PARKLAND, WA – The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University was the site of Christmas Cheer today as hundreds of interested onlookers browsed tables of pewter, knitted goods, sweaters, cookies and other assorted ethnic goodies. Here is a glimpse at the fun:
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Local Scandinavian events
PARKLAND, WA — The Scandinavian Sweater Exchange and Danish Sisterhood Bazaar is this Saturday, November 16th, in the Anderson University Center on the PLU campus, first floor, from 10am to 4pm. Sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center Council and the Danish Sisterhood, there is no admission fee. Come join the fun and find something to…
On the way from here to there: UPS/PLU, Fire Levy
By Marianne Lincoln At times driving around the area, there are things you can see along the way that are interesting and unique to the area. Today I stopped by the cross town rivalry football game between the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes and the University of Puget Sound Loggers at Sparks Stadium. I didn’t stay…
Garfield Station Groundbreaking held Tuesday
PARKLAND, WA — The groundbreaking for the new Garfield Station complex in Parkland was held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 on a beautiful 75 degree, sunny day. Demolition of the old buildings was completed the previous week and the celebration to bring in the new began. The owners, Garfield North, LLC and the Development Manager…
Garfield Station groundbreaking Sept. 10 at 3pm
PARKLAND, WA — The changes to downtown Parkland are well underway. The demolition is complete and the groundbreaking is occurring today, September 10 at 3 p.m. at 323 Garfield Street South. Few details are available about who will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony. The event is hosted by Affinity Real Estate Management, Inc., the manager…
More demolition – a portion of Parkland Elementary School
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, Rhine began demolishing part of the one-story wing of the old Parkland Elementary School. This demolition is part of the project to build Garfield Station, a high rise apartment building with shops in Parkland near PLU. The main portion of the Parkland School is still standing, it is going to be…
Demolition to begin on old Garfield Street in Parkland
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue teams have been training there for a couple of weeks, smashing windows and doors, chopping their way through roofs and walls and gutting ceilings. The North side of Garfield Street from the corner at C Street to Western Auto has chain link fencing around it and includes the single story wing…
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…
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…
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….
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