The Parkland Raiders Youth football and Cheer Association have been part of the local community for over 35 years servicing the Franklin Pierce and Bethel School Districts. We are a recognized non-profit association by the Secretary of State and the IRS has approved our tax exempt status. The Parkland Raiders have been a great resource…
Jazz Under the Stars features Andre Thomas July 18
From the PLU event calendar: Jazz Under the Stars-Andre Thomas When Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7 – 9pm Where MBR Music Center Amphitheater Schooled in his native Baltimore, Andre Thomas studied music in San Diego and at the Armed Forces School of Music. He moved to Seattle from Japan in 1987 with the Navy Band….
Give it a shot: Family Style Hot Dogs and Cupcakes in Parkland
Eddie’s Dawg House and the Yummer’s Cupcakes are a unique, family combo business in the Parkland community. Donté Granville (left), the employee of the restaurant greets a customer at the cupcakes counter. Edward Serrano, the owner of the restaurant, is preparing the bread for making a hot dog. By Violette Wang/Discoverparkland.com Hot dogs and cupcakes…
Spanaway Historical Society Picnic Sunday, July 21
Sunday noon, July 21 is the annual Spanaway Historical Society Potluck Picnic and Annual Meeting. At the Prairie House Museum on 176th Street, next to Fir Lane Memorial Park, many of the oldest citizens of Spanaway will gather with their families to celebrate the historic founding and early days of Spanaway. The event is a…
Bethel official injured in STP mishap
Jay Brower, Bethel School District’s director of community connections was injured Saturday in Seattle as he was starting out on the Seatlle to Portland Bicycle Classic. Jay’s words from Facebook: “Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. While in Seattle yesterday morning there was an abrupt slow down going down hill. I hit the…
Pierce County Library Events July 15-21
7,000 Votes Select New Pierce County Library System Cards, Designed by Kids Thank you to the nearly 1,000 students for submitting entries to the Library Card Design Contest, and to the nearly 7,000 Pierce County residents for voting on your favorites from the finalists. Congratulations to the artists who created the winning designs that will…
County Council Agenda items with final passage July 16
County Council Agenda items with final passage July 16: Proposal No. R2013-75 – A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Four New Members (Jeffrey Lombardi, Jenifer Davis, Katia Ramirez, and Philip Chang) to the Pierce County Arts Commission. Use the following link for Proposal information, including hearing dates and related documents: http://online.co.pierce.wa.us/cfapps/council/iview/proposal.cfm?proposal_num=R2013-75…
GBA program on Bethel’s Aquatic Center July 17
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: UMPQUA BANK, Megan Rosario 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis Jackson,…
Work starts in July on Larchmont Wetland Reserve in Midland
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Midland residents will see work start in mid-July on the nearly 17-acre Larchmont Wetland Reserve to reduce flooding in the surrounding neighborhood and provide habitat for wildlife and improve the quality of stormwater runoff. The Pierce County Public Works and Utilities project is located east of McKinley Avenue East and between 91st…
Verizon Foundation awards grant for Family Justice Center services
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Verizon Foundation has awarded $6,433 to the Family Justice Center Foundation Fund with the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation to fund mental health counseling and support groups for clients of the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center. The Verizon Foundation invests in organizations that provide education, prevention, care and empowerment resources for victims…
Local recreation camps
Art for Kids Camp Boys and girls ages 5-8 and 9-13 will enjoy this 4 day multi-media art program. The camp is designed to enhance a child’s enjoyment of art and creative expression. All supplies are included, such as pen and ink, charcoal, acrylic, and soft and oil pastels. This 4 day program is offered…
Puyallup River Projects this summer, near Orting and Electron
Pierce County expects to reduce flood risk along two sections of the Puyallup River with projects set for this summer. Construction has begun on a 2,000-foot-long side channel near Orting, and work on another project that will use engineered log jams to prevent damage to the roadway between Electron Road and 249th Street East begins…
Pierce Prairie Post 