This is the second year Bethel has participated in Project Homeless Connect. The event gives homeless individuals an opportunity to access a host of free services all in one place. This year the event was held at Bethel Middle School. Jay Brower, Bethel’s director of community connections said that Project Homeless Connect was originally held…
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Support Puyallup and Franklin Pierce Schools
A quality educational environment is an essential pillar of a community’s character and quality of life. Therefore, community support for its schools is critical. The Summit-Waller Community Association Board of Directors on behalf of our community membership encourages all voters to approve both levy propositions before the voters in the Puyallup and Franklin Pierce School…
Congressman Heck visits Frederickson
FREDERICKSON, WA — Congressman Denny Heck was the guest speaker at the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Saturday. He arrived with his assistants Lauren Adler and Latasha Wortham. His first comments were related to the process of moving to Washington D.C. The first thing you do is get an apartment. Congressman Hack is roommates with Congressman…
Winterfest at the Parkland School
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — The line outside was long, luckily it was above freezing Saturday morning and there was no rain. Volunteers in red shirts were scurrying everywhere, carrying trays with cups of orange juice and baskets with sausage and scrambled eggs or fresh pastries for those waiting. Moms, dads and lots of children…
Spanaway Lake Improvement meeting, just the beginning
SPANAWAY, WA — Tonight, December 4, Pierce County held a kickoff meeting for the Spanaway Lake Management Plan. Executive Pat McCarthy arrived just after her State of the County speech at the council meeting in Parkland, encouraging residents of the county’s committment to the project. Diane Smolko and Windy Kruse are the key county organizers…
McCarthy’s State of the County delivered in Parkland meeting
The Pierce County Council met in Parkland this evening, Dec. 4. All members except Stand Fleming were present. The County Executive Pat McCarthy was also at the meeting and provided a review of the past year in Pierce County. In the fifth years of her term, Pat McCarthy reported the State of the County. She…
Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar Report
PARKLAND, WA – The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University was the site of Christmas Cheer today as hundreds of interested onlookers browsed tables of pewter, knitted goods, sweaters, cookies and other assorted ethnic goodies. Here is a glimpse at the fun:
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…
All Bethel Community Day – Promo Video
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — All Bethel Community Day is this Saturday! Start planning your day with a look at last year’s festivities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huM1DNWFRTo
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…
Saturday, Aug 17 is local Festival Day!
Both the Garfield Street Fair in Parkland and Freddy Fest in Frederickson (at Sound Life Church) are taking place this weekend on August 17. There is also McKenna Fest from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the intersection of SR702 and SR507 in McKenna. With classic cars, food, vendors, music, kids events and so much more, local…