Bethel Bus drivers place at national, state events

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Bus drivers place at national, state events Congratulations to the following Bethel transportation staff: National Bus Roadeo: Judy Violet & Daphne Howell, 6th place – Special Ed State Bus Roadeo: Heather Gunderson and Kara Moriarty, 2nd place – Special Ed Christopher Bardsley, 3rd place – Regular Ed.  

McTeacher Night – Thursday Oct. 10

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Feeling hungry? The Thompson Elementary staff invites you to join them as they serve up all of your McDonald’s favorites, this Thursday, Oct. 10. McTeacher Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s, located at 14900 Pacific Avenue South. For more information, contact Thompson Elementary School at 253.683.5800.

Limeberry Grand Opening Oct. 12 in Graham

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – Saturday, October 12th, 11:00 a.m. Limeberry Graham – our newest frozen yogurt source in Graham! 22205 Meridian Ave E, Graham, in the same complex as Jack in the Box, Starbucks, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Rite Aid, etc. Come between 10:30 and 11:00 to welcome Lorie & Leonard Tudor and Limeberry to Graham!

Hwy 167, Hwy 509 and the Cross Base Hwy …

PIERCE COUNTY — Completing Pierce County’s primary transportation grid is a top priority for continued economic development.  As you may know, the legislature is holding a special session in November to address the State’s transportation needs. State-wide “listening sessions” are being held and it is important Pierce County businesses are part of the discussion. The…

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Tacoma Garden Club has grants for local projects

The Tacoma Garden Club’s Community Projects committee is looking forward to another exciting year of helping community organizations with funding small projects. We would like to remind you that grant applications are due by November 1. Our mission statement for this program is: To stimulate a love of gardening To protect the quality of the…

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Pierce County Library Week Oct. 7-12

Affordable Care Act Information and Assistance: Oct. 1, 2013-March 31,   2014 Explore your health insurance options at Pierce County Libraries. Attend free events for   Affordable Care Act public information and schedule time to get help from   certified in-person assisters. More information @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org, search site: ACAKids’   Events: Oct. 7-Oct. 12 Your…

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Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council – Oct. 19

FREDERICKSON, WA — Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan has graciously accepted an invitation to be our Guest Speaker on Oct. 19th. He has been asked to provide us with the Total Valuation figures for our community and then give an approximate breakdown of what our community pays for each category listed on our tax forms. These items include…

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Washington celebrates Walk to School Day Oct. 9

OLYMPIA – An estimated 20,000 students, parents, teachers and community leaders from cities across the state will participate in International Walk to School Day Wednesday, Oct. 9. Walk to school events taking place this week and throughout the month encourage students to explore walking and biking to school rather than driving or being driven. The…

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Duwamish Tribe Celebrates the First Nations–Free Event

The Duwamish Tribe & Poets West host a program of Native American poetry and storytelling followed by an open mike and showing of the film, Princess Angeline. Featured artists include: Thomas Hubbard, Philip Red Eagle, J. Glenn Evans, Peter Ali, and Duwamish heritage group Singing Feet. THere is free admission/parking. Another sponsor is 4Culture. October…

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