Rep. JT Wilcox visits Frederickson

FREDERICKSON, WA — State Representative JT Wilcox paid a visit to the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Saturday morning. His visit was part of the effort to keep the community informed about issues and solutions. A great deal of Rep. Wilcox’s discussion centered around transportation. With an 11.5 cent gas tax under consideration int he legislature, he…

ABC Day and car show photos

SPANAWAY, WA — Was it a camel? A zebra? A moose? Yes, it was all that and, it was ABC Day at Spanaway Lake High School. There was food from Challenger’s catering program, robots, balloon art, spinning wheels for prizes, free toothbrushes and many, many other interesting things to see. At the 723 Networking booth, a big…

Having a great time today – what rain?

SPANAWAY, WA — ABC Day at Bethel’s Spanaway Lake High School is an indoor sport, so the deluge of rain coming down today really doesn’t matter, there’s something marvelous to do in spite of it. Over at Sprinker Recreation Center, the baseball fields are too wet to drive the cars on, so the classic cars are…

Frederickson CCCC Meeting Sept. 21

FREDERICKSON, WA — Saturday, September 21 is the next regularly scheduled meeting for the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) at the Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E., at 9AM. Agenda items include discussion of Public safety, the Stans and Joan Cross Park, local land use, business connections, advertising in media, the Washington State Fair, All…

What community do you live in?

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Do you live in an unincorporated area of Pierce county? Chances are your US mail address does not accurately reflect the community in which you live. You may have a Puyallup, Spanaway or Graham address, but actually live in Frederickson. Half of the people in Spanaway have Tacoma addresses. Elk Plain…

Summit Waller Board meeting Tuesday Sept. 3

SUMMIT, WA — The Summit-Waller Community Association will have its September Board Meeting Tuesday night at the Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Ave E, from 7-9 PM. The meeting is open to SWCA members and to the general public. The Board will be hearing reports on the new SWCA website:  http://www.summitwallerca.org ; the Sat., Sept. 7 Waller Road Adopt-A-Road…

Molina Healthcare, Community Champions Awards

Molina Healthcare of Washington is having its 5th annual Community Champions Awards. Help us recognize those who serve our community members by nominating a Community Champion! Nominating someone is easy, you can fill out the attached form and email it to MHWEvents@MolinaHealthcare.com, fax it to (425) 424-1168 or go directly to our online submission form. Winners,…

Graham Citizen’s Action Team meets Aug. 28

GRAHAM, WA — The Graham Citizen’s Action Team meeting August 28 at the Graham Fire Station on 70th Avenue East. Agenda will include discussion of the Fair Booth at Puyallup and other ways to help the community communicate and interact to help make it more livable. We’ll have a Puyallup Fair booth Thurs. 9/12-Sat. 9/14…

Silver Creek Car Show

The Silver Creek Retirement Center was alive with music, classic cars, vendors and a bountiful feast of delicious picnic treats for residents and their visitors today. This was the fourth annual event for the retirement community. There were awards for the car owners that participated and raffle drawings for prizes for the visitors.

McKenna Fest bringing family entertainment to the community

Behind the Baydos car lot in McKenna is a large grassy field, Today it was transformed into a magical place to visit for folks near and far. The event was organized by a group of dedicated local people who wanted to see the community have a change to come out and celebrate their own place…

Freddy Fest rocking the mid-county

Classic cars were parked all over the grassy field. Children laughed, screamed and played all day on the playground equipment, bouncy houses and pony rides. Booth vendors sold insurance, finance, cards, knitted apparel and associated sundries. The Bloodmobile was parked beside the church building, hoping some generous souls would take the time to lend a pint. Entertainers…