GRAHAM, WA — Ever wondered how Graham got its name? It was simply, and quite unintentionally, transferred from camp boss Mr. Smith Graham to the logging area where he worked. He was the one who received the mail ‘off the hook” from the slowly moving train that still sometimes crosses Meridian (the old Barney-Larson road),…
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Magnificient Mutts at Frontier Park
By Marianne Lincoln On Saturday, March 29, many mutts and their human friends visited with the 2014 Daffodil Court at Graham’s Frontier Park dog building. Among the yellow tennis shoed and tiaraed princesses strode festooned canines and costumed children.The princesses beamed and cooed at the entrants. The kids and dogs were delightfully irresistible. Although the building…
Limeberry in Graham Friday to benefit the Bethel Boosters
Join us TOMORROW (3/28/14) for our 1st LimeBerry night for Bethel High Community Booster – 22205 Meridian Ave E, Ste 106, Graham, WA 98338. From 5-8 pm 20% of proceeds support our athletics and activities at BHS. Simply smile at the beautiful person behind the counter and say “Bethel” :)) I’ll be there come see me!…
Pet Party April 12
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Kids ages 5 and older are invited to bring their pet- all shapes, sizes, species, and socially adjusted animals are welcome. The party held on Saturday, April 12 will include crafts, games, talent show, and more. The event is held at Pierce County’s Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. The…
Graham Business Association
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: Padget Business, STEVE MARTINEZ CPA 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting –…
Rocky Ridge Night at LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt
This Sunday, February 23, from 1 – 4 p.m., LimeBerry Frozen Yogurt in Graham (22205 Meridian Ave E) is donating 20% of the sales to Rocky Ridge Elementary School’s PTA. Use the code ROCKY RIDGE at checkout.
Pierce County lawmakers to host town hall meeting in Graham
Washington State Legislature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 18, 2014 CONTACT: Bobbi Cussins<mailto:bobbi.cussins@leg.wa.gov>, Senior Public Information Officer – (360) 786-7252 Erich R. Ebel<mailto:erich.ebel@leg.wa.gov>, Senior Information Officer – (360) 786-7395 Sens. Steve O’Ban and Randi Becker, along with Reps. Dick Muri, J.T. Wilcox and Graham Hunt, invite 2nd and 28th District residents to attend an upcoming town…
Graham: Sewing a Community Together
PROJECT “GRAHAMCITIZENS” Few of the 20,000 residents of Graham know that there is more to their community than a place to live and stores to buy food. Like sewing a patchwork quilt, GrahamCitizens is trying to sew those 20,000 residents together by simply informing them about all the (non-commercial) activities and opportunities in Graham. But with no…
Bethel’s Art & Technology Fair
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT – – The 20th annual Technology and Art Fair took place at Spanaway Lake High School last weekend. The event showcased the work our students are doing throughout the school district. For some families, pairing art and technology is the perfect blend that puts the spotlight on all of their kids at…
GCAT meeting next Wed 1/29 5:30pm
Due to popular demand the GCAT meeting will be next Wed 1/29 at 5:30 in room 15 Kapowsin Elememtary on 264th east of Meridian. Let us know if you have concerns, suggestions or ways to enrich the greater Graham area. Thanks, Carol
Read to a Dog at the Graham Library
Graham Pierce County Library has Read to a Dog program on Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30 and it is free. All dogs who participating dogs are certified therapy dogs. For more information call the Graham Library at 253-548-3322. Cheryl Evans says, “My dog Lucy goes and I thought you might like to spread the word so we might…
Notes on the Graham Kapowsin Community Council
From Carol Wright Graham Citizen’s Action Team is scheduled to meet on the 4th Wed of each month at 5:30 in room 15 at Kapowsin Elem., but Jan has 5 Wednesdays, so if you would like to participate but can’t this Wed. (1/22/14) let us know and we can reschedule the meeting for next Wed!…
Pierce Prairie Post 