Pierce County Homeless Memorial will remember 125 people who dies in five months on September 15, 2023 at 5 pm at Shiloh Baptist Church. Learn more at the Pierce County Homeless Memorial Facebook Page.
South Sound Philanthropy Summit Presents “Refresh, Revise, Revitalize” in 2023
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) South Sound Chapter and the South Sound Planned Giving Council (SSPCG) are pleased to announce the 11th Annual South Sound Philanthropy Summit on Friday, September 29, 2023. The return to in-person at Allenmore Elks Lodge will feature keynotes from industry thought leaders, a panel presentation from sector innovators, and a […]
Obituary Notices – September 15, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Joshua Scott Boyd; Paula Kaye Frazier. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lester Cartwright; Henry James Gore; George E. Groom; Frederick Steward Jr. Hill Funeral Home: Ashley James Morris. Scott Funeral Home: Mesa L Milligan.
Lakewood Water District Selects New General Manager
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The Lakewood Water District Board of Commissioner and General Manager Randall M. Black are pleased to announce that Marshall Meyer, PE, has accepted the position of General Manager effective December 1, 2023. The last day for current General Manager Randall M. Black will be February 28, 2024. After a nationwide […]
Pierce County Trails Conference, Thursday, September 28
ForeverGreen Trails is pleased to announce that the 17th annual Pierce County Trails Conference will be held on Thursday, September 28, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. The conference will be held in the Environmental Services Building at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place. “Our theme this year is ‘Connecting Paths, Partnerships & People’ in […]
Strickland To Honor Local Vietnam Veterans In Pinning Ceremony Next Month
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. DATE/TIME UPDATED – On Thursday, October 16, 2023 from 1-2 p.m. at Lacey City Hall, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will host a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the U.S. Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. Strickland will recognize the service of each veteran […]
PSE Foundation awards $600,000 to help build capacity for nonprofits
Submitted by PSE Foundation. The Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Foundation has announced the recipients of a $600,000 competitive grant program which will support 115 nonprofit organizations across the 10 counties PSE serves. Pierce County Non-Profits The 2023 grant awards empower resiliency within the areas of food security, shelter, literacy, and nonprofit staff development and training. […]
Obituary Notices – September 14, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Matthew Sanchez. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marina Cervantes; Carol Audrey Cote; Sue Henry; Lesta Herr; Nancy Ann Kellogg; Hon Ye Kim; Harry Joseph Landry; Christopher Nyland; Albina Mary Patterson; Samantha Joann Prevot; Alfred D. Ricks; Melinda Rose; Raymond John Yeager. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Thomas J. Thompson. Scott […]
Postcards from the Park
Submitted by Sue Scott. The Lakewood Historical Society & Museum in conjunction with the Pierce County Library System is proud to present “Postcards from the Park” by storyteller Teresa Andre on Friday, September 22 at 2 p.m. Discover a bit of history while you plan your next adventure based on historical postcards from Washington parks. […]