Clean water. Healthy forests. Vibrant communities. Inspiring scenic vistas. People connected to the land. Shape this future today with your gift to the Nisqually Land Trust. And, until December 31st, your gift of $500 or more will be matched dollar-for-dollar to $16,000, thanks to the generosity of Ward and Rita Willits, John Mounts and Steve and…
Vortex cloud spotted at sunset over Frederickson
Just sharing a great sunset photo from Frederickson with a UFO-like vortex cloud over the pink mountain.
Walking through a Fantasy
SPANAWAY, WA — They came from everywhere and the roads were completely jammed near Sprinker Recreation Center this evening just before 5 p.m. It was the one day only, Fantasy Lights Walk-through and there was no place to park. The Sprinker lot was full, the Goodwill parking lot was full and the cars quickly filled…
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Nov. 25-Dec. 1
Computer Classes: Nov. 25-30 Get the most out of your iPad, learn about e-readers and download free e-books from the library. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Family Movie Matinee: Nov. 27 Free afternoon movie for the whole family! South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 4 p.m. University Place Pierce…
Alpen glow on a lovely cold November day
SPANAWAY, WA — When the weather is clear and the sun sets through a little smoggy haze, you can see Mount Rainier (Tahoma, T’Swaq) turn a lovely shade of strawberry pink. No, it’s not an advertising gimmick used by the Komen event today; it’s the long red light wavelengths passing through the atmosphere. It’s actually called Alpen glow….
Roy Elementary Bazaar photos
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 4th annual Holiday Bazaar was hosted by the Roy PTA, Saturday, November 23. Here are some photo highlights.
IBTC BRAzaar Event photos
SPANAWAY, WA — Here are a few photos from the IBTC BRAzaar event Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Bethel Learning Center on 38th Avenue across from Bethel Middle School. It was a benefit for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. It is also happening on Sunday the 24th until 3pm. There’s still time to shop. Lots of great…
County buys land for Foothills Trail expansion
Pierce County took another step toward completing the popular Foothills Trail with the purchase this week of commercial land near South Prairie. The county bought approximately 59,000 square feet of the South Prairie RV Park from Dwight Partin for $1,050,000. The sale closed Nov. 21. “This is an exciting development for our county,” said Executive…
FREE Jazzercise & Food Drive
Huff, Puff, and Stuff & Turkey Burn Classes On Thanksgiving morning, November 28nd, get going with a FREE Jazzercise class from 9:00-10:00am . Grab your friends and relatives and get moving before the big dinner. Or, try the “Turkey Burn” class on Friday, November 29 from 9:30-10:30am. Both classes are offered FREE with a donation…
Pierce County Burn Ban Elevated to Stage 2
Please rely on your home’s cleaner source of heat until air quality improves The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is elevating Pierce County to a Stage 2 burn ban to protect residents from worsening air quality, effective at 2:00 p.m. November 23, 2013. This ban remains in effect until further notice. Overnight, fine particle pollution…
Message from Councilmember McCune
(Nov. 15) From the desk of Councilmember Jim McCune: The year-end is fast approaching and there is much work to be done and many policies to consider. As your representative at the local level, I am compelled to communicate to you with messages that are different than the general “all is well at the county”…
Councilmember Jim McCune on his contribution
From the desk of Councilmember Jim McCune: Budgeting is perhaps the most important job of your elected representatives. Discerning where to direct your tax dollars to provide the services government is charged with providing is something I take very seriously. Most recently, you may have heard something about funding, administered by Community Connections, designated for…
Pierce Prairie Post 