Category Archives: Eatonville News

Artist’s Open Studio Tour this weekend features artists from Graham, Eatonville and Puyallup

Posted on October 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

  By Judy Spiers                                                                                     At this time each year, we have in south Pierce County a wealth of amazingly talented artists who provide opportunity for the public to visit and see them work right in their own studios.  … Continue reading →

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Eatonville News: new traffic light, co-op has fundraiser, free movie tickets, self-reliant community launches

Posted on October 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

  A number of events are occurring in Eatonville this week that give cause for special notice.  Perhaps the most visible is the installation of a traffic signal on Mountain Highway at the intersection of the Eatonville Cut-Off Road and … Continue reading →

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Graham News: Self-Reliant Community to meet; Graham man dies in SR 161 car crash

Posted on August 31, 2011 by brucesmith49

  The ever-expanding Graham Self-Reliant Community will hold their monthly meeting on September 7 as concerns mount over developments in the world, such as continued economic unrest and high unemployment, but the G-SRC also has internal challenges.

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Ricky J’s teams with local entrepreneur to deliver top-notch comedy

Posted on August 29, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Ricky J’s, the neighborly restaurant and lounge on 176th St at 68th Ave, has partnered with Alan Smith Entertainment to bring top-tier comedy to Frederickson. 

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Storm update

Posted on August 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Most everybody made it through Hurricane Irene.  As for family described in prior posts, BJ, my ex, is fine and the maple tree in the back yard is still standing.  However, the black locust in the front yard is leaning … Continue reading →

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Eatonville Arts Festival a pastoral treasure

Posted on August 6, 2011 by brucesmith49

The 34th Annual Eatonville Arts Festival is in full swing this weekend, delighting artisans and visitors alike with its high-quality artistry held in the pastoral setting of Glacier View Park.

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Profile: Jan LeBaron – proprietress of the Healthy Harvest

Posted on July 28, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  I have just been informed this evening, Monday, September 19, 2011, that Jan LeBaron passed away this morning due to complications encountered during surgery. My sincere condolences to her family and to all those that were inspired by … Continue reading →

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Pierce Conservation District to fill board position – volunteer needed

Posted on July 27, 2011 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The following press release from Pierce County may be of great interest to many Mountain News readers.  The Pierce Conservation District needs a new volunteer board member.

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3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour glistens in summer sun

Posted on July 23, 2011 by brucesmith49

  Under gorgeous summer skies, the 3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour displayed some of the finest flower, vegetable and landscaping gardens in the Pacific Northwest, with visitors coming from as far away as Tacoma, Lake Tapps and Olympia.

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Self-Reliant Community members share accomplishments in Graham

Posted on July 9, 2011 by brucesmith49

  The Graham Self-Reliant Community hosted a kind of “show and tell” session at their July meeting last week, revealing their steady – and diverse – growth towards self-sufficiency.

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