Today, June 30 at 1pm, was the Jousting Tournament featuring the Knights of Mayhem in the Stewarts Arena on Vail Road in Yelm. The event was a benefit for Susan G. Komen breast cancer research and the Rainier Therapeutic Riding program. It was put on by the Northwest Jousting Association. The event featured a jousting clinic…
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Tacoma Highland Games a delightful day
Bagpipes, dancers, Scotty dogs and wolfhounds, tartans, kilts, flags, and the unusual sporting events were all there. It was a fascinating day for those who came to visit Frontier Park in Graham. Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro was Master of Ceremonies. The National Anthems of the US and of Scotland were sung after a…
Relay for Life at FP Stadium celebrates survivors memorializes loved ones lost
At 6 p.m. Friday Relay for Life Central Pierce kicked off events at Franklin Pierce Stadium. For 24 hours, they will walk in teams, and in their booths, sell everything from wrist bands to cupcakes to raise money toward curing cancer. The even began with an introduction of cancer survivors, from the longest survivor to the…
GBA Golf Tournament photos
The weather was cool, but not raining. The teams had fun waiting for them at several holes. At the first hole, Red Canoe Credit Union had lots of candy,nuts Corn Nuts and other little treasurers. At the 3rd hole, Columbia Bank had a marshmallow driving contest. look closely, one of the photos he’s not hitting a golf…
JBLM Outdoor Expo June 22
Dozens of Hunting, Fishing Guides and Vendors to Host Outdoor Expo for Service Members at JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service management at the JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange, along with more than 50 hunting and fishing guides, vendors and outdoor experts, will host an outdoor expo for…
Get the facts about sun safety before summer arrives
PIERCE COUNTY — Even the Stone Age people knew the sun brought life on Earth and that is one reason they used to worship it. But the sun can both heal and destroy. Sunlight can be the kiss of life or death. It depends on the way we use it. Pierce County Aging & Disability…
County Council update meeting on U.S. Open set for June 27
If you are interested in learning more about preparations for the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay, come to a special meeting of the Pierce County Council, to be held June 27 at the county’s Environmental Services Building in University Place. Danny Sink, the United States Golf Association’s on-site championship director, will make a presentation…
2013 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. – The 2013 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games will be held at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31 -June 2. The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” is scheduled to arrive at JBLM McChord Field Friday, May 31, in time for the opening ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m (immediately…
June 9, 17th Annual Poker Run – sponsored by Spanaway Lions Club
On Sunday, June 9, 2013, from 8:00am until 4:00pm., Spanaway Lions Club will sponsor the 17th Annual Poker Run. In June of each year the Spanaway Lions Club and the Road Runners Motorcycle Club sponsor a Poker run in to raise funds to support the Northwest Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation and Spanaway Lions Community…
Tyler Salsbury captures 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur
PIERCE COUNTY — Tyler Salsbury, preparing for his sophomore year at the University of Washington, posted a sterling 5-under 139 to win the 48th Annual Puget Sound Amateur by two shots over David Talcott, whose final round 69 wasn’t enough to catch the front-runner. Ninety-nine players battled Pierce County’s two championship courses over two days, May…
Bethel Superintendent honors many at Tuesday meeting
Superintendent Tom Seigel took the time to honor many employees and a few community members who have been instrumental in helping the district with special projects. Among those mentioned and honored were the Bethel History Day team who took the state honors recently and Kiara Crandall, a freshman, who placed first at Project Unity (a joint high school talent…
2013 Youth First Fun Run and Walk, June 1
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Saturday, June 1, Franklin Pierce Youth First! invites you to participate in the 2013 5K/1 mile Family Fun Run/Walk and Discovery Fair. Get some great exercise on the beautiful campus of Pacific Lutheran University, and learn about many great resources available to our community’s residents. 2013 Franklin Pierce Youth…
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