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State supreme court justice to speak at Pierce College graduation Friday in Tacoma
By Debby Abe
Washington State Supreme Court Justice Mary E. Fairhurst will be the featured speaker at this Friday’s Pierce College graduation ceremonies. Commencement exercises will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma.
Greta Matassa, Thomas Marriot among headliners at Pierce College Jazz Expo
By Debby Abe
PUYALLUP – Artists on the national jazz scene will perform at the Pierce College Jazz Expo on June 2. In addition, four of the bands will offer mini-workshops.
The event will be at the college’s Puyallup campus. Tickets are just $10 and available at the door.
AARP’s June Drivers Safety class schedule
By Bob Brostrom
Nine AARP Drivers Safety Program Classes are scheduled in the Tacoma – Pierce County and surrounding areas during the month of June. Should someone seek information about future classes, call 253-588-2885.
Teens’ talents dazzle in Pierce County Library’s writing and art contest
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
Talented teenage artists and writers demonstrated their creative skills through original poetry, short story, drawing and photography in Pierce County Library System’s Teen Writing & Art Contest – Our Own Expressions.
“Students dazzle us each year with their amazing writing and art,” said Neel Parikh, executive director for Pierce County Library. “It is a joy and an honor to encourage these promising teenagers to share their talents and continue their creative efforts.”
Hershey Track and Field Meet
By Cara Cross
Pierce County Parks & Recreation is inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Dec 31, 2012) to compete for FREE in the Hershey Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 5:30pm. Registration begins at 4:30pm. The meet is held at Sparks Stadium, 621 5th St in Puyallup. Running events include 50 meters to 1600 meters and 4×100 relays (depending on age group) and field events include softball throw and standing long jump. No spikes or blocks are allowed. Winners in this meet will advance to the State Meet on Saturday, June 29 in Tacoma. All participants must have a copy of their birth certificate when registering. For more information go to www.hersheystrachandfield.com or 253-798-4753.
Pierce College names new president of Puyallup campus
By Debby Abe
PUYALLUP – Pierce College has selected Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi to become the next president of the Puyallup campus beginning July 1, 2013.
Dr. Cavalluzzi currently serves as executive vice president for instruction and chief academic officer at Edmonds Community College. Previous posts included dean of science and math at Seattle Central Community College and associate dean for science and math at Northwest Indian College in Bellingham. He also taught several zoology and biology courses.
Multi-agency active shooter exercise set for May 9 in Puyallup
Pierce County News Release
More than 100 representatives from local law enforcement, fire and emergency management agencies will participate in an active-shooter exercise at the Washington State Fair Events Center on Thursday, May 9. There will be a morning and afternoon session.
8th annual Wheels to Meals Bike Ride
By Kevin Glackin-Coley
The 8th Annual Wheels to Meals bike ride, the signature fundraising event for the St. Leo Food Connection, will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Cyclists can choose from 10, 20, 32, 45, 56 and 75 mile routes through the Puyallup Valley and surrounding area. All rides start and end at WSU’s Puyallup Campus (7612 Pioneer Way East), which will also be the site of a Finish Line Festival including live music, food and a beer/wine/root beer float garden. Riders are asked to raise a minimum of $100, with incentive prizes available to those who raise more than $250. There will be bike mechanics from Old Town Bicycle and Tacoma Bike, numerous rest stops along the routes, and SAG Wagons will be available to assist any stranded cyclists.
Author of The Nature Principle to speak at Pierce Puyallup May 2
By Debby Abe
Puyallup, Wash. – Richard Louv, author of “The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age,” advocates for a healthier balance between technology and nature so that we can experience the best of both.
Louv will bring his message to Pierce College Puyallup when he speaks at 7 pm Thursday, May 2, at the Arts and Allied Health Theatre. Louv’s appearance is part of the Pierce College Puyallup Presents Artists and Speakers Series.
See how a drunk sees the road
By Debby Abe
Ever wonder how coordinated you are after a couple of drinks? Find out this Thursday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 30, at “Walk the Line: Drunken Driving Awareness.”
Community invited to meet finalists for Pierce College Puyallup president
By Debby Abe
Pierce College District invites the public and college community this week to meet the four finalists for president of the Puyallup campus.
Each of the candidates will appear individually at forums Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on the Puyallup campus. The forums will be question and answer sessions with the college and local community.
Four Pierce College students earn award
By Debby Abe
Four Pierce College students will be honored as members of the 2013 All-Washington Academic Team in a ceremony Thursday, March 21, featuring Gov. Jay Inslee. The award recognizes top scholars from community and technical colleges throughout the state with scholarships.
The ceremony will be at noon March 21 in the Student Union Building at South Puget Sound Community College?, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, Wash.
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Going to – and leaving – the hospital takes planning
Pierce County News Release
A stay in the hospital used to be a pretty simple thing. Patients went in when they were sick and left when they were better. Today, a hospital stay is much more complicated. Patients leave the hospital with ever more complicated conditions.
UFC’s Michael Chiesa at Xfinity Store opening
On Saturday, Feb. 2, Comcast will host a grand opening of its new XFINITY Store in Frederickson, near South Hill and Puyallup. The 3,200-square-foot center creates 10 new jobs in Pierce County. Comcast will celebrate this new connection to the community by welcoming Michael Chiesa (see below), the winner of “The Ultimate Fighter: Live,” and by donating $5,000 to two offices that support military personnel and their families at nearby Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Mis Tres celebrates its 20th
By Nancy Covert
There’s a colorful, pottery dish that I’ve had in my home for two decades! It’s well on its way to becoming a collector’s item.
The small dish is my still-intact souvenir from the gala Feb. 2, 1993 opening of Mis Tres Amigos, a popular Mexican restaurant in Lakewood—“Ground Hog Day,” says Gilbert Fernandez, manager of Mis Tres Amigos II in Puyallup’s South Hills, who’s also one of three Fernandez sons: Juan, Gilbert and Ramon, that oversee operations at the two popular sites.
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