Bethel Community Open Market is your chance to shop early for Thanksgiving & Christmas! Our major effort & goal is to increase traffic & participation. There will be more signs & more people will be notified about the event. Signs will be provided pointing to the Food Court. Colored Fliers & Notices are being sent…
Darth Vader and dog spotted in Spanaway Park
SPANAWAY, WA — The misty fog shrouded the park in the early hours this morning. Through the still air, you could hear faint whimpering and an occasional yelp. Out of the mist, the shadowy human figures approached, with long ropes held in their hands. Trotting along at the end of those lines, were canines, costumed…
Garfield Station under construction
PARKLAND, WA — We witnessed the demolition of the old buildings and the elected representatives attending the official ground breaking. Now the site for the new Garfield Station has truly begun excavation and construction. The Post thought you might like to see some photos as the work begins.
World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet to open in Spanaway
SPANAWAY, WA — You and your friends are invited to the Grand Opening of The World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet! The doggie-treat browsing bar is 40 feet long, holds 600 pounds of assorted snacks in 30 bins. From Honey & Blueberry Hearts to Cheese & Liver Stars and is located at Woofer Grooming and Goodies in…
One the way from here to there: Lenderman Open House
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — There was quite a spectacle on Pacific Avenue in Parkland today. Driving past 127th Street, there was a giant panda delightfully waving to cars with a sign that said, “Open House.” Along with the panda was a crew of kids in their blue Lenderman Gi’s waving signs saying, open house,…
Grocery Strike set for Monday
Reprinted from “The Stand” GROCERY STRIKE SET FOR MONDAY (Oct. 18, 2013) — Tonight at 7 p.m., the unions negotiating with Puget Sound-area grocery stores gave 72-hour notice of a strike at all area Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer and Albertsons stores, which will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday night, Oct. 21. The unions negotiating…
FP, Your Public Schools In Action
35 community stakeholders tour classrooms for annual Your Public Schools In Action FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – A total of 35 community stakeholders toured Brookdale Elementary, Ford Middle School, and Washington High School on Tuesday, October 15. The group included elected officials and their staff, a dean from Pacific Lutheran University, business leaders, school board…
Woof, woof walk at Spanaway Park 9 am Saturday
SPANAWAY PARK — Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 19 from 9:00 am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a…
Traffic Impacts SR 7 Southbound Military to 160th to 8am
Traffic Impacts SR 7 Southbound Road work on SR 7 southbound from milepost 49.88 near Military Rd to milepost 49.34 near 160th St S beginning at 1:34 a.m. on October 18, 2013 until approximately 8:00 a.m. on October 19, 2013.
Collision SR 7 Southbound at 123rd St.
WSDOT — Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 51.6 near 123rd St S beginning at 8:33 p.m. on October 17, 2013 until further notice. Specific information will be provided when available. Cleared by 9 p.m.
Frederickson community meeting Oct. 19
FREDERICKSON, WA — Greetings to everyone in or near Frederickson! Mike Lonergan, Pierce County’s Assessor Treasurer will be our Guest Speaker this Saturday, October 19th, 2013. Mike will present us with Frederickson’s net valuation and a breakdown of where our tax dollars go. You might want to bring your own tax questions. He has other…
Looking for the Elk Plain O’Reilly’s?
ELK PLAIN, WA — The Elk Plain O’Reilly’s has moved! They are now occupying the new building that stands where the Elk Plain Cafe once stood. There will be a Grand Opening in just a couple weeks. Watch for an announcement here at the Pierce Prairie Post.
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