By Marianne Lincoln PUYALLUP, WA — It’s all there, caramel apples, inflated alien dolls, bubble makers, crazy rides, onion cheeseburgers, barbecue chicken and ribs, excited children, sheep, pigs, cows, and even camels. It’s the fair in Puyallup. This year, it is called the Washington State fair. Gone is the whole two-story structure with cow heads at the…
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In the Bethel District, community is important
ABC Day is about community All Bethel Community Day at Spanaway Lake High School Come join us for the fourth annual All Bethel Community Day on September 28, 2013. ABC Day, sponsored by Bethel Community Services, Bethel School District,Umpqua Bank, Bethel Area Council of PTA’s, Pierce County Fire & Rescue, Air National Guard, Camp Murray…
Choral Director’s Award for Barney Crouse of Spanaway Lake High
TACOMA, WA — The Washington American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) selected Bernard Crouse, Choral Director at Spanaway Lake High School, as a recipient of the 2013 Washington State ACDA Outstanding Choral Director Award. The award was presented by ACDA President Lori Wiest, and President Elect Tim Fitzpatrick at the annual ACDA Summer Institute on Wednesday, July 17, in…
We have added a community calendar!
Saturday, the Pierce Prairie Post added Community Calendar to the home page. We hope that as you have meetings and events int he community, you will add to this calendar for everyone to use a reference. Look for it on the right hand column with the categories and event announcements. There have been occasions when events…
Roy Pioneer Rodeo rocking the town today and Sunday
The Roy Pioneer Rodeo is underway. There was a big turnout today and it runs again on Sunday. The Roy Elementary Mustangs PTA was on hand selling snacks, which included great big scrumptious pickles on a stick. The ice cream booth was backed up with a long line due to the 80 degree weather. Also apparently doing…
Labor Day weekend events
Labor Day weekend has a multitude of options for entertainment, enjoyment and good old-fashioned fun. For many, it’s the last blast before school starts. For kids in the Franklin Pierce District,well, it’s the first weekend after school started. In any case, its three more days to enjoy the last throws of summer, hopefully summer weather…
This weekend is the Roy Pioneer Rodeo
ROY, WA — The Roy Pioneer Rodeo is August 31 & September 1, 2013. Gates open at noon; the Rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m. Concessions include a souvenir booth, food booth, and beer/wine garden. Admission Prices 13 – Adults $10.00 Seniors $6.00 Children age 6-12, $4.00 Children 5 and under are free Cash Only on…
Tacoma Concert Band season opens October 12
TACOMA, WA — The award-winning TACOMA CONCERT BAND proudly presents “DANCE RHYTHMS,” the opening concert of its 2013-2014 season! Featuring clarinet soloist Cindy Renander and guest conductor John Falskow, this entertaining program will explore how historical and cultural dance have influenced concert music. Dance rhythms and music influenced by the dance will run the gamut from…
Rainier RoundUp, bluegrass, vendors and a parade
Over the weekend, the Rainier RoundUp featured a street parade on Saturday at 11 a.m.. There was Bluegrass music Friday evening and all day Saturday. Vendors booths were lined up near the highway; the Lions Club sold hamburgers and hot dogs, the Cub Scouts sold popcorn for camp funding and there were loads campers and RV’s…
Events, events, events – Where are you going?
The Saturdays of late summer are busy with things to do and see. Here are a few from our calendar page… and more. 10am – 4pm Lacamas Community Fair, Aug 23-25 11am Rainier Round-up parade – events all weekend 11:30 Bethel High School 1950′s Reunion, Frontier Park, Graham All Day Thun Field, Cub and Classics…
Review: Into the Woods – unpolished, but entertaining
By Marianne Lincoln Opening night is August 23 for the SRO Theater Troupe’s presentation Into the Woods, directed by Nancy Tribush Hillman, with musical direction by Stephen Borsuk at Gordon’s Outdoor Theater in Yelm. The cost is $15 per person and tickets can be purchased at Gordon’s Market. Curtain is at 8 p.m. The theater…
Into the Woods – outdoor theater in Yelm August 23 – 28
The Outdoor Stage at Gordon’s Garden Center from August 23 to the 28 will be the site of the musical, Into the Woods. The shows being at 8:00 p.m. and the cost is $15. Tickets are on sale at Gordon’s Garden Center, Yelm Food Co-op and Willow Spa. Standing Room Only (SRO) is a theater troupe…
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