Exceptional Families Network is a Washington nonprofit organization working with families who have children with special needs. We support, educate, and empower exceptional families and our community to create an inclusive environment for all. We are seeking volunteers to assist us in making our events successful. Some ongoing events are: Monthly Support Group Meetings Dare…
JBLM hosts 6th annual Career Summit Sept. 24-25
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host the sixth annual Career Summit beginning with a Military Spouse Employment Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 24. The symposium will be followed by a networking event for service members, military spouses and veterans from 5 to 7 p.m. Both events will take…
Planning Commission’s vote on four community plans postponed until housing market study completed
The Pierce County Planning Commission has postponed its November vote on four community plan updates so a housing market study that analyzes the impacts of focusing growth on several major transportation corridors in central Pierce County can be completed. The commission will continue to hold study sessions this fall to discuss updates to the Frederickson,…
Canyon Road north extension update
Want to know more about what projects are planned for canyon road? Then be sure to attend the next Summit-Waller Community Association board meeting! Tuesday, September 3rd, 7:00pm @ Mid-County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East (behind Central Avenue Elementary) In addition to our regular board meeting agenda, we will have representatives from the Pierce…
Maintenance work on Muck Creek bridge on 8th Avenue South south of Rice Kandle Road East starts Sept. 3
Pierce County will perform maintenance work on a bridge over Muck Creek located on 8th Avenue South almost a half-mile south of Rice Kandle Road East starting Sept. 3. The bridge will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for up to two weeks. Motorists should add extra…
Pierce College Classes at Spanaway Lake High – Ribbon Cutting Aug. 27
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Join Congressman Denny Heck, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, the Bethel School Board, and many others as we officially dedicate the new Pierce College campus at Spanaway Lake High School. This new Pierce College location will give our Running Start students the opportunity to take college-level classes on campus during the day,…
42nd Annual LeMay Car Show August 31
TACOMA, WA—The 42nd Annual LeMay Show is preparing for yet another year on Sat., August 31, 2019, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. What started out as a simple gathering held by Harold and Nancy LeMay with a couple friends, a lemonade stand, and few cars has grown into show that feature over 1,000 vintage vehicles…
First-of-its-kind boat slide gets ribbon cutting August 23
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Washington’s first slide-style boat launch is scheduled to open Friday, August 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Park in Sumner. At the ribbon cutting on the high bank of the Puyallup River there will be a demonstration of lowering and raising boats along the river. The slide’s opening coincides with fishing season….
Sprinker Mobile Food Fest August 19, 2019
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Sprinker Recreation Center’s ballfields will have a fleet of tasty mobile goodness from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 17 at Pierce County Parks & Recreation fifth annual Mobile Food Fest. In addition to the 24 delicious reasons to attend the admission-free at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St….
Garfield Street Fair August 17, 2019
PARKLAND, WA — The community of Parkland, Washington is about to have some special local events! Friday, August 16, there will be a Movie Night at Trinity Lutheran Church starting at 7:30 p.m. they will feature the movie: On Golden Pond. Saturday, August 17, Garfield Street will be closed all day. The Garfield Street Fair…
New traffic signal coming to 38th Avenue East and 152nd Street East intersection
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — A project to add a new traffic signal system at the 38th Avenue East and 152nd Street East intersection will start Aug. 16. The work is expected to be completed in May 2020. The intersection is located to the east of Naches Trail Elementary School. During summer and fall, crews will install…
Freddie Fest August 10, 2019
The Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council is proud to invite you all to their annual Freddie Fest held on the grounds of Sound Life Church (3425 176th Street East Tacoma, WA, 98446). Freddie Fest includes vendor booths, a chili cookoff and a car show. Every year there is lots of special entertainment for both adults…
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