NISQUALLY RIVER COUNCIL — Join us for this FREE event! Saturday, September 24th, 2016 10am to 4pm Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge The Watershed Festival is an annual celebration featuring art, discovery, music and family fun. This year’s festival will include a number of displays from local organizations, walking tours, NatureMapping, the Insect Extravaganza, a salmon barbecue…
Health Dept. closes North beach on Spanaway Lake from swimming
TPCHD — Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recommends people do not swim or wade in the waters around Spanaway Lake North Beach. Also, please do not let your pets drink the water. High levels of bacteria found in the water at this location show an increased risk of gastrointestinal illness. The main swimming area south of…
Sunny day for limited hydros on the lake
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SPANAWAY, WA — Residents of Spanaway Lake brought out the barbeques, swimming suits and shorts and had a fun day at the lake on Saturday. The APBA was hosting the Yapachino Memorial Regatta, limited hydro races this weekend and they could not have asked for better weather. Lakeside drive was part…
New playground at Mayfield Park
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PARKLAND, WA — Moms, dads, kids, PLU students, Parks employees and even Councilman Rick Talbot turned out Saturday to help build the playground equipment and supporting structures at Mayfield Park Saturday. The parks department set up and information booth and the volunteers brought cookies, pizza, water, Gatorade and other assorted food…
Rooster Tails on Spanaway Lake Sept 10-11
The APBA, Yapachino Memorial Regatta will be held on Spanaway Lake Sept 10-11, 2016. The races will be for limited’s, inboard hydros that are smaller than those in the Seattle races, still as impressive when they are nearby. 162nd & Lakeside Drive will have the booth with the official time keepers. The boat launch will…
Sept. 10-11, All About Steam Weekend
Foss Waterway Seaport — We are thrilled to welcome back the Northwest Steam Society who will bring a collection of their steamers to moor at the Seaport’s dock. The boat owners will share their steamers with Museum guests, demo and explain how they work, plus answer all your “steam” questions. They will provide plenty of steam whistle…
Touch a Truck – Sept. 10
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to explore the world of “BIG” & specialized trucks on Saturday, September 10. This FREE event is held from 10:00am-1:00pm at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C Street in Parkland. Kids of all ages will love to climb, sit in, and…
Band Music Instrument Instruction
PIERCE COU NTY PARKS — This group lesson program provides an opportunity for kids to learn and improve their skills on their band instrument – woodwind, brass, or percussion. Musicians ages 10 and older will be in a group setting during a 4 week session that meets from 4:15-5:30pm on Mondays. This program is held…
Frederickson News
FREDERICKSON CLOVER CREEK COMMUNITY COUNCIL — I would like to thank our former FCCCC Secretary Kerry French for all of her hard work these past several years. In addition to FCCCC Secretary, she served as a member of the Frederickson Land Use Advisory Commission. Kerry has moved to the East Coast to pursue a new…
Pierce County Parks and Recreation looking for public input on Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park Improvements Study
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on potential park improvements to Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park through an online open house at http://www.piercecountywa.org/parkimprovements which will be up until Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. The open house provides individuals with the opportunity to view potential improvement design…
South Hill panel focuses on extended care for loved ones
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…
723 is building South Pierce County business at The Fair
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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…
Pierce Prairie Post 