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Photo by Lauren Lilly / laurenlillyphotography.com Thousands of Plateau children shared their wishes with Santa while he vacation in Enumclaw for his off-season for the last 24 years.

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Santa recounts fond memories of Enumclaw

The Plateau was Old St. Nick’s vacation spot for more than two decades — now he’s moved to…

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Giving thanks to wonderful Western Washington | The Compleat Home Gardener

Gardeners have it made in the PNW.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw lights up in December with parades, bar crawls, the Plateau Kids Network toy drive, and the Enumclaw Fire Department Santa run. Here are some photos from last years’ events.

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At A Glance | December 2024

Tree lightings are this weekend, and snowfall is predicted every Saturday.

Photo courtesy Crystal Mountain Resort

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Crystal Mountain announces kids ski free | Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Kids 12 and under will receive seven free lift tickets from Dec. 7 - 13.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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The magics of leaf mold | The Compleat Home Gardener

Consider the stuff a nutrition highway for your plants.

Photos courtesy The Simple Goodness Sisters The Simple Goodness Sisters is hosting its month-long Holiday Hootenany from Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 and features festive cocktails (and non-alcoholic drinks), family friendly activities, a Christmas tree lot, weekly snowfall, Christmas Movies, live music, wreath classes and a Pop Up Market.

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It’s a month-long Hootenany at Simple Goodness Sisters

There will be festive cocktails, family friendly activities, weekly snowfall, and more.

Cut this ad out, count those turkeys, and turn give your entry to us by Nov. 25 at noon!

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Deadline for the Courier-Herald’s annual Turkey Contest approaching

This is a chance to win a $30 gift card to Olson’s Meats & Smokehouse; anyone can enter.

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Want some Christmas color? Force some bulbs | The Compleat Home Gardener

For first timers, try forcing crocus, hyacinth and special daffodils.

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Enumclaw’s holiday pick-up schedule | City of Enumclaw

Get your trash time right this Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.

In early October, the Tahoma National Cemetery donated over 1,000 pounds of food for King County Veterans Program clients. According to the KCVP Facebook page, 34 food bags were made to give away to local veterans. Photo courtesy of King County Veterans Program

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Veteran services throughout South King County

When it comes to local services for veterans and their families, the King County Veterans Program (KCVP) can…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Pictured are several Grace Point Northwest Church staff and pastors, including Pastors Skip Moody, Annie Turk, Keonna and Heath Rainwater, Craig Egbert, Eric Russell, and staff members Emily Cole and Dick person.

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Grace Point Northwest opens new building

The church continues to grow as a congregation and community service pillar.

Need a ride to a doctor’s office, physical rehab, dialysis, or other healthcare needs? Call the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation at 360-802-3206 to schedule a ride.

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Rainier Foothills gets new healthcare transportation van

The local nonprofit helps hundreds of Plateau residents every year get too and from doctors appointments, pharmacies, and…

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

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Winter is coming — or at least, the fall freeze | The Compleat Home Gardener

Plant bulbs now, before it’s too late.