The annual Norwegian Heritage Festival at the Scandinavian Cultural Center at PLU will be held Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this year. The event will take place in the Anderson University Center on Park Avenue. Remember to bring cash as there is no ATM on campus. The Norwegian Heritage Festival is…
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GBA Auction March 14
The Graham Business Association Auction on March 14 will provide money toward scholarships through the B.E.S.T. program. (Bethel Education Scholarship Trust) Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the Auction begins at 6 p.m. at Nelson Elementary, 22109 108th Ave. E., Graham, WA. The Graham Business Association (GBA) will be hosting our annual scholarship auction on…
Feb 22, Technology and Art Fair
Feb 22 2025 the Bethel Technology and Art Fair will take place from10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Spanaway Lake High School. This event features artwork from schools all over the district and students of all ages. Historically, the art has been more than what mom and dad might put on the refrigerator. Many of…
Bethel Athletes of the past, did you know you can be nominated for the BSD Hall of Fame?
By Marianne Lincoln Graham-Kapowsin, Bethel or Spanaway Lake, if you were a star athlete in your high school years, you could be nominated for the Bethel School District Athletic Hall of Fame. Bob Niehl, Bethel Class of 1970, State Champion Basketball Team and son of Ed Niehl (who is over 100 and still with us)…
Swedish Sankta Lucia at PLU Dec 8
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….
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…
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