SPANAWAY, WA — Saturday, Spanaway Park was the site for the Inboard Nationals. The Tacoma Inboard Racing Association organized the event at the lake. The first round of races was local competition. In the afternoon, the second round began. These were the Nationals. The classes and results were as follows: Class 1st, 2nd, 3rd…
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Inboard Summer Nationals Sept. 7-8 on Spanaway Lake
SPANAWAY, WA — Starting Friday afternoon, you may start hearing the roar of the Tacoma Inboard Racing Association boats on Spanaway Lake. This year, the site is more than just racing, it is the Inboard Summer Nationals. This is a BIG event for the area. Expect there to be a considerable amount of traffic through…
High school football season begins Sept. 5
SPANAWAY, WA — High school football season is now upon us. Beginning on Thursday, September when Graham Kapowsin High School plays agains Post Falls High in Idaho, Thursday, September 5. The friendly district rivalry game, Spanaway Lake vs. Bethel will be Sept. 6, at 7 p.m. at Art Crate Field. More Bethel sports schedules can be…
Labor Day weekend events
Labor Day weekend has a multitude of options for entertainment, enjoyment and good old-fashioned fun. For many, it’s the last blast before school starts. For kids in the Franklin Pierce District,well, it’s the first weekend after school started. In any case, its three more days to enjoy the last throws of summer, hopefully summer weather…
Lacamas Community Fair, small and personal
Over the weekend, the Lacamas Community Fair presented lots of ribbons to local people who participated. Sewing, crafts, food, animals, collections and competitions from horsemanship to watermelon eating were a part of the events. Contact them at lacamasfair@gmail.com. The Lacamas Community Center is located at 32113 8th Ave S. in Roy.
Polo: 3rd Annual Sasquatch Cup
August 24th & 25th was the 3rd Annual Sasquatch Cup at the Tacoma Polo Club. Located at 29125 8th Ave South, Roy, Washington 98580, the club facilities include a regulation sized polo field, practice field, clubhouse with deck seating for spectators, full kitchen, restroom and showering facilities, stationary horse hitting cage and horse paddocks. There…
IBTC Trivia Night at JR’s Whistle Stop, Aug. 26
By Lorrie McDaniel Come on out to JR’s Whistle Stop on August 26, for an evening of fun with friends, good food and show your support for the fight against breast cancer. There will be trivia with prizes, silent auctions, 50-50 raffle and gift basket raffles. You can show your support in helping me, Lorrie McDaniel,…
Car and motorcycle lovers invited to September 14th event
There’s Still Another Car Show To Go To Show SPANAWAY, WA. – Anyone who enjoys cars – from backyard tinkerers to die-hard enthusiasts – are invited to a special auto show to benefit Bethel 27, Job’s Daughters International. On Saturday, September 14th Bethel 27 will present the seventh annual “There’s Still Another Car Show To…
Silver Creek Car Show
The Silver Creek Retirement Center was alive with music, classic cars, vendors and a bountiful feast of delicious picnic treats for residents and their visitors today. This was the fourth annual event for the retirement community. There were awards for the car owners that participated and raffle drawings for prizes for the visitors.
Youth Outdoor Soccer – Register by August 23
Youth Outdoor Soccer Boys and girls ages 5-8 can sign up to play outdoor soccer with Pierce County Parks and Recreation. The fee for the program is $45 per participant, registered by August 23rd. Practices are held in September with games beginning Sept. 30, all played at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St in…
Bethel Reunion baseball – BHS beats SLHS
At the “All Classes Reunion” Sunday in Spanaway Park, after the fried chicken, potato salad and other pot luck delights, the Bethel and Spanaway Lake graduates took part in a reunion softball game. Lori Haun and her Mellophonium became the band, playing the national Anthem and various memorable charge songs for the Bethel team. No strike outs or walks were…
Youth Shoot event on JBLM Aug. 10
On August 10, the local chapter of Pheasant’s Forever, JBLM and JR’s WHistle Stop are sponsoring the 5th Annual Youth Shotgun Safety and Fun Shoot. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Shotgun Shooting Complex at JBLM, Building 3969. THe event is free but required prior registration. All equipment is provided. Pheasants…
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