Pacific Lutheran University Spring 2014 Commencement Ceremony Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Tacoma Dome 2727 East D Street Tacoma, WA 98421
JBLM honors fallen Service Members in Memorial Day Ceremony
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will honor the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of the United States with a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26, at 11:30 a.m. at the base cemetery, the Fort Lewis Cemetery. Brig. Gen. Willard M. Burleson III, deputy commanding general,…
Parkland Mural taking shape
The Parkland Mural is coming along. If you haven’t travelled C Street lately, get off Pacific Avenue and cross Garfield on C street and take a look at the west side of the Parkland Post Office building. You can find out more about the progress of the mural or your opportunities to have a hand…
Graham Citizen’s Action Team May 22
Graham Citizen’s Action Team — Below are notes from the last GCAT meeting. Hope to see you tomorrow night at 6pm in room 15 at Kapowsin elem. as Graham’s Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Richards will attend and talk about what is happening in the our greater Graham area. We will prop open the back door by…
AUSA meeting May 21, Paradise, 6pm
Due to the closing of JR’s Whistlestop, the Eastside Subchapter of AUSA will meet in the small boardroom in the restaurant at Paradise Lanes in Parkland. The meeting is May 21 at 6 p.m.
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION May 21
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: The tacoma highland games 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis…
Choir Summer Camp – June 22-27
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Again this summer, students who are ages twelve and up may learn to sing and dance with the Spanaway Lake Music Company! Spanaway Lake High School will host the third annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp beginning with a rehearsal from 9:00 am to noon, on Friday, June 22,…
Realize 2030 Public Open House
What will your community look like in 2030? Pierce County Comprehensive Plan Update piercecountywa.org/realize2030 Check out this quick 3 minute video about the update: click here to view May 20 4:30–7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE, East County Maintenance Facility 11711 Prairie Ridge Dr E, Bonney Lake May 22 4:30–7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE, Central Maintenance Facility 4812…
Memorial Day events
For those who want to pay special tribute to the fallen on Memorial Day there are a couple local events in which you may participate. Fir Lane Memorial Park on 176th Street has a service and program on Sunday, May 25th at 1 p.m. They will accept volunteers to help pu out flags and crosses on Saturday,…
Ballard Parade May 17, 2014
By Marianne Lincoln I understand Ballard is not Pierce County, but you might be surprised how many people participate in the Norwegian Constitution Day Parade that live in our locale. Many of the faces from the PLU flag raising are also in these photos. A large contingent of PLU Norwegian students especially. So here is a…
PLU Celebrates May 17, Norwegian Constitution Day Bicentennial
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY — May 17, 2014 was the 200th anniversary of the Norwegian Constitution. This Constitution, written after the Constitution of the United States creates a country based on laws, not men. Although Norway does have a monarchy, the country’s laws and rights rule the land. As a school the prides itself on its…
Elmhurst teacher Jennifer Bruce recognized as Star 101.5 Teacher of the Week
FRANKLIN PIERCE — At about 11 a.m. on May 15, Elmhurst 5th grade teacher Jennifer Bruce was surprised to learn that she has been chosen as Star 101.5’s Teacher of the Week. Her name was submitted by a student and the student’s family for recognition. Media present to cover the announcement included Star 101.5 cast…
Pierce Prairie Post 