The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 19 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
It’s flu season—time to get your flu shot
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement written by Elle Cooper. Leaves are falling. A morning chill is in the air. Flu season is here. The flu is a serious respiratory illness that sends thousands of Washingtonians to the hospital each year. You can fight the flu and keep Pierce County in great shape. Get vaccinated, stay […]
Obituary Notices – October 18, 2022
Powers Funeral Home: Susanne Marie Duffy; Erik R Dahl; Lois Thompson; Raymond Christie; Eric Glassman; Gus Ernie Hayes. Gaffney Funeral Home: Donald (Don) Stevens Allen, Jr.
Haunted History: Storytelling in DuPont by Capt. Lynch and Dorothy Wilhelm
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. Join the DuPont Historical Society for an outdoor evening of spooky tales and legends told by Captain Lynch and Dorothy Wilhelm! Friday, October 21st at Robinson Park, 207 Barksdale Ave, DuPont. Reservations are required as space is limited. Suggested donation $5. Appropriate for ages 12 and up (ages 12-16 accompanied […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief to speak at Lakewood United
Lakewood United announcement. Battalion Chief CRR (Community Risk Reduction) Lance Nelson from West Pierce Fire and Rescue will be our guest speaker at Lakewood United on Thursday, October 20, 2022 (7:30am to 8:30am) at Burs Restaurant (and virtually). Come join us as we learn about: Fall/Winter prevention in our homes General fire safety in the home/Smoke Alarms! Programs […]
Letter: CPSD “Inside Schools”: Academic achievement and parental involvement. A change of emphasis?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. CPSD “Inside Schools”: Academic achievement and parental involvement. A change of emphasis? I received the latest issue of CPSD Inside Schools, September 2022 and was mildly surprised to see the emphasis on academic achievement and parental involvement in their children’s education. Superintendent Banner writes: “We are steadfast in our support of […]
A Wonderful Birthday Dinner at Harbor Lights
Well, it certainly pays to have a birthday! Especially a landmark birthday. Don and I had treated ourselves to a meal at Harbor Lights about a month ago. We each had a great meal and great service. When we arrived, we didn’t know that they had the October Early Bird Special. It’s been so long […]
Ikebana subject of November Exploration Program
Submitted by John Ufford, President, Friends of Steilacoom Library. STEILACOOM – The Friends of Steilacoom Library November Exploration programs give participants the opportunity to meet two women who are esteemed practitioners of the ancient Japanese art and schools of Ikebana, a cultural form of floral arranging. On Tuesday, November 15 at 12:00 pm the Friends […]
Fall Safety Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. On Saturday, October 22nd, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your […]