PIERCE TRANSIT, LAKEWOOD, WA – Thanks to Federal Transit Administration grants for transit center improvements, Pierce Transit will begin facilities improvements at the Parkland Transit Center and Park and Ride on July 29. The construction project, which will continue through September, will make Pierce Transit’s oldest Transit Center safer and more comfortable for the 2,700…
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American Cancer Society enrolling local residents in Cancer Prevention Study-3
Puget Sounders Needed to Participate in CPS-3 Residents in the Puget Sound Area have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic national study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Between August 20 and August 24, the American Cancer Society will be enrolling local residents in Cancer Prevention…
Easy Street Custom Cycles: A World Behind the Ivy Green Door
By Violette Wang/Discoverparkland.com As I entered the ivy green door, I was engulfed by the smell of machines and engine oil. It was the typical scent in mechanical shops: vintage and rusty. The next attraction in the room was the wall decor. A variety of motorcycle tools occupied all the walls so that there was…
Wacky Golf Tournament – Chamber of Commerce Event Aug. 23
The 2013 South County Branch Wacky Golf Tournament is almost here! Wear your choice of ‘wacky’ attire and challenge yourself during these 9 holes of golf by only using two clubs (seven iron and putter). This event is a function of the South Pierce County division of the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Agenda: 8:30 am…
Supporting local troops and families is AUSA Eastside goal
An Eastside AUSA Subchapter (Parkland, Spanaway, Frederickson, Graham, Roy) was formed in March of this year. They are meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at JR’s Whistle Stop in the Elk Plain area at 6 p.m. in the evening. AUSA is the Association of the U.S. Army. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that…
Parkland Raiders providing more sport experiences for kids
The Parkland Raiders Youth football and Cheer Association have been part of the local community for over 35 years servicing the Franklin Pierce and Bethel School Districts. We are a recognized non-profit association by the Secretary of State and the IRS has approved our tax exempt status. The Parkland Raiders have been a great resource…
Jazz Under the Stars features Andre Thomas July 18
From the PLU event calendar: Jazz Under the Stars-Andre Thomas When Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7 – 9pm Where MBR Music Center Amphitheater Schooled in his native Baltimore, Andre Thomas studied music in San Diego and at the Armed Forces School of Music. He moved to Seattle from Japan in 1987 with the Navy Band….
Give it a shot: Family Style Hot Dogs and Cupcakes in Parkland
Eddie’s Dawg House and the Yummer’s Cupcakes are a unique, family combo business in the Parkland community. Donté Granville (left), the employee of the restaurant greets a customer at the cupcakes counter. Edward Serrano, the owner of the restaurant, is preparing the bread for making a hot dog. By Violette Wang/Discoverparkland.com Hot dogs and cupcakes…
On the way from here to there – Fruit on the Loop
From June to September, our state’s eastern side agricultural abilities shine and the harvest of cherries, peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, veggies and apples starting coming in droves. Here on the west side, we enjoy the little fruit stands that open up bringing us samples of those harvest where we can purchase those local gems close to…
Getting your historical bearings – Parkland, Spanaway to Roy
From the time Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean, until 1846, the United States and Great Brittain competed for the Pacific Northwest. The area north of the Columbia River was particularly controversial. With considerably more American settlers around Oregon City and a Hudson’s Bay outpost at Vancouver, it was thought highly likely the area…
A beautiful summer day for the Raspberry Festival at PLU
Wednesday, July 10 at noon, Pacific Lutheran University held their summer Raspberry festival. There was music by the Fabulous Murphtones and performances by Roberto the Magnificient formerly of the Gentlemen Jugglers. There were children, students, faculty, staff and many local residents all together enjoying a beautiful, sunny summer day and the wonderful ambiance of the park-like setting below…
Pacific Avenue offers opportunities to young entrpreneurs with weed eaters
When you think of a place you love to visit or place where you are proud to share that you have been, how is that location’s street appearance? It is unkempt and messy? Or does it have carefully groomed and attractive landscape and architecture? It isn’t a difficult stretch to understand why it might be…
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