PLU Center for Community Engagement and Service Presents: Empty Bowls For only $10, you will receive a handmade bowl made by a student/faculty from Art & Design, filled with delicious soup. This event is part of the Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week events. Please join us at 5:30 pm in AUC 133 for the “Working…
Kapowsin Lake Dec 2
Good afternoon, My name is Angie and I work with the Dept of Natural Resources. We are working on a proposal to turn Lake Kapowsin into an Aquatic Reserve. Feel free to take a few moments to learn more here: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/AquaticHabitats/Pages/aqr_rsve_aquatic_reserves_program.aspx I am assisting in the outreach efforts for this project and would love to…
Spanaway Lake Management Plan
Work on the Spanaway Lake Management Plan has been extended to December 2016 to allow county staff and residents to continue developing the plan to protect, preserve and improve the water quality of Spanaway Lake. Currently, Pierce County staff and a consulting firm received approval from the Washington State Department of Ecology to collect monitoring…
Bethel chooses Ransom Satterlee for 2015 Daffodil Princess
Thursday, November 6th, the Daffodil Princess for Bethel High School was chosen. The field of contenders included Ruth Smitherman escorted by Lorenzo Giampietro, Alexis Hemminger escorted by Brandon Acfalle, Taylor Fe Mamaril escorted by Angel Doniego and Ransom Satterlee escorted by Lorenzo Wallace. Congratulations Princess Ransom!
JBLM hosts naturalization ceremony Friday for 10 new citizens
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Seattle District will swear in approximately 10 new U.S. citizens Friday, Nov. 7 during a naturalization ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The new citizens are active duty service members. This ceremony honors Veterans Day. The ceremony will take place at 12 p.m., at JBLM’s…
SPECIAL FILM PREMEIRE AT TRIAD/ SAT NOV 8th 3PM ONLY!
An award winning documentary not to be missed! A powerful story about a veteran, a special horse and hope! A beautiful way to acknowledge veterans this month REMEMBER….IT SHOWS AT 3PM ONLY! See you there. Jayne from the Triad
Post 118 opens Holly P. Mills Service Office
American Legion ELK PLAIN POST 118 Department Of Washington District 4 ELK PLAIN, PIERCE COUNTY, WA Post 118 opens Holly P. Mills Service Office Post 118 in partnership with Bethel School District has opened a Veteran’s Service office. Named after Lt. Holly P. Mills, WWII veteran and ace, it is located at the Bethel Family Support…
Scandinavian Cultural Center – Calendar of Events
SCANDINAVIAN CULTURAL CENTER at PLU ~ WINTER 2014-2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ~ All events are free unless otherwise noted. OPEN HOURS: Sunday 1pm to 4pm except August 31st and October 5th and 19th. Tuesday and Wednesday 11am to 3pm starting September 9th. November 8th Thor Heyerdahl Film Series 1-5pm November 10th Thor Heyerdahl Birthday Symposium…
Learn about resources for extended care of a loved one
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis without any knowledge of the resources, services and options available. “Options for…
Video on School Buses – watching you illegally passing!
Bethel Public Schools Partner with American Traffic Solutions to Launch School Bus Stop Arm Program Spanaway, Washington—Bethel Public Schools and the Pierce County Sheriff’s office has partnered with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to launch CrossingGuard®, ATS’ technology to help school districts address the growing problem of illegal passing of school buses that are stopped and…
Will Graham Fire and Rescue be successful this time?
Fire Protection District No. 21 Yes 5,016 59.66% No 3,392 40.34% Over Votes 1 Under Votes 284
Dementia: Setting the Record Straight
Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis, both for the individual and for their family. People often experience a range of emotions from anger and relief to denial and depression. And that is only the beginning. As short-term memory begins to fade, people look for help. In addition to mainstream healthcare resources, many people often turn…
Pierce Prairie Post 