By Marianne Lincoln Graham-Kapowsin, Bethel or Spanaway Lake, if you were a star athlete in your high school years, you could be nominated for the Bethel School District Athletic Hall of Fame. Bob Niehl, Bethel Class of 1970, State Champion Basketball Team and son of Ed Niehl (who is over 100 and still with us)…
End of the year giving for Parkland School
Donations to finish purchasing the Parkland School are needed. Please consider what donation you can provide, then do something. You can donate to the building purchase or operations fund. All donations are 501(c)(3) tax-deductible with Parkland Community Assn (PCA). We use Swipe Simple for electronic donations to avoid the costs associated with GoFundMe. Click here or…
Jan 9 – Youth Environmental Council
The South Sound Youth Environmental Council is coming to town! They are planning a first meeting on Thursday, January 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom. Yes, this is a virtual meeting! You can join in wherever you are if you have Zoom on your smart phone. This will be the first ever…
Start your New Year at Graham Senior Center
Retirement is not a good time to hide out in your home. Every human needs and deserves a little social time with good friends old and new. It has been shown to actually increase your life span. If you are in Graham, Thrift, Kapowsin, or Benston, here is a suggestion. Carol Wright of the Graham…
Spanaway Lake, now it’s the beavers
Over the past several years Spanaway Lake has been having issues. For us swimming as children, it was the “duck itch” caused by a parasite getting under our skin if we didn’t dry off well with a towel after swimming. Over time, the swimming beaches became less popular, the diving docks were removed, and the…
Strolling through the 2024 Christmas lights
By Marianne Lincoln Each year before Christmas Eve is the Pierce Prairie Post traditional Christmas light stroll. Driving around Spanaway, Frederickson, and Parkland neighborhoods with a camera and blaring Christmas music on the car radio, I snap photos of the flamboyant, the unique, the surprising, and even the saddest Christmas displays of the season. This…
Santa photos are not just for kids
By Marianne Lincoln Most of us have those little momentos from childhood, photos of us sitting in Santa’s lap. Some wriggling, fussing, even crying as our parents stand back cooing and ogling over the experience. But Santa isn’t just for kids. Grownups, parents and grandparents, have that same hope, joy and amusement from a little…
Blue Zones Project of Parkland-Spanaway names new Executive Director
Parkland, WA – December 17, 2024 – Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway is excited to announce that Queena Tupou has been named its new Executive Director. Tupou will take over the role from Tono Sablan, who will now serve as a steering committee member with the Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway. “As someone who grew up in…
Your gifts to the Post are always appreciated
It is the holidays. As people are all in a giving spirit, I am asking that you remember the Pierce Prairie Post too. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so gift to us are tax deductible. On our page, there is a $Donate button at the top to give through Paypal. The PPP is…
Recounting eight years of Dammeier
By Marianne Lincoln Each new Pierce County Executive brings changes to the County. Although we have a County Charter, the Executive is the chief department head approving job and volunteer appointments and legislation from the Council. Thus, that person has a significant influence on who holds a job almost anywhere in County Government offices. Leadership…
Graham Solstice Event Dec. 21, 5-9pm
Join us as we welcome the Winter Solstice and the promise of longer days and shorter nights. Experience the magic at our warm and cozy Lodge, where you can shop for unique, handmade artisan crafts at the Night Market. Take a serene walk along our candle-lit Luminary Trail through the park and immerse yourself in…
Garfield Street Cocoa Crawl Dec. 21
Come on out to Garfield Street in Parkland! On December 21, the Garfield Street Business Association will host a Cocoa Crawl. Visit carious businesses and there will be hot cocoa and various treats. The event takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 21. Marco’s Cantina will have Santa photos, so bring the…
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