Pierce County Shoreline Master Program Public Comment Period:  March 15—April 29, 2016, 5:00 p.m. Open House/Public Hearing:  March 30, 5:00 p.m. WA Dept. of Ecology seeks comment on Pierce County’s Shoreline Master Program update. Authority for this update is based on Washington’s Shoreline Management Act (Ch. 90.58 RCW) and related rules. Send comments to:  Kim…

The Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council (PNW IPC) is a non-profit conservation organization (http://www.pnw-ipc.org/) working in partnership with National Forests and Parks, Washington Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), county noxious weed programs, and other local groups on a Citizen Science EDRR (Early Detection Rapid Response) program. With funding from the National…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2016 JBLM Air Show & Warrior Expo is a “GO” for August 27-28 at McChord Field.  The all-day event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the marquee act, along with the U.S. Army’s “Golden Knights.” “After a four-year hiatus, we’re extremely pleased to bring this magnificent event…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – A standard Washington State Driver License or ID Card can no longer be used to get a visitor’s pass for access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord or the Yakima Training Center starting April 1, because neither complies with Real ID Act of 2005 requirements.  Washington is one of five states (along…

Bricks 4 Kidz – LEGO®  Kids Night Out With Legos® On Friday, Feb 26, kids ages 5-13 can build motorized models with LEGO®.  This kids only event is held at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21718 Meridian Ave E in Graham. It runs from 6:00-9:00pm and includes a pizza dinner for a fee of $25 for…

Pierce County Parks and Recreation invites boys and girls to Sprinker Ice Arena on Saturday, Feb. 20 for a Try Hockey For Free clinic as part of Hockey Weekend Across America. Starting at 5:45 p.m. local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic…

Does your group have an idea that can improve lives in your community?  United Way of Pierce County Neighborhood Grants Program powered by South Sound Together wants to help!  Neighborhood grants are awarded to community-led projects to provide financial and technical support.  Please visit our website at http://www.uwpc.org/neighborhood-grants for more information on how to apply!…

The Graham Business Association will meet at 7:00 a.m.  February 17, 2016. – 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 driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Eric Welch, President–Come prepared for your 30 second introduction – (2 business…

The Lakewood Winter Club, in partnership with Pierce County Parks & Recreation, is proud to present their annual Figure Skating Ice Show, Reflections on Ice (ROI).  This year’s theme is “Love is In the Air,” and is appropriately held over the Valentine’s Day weekend. The Reflections on Ice Production has been held at the Sprinker…

Good morning folks!  If your receiving this email it’s because your being invited to become a member of the Graham Business Association Networking Group starting this Wednesday Feb 10th, at Volcano Coffee at 8:00 AM.  The are many great things the GBA does for our local communities, but most importantly, the GBA serves as a…

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From Puyallup Animal Rescue The puppies that are in their foster home are doing great. They are playful and eating and drinking. We are waiting for an update from the vet but last night they said another pup should be able to go home. Donations can be made for their cost…

Betty Backstrom Betty, age 78 of Roy, WA passed away after saying her goodbyes to family and friends on January 14, 2016. Born Elizabeth Leah, the oldest of the nine children of Tom and Leah Mulcahey, Betty attended Kapowsin Grade School and graduated from Bethel Senior High. A 4-H’er in her younger years, she led…