PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Long-term care is commonly associated with age, however younger adults are finding themselves in need of services following accidents, unexpected illnesses or chronic conditions. One-third of residents in long-term care facilities are under age 65 and many more receive these services in their own home.   Services include medical and non-medical care…

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By Marianne Lincoln The South Pierce County business group called “723” is finishing up touches on their booth at the Puyallup Fair, I mean, the Washington State Fair. (Around here we still say McChord and Ft. Lewis too.) 723 just pulled off winning both the best chili award and the People…

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On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the Mayfair Dream Project will begin building the playfield at Mayfair Park off Brookdale Road. Volunteers are being sought to assist with putting together the playfield equipment from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. R & R Construction is the main playground contractor. They are…

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Bethel Education Association and the Bethel School District have reached a contract agreement. Classes will start Sept. 1. Members of the teachers’ union, the Bethel Education Association, have ratified their contract. Monday evening, they voted 93% in favor of a new agreement. This new contract covers the next three school years….

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PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Come one, come all to the first ever outdoor movie night at Tacoma Narrows Airport! A joint production of Friends of Tacoma Narrows Airport (FoTNA) and the Gig Harbor Film Festival, with 15 co–sponsors! The details: – Saturday – August 27, 2016 – Gates open at 6:30…

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ROY, WA — This weekend is the Lacamas Community Fair, August 27-28. The location is at the Lacamas Community Center, 32113 8th Ave E, Roy, WA 98580, the event lasts from 10 AM to 4 PM each day. Entries were due by 7 PM on August 25, 2016. The are horses,…

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Saturday, August 27th, 20169:00am to 5:00pm The LeMay Car Show has been an annual tradition for almost 40 years! What started as a small gathering of friends of Harold & Nancy LeMay with lemonade served on the front porch has grown to be an eagerly anticipated event attended by thousands of automotive…

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PIERCE COUNTY, WA — A spectacularly colorful day of all things kites will take place at Pierce County Parks & Recreation’s annual Kite Festival on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Meadow located at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Dr. in University Place. Kites of…

[Just in time for the Lemay Car Show!] PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is thrilled to bring you more than 29 delicious reasons to sample and explore the 2nd Annual Mobile Food Fest at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St. S. in Spanaway. The admission-free event takes place Saturday, Aug. 27 from…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Participants in the 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo begin arriving Wednesday with the scheduled arrival of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds advance pilot/narrator. Maj. Scott Petz, Thunderbird #8, will arrive at JBLM McChord Field 1 p.m. Wednesday, and land after completing a short survey flight of the airshow demonstration…

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Participants in the 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo can expect to experience traffic delays along Interstate 5, and some surface roads, near the base beginning Friday morning and continuing through Sunday. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday 112th Street South between South Tacoma Way and Steele Street will be closed…