Hello, I work for WSU Pierce County Extension and we are partnering with Trinity Lutheran Church to provide a 3-lesson cooking and nutrition education series in the near future. Would you mind adding our event to your calendar? The class details are as follows: The correct dates for the classes are: Wednesdays, April 8th, 15th…
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“CULTURAL GROOMING” Forum NEXT WEEK, Tuesday, March 17 at PLU
You are invited to an evening exploring vulnerabilities to trafficking in our communities. What is “cultural grooming” and how is it impacting children, youth and adults? Is there a link between our sexualized culture and sex trafficking? Get answers at… CULTURAL GROOMING – Uncovering Vulnerabilities to Trafficking March 17 – 7:00pm to 8:30pm Anderson University…
County serves notice of violation to marijuana business
Pierce County served a notice of violation Wednesday, March 4, on a retail marijuana business called The Gallery that opened in Parkland without a required permit. The Pierce County Building Official, who inspects structures for compliance with building codes, hand-delivered a notice that The Gallery is in violation of County Code by operating without a…
Feb 6-8 Ice Show!
Champion guest stars and local skaters featured in new ice show this weekend Professional performers will join members of the Lakewood Winter Club to present the 2015 ice show “Reflections on Ice – Entertaining America!” from Feb. 6-8 at Pierce County’s Sprinker Recreation Center. Five performances are scheduled, and each can accommodate up to 800…
What are those? Cameras?
PARKLAND, WA — You may have been noticing the construction around 112th Street and Pacific Avenue in Parkland lately. In the course of the changes in the underground utilities and the sidewalk disruption, several cameras appeared at the intersection. First, on the northbound lanes of Pacific; now, facing the eastbound lanes of 112th Street. Our first email…
Seed Swap for local gardeners – Feb. 4
Seed Swap, Seed Saving Workshop, and Potluck on February 4 at Parkland Spanaway Library. Free! 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Bring excess seeds either purchased or saved, cuttings, or transplants to trade with community members. We are lucky to have Kelda Lorax of Divine Earth Gardening Project teaching a seed saving workshop to answer all your seedling questions. The…
Frozen Exhibit at PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center
PLU — Disney’s Frozen is a world-wide success, but did you know the film makers studied Norwegian history and culture extensively while working on the film? And did you know it is based on a Hans Christian Andersen tale? Come find out these tidbits and many more at the Scandinavian Cultural Center! The exhibition opened…
Franklin Pierce celebrates the opening of the Keithley Middle School Commons
On Thursday December 18, the Franklin Pierce School District turn out to celebrate the opening of the new Commons building at Keithly Middle School. The building includes a multi purpose area, cafeteria, stage, music room and central kitchen space to prepare meals for all the elementary schools in the district. The building was part of…
Parkland celebrates the season
Saturday, December 13, after Winterfest blessed 250 local families, the community of Parkland set to celebrating with everyone else in the community. Santa visited the Garfield Bookstore from 2-4 p.m., a venue sponsored by the Safe Streets organization. At 4:30 p.m., a group of local families met in front of Reynas. Felix Guzman led the…
Winterfest at PLU east campus – almost 250 local families served
It was a cold but pleasant morning when the families began lining up at the old Parkland School Saturday December 13. The anticipation was building, coffee and other treats were available during the wait . Each family was invited to participate through other service providers, 400 in all. At the end, almost 250 attended. Inside volunteers were…
Santka Lucia Concert at PLU
The Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) brought the Christmas time Sankta Lucia tradition to PLU Friday night. This Swedish tradition is celebrated near the winter solstice and is a festival of light. At PLU, the one wearing the crown of lights is a scholarship winner chosen by the SCC. The procession members each carry a light,…
Parkland holiday events Dec 13
I can extend… but don’t want to… I am hoping with DaveWinterfest is December 13, 2014! Around 800 families that are economically challenged in the area have been chosen to receive clothing, Christmas presents and other joyful experiences at the PLU east campus (Old Parkland School) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are welcome to…
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