June 28 Community Resource Fair

Spanaway Middle School will be the location of a community resource fair, on June 28. Cheri Coleman, is Founder and Executive Director of On the Road with PartnerCafe.  They are a team of human and social service providers, representatives, and government agencies. They host and facilitate community resource fairs, bringing information, resources, and direct services to underserved…

Teen Summer Nights

The Bethel School District in partnership with the Bethel Recreations Association and Pierce County Parks and Recreation present Teen Summer Nights! These are free events for teen students int he Bethel School District. These evening events will take place from June 23 through August 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. except for July 2…

May 9 Gala for Family Promise

On May 9, Family Promise of Pierce County will be holding a Gala Dinner and Auction Fundraiser at the Parkland School Gymnasium. The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 214 121st Street South, Parkland, WA 98444. General admission is $75 per person, VIP tickets will be $125 per person. You…

Norwegian Heritage Festival March 15

The annual Norwegian Heritage Festival at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU will be held Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this year. The event will take place in the Anderson University Center on Park Avenue. Remember to bring cash as there is no ATM on campus. The Norwegian Heritage Festival is…

Start your New Year at Graham Senior Center

Retirement is not a good time to hide out in your home. Every human needs and deserves a little social time with good friends old and new. It has been shown to actually increase your life span. If you are in Graham, Thrift, Kapowsin, or Benston, here is a suggestion. Carol Wright of the Graham…

Nov 30 – Dec 1 Jolly Jubilee in Roy

Jolly Jubilee Sprinkles and Sparkles vendor event will happen in Roy, Washington on November 30 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and December 1 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). The location is North of the Post Office at The Owl’s Nest, 210 Cedar Street, Roy. Come and shop the local crafts, clothing, baked goods, barbecue food,…

Walk Fantasy Lights Nov 23-24

November 23-24, 2024 Fantasy Lights Walk returns! Walkers can once again experience the magic of Fantasy Lights by strolling through Spanaway Park on either Saturday, November 23, or Sunday, November 24. Two walking sessions from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. will be scheduled each night to enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays, food…

Volunteers needed for Parkland Haunted House

The Haunted Parkland School will appear October 25 and 26 this year. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can stop by, purchase a ticket, and enjoy the thrill of being in a historic building with ghosts, ghouls and other things that bump in the night. No guarantees that some real Parkland spirits won’t make…

Oct 5 – ABC Day is here!

ABC Day is a Bethel High School this year on October 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Bethel Community Day is a huge event that is fun for the family and has food, displays, entertainment and lots of community resources. Best of all, it’s FREE! Come join the fun! The Pierce Prairie Post…

U.S. Premiere of – Being Ola, Sept 29

Please come join us at Pacific Lutheran University at 3:00 p.m. and meet the Producer in person. This is the US premiere of this award-winning documentary. The film will be shown in the Anderson University Center Regency Room and there will be a reception in the Scandinavian Cultural Center afterwards. From Janet Ruud of the…

Fair time! Aug. 30 – Sept. 22

The Washington State Fair, the one we locals call the Puyallup Fair is on! Starting today, August 31, 2024 all the cotton candy, rides, exhibits, onion burgers, taffy, and scones are ready for you. The stages are filled with local performers and some big names. The homemakers, quilters, photographers, artists and hobbyists are on display….

Donate your Halloween decorations

Do you have a closet or garage filled with Halloween decorations that you no longer feel like putting up? May be the kids moved on and you’d rather travel than decorate. Whatever the reason, You can donate them to the Parkland Community Association for their Haunted House at the Parkland School. You can donate and…