The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is calling a special meeting next week in Olympia to discuss its spending plan for the remainder of the current budget cycle and to begin identifying priorities for the agency’s 2013-15 budget request, due in September.
Enumclaw Rotary has been involved since 2009 with World Vision in funding and assembling Caregiver Kits as an international project (one of Rotary’s areas of service).
The following students from the Enumclaw area were recently listed on the 2012 spring semester dean’s list at the University of Portland: Hilary Simpson, senior, political science; Alexandra Dake, senior, English; and Kailyn Kenney, junior, biology.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and May is Older American’s Month – a time dedicated to highlighting issues impacting older citizens. The following information is all taken from the National Center on Elder Abuse handout “How You Can Help in the Fight Against Elder Abuse” (2012).
Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings & Wheels is back for its second year with airplane fly-bys, a meet and greet with pilots, airplane and helicopter rides, displays, a car show, a motorcycle show and more.
Summer pruning chores are facing extra challenges because of the severe damage from January’s ice and snow storm.
Boys and girls ages 5-8 and 9-13 will enjoy this 4 day multi-media art program. The camp is designed to enhance a child’s enjoyment of art and creative expression. All supplies are included, such as pen and ink, charcoal, acrylic, and soft and oil pastels.
The recreational halibut fishery will close in the northern nearshore area of Marine Area 2 at the end of the day Friday (June 8), while marine areas 3 and 4 will reopen for one more day of fishing June 14.
If you know a real-life hero or heroine who saved a life this past year, the Governor’s Industrial Safety and Health Advisory Board would like to hear from you.
As you sit down to eat your next meal, take a moment to look at the food on your plate. Do you have a few food groups on there? Is at least half of your plate full of fruits and vegetables?
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will present Zoo Keeper (rated PG) June 22 at Heritage Recreation Center, 9010 128th St in South Hill.
Park roads currently open include Nisqually Entrance to Paradise, Westside Road, Stevens Canyon, State Routes 123 and 410 and the White River Road to the White River Campground.
Get a head start on your summer fun with free admission to Mount Rainier National Park this Saturday, June 9. In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, all 397 national parks, including Mount Rainier National Park will waive entrance fees.