Sankta Lucia is a tradition at Pacific Lutheran University. Not only do they sing songs and put on a wonderful student led program, there is actually a Lucia Bride chose who wins a scholarship. The scholarship portion is based on essays written by the participants and evaluated by a team from the Scandinavian Cultural Council….
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Spanaway Lake Craft Fair Nov 9-10
The holidays have begun! The Spanaway Lake High School Craft Fair is November 9, 10 at 1305 168th Street East. The event on Saturday runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for entry is $5 for adults (18+), $3 (ages 12-17), and $2 (6-11). They can accept…
Sylvsmidja at the Scandinavian Cultural Center
Sylvsmidja (Silversmiths from Norway) is/are coming to the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at PLU in Tacoma, Washington on Tuesday, November 19th, from Noon to 4 p.m. A considerable number of Norwegian Bunads are adorned with emblematic silver and gold jewelry that Sylvsmidja is capable of locating or producing for customers. They have examples they bring with…
Mid-County Leadership met Wednesday
By Marianne Lincoln The Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Community Plan Area is an unincorporated part of Pierce County, but it is growing by leaps and bounds due to the housing shortage. The worst of it all, is that the three are older communities and lack the infrastructure to deal with the new growth. Sidewalks streetlights, traffic signals, doctors,…
Weigh in on ideas for the medical center at PLU
UPDATED locations! Saturday is at Keithly Middle School. A chance to weigh in with your ideas and partner with Multicare and others on October 24 and 26. • October 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at PLU’s Anderson University Center Regency Room on the main floor.• October 26, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the…
Faith, Optimism and Community
It was the first community meeting for Interim Superintendent Brian Lowney. The first noticeable difference, after 23 years with Tom Seigel, was humor. He had the room laughing several times in the first few minutes. The meeting is called Faith Leaders. It began almost 30 years ago with the Bethel Superintendent and leaders of local…
Fall Classic Fun Run – Oct 12
The 3rd Annual Fall Classic is on Saturday, October 12th, 2024. The fun run includes a 1K for elementary-aged children as well as a 5K that is open to all. The event provides funds to purchase shoes and uniforms for local youth runners, as well as providing a college scholarship for a graduating senior. Learn…
Oct 5 – ABC Day is here!
ABC Day is a Bethel High School this year on October 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Bethel Community Day is a huge event that is fun for the family and has food, displays, entertainment and lots of community resources. Best of all, it’s FREE! Come join the fun! The Pierce Prairie Post…
Car crashes into Bethel High School
At 04:40 am, on Tuesday October 1st, a 911 caller said they saw a vehicle crash through the fence at Bethel High School. At 04:52 am, security arrived on scene and found a Hyundai sedan crashed into the front doors. The engine was running and no one was seen near the vehicle. As deputies were…
U.S. Premiere of – Being Ola, Sept 29
Please come join us at Pacific Lutheran University at 3:00 p.m. and meet the Producer in person. This is the US premiere of this award-winning documentary. The film will be shown in the Anderson University Center Regency Room and there will be a reception in the Scandinavian Cultural Center afterwards. From Janet Ruud of the…
Local author to receive PLU Honorary Doctorate
By Marianne Lincoln Hope Cecilia Svinth Carpenter wrote several books about the experience and lives of the Nisqually people, When I met her, she was part of the Descendants of Fort Nisqually Employees Association. Her maternal great-great grandparents were Charles and Isabella Ross, who came to the Pacific Northwest to work with the Hudson Bay…
ABC Day Registration open – save your space!
2024 All Bethel Community Day Registration Open!! Event location & time: Saturday, October 5th at Bethel High SchoolDoors open from 9am to 3pm Join us for our newly expanded ABC Day 2024! We have been busy behind the scenes taking to heart your suggestions and here are a few of the changes you will see… All tables…
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