Greetings Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) meets this Saturday morning (10-15-2016) at 9 AM at the Christ Community Baptist Church – 8016 176th St. E. Our meetings are open to the public. Next Monday (10-17-2016) The Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park meet at 7 PM in the Pierce County Skills Center – 161st…
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Eatonville Salmon Fest Cancelled Oct 15
From the Nisqually River Council: We have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Eatonville Salmon Fest due to the extreme weather forecasted for this weekend. Stay safe, everyone! Here is a link. The 2016 Eatonville Salmon Fest has been CANCELLED due to the forecasted high wind event. Questions? Call 360.438.8715. Event description: Join…
Our Aquifer, water IS life Pierce County!
Editorial: Marianne Lincoln In the wake of the Puget Sound Regional Council deciding that Pierce County was out of compliance with the Growth Management Act in Washington State, the Pierce County Council responded by passing a resolution that by December 2017, all the land in the Urban Growth Area would be either annexed or incorporated…
Pioneer Farm Founder’s Day celebration Oct. 9
Pioneer Farm Museum will host its seventh annual Founder’s Day celebration Oct. 9, treating visitors to free tours, family games, beverages and dessert from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The non-profit museum is located at 7716 Ohop Valley Rd. E. in Eatonville. Additional information is available at 360-832-6300. The site’s cabins, artifacts and settings replicate…
Harvest Fest & Fun Run – Oct. 15
We are having our Annual Harvest Fest ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser & Fun Run on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 9AM-3PM. Event will be held at the Graham Elementary School, 10026 204th St. E. Graham, WA 98338. Please post this information for community awareness and involvement. Thank you for all your help in getting the word out. We…
ACT 1 Theatre opens their season with A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Join the world in celebrating William Shakespeare’s 400th anniversary. ACT 1 Theatre raises the curtain on A Midsummer Night’s Dream on October 7 at the beautiful and historic Liberty Theater in downtown Puyallup. With a handsome fairy king, a misguided parent, star-crossed lovers, a weaver who’s transformed into a half-donkey, and wood sprites and elves,…
HIMARS test firing to continue
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The first day of High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) test firing at JBLM is complete. Leadership here have determined the initial noise test samples from the U.S. Army Public Health Command off-base noise monitors are within authorized parameters and RRPR test firing will continue…
One Voice, One Nation Empowerment Encounter 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church
One Voice, One Nation Empowerment Encounter 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church On September 29-October 1, 2016, Pastor Rosetta Horne will be the Chair and host of the Youth Explosion and Picnic. At the Saturday Session, one of the speakers is Mayor Suzette Cook of Kent , Washington. There will be many speakers and a culturally diverse Mass Choir….
Youth Gymnastics Program
Pierce County Parks and Recreation partners with Roach Gymnastics, offering classes for ages 3-10 yrs. Tumbling, low bean, bar, and vault are the emphasis of the program in a fun and high energy environment. Held at Meridian Habitat Park & Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, the monthly program meets Wednesday afternoons; ages 3-5…
STOP for school buses!
On the Bethel School District page this week, you will find this quote, ” Of the 200 buses Bethel has, stop paddle violation camera systems are on only 10. Since the first of January this year, there have been 471 violations. Please STOP for school buses!” The district board approved these video cameras to track violators…
Mayfair Playfield Ribbon Cutting – Oct 1
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Ribbon Cutting Celebration, October 1, 2016 New playground equipment has been installed at Mayfair Playfield, and community members are invited to join us in a ribbon cutting celebration of the playground on Saturday, October 1 at 11 a.m. Festivities will include speakers, ribbon cutting followed by fall festivities.
Forum to discuss transportation grid in South Pierce – Sept 21
By Marianne Lincoln On September 21, 2016, the Pierce Communities Coalition (PCC) will hold a public meeting to discuss the issues in the “City of Pierce” concept regarding road grid and transportation. The meeting will be held at the Pierce County Library Administration Building on 112th St. and Waller Road at 7 p.m. September 21, 2016. Pierce…
Forum provides businesses opportunity to work with government
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Businesses looking to win government contracts have that opportunity at the Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum. This free event takes place Thursday, Oct. 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the McGavick Conference Center located on the campus of Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, in Lakewood. Participants can learn…