June 7 Parking lot swap meet

The Puyallup United Methodist Church will have a parking lot swap meet Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 1919 W Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA.

May 21, Spanaway Cemetery Cleanup

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has a team of young men and women in their congregations that come from six different parishes to work on cleaning up the old Spanaway Cemeteries on 176th & A Street. This year that cleanup will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 21, 2025….

Norwegian Christmas Service Dec. 1

The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University has a Norwegian language Christmas Service they offer each year for anyone that would like to immerse themselves in the Nordic language. This is typical Lutheran Christmas Service, but in Norwegian. The date is Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. The event is held in the…

Faith, Optimism and Community

It was the first community meeting for Interim Superintendent Brian Lowney. The first noticeable difference, after 23 years with Tom Seigel, was humor. He had the room laughing several times in the first few minutes. The meeting is called Faith Leaders. It began almost 30 years ago with the Bethel Superintendent and leaders of local…

National Night Out August 6

Tuesday, August 6, Safe Streets National Night Out (NNO). GRAHAM: 4:30-7:30 for our National Night Out & a hot dog, 10806 240TH ST. E. Graham, WA 98339. PARKLAND: 6:00–8:30 PM., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98444. More than just an event — it’s a nationwide initiative designed to foster neighborhood…

June 8 Puyallup West Pioneer Swap Meet

Supports Pierce County Non-Profits Puyallup United Methodist Church will be the site for a Swap Meet event June 8 on the west end of the City of Puyallup on Pioneer Ave. This is the first year for this parking lot event which will be held at 1919 West Pioneer in Puyallup from 8AM to 4PM, Saturday, June…

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024

Our Savior Lutheran Church is planning their Vacation Bible School, June 24-27, from 9am-12pm, Tacoma, WA. Hours: Volunteers:Must be current 5th graders (in Spring of 2024) and above.Nursery care is available for children of volunteers.Volunteer training will be via online modules, available in June. Register here. https://oslc.com/vbs.html VBS Supply Drive 2024 We are excited about…

PPP accepting paid articles for local businesses

Do you have a business in unincorporated South Central Pierce County? Would you like a little boost for your business? Did you know when the Parkland Community Association had a fundraising night at El Toro, their sales that day doubled from normal? The power of community is real. If you support your community, they will…

Scandinavian Christmas celebrations Dec 6, 10

The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at PLU will be hosting their annual Scandinavian Christmas Celebrations soon. On December 6, 2023, there will be a Christmas Service in Norwegian language. The Julegudstjeneste will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Center downstairs room 100. There will be Norwegian treats and coffee after the service. On December…

August 31, Trinity Lutheran in Parkland

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, the day will be commemorated as an Opioid Awareness Day from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland. The Opioid Task Force is inviting the community to come together on August 31st, International Overdose Awareness Day to honor those we have lost, and share our pain,…

Puyallup UMC Bazaar August 5

The Puyallup UMC RUMMAGE SALE is Back for 2023! After a 4-year absence, our Rummage Sale has returned and will be held SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 8AM-5PM at Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W Pioneer, Puyallup, WA. Donations benefit Family Renewal Shelter, PUMC Youth Ministries and various Local Pierce County Non-Profit Organizations.  Find your Treasure from an abundance of Clothing, Shoes, Linens,…