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…
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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…
723 Networking features Bethel Operations Director on swimming facility Feb. 7
7:23 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, the 723 Networking Group will hold their weekly meeting JR’s Whistle Stop featuring The Bethel Aquatic Learning and Wellness Center. Rob Van Slyke, Director of Operations at the Bethel School District will be the featured speaker. Van Slyke has experience running several aquatic facilities in Washington state as well as…
GK JROTC to Host Dodge Ball Tournament
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Graham-Kapowsin High School JROTC is sponsoring a Dodge Ball Tournament on Feb. 23. Teams will be made up of six to ten people and the cost per team is $20. There will be three divisions: Middle School, High School, and Masters (High School Graduates and above). Participants must be at least…
West Central District: Girls Bowling Championships
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Congratulations to our top high school bowlers who will be competing in this Saturday, Jan. 26 in West Central District Championships at Pacific Lanes in Tacoma. Individual qualifiers include: Courtney Littrell, Haley Clinton, Keila Ham, and Callie Carter from Bethel High School and Keely Kenner and Kaila Norton from Spanaway Lake High School. The…
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…
Bethel District Athletics this week
Bethel Athletic Highlights for the Week of 1‐16‐13 BETHEL HS Girls Bowling – Qualified 4 bowlers for the West Central District Tournament on January 26th. Congratulations to Hayley Clinton, Keila Ham, Callie Carter and Courtney Littrell. Courtney Littrell was named 1st team all league while Hayley Clinton and Keila Ham were named 2nd team all league. Boys…
FREE Jazzercise Regional Open House
From Cara Cross Pierce County Parks and Recreation Try Jazzercise for free at this regional clinic on January 12 from 8:30 to 10:00am. The class will feature Pacific NW District Manager and Taping Team Member, Rich Mundy. The open house is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. No pre-registration…
Fitness instructor job opportunity with Parks & Recreation
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the position of a part time fitness instructor to lead fitness classes at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place. The Fitness Instructor is a highly motivated person with outstanding interpersonal skills and enthusiasm who will design a boot camp or HIIT style of workout in…
Talk of aquatic center inspires local business group
Thursday, November 29th, Superintendent Tom Seigel of the Bethel School District spoke at the weekly breakfast meeting of the 723 Networking Group. Mr. Seigel began by stating that half of the school buildings in the district are now what can be considered new facilities. Since the 2001 and 2006 bonds were passed, many new buildings were…
JBLM hosts 13th Annual Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game at Cowan Stadium
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM plays host to the 13th annual Army vs. Navy flag football game Friday, Nov. 30 at 2:45 p.m. at Cowan Stadium on JBLM Lewis Main. This year’s time honored sporting event will pit Soldiers and Airmen against Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and Marines in a 9-on-9 semi-contact matchup. JBLM won last…
Swimming pool or aquatic center, Bethel’s research continues
By Marianne Lincoln The Bethel School Board continued its dialogue about a swimming pool complex or aquatic center near the end of their meeting on November 20. They are still not anywhere near a decision, they are just talking about possibilities. The Bethel School district is the largest district in the county without any kind…
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