a big event. It is only rivaled by their ABC Day. But that one is community and this one features the students. The amazing students of the district will be featured in displays of art from each school and special technology projects from around the district,…
ABC Day is Back! Bethel High, Oct. 1
ABC Day is Back! We’re incredibly excited to announce that All Bethel Community Day is back! Like past ABC Days, this year’s event will feature live music, fun and educational vendors, professional wrestling, a superhero parade, a petting zoo, great food, and a number of military vehicles! Mark your calendars: ABC Day will take place…
Pop Up Vendors upcoming events
You know those colored tents in the parking lots, along streets and at Farmer’s Markets? They are going to be at various locations in South Pierce County and Lewis County this Spring. Upcoming events, so far: *Welcome Spring! Saturday, February 19th, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Yelm Nisqually Moose Lodge *Car show and vendor…
Water
By Marianne Lincoln 1-18-2019 WaterIt rains.It pours.You get all soaked going out the door.It’s in the air.It’s on the ground.It’s everywhere you look around.You dig a hole.It fills right up.There’s more than enough to fill your cup.Build a road,It pulls it down.The potholes spread all over town.Build a house, With a gorgeous view,It slides right…
August Fairs & Festivals
And once again, there is a chance to gather at local events. Coming soon to a neighborhood near you: • Eatonville Lions Club Arts & Music Festival 2021, August 6-7, 2021 • Pierce County Fair, August 12-15, 2021 • Garfield Street Fair 2021, August 21, 2021 • Lacamas Community Fair, August 28, 2021 Here are…
15th Annual EXPO ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser & Fun Run/Walk
EVENT: 15th Annual EXPO ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser & Fun Run/Walk WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 9AM-3PM. WHERE: Frontier Park Lodge (Pierce County Fairgrounds) 21718 Meridian E, Graham, WA 98338. GKCC’s Purpose: Linking community together while serving the Greater Graham area. There are many volunteer opportunities. From Science classes to Reading Tutoring to Holiday Fundraisers,…
Sankta Lucia Celebration – Dec 3
A Swedish Sankta Lucia Celebration will be held December 3rd at PLU’s Karen Hille Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Sunday, December 3rd at 2:30 PM – 6 PM. (Also known as the Eastvold Auditorium) The event his hosted by the Scandinavian Cultural Center. The event consists of singing and dance. Young people rehearse for several weeks…
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