On June 8, a resources Fair will be open to the local public at the campus of Amara in the Midland/Summit area. The address is 3501 104th Street, Tacoma, WA 98445. Hours are Noon to 6 pm. Community Resources are valuable to many local families. Please come and check out what you may have available…
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Health
Local Parkland Resident Transforms Health and Strengthens Family Bonds Through Blue Zones Project
Parkland-Spanaway, WA – [Friday May 24, 2024] – Blue Zones ProjectParkland-Spanaway proudly highlights the inspiring story of Berta Rivera, a localresident whose life has been profoundly transformed through her participation inBlue Zones Project’s free community wellness programs. Meet Berta Berta Rivera, a 40-year Parkland resident and retiree, has always had difficultymanaging her weight and in…
Lindquist Clinic – Dental for children no matter their need
Karen Lewis, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager from Lindquist Dental Clinic for Children recently reached out to the Pierce Prairie Post to make our readers aware of their services for children in need. They are located at 130 131st St S, Tacoma, WA 98444, phone 253-539-7445. Lindquist Dental – local dental care for all children…
March 23 – Free trees at Sprinker
March 23, 2024: Volunteer with Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444. Come join us to volunteer with Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway and make a positive impact through the Green Blocks Tree Share! March 29, 2024: Bread Making 101 with Blue Zones Project…
PLU announces education and care district in Parkland
Today, February 6, 2024, Pacific Lutheran University announced a partnership with Washington State University’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicaine, and MultiCare. They plan to address health care provider shortages in Pierce County and other areas beyond. Here is the announcement: Today marks an exciting day for PLU’s future, and I want you to be among the…
Toxic algae caution advisory lifted for Spanaway Lake
TPCHD — On Feb. 2, 2024, we lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. The water is safe for people and pets. Always use caution when you’re in the water. When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish. Keep in mind as wind direction changes, the algae could move elsewhere in…
Live to 100 – Movie screening Oct. 13
The Blue Zones Project of Parkland Spanaway is offering a showing of the Netflix docuseries to the public on October 13, 2023 at PLU’s Karen Hille Phillips Center (aka Eastvold Auditorium), 6 p.m. The film is titled, Live to 100, Secrets of the Blue Zones. The film is currently available on Netflix as a series…
Blue Zones kicks off in Parkland Spanaway event
By Marianne Lincoln Pierce County has committed money to making Parkland and Spanaway a wellness experiment. The event on Saturday, September 9 at the Marymount Events Center was to celebrate their project being operational. With Executive Director Tono Sablan at the helm of the project, and a full compliment of staff on board, the group…
Blue Zones Kickoff Sept. 9
Blue Zones Project Parkland Spanaway Kickoff at LeMay at Marymount Join us for this exciting and informative dinner evening! Hear about how the Blue Zones Project is set to transform our communities’ health. Date and timeStarts on Saturday, September 9 · 4:30pm PDTLocationLeMay Collections at Marymount325 152nd Street East Tacoma, WA 98445 [The event has…
Community input needed for aging and disability services plan
Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) invites the community to attend a public meeting to comment on the Draft 2024-2027 Area Plan, including the 2024 proposed budget. A survey was conducted this spring, providing feedback from hundreds of residents on the future of programs and services for the aging and disability communities…
Listeria bacteria found in milkshakes sold at Parkland Frugals
Washington State Department of Health, August 18, 2023 OLYMPIA – Listeria bacteria found in all milkshake flavors sold at Frugals restaurant at 10727 Pacific Ave. S., Tacoma, WA are associated with a foodborne listeriosis outbreak linked to six hospitalizations and three deaths. Investigators found Listeria in the ice cream machines, which were not cleaned correctly. No other Frugals…
I think I can – nope, maybe not right now
By Marianne Lincoln Three years ago, April 2020, I was helping a friend move out of her home into assisted living. I had lots of boxes, because I had just moved myself the summer before. She really needed the help because of lung cancer and COPD. There was no one to warn me about the…
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