It was called the Bethel High School All Classes Reunion on July 12, 2025. It was open to all the classes that knew themselves as Bethel Braves. It was also open to the most recent classes since the July 2021 state ban on Native American mascots, now called Bison. But the event was far and…
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Massive Bethel High Reunion July 12
Everyone, anyone whose life ran through the halls of Bethel High School is invited July 12 to return to campus, tour the school and meeting with classmates from the range of classes from Kapowsin days to the present. Each class has been invited to set up a booth with memorabilia, get their reunion lists updated…
Passing through! Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic July 12
Each year the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic called the STP cruises through Summit, Waller, and Spanaway mostly between 6:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. This year that will be on Saturday, July 12, 2025. They stop over at Spanaway Middle School to restock, rest, potty, get some food, sun lotion, water, air for their tires,…
Bethel Athletes of the past, did you know you can be nominated for the BSD Hall of Fame?
By Marianne Lincoln Graham-Kapowsin, Bethel or Spanaway Lake, if you were a star athlete in your high school years, you could be nominated for the Bethel School District Athletic Hall of Fame. Bob Niehl, Bethel Class of 1970, State Champion Basketball Team and son of Ed Niehl (who is over 100 and still with us)…
July 13 Seattle to Portland ride comes through Spanaway
Known as the STP, the Seattle to Portland ride has been running since 1979, except for 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic. Registration closed today, July 7, 2024. The race begins about 5 a.m. at the University of Washington’s E-18 parking lot near all the sports facilities. The first riders will begin coming though…
Call for local artists
CALLING PIERCE COUNTY ARTISTS! The Pierce County Arts Commission is looking for digital artwork for Sprinker Recreation Center’s future fitness court! This opportunity is open to any artists 14 years or older living, working, or studying in Pierce County. A priority will be made to artists from the Parkland or Spanaway communities. This call includes…
Ice skating championships runs through the weekend at Sprinker
PIERCE COUNTY — Ice Sports Industry (ISI) has selected Sprinker Recreation Center to host the Ice Sports Industry West Coast Championships, Jan. 17-18, as their first national event of the year. This annual recreational ice skating competition expects 300 skaters ranging in ages 3 to 73, from Alaska, California, Texas, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington, competing…
High Tech mouth guards = safety
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Spanaway Lake High School football team was given 95 brand new mouth guards. That might not sound like a big deal, but it was. The Vector mouth guards sent to SLHS are equipped with tiny computers that track every hit a player takes and funnels that information to coaches on…
Soccer Camp & Bible School in Graham
FREE THIRD ANNUAL… BIBLE SOCCER CAMP – Kindergarten-6th grade, at Nelson Elementary Corner of 224th and 108th, Graham, Washington PRESCHOOL VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – for 3 yrs old to Pre-Kindergarten at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 22419 108th Ave S., Graham, Washington Tuesday-Thursday, July 18-20, 9 to Noon Sponsored by St. Paul Lutheran Church and Preschool…
Graham-Kapowsin’s top football, soccer recruits announce college plans
In accordance with the National Letter of Intent Signing Day, Graham-Kapowsin High School will hold a special ceremony to honor three students that are announcing their official college plans. The signing ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the athletes and families, that are making it to the next level and giving them additional opportunities to…
South County Golf Tournament Aug 7 – Brookdale Golf Course
South County Chamber of Commerce Presented by Timberland Bank Date: August 7, 2015 Time: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM Event Description Play Golf. Build Your Network. Grow Your Business. Spend your morning at the 2015 South County Golf Tournament networking with South County business community members! Join us for a full round of 18 holes…
GBA Golf Tournament – July 24
Team Charlies Dinosaur and GBA members and friends, It’s the week of the tournament and there is still a lot of opportunity for businesses and individuals to support this great cause – proceeds not only help disadvantaged youth in our community, but also support the GBA, an organization of community and business leaders who do…
The US Open closing roads starting Sunday June 14
You can’t get into the Chambers Bay Golf Course now. You can’t even walk the path along the ridge, it’s blocked of. You can’t even see through the chain link very well, it’s lined with green mesh. Starting Sunday June 12, you will not be able to driver the road along Chambers Bay. There are…
JBLM to Host 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – The 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games will host a record-breaking 2,800 Special Olympics athletes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 29-31. The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” is scheduled to arrive at JBLM McChord Field Friday, May 29, in time for the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m….
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…
The 12’s LOVE their Seahawks in Parkland
PARKLAND, WA — Driving home from Tacoma this evening at about 117th and Pacific Avenue, the 12’s were out in force. Along side the road and a few in it, a large assembly of local folks were dancing in the streets. Let’s face it 50% of the teams in the Superbowl lose the game. But…
No Sun Fun Run – Jan 17
On Saturday, January 17th, rain, hail, sleet, or snow, the 5K No Sun Fun Run will take place no matter what weather our South Sound winter provides! The Nathan Chapman Trail provides a flat, paved, stroller friendly route. The run is non-competitive and is recreationally timed. All ages and abilities are welcome. The $20 pre-registration…
County Parks – Yoga Classes
Evening Yoga Classes A new session of Hatha Yoga at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham starts Tuesday, Jan 6 & Thursday, Jan 8. The 6 week program runs from 6:30-7:45pm for a fee of $54 for one night per week or $108 for 2 nights per week. All levels are welcome. To…
Happy trails Mrs. Niehl
The Bethel High School Theater was the place of the Memorial for former Bethel District employee, Edith Niehl on Saturday. Obituary: Mrs. Edith Lucile Christensen Niehl (11/7/1924-10/15/2014) was born Woonsocket, South Dakota and grew up on the family farm in Forestburg with her ten brothers and sisters. She moved to Seattle in her early 20’s and met…