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Soccer Training for Women

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Soccer Training for Women is offered by the Kidz Love Soccer group and is offered for women ages 21+. It meets at South Hill Park, 14201 86th Ave E in South Hill on Wednesday evenings from 7:45-8:45pm, June 26-August 14. This 8 week program will cover technique, ball skills, games awareness,…

Tacoma Highland Games a delightful day

Bagpipes, dancers, Scotty dogs and wolfhounds, tartans, kilts, flags, and the unusual sporting events were all there. It was a fascinating day for those who came to visit Frontier Park in Graham. Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro was Master of Ceremonies. The National Anthems of the US and of Scotland were sung after a…

First weekend of Summer events abound

If you haven’t headed down to the Maryhill replica of Stonehenge for a solstice celebration and watching of the Knights Templar perform their annual ceremony, then here is a list of other events you can do closer to home. Relay for Life – Central Pierce starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Franklin Pierce High School…

State urban forestry restoration project targets Spanaway Park

The Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, enhances the capacity of urban forests to manage stormwater and improve air and water quality by improving the health and functionality of trees and forested sites in urban settings. DNR is excited to bring this urban forestry restoration program to Pierce…

Soccer Training for women & kids

Theater Camps for Kids July 8-12

Pierce County Parks — The Spotlight Players Theatre Troupe returns to Meridian Habitat in South Hill to offer two theater camps for kids. For youth, with little or no experience in theater who are ages 6-13, may attend a camp July 8-12 from 9am-1pm for a fee of $75. Youth ages 11-16, with previous experience…

The carnival has come to Sprinker

A couple times each year, the carnival comes to Sprinker Recreation Center. As you can see from the photo, they are set up for this weekend, June 7-9.

National Parks Passes

USA.GOV — If your vacation or weekend plans include visits to national parks and recreation areas, consider getting a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Benefits of the Pass The pass provide entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. Entrance covers: Pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single private…

Cross Park fundraiser packed the house

The Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park filled the tables and forced the committee to quickly make more spaghetti sauce Friday at their Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser. That’s the kind of support any non-profit effort wants to have. Desserts were auctioned off at a fast pace and high prices. The people of Frederickson were ready…

Spaghetti Friday for Cross Park

You know you want spaghetti today. Frederickson’s Cross Park supporters are counting on you. From 5 to 8 pm at Clover Creek Elementary School, 16715 36th Ave. Cal 253-848-8883 for tickets. $8 for adults, $5 for ages 5-12. All proceeds benefit Cross Park. More information or online reservations at http://www.fsjcp.org/

County parks events

Junk in Your Trunk Sales Pierce County Parks and Recreation is offering 3 dates to sell your stuff or find special deals at a community sale. The Junk in Your Trunk sales will be held on Saturdays, June 22, July 13, and August 17 all at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St in Parkland. …

Public Hearing on radioactive contamination at Magnuson Park

[Editor note: This is a document recently sent out by a sitting state Representative regarding Magnuson Park (Sandpoint)] Radioactive Contamination at Magnuson Park Public Meeting Wednesday May 29th Question and Answer at 7 PM 5 PM – 8 PM Open House at The Mountaineers (7700 Sand Point Way NE – left after enter main gate) Contaminated…