Into the Woods – outdoor theater in Yelm August 23 – 28

The Outdoor Stage at Gordon’s Garden Center from August 23 to the 28 will be the site of the musical, Into the Woods. The shows being at 8:00 p.m. and the cost is $15. Tickets are on sale at Gordon’s Garden Center, Yelm Food Co-op and Willow Spa. Standing Room Only (SRO) is a theater troupe…

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Car and motorcycle lovers invited to September 14th event

There’s Still Another Car Show To Go To Show SPANAWAY, WA. – Anyone who enjoys cars – from backyard tinkerers to die-hard enthusiasts – are invited to a special auto show to benefit Bethel 27, Job’s Daughters International. On Saturday, September 14th Bethel 27 will present the seventh annual “There’s Still Another Car Show To…

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Lacamas Community Fair August 24 – 25

Roy, WA — The Lacamas Community Center is home to the Lacamas Community Fair on August 24th and 25th. The event includes games for the young and old for which pre-registration is required. Can you pitch horseshoes? Sign up to compete. There are watermelon eating contests for several age groups. Of course, you can bring in…

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Information on the new health insurance

USA.gov — Visit USA.gov’s Health Insurance page to learn about the new Health Insurance Marketplace and other types of health coverage. Starting October 1, 2013, you can fill out an application for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You’ll be able to compare your options side-by-side and enroll in a plan that fits your…

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Silver Creek Car Show

The Silver Creek Retirement Center was alive with music, classic cars, vendors and a bountiful feast of delicious picnic treats for residents and their visitors today. This was the fourth annual event for the retirement community. There were awards for the car owners that participated and raffle drawings for prizes for the visitors.

McKenna Fest bringing family entertainment to the community

Behind the Baydos car lot in McKenna is a large grassy field, Today it was transformed into a magical place to visit for folks near and far. The event was organized by a group of dedicated local people who wanted to see the community have a change to come out and celebrate their own place…

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Freddy Fest rocking the mid-county

Classic cars were parked all over the grassy field. Children laughed, screamed and played all day on the playground equipment, bouncy houses and pony rides. Booth vendors sold insurance, finance, cards, knitted apparel and associated sundries. The Bloodmobile was parked beside the church building, hoping some generous souls would take the time to lend a pint. Entertainers…

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Fun and games at the Garfield Street Fair

There was a street full of vendors, games and music, a parking lot nearly full of shiny, classic cars and bouncy houses, balloons and other delights for children of all ages. It was the Garfield Street Fair. This year the fair was on Park Avenue and Garfield Street to “C” Street. Special hand drawn signs…

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Old Parkland School chums meet at the park

Friday, August 16, classmates from the Parkland School met for a potluck. Food and frolic and even some singing by the Jensen girls was on order for the day. Some of you might recognize one of the Jensen girls, that would be our former county councilwoman Barbara Gelman. There are many notable locals that attended…

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Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis cleans up old Spanaway Cemetery

The Parkland Spanaway Kiwanis had a work party on Wednesday, August 14 and worked with several volunteers who brought lawnmowers, rakes, trimmers, shears and other assorted equipment for the task. Members of the 723 Networking Group, Bob Benum and his wife, Carolyn Bennett also assisted. Benum’s grandparents and an uncles rest in the cemetery. The Old Spanaway…

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