March 2 Conservation District Plant Sale

From Pierce Conservation District Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 5430 66th Ave E. Puyallup, WA 98371 The Pierce Conservation District is featuring 30+ species of plants native to Western Washington as well as plastic tree tubes and spray on repellent to protect the seedlings from deer, rodent, and grass trimmer damage. Species include 6-24…

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South Sound Sustainability Expo 2013: March 2, 2013

South Sound Sustainability Expo 2013: March 2, 2013 from 10 am to 3pm at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. EnviroHouse Workshops All workshops are open to Tacoma and Pierce County residents. Schedule is subject to change. Advance registration is required due to limited space and parking. Please include your phone number when registering…

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Pierce County Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee March 1

The Pierce County Flood Control Zone District (FCZD) Advisory Committee (the Committee) will meet at the Port of Tacoma Fabulich Center on March 1, 2013 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Meeting topics include: An update from the US Army Corps of Engineers on the Puyallup River General Investigation Study. Finalize a recommendation for the…

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Volunteers needed for FP Princess Bowl March 1

Shannon Phillips, a parent volunteer in charge of tomorrow’s Princess Bowl fundraiser, emailed a call to action yesterday:      <sic> Hi all, I am having quite a time finding volunteers for this year’s Princess Bowl. I will attribute that to the fact that it is a popular event and everyone wants to watch instead of help….

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Bethel Open Market sets 2013 dates

The new Bethel Open Market committee has now determined official dates for this first of its kind event in the district area. Sell and shop locally, sponsor a booth or entertain 9am to 3pm on the following 2013 dates: Saturday, May 11 Saturday, August 10 Saturday, November 9 The location will be the Bethel Learning…

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement

February 28, 2013, JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE               2-3 March 2013 TIME                Day & Night – Firing will take place from midnight to midnight FIRING OF        105mm Howitzer This firing is for the Soldiers to maintain their proficiency with this type of…

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Bethel annual Preschool Fair March 7

 BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The district will is getting ready to host a preschool fair on March 7. The event includes hearing/vision screenings, make and take activities, and information onnutrition and child development. Plus, there will be free books, face painting, and preschool and daycare info. Bike helmets will be available for a $7 fee….

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Second Annual ‘Cardinal Fly By’ 5K March 30

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — Franklin Pierce High School’s Sports Medicine program is again hosting the Cardinal Fly By, a 5K run/walk, on Saturday, March 30. The event will occur at the Franklin Pierce Stadium, and will raise money for the Sports Medicine program. Here is the link for information and registration. Gates open at…

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FP AFJROTC Marksmanship qualifies for national championship

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Air Force Junior Reserves Officers’ Training Corps finished 3rd in the Sporter class at the Salt Lake City regional competition. Their score also put them 6th overall when combined with the other two regionals, which qualifies them for JROTC nationals in March.

FP Elementary Highly Capable Program now accepting applications

FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — If you have a student who is intellectually advanced, is inquisitive, loves to learn, and enjoys challenges, you may be interested in the district’s Highly Capable Student Program. The application process for the 2013-2014 school year will begin soon. If you have not received information about the district’s elementary program (Project…

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