Category: Schools

Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU

Franklin Pierce Citizen’s Committee crafts bond proposal to school board

By Marianne Lincoln On May 7, the ad hoc committee studying the Franklin Pierce School District facilities needs finalized a list of ranked needs to present to the school board. In a crafted proposal they will present at the next board meeting, they proposed many capital projects greatly needed in the district. The proposal is…

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Secret Life of Sigrid Undset – PLU’s Scandinavian Center April 30

April 30, PLU faculty member Claudia Berguson, Svare-Toven Endowed Professor of Norwegian, takes us into the “Secret Life of Sigrid Undset”. Please join us at 7pm for this fascinating lecture about one of Norway’s most famous female authors, followed by refreshments!

Viking descendants invade PLU – Norwegian Heritage Festival

PARKLAND, WA — On Saturday, the 25th of April, the University Center at Pacific Lutheran University was filled with Norwegian bakery, Rosemaling, sweaters, woodcarvings and other assorted things Scandinavian. Music from accordions and a Norwegian men’s choir filled the air. Artists were making intricate weavings and painting bowls, plates and spoons. Here’s a few photos of the…

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39th annual Norwegian Heritage Festival – April 25th

Ja, sure, you betcha! On Saturday April 25 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the University Center at PLU, the Scandinavians are taking over with booths, costumes, music and delightful cuisine. Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, this event is sure to delight. Welcome to the 39th annual Norwegian…

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39th annual Norwegian Heritage Festival – April 25th

Ja, sure, you betcha! On Saturday April 25 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in the University Center at PLU, the Scandinavians are taking over with booths, costumes, music and delightful cuisine. Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, this event is sure to delight. Welcome to the 39th annual Norwegian…

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Keithley Middle School Students to Receive Musical Instruments

National Foundation Awards Grant to Outstanding Local Music Program Tacoma, WASHINGTON (02 April 2015) —  Perry G. Keithley Middle School in Parkland will soon receive several musical instruments, thanks to  The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation. An application for support was submitted by Perry G. Keithley Middle School and the foundation found their program to be…

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Help Brookdale Elementary School Garden fundraising

Brookdale Elementary School in Parkland is in the middle of a fund-raising and garden-building frenzy. Repairs have been needed to dilapidated garden boxes for years, and during mid-winter break an improved garden was installed with hours of volunteer labor. But we’re not done yet! Fundraising is still needed to close the gap of last minute materials,…

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Franklin Pierce plans for future schools

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — FPS 2030 is a planning process that began in 2010. It is a committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members — everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The charge of the FPS 2030 committee is to develop capital facilities recommendations to the School Board of Directors. The Capital Levy…

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Nordic Journey’s Organ Concert March 1

Jim Hicks will play unique organ selections from all five of the Nordic countries, and the Faeroe Islands, some new compositions and some rarely heard classics at 8 p.m. Sunday March 1 at PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. This event is sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center. The music selection have been recorded in cathedrals all over Sweden.