FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — FPS 2030 is a planning process that began in 2010. It is a committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members — everyone is welcome to attend and participate. The charge of the FPS 2030 committee is to develop capital facilities recommendations to the School Board of Directors. The Capital Levy…
Graham Fire & Rescue Found Financially Sound and Accountable
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today that Graham Fire & Rescue has received verification from two separate, well-respected outside sources of their financial position. “Both reports indicate the District is financially sound and accountable for funds provided by the public,” stated Chief Baskett. The Washington State Auditor’s Office (S.A.O.) recently completed…
12th Annual Expo Fundraiser Supports FEED Program & Harvest House
Graham-Kapowsin Community Council for Learning will host Expo ’15. Sat, 3/7/15 – 9AM-3:30PM at the Frontier Middle School, located at 22110 108th Ave E, Graham. There will also be a 1K & 5K walk or run event that same day. Help Feed a Child for a $10 donation. Our event features entertainment, vendor exhibits that include…
Community input sought for Aging & Disability priorities
Pierce County Community Connections Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) is initiating a process to gather community input for the creation of the 2016-2019 Area Plan. The Area Plan establishes funding priorities and the array of services that will be provided to support older adults and adults with disabilities who are living in the community. Input…
March 7 – South Sound Sustainability Expo
8th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo, Saturday, March 7 at 10:00am Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Tacoma, Washington From their website: “This free public event runs 10am-3pm and connects local residents and business owners with services, products, companies, and agencies that address sustainability needs in our community. Participants learn about transportation choices, green construction,…
Nordic Journey’s Organ Concert March 1
Jim Hicks will play unique organ selections from all five of the Nordic countries, and the Faeroe Islands, some new compositions and some rarely heard classics at 8 p.m. Sunday March 1 at PLU’s Lagerquist Hall. This event is sponsored by the Scandinavian Cultural Center. The music selection have been recorded in cathedrals all over Sweden.
Volunteers sought for Frederickson Events Committee
Tuesday March 3rd is the monthly meeting of the Frederickson Events Committee. It is at 4 PM in the school dist. annex 184th & Canyon bldg. C. Everyone is welcome to attend. We could really use any volunteers who are willing to help with this summers events. We really would like more help. It’s an…
Workshop offers keys to success with vision loss
Vision loss doesn’t have to mean the loss of independence or quality of life. With the right support, people who are blind or partially sighted can do almost anything a fully-sighted person can do. “Living with Vision Loss” will provide practical information and local resources to help people who experience vision limitations with everyday living. …
Children’s Water Festival (Water 4 Life) – April 23rd – Volunteer!
Hi Folks, Volunteers are needed for the Children’s Water Festival coming up on April 23rd. We’re looking for class guides, expo hall hosts, classroom assistants, and a variety of other roles. Help is also needed for set up and take down. It takes quite an effort to put this event together for 1000 5th graders and…
Farm Forum draws 200 people to boost agriculture business
Farmers, wholesalers, institutional buyers and technical experts gathered in Puyallup on Friday, Feb. 27, to share strategies and experiences for boosting markets for the local agricultural industry. About 200 people attended Pierce County’s second Farm Forum to learn more about agritourism and direct market sales, as well as to network with potential business partners. “We…
Feb 24 County Council Hearing on Proposed Lake Kapowsin Park
Final County Council hearing date on Proposal No. R2015-20 by Council action at the February 24, 2015 Council Meeting. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Requesting that the Department of Natural Resources Work with the Lake Kapowsin Trust and the Legislature to Develop a Park at Lake Kapowsin and Make Any Habitat Conservation Plan…
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