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…

Along the way from here to there… sun dogs on May Day

Today, May 1,  is elsewhere celebrated as International Workers Day, and I think it appropriate to acknowledge all those who preceded us who fought – and many died – for human dignity for working people and better lives for all. May Day brought a beautiful sunrise at the SR 512 Park and Ride and a…

Dr. Terry’s Pies offered at new Sterino’s Produce Stand

[Editor note: What does a person do after they have been on the Bethel School Board? I started the Pierce Prairie Post. Dr. Terry McLaughlin started a pie business and sings in Upward Bound in the Fifth Dimension Barbershop Quartet.] By Dr. Terry McLaughlin I just received the GREATEST NEWS since becoming a professional pie…

Summer Camps, Conferences & Fairs on the PLU Campus

Summer Camps, Conferences & Fairs on the PLU Campus, Open to Everyone! Have Kids? Need Family Fun? Conference and Camps Dates Type Registration Karate   Club: South Sound Shotokan Continuous Karate   Club iskfnw.org Franklin   Pierce YOUTH FIRST! – Spring Into Summer Fun Run and Discovery Fair May   19th Fundraiser   and Fair…

Rummage sale at BHS for Fastpitch program April 13

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Several of our schools are holding some great fundraisers during the month of April. Here are a few of them: The Bethel Braves fastpitch program will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, April 13. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethel High School. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels…

Help decoate your schools daffodil float now

The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade(s) are this Saturday, April 13. The Franklin Pierce and Bethel District float committees are busy, overwhelmed trying to finish decorating their unique creations. They need people to help decorate. Here’s the people you can call to help! You are needed Thursday and Friday evenings. For the Bethel District contact Dodi…

Most Magnificent Mutt Show April 6

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL — On April 6 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Frontier Park – ”Home of the Pierce County Fair”, 21802 Meridian Ave. E, Graham, WA will be the Daffodil Festival’s Most Magnificent Mutt Show. For Event information, please contact Betty Backstrom – 253-847-4754 or visit their website here. This is a great event…

Mom and Son Dance, Meridian Habitat Park, May 10th

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Mothers and sons can enjoy an evening just for you on Friday, May 10th. The evening will include  dancing, games, crafts, and refreshments to enjoy together.  A professional DJ will play a variety of music and a professional photographer will be onsite with reasonably priced photos to take home that night….

Oh Happy Day!

Sound Life Church in Frederickson put on an Easter Eggstravaganza to remember on the sunny warm Saturday before Easter. With the help of the Cascade Christian Schools, Pappa Murphy’s, the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council who brought the Easter bunny, Clowns Unlimited’s giant inflatables, face painting and the pony rides, the day was a child’s dream, even before the…

Kid’s Day April 3 at the Prairie House Museum in Spanaway

Prairie House Museum in Spanaway will be open from 1 – 3pm on Wednesday April 3. It is their annual Kid’s Day event. This date falls during Spring Break for the Bethel School District. Admission to the event is free; donations are always gladly accepted. The museum is next door, to the west of the…