Local Boy Scout Troop 679 chartered out of Spanaway Lutheran Church is holding their annual fundraising sale. They are non profit Troop 679 Annual Yard Sale ** New location- at Bethel Station- 2225 Mountain Hwy E Spanaway, WA 98387 in the old Blockbuster location Friday July 31-Aug 2 Consider supporting the local Boy Scout Troop 679…
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Spanaway Historical Society Picnic, July 19
Sunday, July 19 is the annual meeting and potluck picnic for the Spanaway Historical Society. Held at the Prairie House Museum, the annual party is a fun family event that includes a chance to see all the displays at the museum. Burgers, hot dogs and coffee are supplied by the historical society. Attendees bring favorite dishes…
STP bicycle event brushed the edge of town July 10
The Seattle to Portland (STP) bicycle event took place Saturday. As every year around 10 am, I manage to meet hundreds of bicycles finding their way through Spanaway. This year, that was at Military Road and Pacific Avenue. Mind you, I do like the event. I actually have several family members that have participated over the…
Join, help your community and be happier as a result
South Pierce County has many local organizations from Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis to community associations in the unincorporated areas. These groups are made up of volunteers who care about the people and places around them. They put in countless unpaid hours to make your lives better. If you are feeling low, participating in one of these…
Herbicides sprayed into sensitive waterway in Pioneer Valley April 16
By Marianne Lincoln It was a Thursday morning, no different than any other. I was on my way to work heading down the hill from McGee’s Guest Home on Eustis Hunt Road into Pioneer Valley. Below me was the oxbow that flows through the valley into the Frederickson area and the Chambers Clover Creek system….
Spanaway’s forgotten ties to Fort Steilacoom – April 12
Historic Fort Steilacoom Presentation This Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Jean Sensel, author of Images of America~Spanaway, tells true tales of Spanaway’s forgotten ties to Fort Steilacoom and the Northwest’s 1855 Indian War. Coffee and conversation to follow. Spanaway resident John Wilson Roberts leased his prairie land for militia training. Learn more about John and the…
Spanaway Lions host handicap friendly Easter Egg Hunt
SPANAWAY LIONS CLUB — Every kid loves an Easter Egg Hunt but some need more help than others to get around and find those eggs. The Spanaway Lions Club’s goal is to provide a safe and handicap friendly environment where kids can be kids and hunt Easter Eggs. The Prairie House museum provides a nice…
Coffee & Connections
April 1 Coffee & Connections 1st Wednesday of the Month Date: 8:00 – 9:00 am Time: Spanaway Lake Golf Course 15602 Pacific Ave. S – Tacoma, WA 98444 Cost: Coffee service on your own Info: Click Here The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber South County Branch hosts Coffee & Connections on the first Wednesday of every month. Enjoy…
Kids Day at the Prairie House Museum Apr 1
On Wednesday, April 1st, come spend the afternoon with us at the Prairie House Museum. This will be our 25th Kids’ Day. Enjoy life at the turn of the century. Tour our 1890’s farm house and outbuildings. Make butter, pop popcorn, see farm animals. We have lots of displays including a large Dollhouse all decorated for…
Feb 6-8 Ice Show!
Champion guest stars and local skaters featured in new ice show this weekend Professional performers will join members of the Lakewood Winter Club to present the 2015 ice show “Reflections on Ice – Entertaining America!” from Feb. 6-8 at Pierce County’s Sprinker Recreation Center. Five performances are scheduled, and each can accommodate up to 800…
Seed Swap for local gardeners – Feb. 4
Seed Swap, Seed Saving Workshop, and Potluck on February 4 at Parkland Spanaway Library. Free! 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Bring excess seeds either purchased or saved, cuttings, or transplants to trade with community members. We are lucky to have Kelda Lorax of Divine Earth Gardening Project teaching a seed saving workshop to answer all your seedling questions. The…
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