JR’s Whistle Stop, comedy in Elk Plain Feb. 28

JR’s is hosting the monthly National Comedy Night February 28 at 8 p.m. This month the featured comedians will be Susan Rice and Owen Straw. Susan has appeared on comedy shows on Comedy Central, Showtimes, PBS and more. According to TDN.com, “She’s a master of portraying the mature woman trying to cope with everyday angst over…

Hypnotist Ron Stubbs at JR’s Feb. 19, 8pm

The Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem Tour at 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at JR’s Whistle Stop, 22225 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. 253-847-0111. One night only! Get your tickets now, before they are all gone!  

Feb. 21, Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School

Since PLU is remodeling the bleachers at Olson Auditorium Bethel is having 3 Choir Mini-Festivals at their high schools this year. Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. is the Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School. It will feature Centennial Elementary, Elk Plain School of Choice, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Roy Elementary, Shining Mountain Elementary, Bethel Middle School, Cougar Mountain Middle School, …

‘Raiders’ to conduct ‘Brigade Sweetheart Run’, Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division ‘Raiders’ will conduct a Valentine’s Day ‘Raider Brigade Sweetheart Run’ around Gray Army Airfield, 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. This special event is open to Soldiers, families and friends of the brigade. Soldiers and family members will…

Knucklehead plays Spanaway, Saturday night

Knucklehead plays Spanaway, Saturday night, if anyone is up for some good music, & dancing. They will be at the Y Sports Bar & Grill, 19306 Mountain Hwy. E., Spanaway, starting at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge. From the Knucklehead web page, “Committed to proving Dad wrong! Around the globe, Knucklehead is currently…

Princess Bowl for the FPSD Daffodil float March 1

On Friday, March 1st, the Lady Patriots and the Lady Cardinals will square off for the friendly and fun third annual Princess Bowl. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at the Franklin Pierce Stadium. This annual fundraiser is organized through the District’s Summit Parkland Youth Association, in conjunction with…

National Comedy Night at JR’s Thursday, 8 p.m.

Thursday, January 31, at 8 p.m. is National Comedy Night at JR’s Whistle Stop in Spanaway withVince Valenzuela. Located in the middle of the Bethel Station Shopping Center, 224th and the Mountain Highway, JR’s has been hosting comedy programs on the last Thursday of the month. From vincevalenzeula.com:  “Vince’s fast paced, witty, and delightfully edgy style…

Short Story Contest

Introducing the first-ever short story contest for flash fiction at The Magill Review The First Place Winner will receive: $50 in cash The winning short story will be prominently posted on The Magill Review Option to become a contributing writer to The Magill Review Contest Rules: Contest entry is free and writers may submit up…

Jan 27, some old time pickin’ and grinnin’ in Summit

Sunday, January 27 at 2:30 p.m., there will be some old time pickin’ and grinnin’ at the Mid County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East, Tacoma. It’s the Old Time Fiddlers monthly meeting, but there’s always some jamming afterward. 2:30 pm doors open; 3:00 pm business meeting; jamming until ???. Please do not enter the building before 2:30 as…

Dr. Terry’s Pies – National Pie Day with free delivery

Dr. Terry has a special National Pie Day with free delivery in the area. All people need do is go to his Facebook page: Dr. Terry’s Pies. LIKE them (they are trying to get to 200 likes soon). Order from the 8 featured pies from yesterday before midnight tonight, by messaging Dr. Terry. Prices are listed…

KLAY 1180AM to pick up national progressive talk show hosts

KLAY radio, AM 1180, our most local station, has just filled in the gap that the format change of KTPK (AM1090) took away. They are bringing balance to the airwaves of Puget Sound. Today they added Thom Hartmann, who will air from 4-7 p.m. weekdays and Stephanie Miller, 9am to noon weekdays. From KLAY, “You…