IBTC Holiday BRAzaar Nov. 23

IBTC Holiday BRAzaar Saturday at 10:00am until November 24 at 3:00pm. Bethel Learning Center – 21818 38th Ave East in Spanaway, WA Please join us for some holiday shopping! Bring your checkbook, your credit cards, and your cash! There are many local direct sellers participating in this event. Proceeds go toward our quest to find a…

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…

Rep. JT Wilcox visits Frederickson

FREDERICKSON, WA — State Representative JT Wilcox paid a visit to the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Saturday morning. His visit was part of the effort to keep the community informed about issues and solutions. A great deal of Rep. Wilcox’s discussion centered around transportation. With an 11.5 cent gas tax under consideration int he legislature, he…

Highlights: Bethel School Board Meeting Nov. 12

SPANAWAY, WA — Photos of the new construction of the Central Kitchen Facility and Transportation building were shown during the communication portion at the beginning of the meeting. These new buildings int he Frederickson Industrial Park are scheduled to be operational at the beginning of the next school year, September 2014. Next was a YouTube…

Volunteers needed for Project Homeless in January

Dear Supporters Of The Bethel Community, During the month of November, we often feel a sense of gratitude for the quality of life that we enjoy.  We also turn our hearts to those less fortunate. On January 25, 2014, we have an opportunity to make a difference for those community members who lack the basics…

The Market @ Bethel

Saturday was the holiday version of the Bethel Community Open market at the Bethel Learning Center. THere was an amazing number of vendors and interesting things to do. Here is a photo recap.

25 – 2014 Daffodil Princesses with the Daffodilian President Judy Smith

25 – 2014 Daffodil Princesses with the Daffodilian President Judy Smith The selection of the Bethel Princess Wednesday filled the last open position for the 2014 Daffodil Court. All of the other Princesses were present at the selection of Megan Chabot. After the selection was made, everyone posed together.

Bethel Daffodil Princess

Bethel Daffodil Princess Megan Chabot poses with her parents after she was selected to the Daffodil Court representing Bethel.

SLHS Holiday Craft Fair Sunday until 3 p.m.

SPANAWAY, WA — Did you remember to turn your clock back Saturday night? Then you should be on time for the Spanaway Lake Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday. It runs until 3 p.m. Jewelry, holiday items, hats, mittens, kitchen towels, homemade soaps, wind chimes, wood carved into many lovely things, shortbread cookies, salads, quilts, blankets to…

Graham Kapowsin chooses Casey Park as Daffodil Princess

GRAHAM, WA — The auditorium at Graham Kapowsin High School was abuzz tonight with graceful maidens in beautiful gowns, handsome escorts in their crisp suits, chattering friends and anxious parents. They were gathered to select the school’s 2014 Daffodil Princess. The evening began with a quartet from the GKHS orchestra playing chamber music. Each contestant came in…