Local school calendars and links updated
In the upper right hand corner of the Pierce Prairie Post screen are several additional pages we maintain. Most notably today, the SCHOOL NEWS page had been updated with the 2015-16 school year information.Included are Bethel, Franklin Pierce, Mount Rainier Lutheran and PLU. Additionally, if you would like to join a group and volunteer to help…
LA Fitness Coming to Spanaway?
According to the folks who “Cruise In” every Wednesday in classic cars, this construction in the shopping center near Hagens (the former Safeway) will be a long awaited LA Fitness.
Lake Kapowsin Update
This is an update on Lake Kapowsin for all those interested: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Reserves Program staff has recently completed a lengthy outreach and evaluation process for the proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve. The process included outreach with the public, local interest groups, and tribal interests. Two open house public meetings…
Happy 3rd Birthday Pierce Prairie Post!
SPANAWAY, WA — Three years ago today, the Pierce Prairie Post made it debut. With the assistance and suggestions of Karen Ansteth and Ben Sclair, Editor Marianne Lincoln got the on-line paper up and running. Now, 3 years later there have been over 2500 articles and thousands of photos of what you and your neighbors are…
August 15 is the Garfield Street Fair in Parkland
PARKLAND, WA — Saturday – August 15, 2015 will be the Garfield Street Fair in Parkland, WA . The event is held in front of the old Harstad Hall on the upper Pacific Lutheran University Campus. Starting at 10:00 am and ending at 4:00 pm, the event will have food, crafts, gifts, local businesses, non-profit agencies,…
JBLM late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE / TIME Tuesday, August 11, 2015 to Thursday, August 13, 2015 6:30 a.m. to Midnight FIRING OF Mortars This is required training, which allows military members to practice and improve skills necessary during combat. As often as…
Chili Day at Freddy Fest
FREDERICKSON, WA — The annual Freddy Fest event was alive with classic cars, vendors and a great number of booths competing in the chili cook off. People appeared out of nowhere ar noon when the chili samples became available. Peoples choice is more fun for the people making the selection and tasting the delicious competing chilies….
Pierce County Fair in Graham – August 6, 7, 8, 9
2015 ADMISSION PRICES Subject to Council approval ADULTS $5.00 CHILD 6-15 $5.00 SENIOR $5.00 *4-DAY EXHIBITOR BRACELET$ 5.00 *EXHIBITOR $1.50 PARKING $5.00 **CAMPING $65.00 217th & Meridian East in Graham, The Pierce County Fair is the Cat’s Meow Fair Hours of Operation THURSDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M….
Freddy Fest is August 8
Freddie Fest is this Saturday at Sound Life Church from 9AM to 3 PM. It is the annual community festival with local favorite attractions. Car Show Chili Challenge Local Vendors There will be nearly 40 vendor booths and they expect 150+ show cars. Our famous Chili will be served at noon for a modest fee….
SR 167 closure across Puyallup River begins Aug. 7
Drivers who rely on the State Route 167 Puyallup River Bridges (Meridian) are encouraged to plan for delays and alternate routes during the weekend of Aug. 7. Both the northbound and southbound SR 167 bridges that span the Puyallup River will be closed to traffic while crews relocate an obsolete steel truss bridge. The 1920s-era…
Eatonville Arts Festival August 7-9, 2015
The 44th annual Eatonville Lions Club Arts Festival offers entertainment for the whole family in the scenic foothills of Mt. Rainier. Held the first full weekend every August (August 7, 8, and 9 for 2015), the Eatonville Arts Festival offers over 100 artisans from across the country, a live and silent auction, live entertainment on…
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