From Waller Road Neighborhood Watch: Vickery Ave. Burglary Sunday, August 11th, 2013 sometime after midnight in the 10100 block of Vickery Avenue East, suspect (s) kicked in the back door of the detached garage and storage building. Taking a rototiller, presser washer, new airless spray gun, still in the box and numerous other power tools. …
Jazz Under the Stars at PLU – Ted Dortch Aug. 15
Thursday, August 15, 2013, 7 – 9pm at the Mary Baker Russell Music Center Amphitheater This event is free and will be held in Lagerquist Concert Hall in case of rain. Complimentary coffee provided by Seattle’s Best Ted Dortch is one of the top saxophone players working in the Pacific Northwest. Ted has over 50 album…
Bethel Reunion baseball – BHS beats SLHS
At the “All Classes Reunion” Sunday in Spanaway Park, after the fried chicken, potato salad and other pot luck delights, the Bethel and Spanaway Lake graduates took part in a reunion softball game. Lori Haun and her Mellophonium became the band, playing the national Anthem and various memorable charge songs for the Bethel team. No strike outs or walks were…
Pierce County Library System Aug. 12-18
Second Monday Book Discussion Group: Aug. 12 All are welcome to join the Second Monday Book Discussion Group. This month’s book is “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking” by Susan Cain. Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Monday, Aug. 12, 6 p.m. Computer…
City of Roy host to Civil War Reentactment Aug. 10 – 11
City of Roy host to Civil War reenactment August 10 and again on August 11, the Civil War Reenactors will be hosting an event in Roy, Washington. Come out, bring your lawn chair and a parasol to watch the North and South battle it out on the big field that Leland Weaver owned on the north…
Bethel Community Open Market
August 10th was the second Bethel Community Open Market for 2013. There is one more on November 9. Local vendors showed off their wares at the Bethel Learning Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There was music, organic food, a bouncy house for kids, disc golf, healthcare options and so much more. Thank you…
Merriment for all at the Pierce County Fair this weekend
Scones, onion burgers, lemonade, shaved ice, cotton candy, rides, a circus, kids, animals, flowers and lots and lots of other delightful surprises await those who venture to Frontier Park in Graham this weekend. The Pierce County Fair continues Saturday August 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday the 11th from 10 a.m. to…
Youth Shoot event on JBLM Aug. 10
On August 10, the local chapter of Pheasant’s Forever, JBLM and JR’s WHistle Stop are sponsoring the 5th Annual Youth Shotgun Safety and Fun Shoot. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Shotgun Shooting Complex at JBLM, Building 3969. THe event is free but required prior registration. All equipment is provided. Pheasants…
Along the way from here to there – 2nd story camping?
You just never know what you’ll see driving around a creative community like Spanaway. This week, it was 2nd story camping on the patio roof. Not one, but three tents!
Terry Chaplin Memorial Car Show – Charley’s Dinosaur benefit
Terry Chaplin Memorial Fun Run August 10th, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Griot’s Garage, 3333 South 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
North Warren Street Bridge in Roy to be replaced; four-month closure starts Aug. 12
Roy, WA — The North Warren Street Bridge that crosses Muck Creek in Roy will be closed for four months starting Aug. 12 so the bridge can be replaced. North Warren Street will be closed between Water Street West and Cedar Street West during the work. Motorists will be detoured along State Route 507 and…
LeMay Collection “Blast to the Past” Party Takes People Back to 1963
Vintage automobile rides, dinner & auction among the many attractions The Cold War is coming back to Spanaway. In what might be the oddest project ever undertaken by LeMay Restorations, a salesman’s model of a 50-year-old bomb shelter is being brought to the former Marymount Military Academy for a gala event August 24th and the 36th…
Pierce Prairie Post 