SPANAWAY, WA — Going into the game, the Bethel Braves were undefeated. At the end, it was 21 to 34 and Emerald Ridge took the win. Along the way it was all the bells and whistles of a Homecoming game. Booths were selling T-shirts and other logo items, balloons were tied to the stadium, new trucks…
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Western Divisionals – Spanaway Lakefest Sept. 6-7
Here are a few photos from Saturday, more action on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014.
Spanaway Lakefest this weekend!
By Marianne Lincoln I made that up, sounds good doesn’t it? Spanaway Lakefest. It needed it’s own name. Its actually a really an exciting event that takes over the lake with roaring hydros, the park with bustling crews, visitors and vendors and fills Spanaway with the same great sound as Seafest in Seattle! It’s the annual races…
Miniature Equine and Pony Show – Frontier Park Sept 13
WASHINGTON STATE MINIATURE EQUINE ASSOCIATION Open Miniature Equine and Pony show, September 13th at Pierce County Fair Grounds in the upper arena. Registration at 9 a.m. show starts at 10 a.m. Members $6.00 per class and $5.00 per stall, non members $9.00 per class and $10.00 per stall. Showmanship, Halter, Obstacle, Leadline, Pleasure Driving, Reinsmanship,…
GBA Golf Tournament – Aug 16
Hello GBA Members and Friends, The annual GBA Golf Tournament is this Saturday! The 16th of August! We still have 9 flower baskets available for sponsorship for $30 each. (You give GBA $30, we affix your name to the basket and you get the credit for donating the raffle prize!) I believe there is still…
GBA Golf Tournament Aug 16
Hello GBA Members and Friends, The countdown is moving right along – there are only 11 days until the GBA Golf Tournament/Charlie’s Dinosaur project fundraiser. HELP! We need hole sponsors ($150 for members/$200 non-members). We need golfers! Field a team or come alone and we’ll put you with a team. We need raffle prizes! Since…
Graham Business Association – July 16
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION – from Peg Greiwe Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: Umpqua Bank, Mark Swanson & Megan Rosario 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st…
Charlie’s Dinosaur Golf Tournament
Hello GBA Members and Friends, Attached is the sign up form for the First Annual Charlie’s Dinosaur Golf Tournament being brought to you by the Graham Business Association on August 16th, 2014 at Lipoma Firs. Proceeds will be net 50/50 between the two organizations. Charlie’s Dinosaur is organized under Pierce County Crime Stoppers and was…
Your chance to learn about U.S. Open at County Council meeting in University Place July 8
Now that the 2014 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., has concluded, all eyes in the golf world are now turned to University Place’s Chamber Bay Golf Course. As part of its ongoing community outreach efforts, the Pierce County Council will hold an in-district meeting on Tuesday, July 8, in University Place, to talk about the…
Tacoma Highland Games photo recap
The Scottish are a hardy bunch. The weather didn’t stop them, including a world record attempt that fell just inches short tossing the sheaf.
Tacoma Highland Games June 27-28
The Tacoma Highland Games will be a Frontier Park in Graham on June 27-28, 2014. If you have never seen the Scottish in their kilts and doing traditional ethnic Scottish sports and music, you have something to learn. Come out to see…
JBLM to Host Skate Day with Professional Skateboarders Torey Pudwill and Joey Brezinski
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. –JBLM Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Directorate is inviting service members and families to skate with two professional skateboarders, Torey Pudwill and Joey Brezinski, at the JBLM Skate Park Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pudwill, or “T-Puds,” as he goes by, was named the Best Street Skater at the 2011 TransWorld Skateboarding Awards,…
Early registration deadline approaches for popular Tour de Pierce bike ride
PIERCE COUNTY — There are just four days left to pre-register for the annual Tour de Pierce summer bicycle ride through central Pierce County. The ride begins in Puyallup at the Gold parking lot of the Washington State Fairgrounds and winds through Puyallup, Sumner and adjacent farm lands. Riders can also take advantage of a…
Pierce County Parks: Track and Field Meets
Track and Field Meets All ages are invited and encouraged to participate in the summer track and field meets on Wednesday evenings, July 2-August 6. The new location for the 2014 meets is Harry Lang Stadium, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr in Lakewood. The track and field program is sponsored by Pierce County Parks and Recreation,…
Tickets for 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay on sale Now
FAR HILLS, N.J. – Tickets for the 2015 U.S. Open Championship, conducted by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and scheduled for June 15-21 at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash., went on sale today, June 9. This is the first time the U.S. Open will be held in the Pacific Northwest in its 115-year…
2014 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – The 2014 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games will host a record-breaking 2,800 Special Olympics athletes at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 30-June 1. The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” is scheduled to arrive at JBLM McChord Field Friday, May 30, in time for the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30…
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, open to children 6th to 8th grade. There is a $20 fee for all teams of 3. More info is on the flyer below.
AUSA meeting May 21, Paradise, 6pm
Due to the closing of JR’s Whistlestop, the Eastside Subchapter of AUSA will meet in the small boardroom in the restaurant at Paradise Lanes in Parkland. The meeting is May 21 at 6 p.m.
Between Spanaway and Roy – Polo season begins!
ROY, WA — Polo. Yes, we are that cultured. The Tacoma Polo Club field is located 6.5 miles south of the Roy-Y in Spanaway at 29128 8th Ave S., Roy, WA. A small, non- descript gate and a dirt road lead you in to the club house where you will see trailers and horses tied up awaiting their…
Lake Spanaway Golf Course now fully open to the public after greens repair
PIERCE COUNTY — Amateur duffers around Puget Sound are filling up the tee sheet now that green repairs on Lake Spanaway Golf Course are complete and the course is fully open for business. “The golfers who play this championship course are very happy,” said Pierce County Golf Supervisor Tony Bubenas. “They see what we’ve done to…