Use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves Effective at 4:00 p.m., November 22, 2013 Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce County, effective as of 4:00 p.m., November 22, 2013. This ban…
November moon on a crisp cold evening
By Marianne Lincoln It was a crisp, cold evening out on the Muck Prairie. Around 8:20 p.m., the moon began to rise over the mountains, glowing an eerie orange color. As it rose, shadows were cast across the grassy fields of Range Area 13; the former homestead of Hudson’s Bay employee Charles Wren and location of New Muck…
Doubleback Band at the Roy General Store Nov. 22
Hey Everybody, Yup, I’m a few days late getting this out. It’s been real busy around here and I’m just now getting a bit caught up… So, First, we had a great time at the Kristmas 4 Kids event that raised a bunch of money AND I would like to that the wonderfully talented band…
Roy Elementary Holiday Bazaar Nov. 23
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 4th annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Roy PTA, is this Saturday, November 23. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year the Bazaar features 40 vendors, a gift wrapping table and a free kids’ craft table. The first 100 shoppers will receive a free gift! The…
1854 territorial road – Steilacoom to Seattle
BY CHUCK HAVILAND The road from Steilacoom to Seattle (aka Old Military Road) started in Steilacoom and proceeded towards Seattle. The original road started within a few hundred feet of the current ferry landing in Steilacoom. Most of this area is marked by street signs which also state that this a “historical district”. The historical…
On the way from here to there: Yoo Hoo
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Today as I was turning onto Pacific Avenue to stop into the Post Office, I noticed the license plate ont he Lincoln in front of me. It said “Yoo Hoo.” I snapped a photo. Apparently, Roberta got the plate years ago from friends that golf with her. She says…
Bethel 27 community breakfast
Come eat a great meal and support Bethel 27, Job’s Daughters International of Parkland, Washington. From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2013 all proceeds of the $6.00 suggested donation will support the members of Bethel 27. Bethel 27 will be holding a community breakfast on the 1st Sunday of each month…
IBTC Holiday BRAzaar Nov. 23
IBTC Holiday BRAzaar Saturday at 10:00am until November 24 at 3:00pm. Bethel Learning Center – 21818 38th Ave East in Spanaway, WA Please join us for some holiday shopping! Bring your checkbook, your credit cards, and your cash! There are many local direct sellers participating in this event. Proceeds go toward our quest to find a…
We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop moved to Jan. 23
PARKLAND, WA — We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop has been moved to Saturday January 25th, 2014 to allow for more time to advertise and not to conflict with Thanksgiving or Christmas season. We Be Real Cool Writers Workshop….. Northern Pacific Coffee Company Garfield Street South Sponsored by Diane M. Crews Oliviajane Enterprises Welcome to…
Walk Fantasy Lights on Sunday, Nov. 24
PIERCE COUNTY — Kick off the holiday season this Sunday, Nov. 24 with a sneak, non-motorized preview of the 19th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park. This is the only opportunity to walk through the Northwest’s largest drive-through holiday lights display. The 2.5 mile walk provides a close-up preview of more than 300 animated displays and…
Nisqually River Bain plan hearing Nov. 26
PIERCE COUNTY — This is notice of the Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2013-62. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting the “Nisqually River Basin Plan” for the Unincorporated Area of Pierce County; Amending Pierce County Code Chapter 19D.60, “Pierce County Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management…
Audubon Presentations
From the Tahoma Audubon Society — Two free evening presentations are coming up on Thursday and Friday this week: “Kayaking the Inside Passage, Alaska” presented by local adventurer Pat O’Connor, at our membership program. Free to members and the public. Thursday, Nov.21st at 7pm at the Tacoma Nature Center. “Rare Birds” author Maria Mudd Ruth to talk about Marbled…
Pierce Prairie Post 