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 School District considering security policy

The following security policy is up for 2nd reading and possible passage or it could move to a third reading. Notice that none of the procedural language is currently included and there is no designation within the text that your elected school board shall review such procedures before they are implemented. The editorial staff of the Post…

Bethel Community Open Market – register for August 10

It is almost time for the second of three local markets at the new Bethel Learning Center. On August 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Bethel Community Open Market will feature local producats and produce, healthy natural foods and family entertainment. Interested vendors need to get regsitered for their booth space. Information is…

Jazz Under the Stars features Andre Thomas July 18

From the PLU event calendar: Jazz Under the Stars-Andre Thomas When  Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7 – 9pm Where  MBR Music Center Amphitheater Schooled in his native Baltimore, Andre Thomas studied music in San Diego and at the Armed Forces School of Music. He moved to Seattle from Japan in 1987 with the Navy Band….

Bethel official injured in STP mishap

Jay Brower, Bethel School District’s director of community connections was injured Saturday in Seattle as he was starting out on the Seatlle to Portland Bicycle Classic. Jay’s words from Facebook: “Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. While in Seattle yesterday morning there was an abrupt slow down going down hill. I hit the…

GBA program on Bethel’s Aquatic Center July 17

GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, July 17, 2013  Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY:  UMPQUA BANK, Megan Rosario 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis Jackson,…

Beware of massive numbers of bicycles Saturday July 13!

July 13-14 is the Group Health Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. It is a 200-mile bicycle ride, the largest multi-day bicycle event in the Northwest. There are up to 10,000 participants riding from Seattle to Portland in one or two days. The route takes them through Summit, Waller, Spanaway, Roy and McKenna. This is a…

A beautiful summer day for the Raspberry Festival at PLU

Wednesday, July 10 at noon, Pacific Lutheran University held their summer Raspberry festival. There was music by the Fabulous Murphtones and performances by Roberto the Magnificient formerly of the Gentlemen Jugglers. There were children, students, faculty, staff and many local residents all together enjoying a beautiful, sunny summer day and the wonderful ambiance of the park-like setting below…