by Julie Collison May 17, 2024It isn’t often that we get the opportunity to do something that will leave a legacy for ourchildren. 2 years ago, the Parkland Community had just that. News from our countycouncil representative, Jani Hitchin, came to the folks attending the ScandinavianCultural Center meeting that the Parkland School was being considered…
Frederickson Resource Fair, June 6
The Pierce County Thriving Together Resource Event is a free event that’s ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about free resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County. We’re sending you this information to make sure you know about the event and can help to share with your…
Public welcome to attend JBLM’s Armed Forces Day May 18
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 2024 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Armed Forces Day will be on McChord Field’s Heritage Hill May 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Come out and enjoy activities for all ages. Explore static military airplanes and helicopters, vehicle displays including infantry, artillery…
Conservation Futures Information Sessions
If you have an organization located in Pierce County, you may be eligible to sponsor or steward a conservation project through the Pierce County Conservation Futures program. The next application funding cycle begins in 2025, and we want to ensure that your community doesn’t miss the opportunity to participate! Conservation Futures strives to ensure a high quality…
2024 Spanaway Cemetery Clean-up Project
On Wednesday, May 22nd, from 4:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., the old Spanaway Pioneer Cemetery will have it’s annual cleanup project. Loretta Fulk of the LDS Church and Boojee Bowman of the Spanaway Historical Society are leading the project. In past years, the Parkland-Spanaway Kiwanis led the project. For the past several years, the LDS…
Housing Programs Across WA Secure $96M in HUD Funds to Build Affordable Homes, Operate Emergency Shelters, & Preserve Very Low-Cost Housing
SENATOR CANTWELL — Sen. Cantwell supported increased funding for Community Development Block Grants, HOME and Housing Trust Fund in budget Congress passed in March WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $96,169,295 to five housing programs across the State of Washington….
Brutal 6 months of road closures ahead
PIERCE COUNTY – There are upcoming road closures in the Parkland/Spanaway area, specifically on and around Spanaway Loop Road South. These closures are scheduled to begin in mid-June and continue through early November. The Planning and Public Works department will undertake crucial improvements to the public sewer system and enhance road surfaces in the area….
Red Robin Fundraiser May 10
Family Promise of Pierce County and Red Robin at 3901 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98409 will hold a fundraising event for the non-profit that just opened a shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Pierce County. The event on Friday, May 10 will provide 20% of the food sales back to the project. Patrons need…
May 10 – Eat at Parkland Denny’s
Big Day for Parkland School! Join us at Parkland School live at 6 AM, (yes AM), for KIRO Newsradio Broadcast at 6:35 AM. Feliks Banel has invited us to join him and cheer! Then come to Denny’s Diner in Parkland at 512 and Pacific Avenue from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to “Celebrate the Signing!” …
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024
Our Savior Lutheran Church is planning their Vacation Bible School, June 24-27, from 9am-12pm, Tacoma, WA. Hours: Volunteers:Must be current 5th graders (in Spring of 2024) and above.Nursery care is available for children of volunteers.Volunteer training will be via online modules, available in June. Register here. https://oslc.com/vbs.html VBS Supply Drive 2024 We are excited about…
Report an environmental issue
[This is information taken directly from the Washington State Department of Ecology. If you see something, you can report it. I am hoping that includes homeless living in the bed of Clover Creek directly on our groundwater resources. – Editor] Department of Ecology: We respond to incidents that pollute and damage land, air, and water….
Spanaway Marsh site tour May 8
Back by popular demand, another site tour opportunity at Spanaway Marsh where Pierce County and the Tacoma Rescue mission have proposed a homeless village of tiny homes and park model RV’s. See what the wetlands above Spanaway Lake look like now. Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. the guided tours will begin….
Pierce Prairie Post 