Acknowledging another vital skill for kids is knowing how to swim, the Superintendent of the Bethel District spoke at the recent Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis meeting regarding their consideration of an aquatic facility for Bethel’s 18,000 students and community. He said the board is likely to take up this issue in April after having visited several facilities in the greater…
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Foothills Trail users can discuss impacts from upcoming construction April 6
Pierce County is inviting feedback from Foothills Trail users and neighbors on how a summer construction project along the Puyallup River near McMillin may impact them. Construction on a new side channel on the west side of the river will begin in June and last through the summer. Trucks will access the project site via…
Inboard Hydros Summer Nationals on Spanaway Lake Sept 7-8
Inboard Hydroplane Racing will hold their Summer Nationals at Spanaway Lake this year on September 7-8, 2013. http://inboardhydroplanes.com/index.html Here’s a link that shows how Pontiac, Michigan gets into this event. http://www.quakeonthelake.org/ We need to rally local businesses and non-profits groups around this event and rock out Spanaway Lake for our own Spanaway version of “Seafair.”…
Hoops 4 Hope raises money for American Cancer Society, honors memory of Pam Raynor
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Saturday, April 20, the gymnasiums at Franklin Pierce High School will be full of student and adult basketball players. Hoops 4 Hope, as the event is called, will consist of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. While the basketball part is meant to be a fun way to spend a Saturday,…
Colleen Hacker’s Success Soccer Camp
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — For the past 20 years, Pierce County Parks and Recreation has collaborated with Colleen Hacker, of Team USA, to offer a one week soccer camp. This year’s camp, held at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St in Parkland, will be offered June 24-28. The camp is for girls and boys,…
End of March 12 Bethel Board meeting contains suprises
At the Bethel School Board meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Seigel announced that the Director of the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has contacted about the impact of sequestration cuts to the programs that funds the Bethel Family Support Center. The services they offer at the center and others in the county may have to be cut….
Where to get out of the house this weekend
As we head toward Springtime, many organizations begin to hold more and more events to help us combat cabin fever. Starting Thursday March 7, here are a few suggestions for ways to get out of the house this weekend. March 7 7:23am 723 Networking, JR’s Whistle Stop, Elk Plain 9:30 am Bethel Open…
Volunteers needed for FP Princess Bowl March 1
Shannon Phillips, a parent volunteer in charge of tomorrow’s Princess Bowl fundraiser, emailed a call to action yesterday: <sic> Hi all, I am having quite a time finding volunteers for this year’s Princess Bowl. I will attribute that to the fact that it is a popular event and everyone wants to watch instead of help….
Second Annual ‘Cardinal Fly By’ 5K March 30
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce High School’s Sports Medicine program is again hosting the Cardinal Fly By, a 5K run/walk, on Saturday, March 30. The event will occur at the Franklin Pierce Stadium, and will raise money for the Sports Medicine program. Here is the link for information and registration. Gates open at…
FP Princess Bowl is this Friday, March 1
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Friday, March 1st, the Lady Patriots and the Lady Cardinals will square off for the friendly and fun third annual Princess Bowl. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) at the Franklin Pierce Stadium. This annual fundraiser is organized through the District’s Summit Parkland…
‘Raiders’ to conduct ‘Brigade Sweetheart Run’, Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division ‘Raiders’ will conduct a Valentine’s Day ‘Raider Brigade Sweetheart Run’ around Gray Army Airfield, 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. This special event is open to Soldiers, families and friends of the brigade. Soldiers and family members will…
FPHS Girls Wrestling recognized as state academic champions
The WIAA has announced that the Franklin Pierce High School Girls Wrestling team is Washington State’s 2A academic performance champions, with a combined team GPA of 3.4. This is the second year in a row that the FPHS Girls wrestlers have been honored with this award.
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