Pierce County announcement. Calling older adults and people with disabilities. A Property Tax Exemption Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1 at 1 p.m. at the Parkland/Spanaway Library 13718 Pacific Ave S. Tacoma, WA 98444. Join us for a property tax exemption seminar on March 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Parkland/Spanaway Library. The Pierce […]
Health & Wellness Free workshop
Tacoma Urban League announcement. How often do you think about your family’s health and wellness? Do you know the best ways to help you and your family alleviate stress? Do you want to learn new tasty and healthy meal ideas? If you answered YES to at least one of those questions then you need to join us […]
Senate passes bill expanding access to Highly Capable Programs
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. The Senate passed a measure, sponsored by state Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) which establishes new requirements that identify students who may be eligible for highly capable programs. Senate Bill 5072 requires school districts to conduct universal screenings once in or before second grade, and again in or before sixth grade. […]
Cascade Christian Schools opens new junior high building
Submitted by Cascade Christian Schools. Puyallup, WA – Cascade Christian Schools recently opened the doors to their new junior high building. Construction began in 2019 and includes multiple stages. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the completion of stage 2, which opened 6 new classrooms to junior high students. Educational and athletic facility experts Jeff Brown Architecture […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Sarah Atchinson
A Clover Park School District story. To celebrate National School Counseling Week, our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Oakbrook Elementary School counselor Sarah Atchinson. Oakbrook is a unique school because of its small student population and open floor plan. This format works well for Sarah, who previously worked in a school with […]
Welcome Deputy Rasheen Farell
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department social media post. Please join us in congratulating Deputy Rasheen Farell on his recent graduation from the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Deputy Farell is now ready to hit the streets of Pierce County to complete his field training program. Thanks for choosing Pierce County, Deputy Farell!
Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Join us on Valentine’s Day! Love Songs across the Centuries & Continents Soprello (soprano Allison Pohl and cellist Alistair MacRae) in Concert. Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00pm at Slavonian Hall, Old Town Tacoma (2306 N 30th St). Free but Donations are very much appreciated to sustain this series. […]
The BECU Foundation Announces 2022 Housing Stability Grant Recipients
Submitted by BECU. The BECU Foundation today announced the 2022 nonprofit recipients of its inaugural Housing Stability Grant. Through an invitation-only submission process, eight local nonprofit organizations were awarded grants of $100,000 each to help prevent homelessness in BECU’s service areas and support financial well-being. “As a cooperative, we are committed to combatting the challenges […]
Free Tax Help at Parkland/Spanaway Library
Pierce County Library System announcement. Get free tax help at your Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library! The VITA program provides tax preparation services to thousands of moderate and low-income Pierce County residents. Call 2-1-1 for an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome. https://calendar.piercecountylibrary.org/events?term=tax&r=thismonth…