We walk all over them but most of the time there’s no complaint – until it’s too late. The average woman will own 450 pairs of shoes in a lifetime. Men will own about half that many. Yet few people have their feet measured professionally, trusting only their feel. But a lifetime of ill-fitting shoes…
Category: Pierce County
Invitation to RallyPoint/6 grand opening Sept. 3
RallyPoint/6 invites you to attend a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at noon to tour the new facility, meet the team and hear guest speakers. The nonprofit organization – which supports all generations of all military branches, veterans and military family members – operates the state’s largest privately-funded resource portal for employment, education,…
Evening Yoga Classes
A new session of Hatha Yoga at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham starts Tuesday, Sept 16 & Thursday, Sept 18. The 6 week program runs from 6:30-7:45pm for a fee of $54 for one night per week or $108 for 2 nights per week. All levels are welcome. To pre-register call…
Human Trafficking – Local Concerns
Presented by Graham Citizens Action Team at the Pierce County Library in Graham, 9202 224th St E, Graham, WA 98338. Human Trafficking Local Concerns Speaker: Jim McCune – Pierce County 3rd District Councilperson Graham Citizen’s Action Team 6pm Thursday Aug. 28, 2014 At Graham Library For info: g-kcc.org Graham-Kapowsin Community Council When: Thu Aug 28,…
Purchasing Forum for Local Businesses
A Purchasing Forum for local businesses. There is no charge to attend. Learn of new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. The Forum will offer your business a chance to: • Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state and local government agencies • Ask questions of a panel of…
Sheriff’s Community Academy accepting applications for fall program
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its fall Community Academy program. The Parkland-Spanaway academy begins Sept. 18 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The academy is an opportunity for participants to learn first-hand about law enforcement in Pierce County and to…
Pierce County Auditor’s Office recognized for ballot drop-box program
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, Elections Supervisor Shannon Cortez, and Elections Specialist Dave Heinemann accepted a national award in San Francisco on Thursday, Aug. 21, for their office’s work on the highly-successful ballot drop-box program. The Guardian Award, given by the National Association of Election Officials, recognizes a practice that exemplifies the organization’s principles and standards…
Sheriff’s Log: Effective Law Enforcement versus “Starvation Staffing”
By Paul Pastor Years ago, in California, I had a part time job that put me in contact with people who raised and trained horses. I remember one old wrangler and horse trainer telling a tall tale about how he was trying to reduce the cost of boarding horses. He claimed to have hit upon…
Barnyard Dynasty – it’s time for the Fair!
GRAHAM, WA — Frontier Park in Graham is alive with rides, delicious and tasty treats, displays, rides, games, crafts, produce and of course, barnyard animals! It’s time for the annual Pierce County Fair. This year the fair runs from August 7th to the 10th. Friday and Saturday it begins at 10 a.m. and ends at…
Council proclaims Aug. 9 to be “Pierce County Early Learning Day”
In recognition of First 5 Fundamentals Family Fun Fair kick-off event, members of the Pierce County Council unanimously approved Proposed Resolution R2014-93, designating Aug. 9 as “Pierce County Early Learning Day.” The First 5 Fundamentals program, which began in 2006, is a collaboration of over 40 community organizations working together to achieve the common goal…
New County Council proposal would bring parity to employee evaluations
Proposed Ordinance 2014-59, which will be considered by the County Council’s Rules and Operations Committee on Aug. 11, would allow non-represented employees to challenge, grieve or appeal a supervisor’s performance evaluation – a right that represented employees already enjoy in statute. Pierce County law requires certain provisions with regard to county employee performance evaluations; however…
Volunteers needed for Pierce County Fair
Volunteers are needed for the PIERCE COUNTY FAIR at Frontier Park. Location: 21718 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338 Date: Thu. Aug. 7th through Sun. Aug. 10th 2014 Time: THURSDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SUNDAY 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Signup at the Web site Volunteer…
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