There’s a Spaghetti Feed on Friday to help raise funds and awareness of a park project in Frederickson. Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park (FSJCP) will hold the event at Clvoer Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. The address for Clover Creek Elementary is 16715 36th Ave East,…
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Tyler Salsbury captures 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur
PIERCE COUNTY — Tyler Salsbury, preparing for his sophomore year at the University of Washington, posted a sterling 5-under 139 to win the 48th Annual Puget Sound Amateur by two shots over David Talcott, whose final round 69 wasn’t enough to catch the front-runner. Ninety-nine players battled Pierce County’s two championship courses over two days, May…
John Sanchez’s body recovered from Spanaway Lake
The 55 year old man, who lost his life vest while inner tubing on Spanaway Lake was spotted yesterday at the end of the lake. Authorities were contacted and his body recovered. The Post was notified by the family’s landlord who also said many kind words about Mr. John Sanchez. Apparently he was a very kind…
23rd Annual Tour de Pierce Bike Ride, June 30
Don’t miss this year’s Tour de Pierce with a new rest stop and special refreshments. This year’s June 30 date will include 30 and 50 mile marked routes. The 12 mile route is designed for families or for those new to biking. All routes include maps and cue sheets, a rest stop with refreshments, and…
Hershey Track and Field Meet, June 12
Pierce County Parks & Recreation — Pierce County Parks & Recreation is inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Dec 31, 2012) to compete for FREE in the Hershey Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 5:30pm. Registration begins at 4:30pm. The meet is held at Sparks Stadium, 621…
Deadline looms to register for Puget Sound Amateur golf championship
Local golfers are preparing to test their skills against the top amateurs in the region at the 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur, to be held May 18-19 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course and Chambers Bay. Players will compete in a 36-hole stroke play format for up to $9,000 in prizes and the title of 2013…
Spanaway Lake boat launch closed
The Spanaway Park boat launch was closed Monday May 6. It was a decision of the Parks Department, not the Pierce County Sheriff. There were signs at both entrances and in two places with red cones blocking access to the boathouse. “Boat Launch Area is closed due to drowning.” Although many people went about their…
Beautiful weather and tragedy at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Lake Park was crowded this weekend. It was difficult to find a space to park near the lake. Swimmers, fishermen, paddle boat renters, picnickers and kids building sand castles were out in force. At the office of the Pierce Prairie post, the thermometer said it was eighty degrees. One four days ago, there was…
Colleen Hacker’s Success Soccer Camp June 24-28
For the past 20 years, Pierce County Parks and Recreation has collaborated with Colleen Hacker, of Team USA, to offer a one week soccer camp. This year’s camp, held at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St in Parkland, will be offered June 24-28. The camp is for girls and boys, ages 6-17, of all playing…
Ballroom Dancing II
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is offering a Ballroom Dancing class. Previous experience is required for this 8 week class, which is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Park & Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. The class begins on Thursday, May 23 – July 18 from 7:30-8:30pm for a fee of $160 per…
Bethel District to form partnership with Pierce County Parks
The following resolution is on the Bethel School Board agenda for April 23, 2013. The meeting will be held at Liberty Middle School, 7319 Eustis-Hunt Road East, Spanaway at 7 p.m. — Bethel Public Schools RESOLUTION 28 (12-13) A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 403, AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO PARTNER WITH PIERCE…
Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis clean up the old Spanaway graveyard
Saturday April 20, the Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis cleaned up the old Spanaway graveyard at 176th and A Street. The days work included chopping back overgrown brush, blackberries and dead trees. On May 4th, the work will continue as the brush is picked up and hauled to the appropriate yard waste disposal. Here are a few photos…
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