Washington State Parks have a new tradition, First Day Hikes. Besides being a great way to get some exercise, the parks provide staff led a self-guided tours with some history of the park. As well as the history, you can get a pin, showing you participated. Go to the link and look for a park…
Category: Holidays
My, are we festive Spanaway!
Thursday, I drove to Tacoma at night, something I rarely do anymore. It was 4 days before Christmas and the Christmas lights and decorations downtown were completely underwhelming. Except for the bright ELF Storage sign, the little gold stars along the street posts are hardly noticeable. The red and green traffic signals are more festive….
Scandinavian Christmas celebrations Dec 6, 10
The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at PLU will be hosting their annual Scandinavian Christmas Celebrations soon. On December 6, 2023, there will be a Christmas Service in Norwegian language. The Julegudstjeneste will begin at 7 p.m. in the University Center downstairs room 100. There will be Norwegian treats and coffee after the service. On December…
Donate to Stuff the Bus Dec. 2
The annual Bethel Stuff the Bus donation event will be December 2, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WalMart on the Mountain Highway in Spanaway. This will assist local families in need. Accepted are toys, gift cards, canned and packaged food, children’s clothing and children’s books.
Lacamas Holiday Bazaar Dec 2 & 3
Lacamas Community Center will be holding its annual Holiday Bazaar on December 2 & 3, 2023, at 32113 8th Ave S, Roy, WA 98580 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Community Center Kitchen will be service breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is…
Happy Thanksgiving 2023!
It is that harvest time of year, when we, as Americans, invite our friends and family to break bread together in thanks for what we have. Whether we worship God or not, this is not actually a religious holiday. It was initiated during the Civil War, in 1863, by President Lincoln in hopes the US…
Fantasy Lights starts Nov. 17
[Editor note: Traffic on Military Road between Pacific Avenue and Spanaway Loop Road are often severely affected by Fantasy Lights traffic, adjust your travel from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. accordingly.] PIERCE COUNTY — Are you ready for the most magical time of the year? Join us at Fantasy Lights, the largest drive-through holiday light…
Interfaith Christmas Concert Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
If you celebrate Christmas or just love great choral music, the Interfaith Christmas Concert and food drive, Dec. 10 is an event you should come to see and hear. The concert begins at 7 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Thrift, (that is east of Graham), is the location. The concert…
Looking for Halloween candy?
Several events are happening in the area for Halloween treats and fun! Enjoy! Lacamas Valley Ranch, 3902 288th St S, Roy, WA, October 21, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lacamas Valley Ranch Trick or Treat & Market Event. Please Share & Visit Our Ranch on October 21st. Please bring cash due to poor Internet…
Local Memorial Day programs
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, 10 a.m. there will be an opportunity for volunteers to assist with placing flags on Veterans gravesites at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. On Sunday, at 1 p.m., there will be a service at Fir Lane Memorial Park in memory of our armed forces…
Lions Easter egg hunt for disabled kids April 8
The Prairie House Museum location on 176th Street will be the site of a special Easter egg hunt for disabled kids. The Spanaway Lions Club features this event at the Prairie House Museum, 812 176th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445. The hunt begins at 10 a.m. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. Be sure to get…
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