The Roy Pioneer Rodeo at the rodeo grounds in Roy, Washington will be this weekend, June 6 & 7, 2015. The rodeo will also be held the weekend of September 5 & 6, 2015. Gates open at noon. The Rodeo starts at 1:30 PM. There will be Concessions, a Souvenir Booth, Food Booth, and Beer/Wine Garden. Admission Prices…
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Mayor of Roy submits resignation
April 27, 2015 Dear Council Members, staff and residents of Roy, After six years as mayor and four as council member, I am submitting this letter to officially confirm my resignation, effective this summer on June 30, 2015. For family reasons, I will be relocating to Tennessee. It has been my privilege and honor to…
Let the season begin! Roy lights its Christmas tree
ROY, WA — It’s inside the City Hall this year, for more than one reason. It’s more secure that way, for one thing. The other issue is the purchase of the lot next door, where the tree has usually stood. An agreement has not been reached and it is at an impasse at this time. The…
Roy prepares to trim its Christmas tree indoors this year
ROY, WA — The 555th Engineer Brigade recently conducted its 15th annual tree cutting for the City of Roy. A tradition that began in 1999 to build the partnership between the community and soldiers. Mayor Karen Yates came out to swing the ceremonial axe along with COL Holman and CSM Hood before felling the tree….
Roy Transportation Benefit District Board public hearing
Monday, November 24 6:30 p.m. The Roy Transportation Benefit District Board will hold a final public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for 2015. 7:30 p.m. The Roy City Council will hold a final public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for 2015. The hearing will take place at Roy City Hall, 216 McNaught St S,…
Roy Elementary 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar – Nov. 22
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 5th annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Roy PTA, is this Saturday, November 22. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bazaar features vendors, a gift wrapping table and a free kids’ craft table. The PTA will also be collecting canned food donations for the Roy Food Bank.
Grand ‘Lil Opry “FRIGHT” Night at the OGS with Jack LeDuc
ROY, WA — Friday, October 31 at 6:00pm at The Old General Store Steak House & Saloon in Roy, Washington. A Rendezvous for a great fright night at The will be held at the Old General Store Steak House & Saloon. They are open for dinner at 6 pm , Live Country Music will be at…
Civil War Re-enactors in Roy Aug 9-10
The City of Roy, 8 miles south of Spanaway on highway 507 will be the site of a Civil War Re-enactment, Aug 9-10. This weekend by the post office. Come enjoy a trip back into history.
Traffic Impacts SR 507 both directions
Roy, WA — Road work on SR 507 both directions from milepost 34.0 near 312th St S to milepost 35.0 near Roy City Limits beginning at 10:37 pm on August 5, 2014 until about 5:00 am on August 6, 2014. Traffic Impacts SR 507 both directions
SR507 to Roy, roadwork July 31-Aug 1
Traffic Impacts SR 507 both directions Road work on SR 507 both directions from milepost 38.0 near Muck Creek to milepost 39.0 near Muck Creek beginning at 11:11 pm on July 31, 2014 until about 4:00 am on August 1, 2014. Map Location
Water Woes in Roy
From the Mayor: WATER WOES… The water pressure in the city limits has been very low since last night. The problem has been identified and we manually ran water into the reservoir this evening to help make it through the night. Our guy and a tech will be in early in the morning to work…
Independence Day events
First the parades… Eatonville at noon. There is a fee to be in the parade, but watching is free. Lots of candy will be thrown. Prediction, kids with sugar overloads. Roy, at noon. This parade is open to all comers. Want to be in a parade? Show up in Roy near the fairgrounds at 11…
Roy recognizes its volunteers
Monday’s Roy City Council meeting was Volunteer Appreciation Night. Many people from town were recognized for their volunteer services. Among those recognized, were the 555th Batallion from JBLM,the Lions, the grange, library volunteers, police department volunteers and a couple fellows who mow the grass along the railroad tracks, Jess and Charlie. Specific recognitions will be on…
Roy Rodeo – May 31 – June 1
The Roy Pioneer Rodeo in Roy, Washington is this weekend, May 31 & June 1, 2014. The rodeo also runs August 30 & 31, 2014. Gates open @ noon, Rodeo starts at 1:30 PM There are Concessions, a Souvenir Booth, Food Booth, and Beer & Wine Garden. Admission Prices: 13 – Adults $12.00 Seniors $6.00 Children age…
Between Spanaway and Roy – Polo season begins!
ROY, WA — Polo. Yes, we are that cultured. The Tacoma Polo Club field is located 6.5 miles south of the Roy-Y in Spanaway at 29128 8th Ave S., Roy, WA. A small, non- descript gate and a dirt road lead you in to the club house where you will see trailers and horses tied up awaiting their…
Hometown Heroes event time change
Friends, The Hometown Heroes event has rescheduled the time of unveiling the memorial to 1:30 p.m. on Sat. This will take place in front of the library which is on 3rd St (side of city hall) in front of the library. We look forward to publicly acknowledging those who have served our country. Sincerely, Karen …
May 3 – Hometown Heroes Day in Roy
City of Roy, WA Hometown Heroes Community Day MAY 3 Time: 1:30 p.m. (approximate) Place: sidewalk by City Hall, 216 McNaught The Battle Cross Memorial will be unveiled in acknowledgement of those from within the city limits of Roy who gave their lives in military service. Annual Spring Clean-Up May 3 for residents within city…
April 22 – Hometown Heros Day in Roy
ROY, WA – The City of Roy established in 1908 has a population of 795 and is a mile and a half long.We may be small in size but we are large in spirit. Historically we pull together to meet the needs of each other and the city.From beautifying areas to refurbishing a building or…
Roy needs another council member
ROY, WA — From the mayor of Roy: “If you care about YOUR city – If you want to help make YOUR city better – If you can give a little time for the benefit of YOUR community, this is YOUR chance. The city of Roy is now excepting (sic)letters of interest for an…
12 mile backup on I-5 at Mounts Rd packs Pacific Avenue
On the radio they called it a 12 mile backup. The accident at Mounts Road between Dupont and the Nisqually River on Southbound I-5 has commuters scrambling for alternate routes. Pacific Avenue in Parkland and Spanaway is packed and cars are hardly moving at the lights. If you need to get to Spanaway or point…