On Friday, August 16, 12 at noon, the Parkland Old Timers Picnic will be held in Spanaway Park, Kitchen #1. That’s 14905 Gus G. Breeseman Rd. S., (Military Rd. and 152nd St) if you need to enter it in your GPS. The Parkland Old Timers Picnic is a reunion for students of the old Parkland School. This is a…
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Schools including Franklin Pierce, Bethel and PLU
Jazz Under the Stars at PLU – Ted Dortch Aug. 15
Thursday, August 15, 2013, 7 – 9pm at the Mary Baker Russell Music Center Amphitheater This event is free and will be held in Lagerquist Concert Hall in case of rain. Complimentary coffee provided by Seattle’s Best Ted Dortch is one of the top saxophone players working in the Pacific Northwest. Ted has over 50 album…
Bethel Reunion baseball – BHS beats SLHS
At the “All Classes Reunion” Sunday in Spanaway Park, after the fried chicken, potato salad and other pot luck delights, the Bethel and Spanaway Lake graduates took part in a reunion softball game. Lori Haun and her Mellophonium became the band, playing the national Anthem and various memorable charge songs for the Bethel team. No strike outs or walks were…
Bethel Community Open Market
August 10th was the second Bethel Community Open Market for 2013. There is one more on November 9. Local vendors showed off their wares at the Bethel Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There was music, organic food, a bouncy house for kids, disc golf, healthcare options and so much more. Thank you…
Aug 8, 8am – 3pm fire department training exercise at PLU
On Thursday, August 8, don’t be surprised if you see fire trucks at Pacific Lutheran University. It will be part of a training exercise for Central Pierce Fire and Rescue. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to help prepare the firefighter for potential events on the college campus and…
PLU Jazz Under the Stars – Casey McGill
From the PLU Campus Calendar When: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7 – 9pm Where: Mary Baker Russell Music Center Amphitheater Casey McGill croons classic tunes in a style encompassing blues, ballads, and boogie. Casey is a native of Los Angeles, grew up with folk music, surf, 60’s pop, and eventually the blues. He majored in…
Blueberry Festival Aug 7 at PLU
PLU has created several fun summer events to bring people together. Today, August 7. is the Blueberry Festival. Ice cream and blueberries topped with whipped cream is on the menu. They will be accompanied by music of the 50’s and 60’s featuring the Bobby Sox and the Jukebox. This event will be held on the plaza…
Bethel High Reunions
Bethel High 1950’s Classes – Reunion Celebration August 24, 11:30 a.m., Frontier Park, Graham Bethel High Class of 1978 – 35th Reunion Celebration September 7, Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club – Picnic Area, 16409 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98374 http://www.bethel78.com/ Bethel High Class of 1993 – Reunion Celebration Reception Buffet Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 Time:…
Spanaway Spartans car wash on the Mountain Highway
Saturday morning, the Spanaway Spartans were out early and en masse, hustling cars into their car wash at the 7-11 Store on the Mountain Highway. The Spartans are a Youth Football program from grades 2nd through 8th. Their goal is to provide a positive environment for children to grow, learn, respect others, and work as a…
“Stuff the Bus” Aug 3 at Spanaway WalMart
The fabulous Bethel transportation department will be holding a Back to School ‘Stuff the bus’ event Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Spanaway WalMart store. The event is from 9 am to 4 pm. The drivers will be collecting school supplies for local families in need.
Vendors and Sponsors sought for Bethel market
The Bethel Community Open Market will hold its second event of the year August 10. It also has a third and find event for 2013 on November 9. The market is seeking local businesses, entrepeneurs and groups to be sponsors for the event. There are 2 sponsor positions available at the bargain price of $150. For…
Bethel passes $183 million budget and approves new Director of Special Services
ADOPT the following policy: 6609, SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS Motion by Warren T Smith, second by Stanley E Chapin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: John L Manning, Brenda L Rogers, Stanley E Chapin, Warren T Smith ADOPT Resolution 38 (12-13) providing for the approval of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget. Motion by Stanley E…
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