[Editor: this is a recap of the anti-airport meeting 1-13-23] It was a brief moment in the meeting about a major international airport being considered in South Pierce County. It was the moment when people asked, “How in the world did they approve ‘the dump?’” The answer, given by former Senator Rasmussen was 3 words,…
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Lacamas Community Fair – August 27 & 28
There’s nothing like an old-fashioned country fair for a bit of family fun. Not far south of Spanaway, you can visit the Lacamas Community Center for the Lacamas Community Fair, August 27 and 28th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location is 32113 8th Ave S, Roy WA. We are very excited for the…
SEPA – when it really matters, or does it?
By Marianne Lincoln [Podcast link] [Editor Update: [Editor Update: Wetland Variance, Tommy’s Carwash, Application Number: 979272Related Application Numbers: 958554 and 975551Tax Parcel Numbers: 0319121055, 0319121057 and 0319121058Examiner’s Hearing: March 30, 2022, at 9 A.M., at the Pierce County Public Services Building,South Entrance, Public Meeting Room, 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409.] SEPA is an…
Sense of community, one weekend at a time
The Spanaway LA Fitness is located in a shopping center with a large parking lot between 156th and 159th and Pacific Avenue South. The parking lot has been host to Wednesday classic and hot rod car gatherings and starting this Memorial Day weekend, it will be host to a vendor fair. Between 1995 and 2002,…
Country Swap Meet June 11-13
Another Facebook find. Looks like some local folks are holding a Swap Meet just south of Spanaway at the Good Apple Ranch. Head South on the Mountain Highway, turn right on 260th and look for the signs. June 11,12, & 13 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m.
Yelm Farmer’s Market opens this Saturday, May 29th, 2021 from 10am to 3pm at the Yelm Community Center
Dear Friends, Neighbors and Customers! We are looking forward to our opening day of the Yelm Farmer’s Market this coming Saturday, May 29th, from 10am to 3pm at the Yelm Community Center, in the Yelm City Park. We will be selling our delicious honey, bee pollen, bees wax, soaps, C60Star oils and more. It’s time…
City of DuPont Farmers’ Market
The City of DuPont is thrilled to host the inaugural DuPont Farmers’ Market on Thursdays, June 3 to September 2 from 3 PM – 7 PM at Clocktower Park. The market will feature over 30 vendors including local farmers, food producers, hand-crafted artisan goods, flowers, and more. On select evenings, the city’s Concert in the…
Input on Milroy Bridge Replacement
Pierce County seeks public input on project to replace Milroy Bridge PIERCE COUNTY — The community can provide input about potential environmental impacts of a project to build a new bridge from Canyon Road East across the Puyallup River into the City of Fife via an online open house through Aug. 7. The bridge project…
Need a SPUD?
Who: Washington Potato Growers Free Potato Event When: Thursday, May 14 – 11 am (while supplies last) Where: Tacoma Dome – Parking Lots G & F (please follow volunteer direction) What: Washington Potato Growers are “On the Road to a Million Pounds of Potatoes” with plans to host their largest potato giveaway…
Food Prosperity Open House in Yelm Feb. 8
Food Prosperity Central event Saturday February 8th, 10am to 4pm, Yelm Community Center, 16530 103rd Ave SE, Yelm, WA 98597. Admission is free. Bee Forever will be participating as a vendor, which means you can stock up with their delicious local honey, C60Star oils and soaps. They will also be part of the educational program…
Orting Farmers Market Vendors
The Orting Valley Farmers Market is now accepting vendors for the upcoming season. We are looking for local farmers, artisans, food vendors, and producers to join our lineup! Our market is located in the quaint town of Orting, in a centrally located park along the popular Foothills Trail. This “small town with a big view” …
August 25 & 26 – Lacamas Fair
It is the biggest little fair in Pierce County. The Lacamas Community Fair, on 8th avenue South isn’t on what most county resident would consider a main street. This is the most family and children friendly fair you can find. The dates are August 25th & 26th, 2018. It starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 4…
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