Scandinavian Cultural Center events usher in the holidays

Saturday, November 21 the Danish Sisterhood held it bazaar in the Scandinavian Cultural Center and the Nordic sweater exchange brought bargains and delightful Nordic gifts to the public in the lower foyer of the PLU University Center. In the coming weeks, there will be even more events to delight and entertain those who love Scandinavian…

Danish Sisterhood Holiday Bazaar

This Saturday Nov. 21, members of the Scandinavian Cultural Center combine forces with the Danish Sisterhood to give you a great selection of unique new and used items! Join us for the Scandinavian Sweater Swap and the Danish Sisterhood Bazaar and get in the holiday spirit. Booths open at 10am, and we keep the fun…

Grand opening ceremony set for second JBLM Fisher House

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The Fisher House Foundation will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the second comfort home facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Tuesday, at 1:00 p.m. on the Madigan campus. The home will provide a place for military families to stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving…

Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Units from 1st Stryker Brigade 2nd Infantry Division will be conducting late-night firing on the following date(s): November 16-20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. continuing through midnight each day; 5th Battalion, 20thth Infantry Regiment will be firing 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortars. November 17-19, beginning at 6:30 a.m. continuing through midnight…

Holiday Bazaars, Craft Fairs and fun in South Pierce County

Spanaway Lake High School’s Holiday Craft Fair was last weekend, Nov. 7-8 and photos are below. Ohop Grange Holiday Crafts Fair ~ Friday Nov. 13 and Saturday Nov.14th 2015 at the Ohop Grange Count on lots of excellent food to be available as well as crafts at this event. These grange members are great cooks. The…

Almost time for Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

From Pierce County Parks & Recreation Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day Nov. 26, 2015 – Jan. 1, 2016 5:30-9 p.m. Spanaway Park Link for info on Fantasy Lights Walk Nov. 22 About the Display Pierce County Parks and Recreation is pleased to present the 21st annual ‘Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park,’ the largest holiday drive-through…

Nov. 7 – 8 events

Nov 7 will be the day you didn’t have any trouble finding something to do. Food Drive for Spanaway Food Bank  for the Spanaway Lions November 7 @ 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Spanaway Walmart. 11:00am  50th Annual Veterans’ Day Parade in Auburn 7:00pm    A Night of Musical Theatre & Auction, at Bethel High…

An Evening With SuZanne Satiacum, a special event at Terra Tipi Nov. 7

On November 7, 2015, at 7 p.m. the new Terra Tipi Gallery at 230 Auburn Way N in Auburn, Washington, will hold An Evening With SuZanne Satiacum. Mrs. Satiacum was a participant in the tribal fishing rights battles of the 1960’s and 70’s. She has many fascinating stories to share from first-hand experience with the…

Pierce County hires Tiffany Speir as new Government Relations Director

PIERCE COUNTY — County Executive Pat McCarthy has announced the hiring of Tiffany Speir as Director of Government Relations for Pierce County. Speir, formerly with the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP), has worked in Pierce County for the last seventeen years. The selection committee for the position consisted of the county executive, the…

Fall fun for everyone at Parks and Recreation Family Bingo Night

The Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Family Bingo Night on Friday, Nov. 6. The event is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Meridian Habitat Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. Event admission costs $5 per person and children younger than 3-years-old are free. Pre-registration forms are due by…

Wednesday nite, talent time has moved to Reyna’s in Parkland

Do you sing or play an instrument? Wednesday night talent time in Parkland has moved to Reyna’s Mexican Restaurant. Come and have your five minutes of shining your talent light. Youth and Adults welcome, we want all kinds, of music, jazz, gospel, Latin, mid-eastern, rock and roll. Are you a storyteller? Do you have plans to do…