SPANAWAY, WA — Spanaway native and Tacoma copywriter Kristine M. Smith has been making the rounds locally and virtually lately, speaking at Rotary South Tacoma, JR’s Whistle Stop and local schools. She will be speaking on June 25th at Ricky J’s on 176thsometime between 8 and 9 a.m. Smith’s presentations resonate on several fronts: She talks…
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Bethel High yearbook day and car show
Bob Davidson is a expert when it comes to pin striping, he’s been doing it since 1955. Because he is sought out, there are thousands of car collectors who know him. He is also related to a Bethel High School shop teacher (father in law I believe they said). About 7 years ago, they decided to…
The carnival has come to Sprinker
A couple times each year, the carnival comes to Sprinker Recreation Center. As you can see from the photo, they are set up for this weekend, June 7-9.
Jousting practice at Clover Creek
By Marianne Lincoln As I was leaving the Cross Park Spaghetti Feed, a good-looking fella caught my eye. At 18.5 hands this blonde, Belgian athlete was pretty impressive. He was dressed up for a little jousting practice with Melinda Leach. His name is Mikie the Wonder Horse. I would have said what a stud, but he is obviously a gelding….
Cross Park fundraiser packed the house
The Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park filled the tables and forced the committee to quickly make more spaghetti sauce Friday at their Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser. That’s the kind of support any non-profit effort wants to have. Desserts were auctioned off at a fast pace and high prices. The people of Frederickson were ready…
More students sought for summer choir camp
Spanaway, WA — Students who are ages twelve and up may learn to sing and dance with the Spanaway Lake Music Company this summer. Spanaway Lake High School will host the second annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp beginning Sunday, June 23, and running through Saturday, June 29. The camp will feature nationally…
Fun at the Old General Store for Roy Rodeo weekend
Howdy all! First a big thank you to all who made it out to the Auburn Eagles AND the Memorial Day Pell Party making both a great weekend out of dancing and “real” country music (or Ameripolitin as Dale Watson coins it!) What a thrill it was to see all of you folks and then…
Spaghetti Feed May 31 to help start up a park in Frederickson
There’s a Spaghetti Feed on Friday to help raise funds and awareness of a park project in Frederickson. Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park (FSJCP) will hold the event at Clvoer Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. The address for Clover Creek Elementary is 16715 36th Ave East,…
University Place Duck Days, a place to visit this weekend
By Donald Green Duck Daze officially kicks off at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 when the Duck Parade marches along Bridgeport Way to celebrate the coming of summer! Everyone is invited to participate join us and be part of the fun! Wear your blue T-shirt if you have one. Duck Parade The Duck Parade began…
Kids, learn to sing and dance with the Music Company
Spanaway, WA — This summer, students who are ages twelve and up may learn to sing and dance with the Spanaway Lake Music Company! Spanaway Lake High School will host the second annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp beginning Sunday, June 23, and running through Saturday, June 29. The camp will feature nationally…
Doubleback Band in Roy May 17 and Spanaway June 23
Hi Folks, After a bit of time off we’re back on the road this coming weekend! We have a few more songs to add to the list including a few more that the night club two dancers will like. May is a busy month for us and we can’t wait to see all y’all!! Friday…
In the HEART of Bethel – Market opens May 11
In the very center of the Bethel School District, in an area that historically was called Elk Plain, the community of the school district has now opened a Saturday Market. Starting with three Saturdays this year, May 11, August 10 and November 9, the market hopes to someday grow up to be as significant as the…
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