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Around the Sound: Much-traveled road gets repaired
A much-traveled route in Steilacoom is getting repaired this summer. Since its creation about 40 years ago, thousands of buses, trucks, and autos have traveled its length to get to concerts, plays,...
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Chambers Bay Challenge 5K
This event on July 16 is for all ages and abilities. Run or walk the Soundview Trail, along the Chambers Bay Golf Course, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Check in and registration starts at...
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133rd Army Big Band kicks off Steilacoom Summer Concert
Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom WA 98388) will once again play host to the Steilacoom Summer Concert series. The complete schedule follows. June 29 – 133rd Army Big Band July 6 –...
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Inaugural SCC July 4th ‘Bicycle Freedom Ride’
STEILACOOM – Not into running? How about a relaxed, non-competitive morning bike ride with neighbors, family and friends? Bring your bike and join us at 7:15 AM, 4 July 2016 and ride at 7:30 on one of...
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Ferry schedule changes for July 4th weekend
Pierce County Ferry riders should be aware of several items during the Fourth of July weekend. Schedule changes During the Fourth of July weekend, a run departing Steilacoom at 10 p.m. on July 3 and 4...
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Pilot of two-boat service on the Pierce County Ferry during summer weekends...
The Pierce County Ferry will offer additional weekend runs in July and August to minimize delays during the busy summer season as part of a pilot program in 2016. Pierce County will operate both boats...
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Got Museum?
By Howard Lee Did you know that University Place has its own museum? It’s located in the Windmill Village Complex, along with city hall. It will be open this Saturday, July 2nd, from 10am-2pm. Stop by...
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Kiwanis contributes $500 to the Steilacoom H.S. S-2-S Program
Steilacoom Kiwanis Club member, Fred Crumley, presents a check for $500 to Steilacoom H.S. Principal, Michael Miller and S-2-S Advisor, Katie Redman. The Student To Student Program welcomes and mentors...
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Around the Sound: Steilacoom Ready for July 4th
A quick drive around Steilacoom on July 1 revealed that all is ready for the big day, from trash receptacles to porta-potties. Town of Steilacoom is ready for July 4 festivities.
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Imagination and Bubbles lead to UP Author’s first Children’s Book
A bubble wand transformed by a little girl’s imagination has resulted in a new children’s book by University Place author Lori Forrest. “The Castle in the Bubble” “The Castle in the Bubble” is the...
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Sgt. Larry Whelan named Steilacoom’s Citizen of the Year for 2016
Since 1993, two Steilacoom civic organizations have alternated in picking a well-deserving town citizen to honor on July 4th. This year’s honoree is Sgt. Larry Whelan, who’s been chosen as its top...
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Eugenie Jones headlining this week’s Steilacoom Summer Concert
Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom WA 98388) will once again play host to the Steilacoom Summer Concert series. The remaining schedule follows. July 6 – Eugenie Jones – “Lady Sings the...
View ArticleAround the Sound: Blessing sparks Steilacoom’s 4th
Siri was showered with holy water at Perkins Park on July 4. The frisky German shepherd pup was just one of about a dozen plus canines, accompanied by their owners, that congregated in the town’s park...
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[Photos] July 4 in Steilacoom
Photos from July 4 in Steilacoom include the Animal Blessing, some costumed re-enactors and a glorious sunset.
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Model Hydroplanes to Race at SummerFEST Mini Regatta
By Jerry Dunlap Electric powered model hydroplanes will be racing at Lake Waughop on Saturday as part of the Lakewood SummerFEST activities. This 1/10 Scale Unlimited Hydoplane will be racing at...
View ArticleCaring for Kids Ready to Learn Fair is Moving
The Ready to Learn Fair, which has been held at Lochburn for years, is moving to Clover Park High School on August 6th from 9:00 am – 12 noon. The event is held every year to help our kids on free and...
View ArticleMadrona Park Trail in need of TLC
The “Backbone Trail” in Madrona Park is in need of a little TLC. If you have a couple of hours to spare, please join the Parks/Trails Work Party for a short work party Friday from 10 to noon. The...
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Steilacoom Town Administrator report to council, July 8
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – July 19, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall Civil Service – August 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Community Center. Planning Commission – July 14, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Town...
View ArticleLetter: To Cast A Good Vote
By John Simpson Mike Winkler learned early on in life the value of hard work. Growing up poor and with seven siblings contributed to this outlook. “I learned the importance of hard work,” he wrote in a...
View ArticleCaring for Kids Has Been Busy
Since February we have distributed 6,529 new books to the schools, Communities in Schools, WIC, LASA, food banks and other community organizations. We received books from Toys for Tots, Crime Stoppers,...
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