Calling it a crime with consequences that devastate communities, members of the Pierce County Council adopted a joint resolution designating April 26, 2014, as Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Joint Council-Executive Resolution R2014-49, approved during the Council’s April 22 meeting, encourages all citizens to dedicate themselves to domestic violence prevention and to join the county in…
Slides on Ohop Valley Road & Mtn Highway
From WSDOT Slides SR 7 southbound Slides blocking on SR 7 southbound at milepost 31.0 near Ohop Valley beginning at 3:43 am on April 24, 2014 until further notice.
2014 Celebration of Service at PLU
On the evening of April 23, Pacific Luther University’s Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) celebrated faculty, staff and students who serve in the Parkland and Tacoma communities. CCES is the point of contact for local organization who want university involvement with organizations, projects, programs and community partnerships. The Washington High School Jazz Band played as guests…
Norwegian Heritage Festival – April 26
PLU — The Norwegian Heritage Festival celebrates Norwegian culture through artisans, vendors, performers, and authentic food. It usually takes place on the last Saturday in April and runs from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free admission and free parking, Relax with friends and family in the Norwegian Café where you will enjoy on-stage performances by…
Christine Gregoire at PLU – April 22
Christine Gregoire at PLU April 22 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Phillips Center: Eastvold Auditorium Stage Think of Puget Sound as a bathtub, former Gov. Christine Gregoire advises. Then ask: Is this a tub you’d want to dip your toe in, or let your kids play in? More Details: https://www.plu.edu/news/2014/03/earthday/home.php
LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair April 25-26
Treat yourself to a delightful evening! Just in time for spring and Mother’s Day…. join us for the Annual LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair in 2014! This is a fabulous event held at the Marymount Event Center, and featuring some of the greatest wineries and vendors! Friday, April 25th – 4:00-9:00pm Saturday, April 26th –…
Realize 2030
What transit improvements in Pierce County would help you get from home to work and back again? Long range planning for Pierce County – Open Houses. 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 196th St…
Dispose of old Prescription Drugs on April 26
USA.GOV — Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Between 10AM and 2PM on April 26, bring your unwanted prescription drugs to a collection site near you. Properly disposing of medicines is important to human health and the environment. If you dispose of drugs on your own, check out these tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection…
This is National Park Week — Join the Celebration
NPS.GOV — America’s national parks are filled with iconic landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. During National Park Week, April 19-27, 2014, you can explore them in depth. We’ve got fun events taking place in national parks all across the country, including wildflower walks, history talks, and wildlife tours. There’s sure to be an event…
Eggstavaganza a la wet and cold
FREDERICKSON, WA — It was 45 degrees and raining, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of local kids at the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Sound Life Church. It did make many of them huddle under umbrellas, throw blankets over their shoulders and eggs bust through many paper based bags. The Frederickson Clover…
Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday morning, April 19, the Spanaway Lions Club held their annual Eater Egg Hunt for local special needs kids. The event was held at the Prairie House Museum on 176th Street in Spanaway. Here are some highlights in photos.
Pierce Prairie Post 