[Editor Note: We have lost many people on Pacific Avenue through Parkland and Spanaway who cross the road near, but not at the crossings. Please, use these enhanced crossings and respect you own life as well as the devastation of those drivers who you unexpectedly pop up in front of, that live with the painful…
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LeMay Marymount Sock Hop Nov 8
Display your love for dancing, rock-n-roll, and classic cars at the LeMay Sock Hop November 8. The event runs from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St E., Tacoma, WA 98445. Join us as we re-live the best of the 50’s-60’s during a fun, retro evening where you can cut…
The Post works on donations
It is the holiday season, and the end of the year is approaching. It is time for a reminder that the Pierce Prairie Post is a 501(c)(3) organization that runs entirely off donations. Our official name is Spanaway Community Association. Pierce Prairie Post is a dba for the news blog. If you have appreciated the…
Watershed Roundup Nov 18
Pierce County has four state designated watersheds. The Chambers Clover Watershed (WRIA12) includes Lakewood, University Place, most of Tacoma, Dupont, Spanaway, Parkland, Frederickson, Midland, Elk Plain, and the northwest part of Graham. This watershed is dependent on rain. For the past three years, the area has been under drought conditions. In October, it was at…
Nov 8 & 9, SLHS Craft Fair
By Marianne Lincoln I will admit, this has been a favorite of mine for years! Spanaway Lake High School has put on this craft fair for more than 30 years now. It has lots of vendors and the parking lot gets crowded, but you will find some really great, locally sourced, handmade items for yourself,…
Halloween Trunk or Treat – dates & locations
Halloween decorated cars and trucks, in various locations and dates around Spanaway, Parkland, & Graham. Saturday, October 18, 3 hours, 4 to 7 p.m. at 137 161st Street South.Event by Three 21 Auto and Pierce County 321 Buddy EventsThis is a sensory friendly trunk or treat event with FREE games, hotdogs, chips and a drink! Pierce County Parks…
Dog succumbs, lake water suspected
At today’s Chambers Clover Watershed Council meeting, the representative from the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department confirmed that a dog apparently has died from drinking water from Spanaway Lake’s toxic algae laden water. Please remember not to let your pets drink water from the lake. To confirm, the Pierce Prairie Post has reviewed an email…
LeMay Sock Hop Nov 8
The Fabulous Fifties were an excellent era for poodle skirts, early rock-n-roll, and, of course, classic cars! Join us as we relive the best of the Fifties during a fun, retro evening where you can cut a rug while also raising funds for the LeMay Family Collection Foundation and its programs. Enjoy dinner, dancing, entertainment,…
Oct 11 Fire Dept. Open House
Learn how you can CHARGE into Fire Safety at our Fire Prevention Week Open House on October 11th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Station 60. Event by Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, 17520 22nd Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98445-4444. Visitors will be invited to visit different community partners we have in lithium-ion battery…
Sept. 11 Spanaway Cemetery Cleanup
On Thursday, September 11, there will be a cleanup at the old Spanaway Cemetery according to Spanaway Historical Society past President Boojee Bowman. The volunteers will be trimming the grass, edging with weed eaters, picking up branches and trash, cleaning a few headstones and general maintenance preparing for Fall & Winter. If you are interested…
We need an O’Farrell Bridge Replacement Trust Fund
By Marianne Lincoln As an eager student of South Pierce County history, and a lifetime resident, I have travelled the O’Farrell (Fairfax) Bridge many times. We often stopped to take photos. The family visited the Carbon River side of the mountain, walked across the Carbon Rover in the summer over the fallen trees slashed to…
Scuffed Boots Line Dance Lessons
Tacoma Sportsman’s Club, at 16409 Canyon Road E., will offer Line Dance Lessons on September 8, 11, 22, 24, and 29. All these will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Club’s main building. Other upcoming events include a Bazaar hosted by Purple Octopus. This will be held September 13, from 10 a.m….
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