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Maris Farms’ annual Baby Animals and Blooms event is happening now. Pictured is Isaac Willard and his older sister Chania playing in the tulip fields last year. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | May 2023

Baby Animals and Blooms at Maris, Mother’s Day Market at the Expo, David Arkenstone at the Chalet, and…

Want a free “We Keep Litter Free” litter bags for your car? The bags are being given away fat all Washington Fred Meyer stores while supplies last. Photo courtesy Washington Department of Ecology

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‘Simple As That’ campaign helps create a litter free Washington | Department of Ecology

Why do people litter? Sometimes, it’s as simple as not having a trash bag in their car.

Photo courtesy Washington Department of Ecology
According to a Washington Department of Ecology survey, 20% of residents put their recyclables in plastic bags before placing them in a curbside recycling bin — which is a big no-no when it comes to effective recycling.

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No bags in the bin! Plastic bags contaminate recycling system | Department of Ecology

It might be convenient to carry your recycling out in a plastic bag — but it does far…

According to King County, the Wastemobile has kept 3,358,620 pounds of hazardous waste out of the environment. Image courtesy King County

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Got hazardous waste? Drop it off at the Wastemobile this June | Home & Garden

The Wastemobile will be at the Enumclaw Expo Center June 2 - 4.

Keith Marshall, Hope Lutheran Church

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Prayer is about building a relationship with God | Church Corner

And through prayer, we are changed.

Image courtesy Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber hosts new Rainier Run and Rally

It’s more than just a race, and food trucks, cosplayers, and MOViN 92.5 will be coming to Cole…

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Life

At A Glance | April 2023

Make sure you save the dates for the various Plateau egg hunts.

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Vote for your favorite kids ad | Courier-Herald Contest

Voting ends April 11.

Photo courtesy the Foothills Rails to Trails Coalition 
The Rainier to Ruston Relay begins at Mount Rainier, and runners pass through Carbonado, Wilkeson, South Prairie, and Orting before running northwest through Puyallyp and finishing at Ruston.

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Rainier to Ruston relay returns for 21st year

The 50-mile relay starts at the mountain and heads through Carbonado, Wilkeson, South Prairie, and Orting.

Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Eric Robertson (R-31).

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Stokesbary, Robertson to hold March 11 town hall in Enumclaw

And if you miss them there, catch them in Sumner the same afternoon.

Image courtesy Metro Creative Connections

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How to talk to your pre-teen about risky behavior: It’s about ‘strengthening families’

Three locals are hosting a five-seminar program on how parents can help their pre-teen when it comes to…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
Prepare your happy feet for the Enumclaw Rotary Club’s annual Father-Daughter Dance on March 25. Here are some photos from last year’s event.

Life

At A Glance | March 2023

Get your tickets to the mother-son and father-daughter dances.

Collected works of local authors Blaze Ward, James Peet, and Leah Cutter. Images courtesy Amazon

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Local authors to hold seminar on how to self-publish

Join James Peet, Leah Cutter, and Blaze Ward at Cole Street Brewery on Feb. 16, 6 p.m.