Pierce County Library eNews items for this week, June 24-29. Teen Gaming: June 24 – Have fun with gaming while you hang out with other teens. South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Monday, June 24, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Reading Roundtable: June 25 – You are invited to join the Reading Roundtable book…
Cheerleading program, July 9-Aug 27
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — This JUMP Kids Fitness basic cheerleading program is open to ages 6-10 and includes stretching, arm motions, kicks, jumps, cheers, and chants. A fun way to promote physical fitness for kids. This 8 week program will run Tuesday afternoons, July 9-Aug 27 from 4:50-5:50pm for a fee of $66. It is…
Hip Hop Class, July 9-Aug 27
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — In this high energy, age appropriate class, kids ages 8-12 will learn basic hip hop dance techniques, combinations, and choreography. Taught by JUMP Kids Fitness, the class will be held on Tuesdays, July 9-Aug 27 from 6:00-7:00pm for a fee of $66. The program is held at Meridian Habitat Park &…
South County blood drives in July
The following is a list of July 2013 blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Services and is listed as a public service. 7/3/13 5:00pm-9:00pm Bloodmobile Eatonville’s 3rd & 4th of July Celebration 104 Washington Ave. N., Eatonville 7/9/13 Bloodmobile (*not open to public) 8:00am-11:30am Boeing- Frederickson Bldg. 24-50 1:00pm-4:30pm Boeing- Frederickson Bldg. 24-60 18001…
Wings & Wheels back July 6 with aircraft, cars, motorcycles
Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings & Wheels returns to Tacoma Narrows Airport for its third year with activities for aviation, car and motorcycle enthusiasts alike. Wings & Wheels runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6 at the airport, located at 1202 26th Ave. N.W. in Gig Harbor. The event is part of the Tacoma…
Kite Festival June 29 Chambers Creek
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Don’t miss out on a FREE fun-filled day at the Kite Festival on Chambers Bay, Saturday, June 29th from 10:00am-3:00pm. The event is held at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 9850 64th St W – Central Meadow – in University Place. The first 250 kids will be able to make their own kite complements…
Soccer Training for Women
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Soccer Training for Women is offered by the Kidz Love Soccer group and is offered for women ages 21+. It meets at South Hill Park, 14201 86th Ave E in South Hill on Wednesday evenings from 7:45-8:45pm, June 26-August 14. This 8 week program will cover technique, ball skills, games awareness,…
Tacoma Highland Games a delightful day
Bagpipes, dancers, Scotty dogs and wolfhounds, tartans, kilts, flags, and the unusual sporting events were all there. It was a fascinating day for those who came to visit Frontier Park in Graham. Former Secretary of State Ralph Munro was Master of Ceremonies. The National Anthems of the US and of Scotland were sung after a…
Relay for Life at FP Stadium celebrates survivors memorializes loved ones lost
At 6 p.m. Friday Relay for Life Central Pierce kicked off events at Franklin Pierce Stadium. For 24 hours, they will walk in teams, and in their booths, sell everything from wrist bands to cupcakes to raise money toward curing cancer. The even began with an introduction of cancer survivors, from the longest survivor to the…
Bethel – Correction in Summer Meal Program site
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Spanaway, WA — Lunches will be provided at the following sites from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Monday to Friday, June 24 to August 16, 2013 (except July 4) Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E., Spanaway, WA 98387 253.683.5600 Thompson Elementary: 303 159th ST E, Tacoma, WA 98445, 253.683.5894 Also, new this year, Child Nutrition…
First weekend of Summer events abound
If you haven’t headed down to the Maryhill replica of Stonehenge for a solstice celebration and watching of the Knights Templar perform their annual ceremony, then here is a list of other events you can do closer to home. Relay for Life – Central Pierce starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Franklin Pierce High School…
Doubleback Band benefit at Lady Luck June 23
PARKLAND, WA — This coming Sunday, June 23 at Lady Luck’s Cowgirl Up in Tacoma, we are proud to be a part of a benefit for our musical brother, Reggie Griffith. Several bands and a lot of his friends are coming together to raise money to assist Reggie as he receives treatment for a brain…
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