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…

World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet to open in Spanaway

SPANAWAY, WA — You and your friends are invited to the Grand Opening of The World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet!  The doggie-treat browsing bar is 40 feet long, holds 600 pounds of assorted snacks in 30 bins. From Honey & Blueberry Hearts to Cheese & Liver Stars and is located at Woofer Grooming and Goodies in…

Woof, woof walk at Spanaway Park 9 am Saturday

SPANAWAY PARK — Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion.  The event is Saturday, Oct 19 from 9:00 am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway.  There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a…

Traffic Impacts SR 7 Southbound Military to 160th to 8am

Traffic Impacts SR 7 Southbound Road work on SR 7 southbound from milepost 49.88 near Military Rd to milepost 49.34 near 160th St S beginning at 1:34 a.m. on October 18, 2013 until approximately 8:00 a.m. on October 19, 2013.

Joust, a SLHS tradition

Wednesday night was Joust at Spanaway Lake High School. This traditional skit night is meant to stir up pep and support for the upcoming homecoming football game on Friday night, 7 p.m., at Art Crate Stadium. The theme for the event focused on Wonderland. So Alice and the Mad Hatter made it into a few skits….

Dupont General Store Opening Oct. 15

DUPONT, WA — Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the DuPont General Store will hold a Grand Opening. Located at 1495 Wilmington Drive in DuPont, Washington, the store will be the first grocery store to open in the community in decades. DuPont General Store owner Sandy Ikemeier was the owner of Spanaway Fitness on 138th Street between…

Graham Kapowsin trounces Bethel 48 to 14

SPANAWAY, WA — Art Crate Stadium was the scene of the big game Friday night. While the Bethel Braves and the Graham Kapowsin Eagles, cross town rivals, met on the turf, the stadium was festive with signs decorations and sales of school colored shirts and accessories. Before the game, there were three tailgate parties in…

Daffodil Pricesses are being chosen

Franklin Pierce High School selected Casey Timble last week. Washington High School will choose their princess in the theater on October 24. Spanaway Lake High chose Connie Smith on September 30. Graham Kapowsin will choose a princess on October 30 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Bethel High will hold their Princess selection on November…