The weekend of June 27 – 28 has many summertime events taking place. Here are links to just a few… The Buckley Log Show Yelm Prairie Days Tacoma Highland Games in Graham Taste of Tacoma AUSA Zombie Epidemic 5K Slug Fest at NW Trek Tour de Pierce
Tacoma Highland Games: June 26 & 27, 2015
Celtic Concert Friday, June 26, 2015 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Frontier Park 217th & Meridian/Highway 161 Graham, Washington Admission: $5.00/car parking fee OR $2.00/person walk in Performances by various artists include: Red McWilliams, Whispering Roses and Otter Creek, Tacoma Scots Pipe Band will perform in between sets.Games Saturday, June 27, 2015 8:00 AM –…
Fourth of July weekend brings holiday schedule, extreme tide warning for Pierce County Ferry
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule July 3 and 4. The Pierce County Ferry will operate a one-boat service. Pierce County will extend the service day on July 3 and 4 by adding a triangle departing Steilacoom at 11 p.m. to accommodate travelers. Ketron Island passengers must make a reservation by…
Eco-Campers in Graham this summer
In Graham, Eco Campers start to explore on Tuesday July 7 and meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday untill the end of August at Frontier Middle School and Nelson Elementary from 9am-2pm. See g-kcc.org for details. July 7-August 27 Tues.-Thurs., 9am-2pm at Frontier Middle School Room 113 Cost: $75 per week* please call or visit……
Comp Plan vote may impact Frederickson Town Center Project
By John Marshall The Pierce County Council is currently considering an amendment to their Comprehensive Plan & the Frederickson Community Plan. The group of investors who own the 50+ acre site on the NW corner of 176th & Canyon have requested that the County re-zone about 1/2 of the property to allow them to add…
All Things Green – Eco Class at Chambers Creek Park, July 8th or August 12th
Please help us spread the word of this new workshop we are trying this summer! We are partnering with Parks and Rec again to offer a workshop geared toward families who would like to live healthier and more sustainably. “Come learn as a family the simple skills that can help our local environment as well…
Learn how to make decisions when you can’t
PIERCE COUNTY — Car crashes, sports injuries, work mishaps, falls, home accidents, acute diseases and infections, disasters. Something happens and suddenly you are no longer able to speak. What do you want for your care? How will your resources be spent? Who will decide? Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources will host “Who…
Dry weather prompts county-wide burn ban
The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared a county-wide burn ban effective 8 a.m., Monday, June 22, until further notice. Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association; King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Mason counties; and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)….
Help Dad escape US Open gridlock with a Father’s-Day-weekend visit to Chase Garden
ORTING, Wash.— The hustle and bustle surrounding the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University place may make it difficult to find a good place to take dads to celebrate Father’s Day weekend, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. But located just a tee’s throw from Mt. Rainier – far from the…
Join, help your community and be happier as a result
South Pierce County has many local organizations from Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis to community associations in the unincorporated areas. These groups are made up of volunteers who care about the people and places around them. They put in countless unpaid hours to make your lives better. If you are feeling low, participating in one of these…
Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council
From: Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council You might notice Banners that advertise our Free Family Outdoor Movie Night that is scheduled for June 26th. The Movie is the BOXTROLLS and it will be held at Sound Life Church, 3425 176th st. e. Thanks to our sponsors, Sound Life Church, LeMay Inc., FCCCC, Americas Credit Union, Umpqua…
Nisqually River Shoreline Nature Walk, Yelm June 20
Nisqually River Shoreline Nature Walk, Yelm Saturday, June 20th 10 am – 2 pm Come experience one of the most dynamic stretches of the Nisqually River. Join us for a walk through reforested pastures to one of our favorite bends in the river – a perfect spot to watch birds, listen to the water flow and…
Pierce Prairie Post 