Stories for Fircrest
Read, learn and laugh at library story times
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Pierce County Library System makes reading fun with events geared towards children’s age groups. From learning the ABCs to enjoying bilingual stories, these free events teach children skills for future reading success.
Events welcome children from babies to six years old: Prewalker Story Time (for babies who are not yet walking), Young Toddler Story Time (for babies just learning to walk), Toddler Story Time (ages 2 – 3), Preschool Story Time (ages 3 – 6), Family/Bilingual Story Time (for families with preschool age children) and Story Play Time (ages 3 – 6). Registration may be required. Contact library for details. Registration begins Sept. 7.
Partner UP set for Sept. 9
Posted by | CommentsPartner UP, a networking social co-sponsored by the City of University Place and the University Place/Fircrest Division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, will be held September 9 from 5-7 pm at Bridgeport Place (5250 Bridgeport Way W) in University Place. Contact Becky Metcalf (253-460-5442) to RSVP by September 7.
Wake UP! on Friday
Posted by | CommentsThe University Place/Fircrest Division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Wake UP! UP-Fircrest on Friday, August 27, 2010 at UP Presbyterian Church (8101 – 27th St) starting at 7:30 am (networking) continuing from 8-9 am with the regular meeting. Brad Berger from Cornerstone Financial will present Business Succession Planning and Mike Weinman will present election commentary.
Wake UP! Friday morning
Posted by | CommentsThe University Place-Fircrest division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly Wake UP! meeting at University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St W. The meeting kicks off at 7:30 am with networking and main program at 8 am. This month will feature Fircrest’s Blake Surina with Facts about Fircrest and a sample of the upcoming TRIVIA CONTEST to be held September 30, 2010. The group breaks at 9 am.
PR: Emphasis patrol nabs 158 drivers in Fircrest and U.P.
Posted by | CommentsStepped-up DUI enforcement in Fircrest and University Place resulted in 158 drivers being pulled over for unsafe driving last Saturday night (July 17). The special emphasis patrol conducted by the Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force additionally resulted in 11 arrests.
PR: Tacoma Power scores second in survey
Posted by | CommentsThe annual J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey results are out, and Tacoma Power landed in 13th place when measured against 121 utilities of all sizes across the nation. When compared to other midsized utilities in the west, Tacoma Power ranked 2nd out of 12, trailing only Clark Public Utilities. Tacoma Power ranked 5th in last year’s survey.
Cooling centers available
Posted by | CommentsDue to the region’s anticipated heat, Pierce County libraries and other facilities are inviting people to stop by and cool off. With temperatures expected to exceed 90 degrees in some places this week, these air conditioned facilities can be valuable respites from the heat. Citizens are also encouraged to take advantage of cooler air in other public buildings such as movie theaters, malls and other stores.
In addition, all Lowe’s, Petco, and Petsmart locations and VCA Pacific Avenue Animal Hospital will allow people and their pets to come in and get out of the heat. Pets need to be on a leash or in a crate. Owners must provide water if they plan on staying for long periods of time.
Happy Birthday to The Suburban Times
Posted by | CommentsHappy 5th Birthday to The Suburban Times. On July 5, 2005 I wrote about “Our Plan“. The next day I wrote, “Welcome to The Suburban Times“. Reading back through those two posts, I was a bit nostalgic (is that possible after just 5 years?) and a bit pleased. You see, I’ve stuck pretty close to the original plan. Define the area (geographic in this case), and provide a clearinghouse for content that is hard and/or tedious to find otherwise. This was never meant to be MY newspaper. This is OUR newspaper. 99% (or so) of the content is user generated, and that’s exactly how I plan to keep it.
While writing this birthday note to myself, I thought I would take a look back at the last 12 months, to see how far we’ve come. In June 2010 we hosted 10,769 visits to our websites (up 60% from June 2009) from 6,569 visitors (up 56% from June 2009). In total, those visitors looked at 17,071 pages (up 53% from June 2009). [If you care, see our Google Analytics report below.] Read More→
Chamber Wake UP! Friday
Posted by | CommentsWake Up! The University Place-Fircrest division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Wake UP! at UP Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St W, University Place, WA. Networking starts at 7:30 am. The business meeting runs from 8-9 am. There is no cost for the meeting. Information for businesses concerning the U.S. Amateur Golf event and a September trivia night will be shared.
Sen. Carrell’s Kitchen Cabinet update
Posted by | CommentsSen. Mike Carrell (28th District) sends out an email newsletter that discusses a variety of topics from the district. Following are the topics discussed in his May 26 update:
- Working with the City of Fircrest to lose a loophole that allows the names and addresses of minors enrolled in youth sports program to be divulged. Read More→
28th District candidate debate
Posted by | CommentsThe public is invited to hear four Republican candidates discuss why they think they should be voters’ choices to replace 28th District Reps. Tami Green and Troy Kelley in the Washington state House of Representatives. The free event will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday May 27th at the Weatherly Inn, 6016 No. Highlands Parkway, just off Pearl St. on the way to Pt. Defiance. Coffee and cookies will be served.
As a special treat, Dino Rossi will speak as an introduction to the event. Is Rossi going to run against Sen. Patty Murray? Come and find out. Moderated by radio talk show host Mike Siegel, the candidate forum will feature Steve O’Ban, who is in the race against Kelley, and three candidates running for the seat held by Green: Eric Kuester, Paul Wagemann, and Brian Wurts. Read More→
Ad: Washington State DOT project open house
Posted by | CommentsWashington State Department of Transportation Project Open House
Point Defiance Bypass Project
Monday, May 17, 4-7 pm
Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA
The Washington State Department of Transportation invites you to an informational open house to update you on the status of the Point Defiance Bypass project. All are welcome to drop by anytime between 4 and 7 pm on Monday, May 10 to gain information on details of the project, view project maps and displays, speak with project staff, and provide comments about the project. This is an open house format – no formal presentations will be given. Information about the project is available at: www.wsdot.wa.gov/projects/rail/PNWRC_PtDefiance
Wake UP! in University Place
Posted by | CommentsThe University Place-Fircrest division of the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber will host their monthly Wake UP! meeting on Friday, April 30 starting from 7:30-9 am at UP Presbyterian Church, 8101 – 27th St in University Place.
