20th Annual Fantasy Lights now open in Pierce County’s Spanaway Park

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Every night through New Year’s Day, visitors can treat themselves to a festive holiday display of lights unlike any other in the South Sound area. This year is the 20th anniversary of Pierce County Parks and Recreation’s Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park and the department has added even more displays to…

Let the season begin! Roy lights its Christmas tree

ROY, WA — It’s inside the City Hall this year, for more than one reason. It’s more secure that way, for one thing. The other issue is the purchase of the lot next door, where the tree has usually stood.  An agreement has not been reached and it is at an impasse at this time. The…

Roy prepares to trim its Christmas tree indoors this year

ROY, WA — The 555th Engineer Brigade recently conducted its 15th annual tree cutting for the City of Roy. A tradition that began in 1999 to build the partnership between the community and soldiers. Mayor Karen Yates came out to swing the ceremonial axe along with COL Holman and CSM Hood before felling the tree….

JBLM Holiday Ceremonies Dec 4,5 and 8

JBLM hosts Christmas Tree and Menorah lighting ceremonies on Lewis Main and McChord Field Dec. 4, 5 and 8 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM commander, Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr. is inviting Soldiers, Airmen, and their families to join him and other base leaders in kicking off the holiday season during the annual JBLM Christmas Tree…

Norwegian Language Christmas Service – Dec 3

Celebrate the meaning of Christmas at the Norwegian Language Christmas Service The Norwegian Language Christmas Service takes place Dec. 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Norwegian Language Christmas Service is put on by Pacific Lutheran University’s Scandinavian Cultural Center. The service is held in the Ness Family Chapel at the University and is…

Christmas Past at the Prairie House Museum Dec 7

Come Celebrate Christmas theold fashioned way.  On Dec 7 from 1-3 pm The Prairie House Museum will be open. The museum is an 1890’s farm house. She’s all decorated for you. The tree is trimmed, the cookies are baking, the garland all hung. There will be a few extra surprises this year. Our dollhouse will be decorated for Christmas….

Tips for Safe Online Shopping

USA.GOV —  Like it or not, the holiday shopping season is officially upon us! Whether you’re hitting the stores for Black Friday deals, supporting a local business on Small Business Saturday, or shopping online from the comfort of your own home on Cyber Monday, it’s important to stay within your budget — and stay safe!…

Safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey

USA.GOV —  The countdown is on! Less than a week until Thanksgiving! Since the turkey is most often the star of this holiday meal, it’s important that it be both delicious and prepared safely.  To help you, the USDA has created these videos to show you step-by-step how to safely cook your turkey a variety of…

Danish Sisterhood Christmas Bazaar and Nordic Sweater Exchange Nov. 22

Pacific Lutheran University’s University Center and the Scandinavian Cultural Center will be the site of the Danish Sisterhood Christmas Bazaar and Nordic Sweater Exchange on Saturday, November 22. The events will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors with all kinds of crafts and Scandinavian crafts, but best of all, authentic…

Roy Elementary 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar – Nov. 22

ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 5th annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Roy PTA, is this Saturday, November 22. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bazaar features  vendors, a gift wrapping table and a free kids’ craft table. The PTA will also be collecting canned food donations for the Roy Food Bank.

One Night Only to WALK through Fantasy Lights! Nov 23

One Night Only to WALK through Fantasy Lights! Sunday, November 23, 2014, 5 – 7 p.m. at Spanaway Park Walk Information Kick off your holiday season with the Fantasy Lights Walk sneak preview. Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all ages and…

PLU’s Journey of Light: Tickets are going fast!

We still have tickets available for PLU’s beloved Christmas Concerts, but they are flying faster than Santa’s sleigh! Now is the time to buy your tickets to ensure that you don’t miss this inspiring holiday tradition! Tickets remain for the following performances: Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m., Benaroya Concert Hall, Seattle. Tuesday, Dec. 9,…