Category Archives: Events

Remembering 9-11 — Our stories

  A few days ago, one of my cousins in New York City, Justin, sent me a photograph he had recently taken aboard a power boat sailing in New York Harbor.  It featured an American flag fluttering over the stern, … Continue reading

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

  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

  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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Sheriff’s Department offers workshops for public to learn about law enforcement

Special to the Mountain News from the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff offers Community Academy in Parkland The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department’s “Parkland” Community Academy is an opportunity for citizens to learn firsthand about law enforcement and the department’s role. … Continue reading

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Storm update

  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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Solidarity with those in the Storm

  It’s hard to think of anything else, even though Hurricane Irene is thousands of miles away.  My ex, BJ, has called several times, plus emails in the past couple of days, and my 87-year old mom has called me … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Hurricane Irene, and the “Untidy Beaches” of New York

Editor’s note.  As Hurricane Irene bears down on New York and the rest of the Eastern Seaboard, my thoughts are drawn to my family and friends who live there.  I grew up on Long Island, and from 1982 until 1990 … Continue reading

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Grazing in Graham provides networking opportunity for community groups

  Under stunningly beautiful summer skies, the 3rd Annual Grazing-in-Graham festival provided wonderful opportunities for local community groups to met with neighbors and passerbys and strengthen their community connections.

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Lemonade Freedom Day coming to area

A nationwide movement to allow kids to sell lemonade at road side stands unimpeded by police or health officials has coalesced into Lemonade Freedom Day, which will be celebrated across America on August 20.

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Frederickson News: Family Movie Night a big success

Editor’s Note:  The following report was written by Shannon Scacciotti, the chairperson of the activities committee of the Frederickson-Clover Creek Community Council.  Ms. Scacciotti and her crew have produced several free events for the Frederickson community, including two Family Movie Nights … Continue reading

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