The new Bethel Open Market committee has now determined official dates for this first of its kind event in the district area. Sell and shop locally, sponsor a booth or entertain 9am to 3pm on the following 2013 dates: Saturday, May 11 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, November 9 The location will be the Bethel Learning…
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Feb. 21, Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School
Since PLU is remodeling the bleachers at Olson Auditorium Bethel is having 3 Choir Mini-Festivals at their high schools this year. Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. is the Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School. It will feature Centennial Elementary, Elk Plain School of Choice, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Roy Elementary, Shining Mountain Elementary, Bethel Middle School, Cougar Mountain Middle School, …
Unincorporated central and south Pierce county news
The Pierce Prairie Post coverage area includes the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts, mainly. Since the coverage is Midland to McKenna, a small part of the news will also include the Yelm School District. The unincorporated county zip codes we mainly cover are 98387, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98580 and 98558. (also the incorporated city of…
Knucklehead plays Spanaway, Saturday night
Knucklehead plays Spanaway, Saturday night, if anyone is up for some good music, & dancing. They will be at the Y Sports Bar & Grill, 19306 Mountain Hwy. E., Spanaway, starting at 9 p.m. There is no cover charge. From the Knucklehead web page, “Committed to proving Dad wrong! Around the globe, Knucklehead is currently…
Olympians Rachael Flatt and Ben Agosto join local skaters in ice show
The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2013 ice show, “Reflections on Ice – ONCE Upon A Dream.” This professionally choreographed figure skating show will be held Feb. 8-10 at Sprinker Recreation Center’s Ice Arena. Five public performances are scheduled, including a special Friday afternoon matinee…
Local business people captivated by aquatic center presentation
Thursday morning, Dr Rob Van Slyke spoke to the 723 Networking group with a Power Point presentation on the conceptual Bethel Aquatic Learning and Wellness Center. It is conceptual because although a feasibility study has been conducted and drawings have been created, the school board has not yet approved going forward with the project. The…
Bethany Cemetery theft violates a place of peace
SPANAWAY, WA. – For 13 years, Laurie Porter has managed and maintained Bethany Cemetery on the Mountain Highway. She has worked to find the history of people and their families laid to rest there. The cemetery has many early pioneers from the area including many Hudson’s Bay Company descendants. This week she was very disturbed to…
Healthcare enrollment events in Graham & Spanaway
Upcoming enrollment fairs to make sure no child in Washington State goes without medical coverage. Spanaway Middle School, March 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 15701 B St E, Spanaway Graham, March 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Frontier park, 21800 Meridian E, Graham Key Facts: Pierce County has more than 10,000 children who qualify…
National Comedy Night at JR’s Thursday, 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 31, at 8 p.m. is National Comedy Night at JR’s Whistle Stop in Spanaway withVince Valenzuela. Located in the middle of the Bethel Station Shopping Center, 224th and the Mountain Highway, JR’s has been hosting comedy programs on the last Thursday of the month. From vincevalenzeula.com: “Vince’s fast paced, witty, and delightfully edgy style…
Ice Skating Show at Sprinker Feb. 8-10
PIERCE COUNTY — The ice skating show returns to a new ice arena at Sprinker Recreation Center on February 8-10, for five exciting performances. The theme of this year’s show is Once Upon A Dream and features Olympic Silver Medalist Ben Agosto and United States Ladies Champion & Olympian Rachael Flatt. Also featured, are skaters from…
Missing dogs in Spanaway
MISSING!!! From Spanaway area, 1/9/13 Border Collie – husky mix, should have collar & tag. The lab’s collar was laying on the ground at the owner’s home when she got home. Both dogs are micro-chipped & licensed. Both may have dog coats on. PLEASE CONTACT Teres Pestana on facebook with any info. These are her babies. The…
Project Homeless Connect of Pierce County January 26 at Spanaway Elementary
On January 26, 2013 at the New Spanaway Elementary School, 415 165th St. S., Spanaway, Project Homeless Connect of Pierce County will hold an event with services and assistance for local homeless families. There will be free on-site information and/or services available including: Child Support ∙ Voter Registration ∙ Tobacco Cessation ∙ WIC ∙ Community…
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