USA.gov — If you receive your federal benefits by paper check, you’ll need to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013. The federal benefits affected are: • Social Security • Supplemental Security Income • Veterans Affairs • Railroad Retirement Board • Office of Personnel Management • Department of Labor (Black Lung) You have two…
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Chambers – Clover Creek Watershed Council Feb. 20
The Chambers – Clover Creek Watershed Council will meet on Wednesday, February 20 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood City Hall 3rd floor conference room, 6000 main St. SW, Lakewood. The agenda includes discussion of salmon habitat restoration strategies with Don Russell and the Pierce County 2013 surface water management plan with John…
Free composting classes teach how to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this spring. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste. “These classes are a great way to learn about the two kinds of composting,” said Mary Coleman, Pierce County Public Works…
Olympians Rachael Flatt and Ben Agosto join local skaters in ice show
The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2013 ice show, “Reflections on Ice – ONCE Upon A Dream.” This professionally choreographed figure skating show will be held Feb. 8-10 at Sprinker Recreation Center’s Ice Arena. Five public performances are scheduled, including a special Friday afternoon matinee…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plans; rate structures; capital improvement projects; financing; and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management Utility, a division…
Comprehensive job seeker strategies workshop at the Parkland Spanaway Library Feb. 11
The Pierce County Library System and WorkSource Pierce are offering a comprehensive job seeker strategies workshop at the Parkland Spanaway Library, February 11, 2013 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. This joint workshop is facilitated by representatives of the Library and WorkSource. Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized…
August 2013 – goodbye Saturday mail
USA.gov — Starting in August, the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver regular mail to street addresses on Saturdays. Mail will be delivered Monday through Friday. The following services will NOT change: Packages will still be delivered on Saturdays. Mail will still be delivered to PO Boxes on Saturdays. Post Office locations currently open…
Telecommunications network & flood management plan on county committee agenda
Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee MEETING NOTICE Stan Flemming, Chair, Connie Ladenburg, Vice Chair, Dan Roach, Member, Rick Talbert, Member, Jim McCune, Member Clerk: Kate Kennedy, (253) 798-7798 Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 9:30 a.m. at the Pierce County Council Chambers, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045, Tacoma, WA. Agenda Items: 1. Call to Order 2….
The Pierce County Council process
Note about the Pierce County Council: Ideas for new ordinances or resolutions in Pierce County are first submitted by a particular council member to a sub-committee of the council where it is review and possibly amended. If passed at that level it is possibly submitted to another sub-committee, like Rules and Operations where it must also…
Federal financial aid application
USA.GIV — The federal government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to students each year. In order to get that money, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives…
Film explores Alzheimer’s from the inside
One of every eight people over 65 years has Alzheimer’s. Over half of all families are touched by Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for the disease. But there is hope. “HOPEless” is a special showing of two documentary films produced by HBO. “The Memory Tapes” explores the joys and sadness in the lives of seven…
Jobseeker workshop at Graham Library Feb. 5
There will be a joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. DATE: February 5, 2013 TIME: 12:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION: Graham Library, 9202 224th St. East, Graham, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. In this day-long workshop…
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