Two events tomorrow at Jr’s Whistle Stop in Spanaway. The first is early, 7:23 a.m. to be exact. It is the new 723 Networking Group meeting. If you have a business local to Spanaway, you should join in. Today several of the group members joined Terry Belieu on his radio show on KLAY 1180 AM, along…
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Oct. 17 Chamber Meeting Candiate’s Forum
Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce will hold a candidate’s forum at its meeting on October 17 at noon. The Event Location is Pacific Lutheran University’s Columbia Center, Yakima Ave. S & 125th St. S., Parkland, WA 98444 view a map Be cautious not to park in spaces that are designated for PLU staff and students. The…
Spana Park Senior Center pancake breakfast
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. the local Senior Center offers a pancake breakfast to the public. This is a fundraiser for the seniors and is offered for $4 per person. Tips are always welcome. The pancake breakfast includes ham, pancakes, scrambled eggs, coffee, hot chocolate, tea. The cost of the…
Spana Park Senior Center Holiday Bazaar Oct. 27
The Spana-Park Senior Center will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar on October 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Spana- Park Senior Center, 325 – 152nd St E, Tacoma, 98445. If you have trouble finding it, it is on the grounds of the old Marymount Academy behind the old gym. You can call 253-537-4854, if you…
Classic Car show a hit in spite of weather
The weather Saturday morning started out with a little rain, the first we’ve had in a couple months. But the weather didn’t stop hundreds of classic car enthusiasts from heading out to Sprinker Recreation Center. Cars from the 1920’s to the 1980’s were there in fine form, glinting in the sunshine by the afternoon. Vendors…
Spanaway Elementary circa 1927
From 1927 until the early 1970’s, this was the Spanaway Elementary School kids attended.
Spanaway Lake Tragedy Tuesday night
A toddler climbed out of his house at the edge of Spanaway Lake and drowned in the water last night. Authorities were called to the scene around 7:15 p.m. at the SE corner of the lake on 6th Avenue Court S. The toddler was found by his 9 year old brother, who screamed for help according…
Spanaway Lake High has something good going on
Each week, the Bethel School District Athletic Director sends out an “Athletic Highlights for the Week” recap. This week, I found an unusual surprise at the bottom. The list shows what must have been a disappointing week for many kids who know they have to train and work a bit harder now. For September 10-15,…
Pierce Transit Route 402 to end September 30
As of September 30, Pierce Transit is making several route changes. The 402 that served from the WalMart in Spanaway to South Hill Puyallup and on to North Meridian will no longer be in service. These cut backs stem from the transit proposition failure last year. Since that time, several cities including Sumner, Bonney Lake and…
Local family in the Team Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease
Sunday, September 16th is the annual Team Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease at Magnuson Park in Seattle. It is at 7400 Sand Point Way, Seattle. A local family in the Bethel School District is faced with dealing with this disease first hand. Their team in the Walk is the Foreman Fighters. Here’s a clip from…
Classic Car and Truck Show set for Sept. 29 at Sprinker
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 10th annual Classic Car & Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 29. Hours for the free spectator event are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 500 classic cars and trucks are anticipated to be on display. “This year we’re excited to welcome our…
Hydros on Spanaway Lake this weekend, Sept. 8-9, 2012
This is hydroplane racing the way it was meant to be; LOUD, UPCLOSE and FREE! The “Scott and Linda Carson presents the 2011 Western Divisionals/Yapachino Memorial Regatta” championship hydroplane race, featuring the blown, 160-mph Grand Prix hydroplanes, runs Sept. 8-9 at Spanaway Lake. The fastest and loudest inboard hydroplanes in the western United States compete for…
Pierce Prairie Post 