The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the 2017 Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts in Pierce County. Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. For stabilization, restoration, or rehabilitation of Certified Local Government (CLG) register-listed buildings or structures, the maximum request…

April 23 is the Norwegian Heritage Festival at PLU. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. The festival will be held in PLU’s University Center. The festival will be followed by a lecture about Edvard Munch at 4 p.m. April 23, 4 p.m., Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC). Allison Morehead from Queen’s University, Associate Professor of Art History,…

The  Daffodil Valley Volkssport  Association is hosting a 5k  and 10k  walk on Saturday, April 23rd.  The walk begins at Asia  Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way. Tacoma, WA. Walkers can start at 9am and 1pm and must finish by 3:00 p.m.  The route will be on  blacktop trail, sidewalks and the newly finished…

Vision loss happens more often that we may care to admit. Whether by disease, age, accident or trauma, people can have their vision impacted. But it doesn’t have to mean the loss of independence or quality of life. By tapping into community supports and resources, people who are blind or partially sighted can do almost…

FREDERICKSON, WA – Growth is coming to the center of Frederickson. Here is a short list of some of the alleged new changes. Potelco Electric – Randles Site 98 acres 196/67th Ave Frosty Dry Freeze — storage unit under power lines on 176th W off Canyon James Hardie — Cement-Siding for housing, doubling their plant…

Saturday, April 16, 2016 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Frontier Park in Graham We are not horsing around when we say don’t worry about the weather at this “yard” sale because it will be held in the horse barns at Frontier Park in Graham. Discover great finds or sell your treasures by reserving a horse…

Kids Day 2016 On Wednesday, April 6th, come spend the afternoon with us at the Prairie House Museum. This will be our 26th Kids’ Day. Enjoy life at the turn of the century. Tour our 1890’s farm house and outbuildings. Make butter, pop popcorn, see farm animals. We have lots of displays including a large…

Click here to BUY your TICKETS now! Treat yourself to a delightful evening with the LeMay Family Collection Foundation at Marymount Event Center. Enjoy locally crafted wines, spirits, chocolates and more during the LeMay Wine & Chocolate 2016. With over 40 vendors available, you’ll be able to taste, sample, and buy some of the best products…

Charter Review Commission. They are a group of 21 citizens, elected to review the Pierce County Charter. The Charter is like Pierce County’s constitution. It lays out how we are organized and how we operate as a government. The Commission may forward recommended changes to the Charter to be placed on the November ballot. Next Wednesday, March 30th,…

The deadline for the United Way Neighborhood Grants Program powered by South Sound Together is quickly approaching!   www.uwpc.org/neighborhood-grants WHO SHOULD APPLY Any Pierce County community-led groups in the Hilltop, Springbrook, Franklin Pierce, Bethel, or Eastside (Salishan) neighborhoods are eligible to apply this year. Each group must include at least four volunteers. The following groups are…

Looking for something to do Saturday March 26, 2016? You can choose between a baseball team breakfast and auction, several Easter egg hunts and the Democratic caucuses if you are into Hillary or Bernie. The Annual Pancake Breakfast Auction Fundraiser to support the 2016 Bethel High School Baseball teams is Saturday. You will enjoy a…