Dear Parkland, Midland & Spanaway Concerned Citizens, The momentous and long-awaited event is finally happening! Our experienced attorney will present a clear and compelling case, ensuring that the law is not misinterpreted in Thurston County Superior Court this Friday! Now more than ever, we must stand together and show our collective strength! Mark your calendars….
Category: Community Assoc
SSB 5516 March 21, 1:30 p.m. help Parkland pass this bill
Substitute Senate Bill 5516 is the bill to relieve the Parkland Community Association of the glitch in the law that triggered the first ever property taxes on the building since it was built in1908. The glitch happened because they did not purchase the building directly from the public school, but from a private non-profit, PLU….
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The Pierce Prairie Post brings local news on events and government actions specifically of interest to unincorporated South Pierce County. We do this without charging you or setting up a paywall to limit access for payment. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the active presence of the Spanaway Community Association. Enough of you said…
March 22 & 23 Rummage Sale at Parkland Community Center
On Saturday, March 22 and Sunday March 23, the Parkland Community Center will host a hug Rummage Sale in their basement from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 214 121st Street S, Parkland, WA. Donations of new or slightly used items will be accepted on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Parkland Community…
Legislative smiles and assistance
By Marianne Lincoln It was a cold, February, Tuesday afternoon. Julie, Michelle and I piled into the car and drove to Olympia. We arrived a few minutes early and had a chance to check out the Capitol Gift Shop and peek into the Rotunda before heading to Room No. 4 in the Cherberg Building. There,…
Parkland Community Center Open School House was an enjoyable event
Saturday, January 25th, the Parkland School building was open to the public for a fundraising event to raise more money toward the mortgage payments for the building. An additional $1 million will be due to PLU in May. Around 130 people came out to listen to the Tacoma Pierce County Jazz Band, bid on a…
Warming Centers are open – Parkland Community Center
Pierce Transit partnered with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free rides to warming centers through Jan. 22. The free rides are in effect starting Jan. 19, according to Pierce Transit. There will be a free bus, Runner and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers) rides to local centers and shelters. “The…
Jan 20 eat at Frugal’s for the Parkland Community Center
On January 20, all day, if you buy a snack or a meal at Frugal’s in Parkland, the profits all go to the Parkland Community Center. I know you love those burgers; I love them too. And, you missing having them, don’t you? I had one last week and it was so good! Give in….
Dine Out, Raise Money for Local Charity, Jan 13
Monday, January 13, please go treat yourself to lunch or dinner at El Toro in Parkland. Twenty percent of your purchase will be donated to the Parkland Community Center Project. So, break out of the January doldrums; go have a little fiesta and help out your community! If you can’t make it that day, please…
End of the year giving for Parkland School
Donations to finish purchasing the Parkland School are needed. Please consider what donation you can provide, then do something. You can donate to the building purchase or operations fund. All donations are 501(c)(3) tax-deductible with Parkland Community Assn (PCA). We use Swipe Simple for electronic donations to avoid the costs associated with GoFundMe. Click here or…
Nov. 30 Fundraiser at the Flying Tomato
171st and Pacific Avenue, at the parking lot of the Flying Tomato, will be the site of a fundraiser on Saturday, November 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can stop by for treats, hot cocoa or cider and peruse an array of wreaths, swags and gift baskets for sale. Volunteers can show up…
Dec. 1 Deadline for submissions for Parkland School Memory Book
Scans of pictures or other memorabilia can be sent to Linda Carlson via the Parkland Elementary Grade School Facebook page or FB Messenger. Please identify the year and any names of persons in the pictures if possible. They are looking for any information/pictures of businesses on Garfield St. during the time the school was open….
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