Fantasy Lights Walk Nov. 24

SPANAWAY, WA — The one time only, sneak preview, walk through Fantasy Lights will be held on Sunday, November 24 between 5:00-7:00pm at Spanaway Park. The walk will start and finish at the Sprinker Recreation Center parking lot, 14824 S C St in Parkland. The fee for the walk is $4 per person or $12…

Bethel selects Megan Chabot as Princess

SPANAWAY, WA — Wednesday evening, November 6, Bethel High School selected its Daffodil Princess for 2014. Five young ladies competed for the honor of representing their school, each dressed in a beautiful gown and escorted by young men from their Senior class. The Masters of Ceremony were Savannah Pugh and Michaela Wonacott. Elisabeth Minor was escorted…

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…

SLHS Holiday Craft Fair Sunday until 3 p.m.

SPANAWAY, WA — Did you remember to turn your clock back Saturday night? Then you should be on time for the Spanaway Lake Holiday Craft Fair on Sunday. It runs until 3 p.m. Jewelry, holiday items, hats, mittens, kitchen towels, homemade soaps, wind chimes, wood carved into many lovely things, shortbread cookies, salads, quilts, blankets to…

It should be Elk Plain when the zip codes changes

By Marianne Lincoln ELK PLAIN, WA — Spanaway currently has two post office buildings. A request has been made from Joint Base Lewis McChord to the Postmaster General in Washington D.C. to give “Bethel Station” it’s own zip code. The reason has to do with the number of gates to the military base being based…

Northwest UFO Sightings: Oct. 29, James Clarkson

The Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. will host investigator James E. Clarkson for a discussion of high strangeness cases and why the Northwest has a special place in UFO history. Northwest UFO Sightings: Oct. 29 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. UFO investigator James E. Clarkson

Marymount Trunk or Treat delighted thousands

SPANAWAY, WA — The traffic was backed up from the entrance of Marymount onto Pacific Avenue with people trying to get to the Halloween events at Marymount. WHile parking, the attendant guessed the traffic was 40% higher than last year. Classic cars were all dolled up in full Halloween regalia. There were spider webs, eerie…

Weekend Highlights Oct. 26-27

Have you looked at the Pierce Prairie Post’s community calendar for this weekend? On Saturday, at 2 p.m., there is a grand opening for Woofer’s “World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet.”  253-538-0814  http://www.woofersgrooming.com Also at 2 p.m. is the Trunk or Treat at Marymount Event Center.  Trunk Set-Up 12:00-2:00pm,    Trunk-or-Treat 2:00-4:00pm  See website for details  http://www.lemaymarymount.org/lemay-trunk-or-treat.php Starting at…

Spanaway Businesses at 723 Networking make donation to SLHS

Spanaway, WA — Tuesday evening at the Bethel School Board meeting, several local business people from 723 Networking presented Spanaway Lake High School’s mentoring program with a check for $741. The money represented the proceeds from ABC Day where the group sold raffle tickets, $1 for a chance to win a big screen TV. All the…

Bethel Community Open Market event on 11/9/2013

Bethel Community Open Market is your chance to shop early for Thanksgiving & Christmas! Our major effort & goal is to increase traffic & participation. There will be more signs & more people will be notified about the event. Signs will be provided pointing to the Food Court. Colored Fliers & Notices are being sent…

Darth Vader and dog spotted in Spanaway Park

SPANAWAY, WA — The misty fog shrouded the park in the early hours this morning. Through the still air, you could hear faint whimpering and an occasional yelp. Out of the mist, the shadowy human figures approached, with long ropes held in their hands. Trotting along at the end of those lines, were canines, costumed…