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…
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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…
Grand Opening: Keithley Middle School Commons
Grand Opening: Keithley Middle School Commons Thursday, December 18, 2014 from 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Keithley Middle School Message From Host: Please join me for a grand opening celebration of the school district’s latest major construction project: The Keithley Commons. “Turning of the keys” ceremony Student band and choir performances Tour the new Keithley…
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…
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…
Perking up Parkland Nov. 22
The Parkland Town Group will be perking up Parkland, by picking up trash between 118th to 120th Pacific Avenue on Saturday, November 22, 2014, from 1-2:30. Come join us, bring gloves and trash bags. We will meet at 118th and Pacific Avenue. …..Diane M. Crews (di)
Docent Luncheon at the Scandinavian Cultural Center
Each year, the Scandinavian Cultural Center celebrates its volunteer docents that assist visitors to the local exhibits. This year in September, Christine Beasley was awarded a plaque for 20 years of service.
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