Oct. 10 – Business After Hours in Graham

The Graham Business Association presents its semi-annual “Business After Hours” where businesses can network with other businesses from the Graham area, Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. THe event will be held at Graham Fire & Rescue Headquarters, 23014 – 70th Ave East, (Meridian, W on 224th, S on 70th Ave E, R 4/10ths mile….

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Oct. 17 Earthquake drills

At 10:17 a.m. on October 17, 2013, hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in The Great Washington ShakeOut, the state’s largest earthquake drill ever! All K-12 schools and districts are encouraged to participate in the drill (or plan a more extensive exercise). Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you live, work,…

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Autumn arrives and ends the Washington State Fair

By Marianne Lincoln PUYALLUP, WA — It’s all there, caramel apples, inflated alien dolls, bubble makers, crazy rides, onion cheeseburgers, barbecue chicken and ribs, excited children, sheep, pigs, cows, and even camels. It’s the fair in Puyallup. This year, it is called the Washington State fair. Gone is the whole two-story structure with cow heads at the…

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In the Bethel District, community is important

ABC Day is about community All Bethel Community Day at Spanaway Lake High School Come join us for the fourth annual All Bethel Community Day on September 28, 2013. ABC Day, sponsored by Bethel Community Services, Bethel School District,Umpqua Bank, Bethel Area Council of PTA’s, Pierce County Fire & Rescue, Air National Guard, Camp Murray…

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Bethel is conducting an Online Community Survey

SPANAWAY, WA — What are your thoughts about our schools? Bethel School District is conducting an online community survey and wants local input. This survey will help them keep improving schools and the way the schools communicate with you. All families and community members are invited to participate. If you have children in multiple schools, you’re…

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High School football scores Sept. 19-20

Curtis over Bethel, 23 to 27 SLHS over Todd Beamer,  27 to 17 GKHS over Federal Way, 39 to 21 Franklin Pierce over Orting, 23 -21 White River over Washington, 43 to 14 Yelm over Stadium, 47 to 21

Class in writing press releases Oct. 4

For half the price of one professionally-written press (media) release, local copywriter & author Kristine M. Smith will show you how to write your own releases. DATE: October 4, 2013 PLACE: Tacoma Strictly Limited to 15 participants Contact (253) 474-6240, Kristine Smith for more information.

Frederickson CCCC Meeting Sept. 21

FREDERICKSON, WA — Saturday, September 21 is the next regularly scheduled meeting for the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) at the Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E., at 9AM. Agenda items include discussion of Public safety, the Stans and Joan Cross Park, local land use, business connections, advertising in media, the Washington State Fair, All…

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Freezing Nights Fundraiser Sept. 28

PUYALLUP, WA —  The Freezing Nights Council is having a Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, September 28, from 9 am – 5 pm, at Shepherd of the Hill Presbyterian Church, 8401 112th St E, Puyallup. This is in support of the Freezing Nights organization as a whole. Among other things, the organization provides linens, cots,…

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The US Quarter

By Chuck Haviland The US Quarter was first produced in 1796, utilizing the “Draped Bust” with the small eagle design. This was similar to the one dollar coin but it was smaller. It was not produced in 1797 – 1803 (27.5mm).  Its composition was 0.8924 oz silver.  Its diameter was 27.5 mm. The “Draped Bust”…

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