Stories for Pierce County
Area kids make trip to Yellowstone
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Some truly blessed kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound got the opportunity of a lifetime. Through a gift by a couple of anonymous donors a select group of 21 Club members from Lakewood, Tacoma, Spanaway, North Mason, Bremerton, and South Kitsap took an all expenses paid journey to Yellowstone National Park August 16-20. The Club members, who are all 5th graders, were led by five Boys & Girls Clubs staff members and two Yellowstone Association Instructors in learning about and experiencing wildlife, ecology, and geography.
Fill The Bowl
Posted by | CommentsAnthony Victor from Madurai, India set the Guinness record for longest ear hair (7.12 inches)… All that YOU have to do to break a world record is donate some food! On September 17th and 18th, our community will SHATTER the Guinness record for the largest 24-hour food drive by collecting 1 million pounds of food. Visit http://www.fillthestadiumbowl.blogspot.com for event information. Here’s how you can help:
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Health Department closed September 6-7
Posted by | CommentsTacoma-Pierce County Health Department will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010, to honor Labor Day. Then, the department will also be closed on Tuesday, September 7, 2010, as part of planned furlough days when the agency closes and staff take leave without pay. A budget shortfall resulted in the need for thirteen furlough days in 2010. Furlough dates for the rest of 2010 include:
PR: September is National Preparedness Month
Posted by | CommentsIn conjunction with the five-year anniversary of the devastating Gulf Coast storms of 2005, the U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging business owners, homeowners and others to create their own disaster preparedness plan during National Preparedness Month in September.
Pets of the Week
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This couch potato is looking for a home of his own where he can share the TV remote. Meet Benny. Benny is an 11 year old Black Lab. He’s an older dog with more than a few gray hairs, but don’t let that fool you! Benny loves to get around. He loves to take walks and be the center of attention. Benny is overweight because of an overactive thyroid. He is going to need some additional vet care and a good diet. Come to the shelter and meet Benny today!
This pretty kitty is Drusilla. She is a 3 year old domestic short hair mix with a beautiful light coat. She is a spayed female with a very loving personality. Drusilla came to the shelter when her owner ended up with too many cats. She is now here awaiting her ’forever home’ and new family. Drusilla likes to talk, has a wonderful purr, and craves attention. She can be a little shy, but just until she gets to know you. Come meet her today!
Contact The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, (253) 284-5844 for more information. You can now see all shelter pets online.
State Medicaid offices closed Sept. 4-7
Posted by | CommentsOffices of the Washington State Medicaid program will be closed for an extra-long Labor Day weekend in part to accommodate a temporary layoff day intended to cut government costs in this year’s budget. Medicaid offices will reopen on Wednesday, September 8, at 8 a.m.
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Golfers invited to join “Force of Volunteers” at 9-11 Golf Tournament
Posted by | CommentsLAKEWOOD, Wash. – Golfers and non-golfers are invited to join the American Lake Veterans Golf Course “Force of Volunteers” on Friday, Sept. 10 at a special tournament to commemorate 9-11 and to raise money for the course that caters to wounded and disabled veterans.
Golfers may register as individuals ($175), twosomes ($300), or foursomes ($500) and their choice of a morning or afternoon time. The scramble format tournament includes a barbecue lunch and opportunity to compete in several skills contests while playing. Mulligans, raffle tickets, T-shirts and ALVCC caps will be available for purchase.
PR: Education Assistant Secretary to visit Washington
Posted by | CommentsU.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana will visit the state of Washington, Wednesday-Thursday, Sept. 1-2. She will hold a series of meetings to discuss teacher preparation programs under the Department’s “Blueprint for Reform: Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA);” the status of ESEA and the direction of the Administration; and to meet with teachers, students, district administrators, school board members and others.
KIRO 7 News Anchor Angela Russell to emcee WWEE breakfast
Posted by | CommentsAngela Russell, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News anchor, will serve as master of ceremonies Sept. 15 for Wake up with WWEE – Images of Change, the annual benefit breakfast supporting Washington Women’s Employment & Education (WWEE).
September schedule for Audubon Society and Nature Center
Posted by | CommentsTahoma Audubon Society, 2917 Morrison Road West, University Place WA 98466. (253) 565-9278 Open Monday – Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm. Register for all listed programs Monday through Saturday through the Tacoma Nature Center (253) 591-6439.
Read, learn and laugh at library story times
Posted by | CommentsPierce 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.
School Supply Drive
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Dr. David Warwick & Dr. Dennis Smith of Tacoma Rotary South support their local community children by holding a School Supply Drive. They are accepting much needed school supplies, back packs, and cash donations at Accident & Injury Chiropractic (1702 South 72nd Tacoma, WA 98408 – 253-474-0677) located I-5 & South 72nd in the big white colonial building. Come down this week and make a big difference in a small child’s life for the start of school.
