Bethel 27 community breakfast

Come eat a great meal and support Bethel 27, Job’s Daughters International of Parkland, Washington.  From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2013 all proceeds of the $6.00 suggested donation will support the members of Bethel 27.  Bethel 27 will be holding a community breakfast on the 1st Sunday of each month…

We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop moved to Jan. 23

PARKLAND, WA — We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop has been moved to Saturday January 25th, 2014 to allow for more time to advertise and  not to conflict with Thanksgiving or Christmas season. We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop….. Northern Pacific Coffee Company Garfield Street South Sponsored by Diane M. Crews Oliviajane Enterprises Welcome to…

Walk Fantasy Lights on Sunday, Nov. 24

PIERCE COUNTY — Kick off the holiday season this Sunday, Nov. 24 with a sneak, non-motorized preview of the 19th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park. This is the only opportunity to walk through the Northwest’s largest drive-through holiday lights display. The 2.5 mile walk provides a close-up preview of more than 300 animated displays and…

Dazzling party at Sprinker for the 555th of JBLM

By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — It was a Tuesday afternoon and the parking lot at Sprinker Recreation Center had nary a space left to put another car. The fledgling Eastisde Subchapter of the local AUSA was welcoming soldiers, their wives and children to the center to celebrate. It was a “Welcome Home” party from their deployments and…

Eastside AUSA to host Welcome Home Party for JBLM’s 555th

SPANAWAY, WA — A Welcome Home  Celebration for the Triple Nickel’s (555th Engineering Battalion) will be held on Tuesday, November 19th from noon to 4p.m. at the Harry Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. South, Tacoma, WA. This event will welcome up to 1800 soldiers and their families to celebrate the unit’s return from deployment….

Big 2014 County budget public comment and vote Tuesday

PIERCE COUNTY —  The Pierce County Council is poised to approve a 2014 budget that improves the responsiveness of local government, invests in community programs and maintains a stable financial position. The Council approved the budget on second reading by a 7-0 vote on Nov. 12. The Council scheduled its final vote for Tuesday, Nov….

Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 18-24

Microsoft   IT Academy Build your skills and expand how   you use technology with Microsoft IT Academy. You can access more than 250   training courses, through Pierce County Library, thanks to a partnership with   Microsoft Corporation and the Washington State Library. Visit your Pierce   County Library or the   Library’s Microsoft…

School board honored as a school board of distinction for 4th consecutive year

FRANKLIN PIERCE — The Franklin Pierce School District Board of Directors — Cole Roberts (Chair), John Harstad (Vice Chair), Doug Carlson, Mary Sherman and Mark Baumgarten — has been recognized as a 2013 Washington State School Board of Distinction by the Washington State School Board Directors’ Association. This is the fourth consecutive year that Franklin Pierce…

Scandinavian Christmas Bazaar Report

PARKLAND, WA – The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University was the site of Christmas Cheer today as hundreds of interested onlookers browsed tables of pewter, knitted goods, sweaters, cookies and other assorted ethnic goodies. Here is a glimpse at the fun:

Local Scandinavian events

PARKLAND, WA —  The Scandinavian Sweater Exchange and Danish Sisterhood Bazaar is this Saturday, November 16th, in the Anderson University Center on the PLU campus, first floor, from 10am to 4pm.  Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center Council and the Danish Sisterhood, there is no admission fee.  Come join the fun and find something to…

C Street traffic impact by Garfield Station Project

Today the Post received this letter from Korsmo Construction regarding C Street work during the next week: November 11, 2013 Attn: Garfield Street Businesses – General Notice RE: Garfield North Project Subject: Construction on C Street Dear Business Owners/Managers: Korsmo Construction, Inc. and its subcontractor will be working on C street the week of November…