News Next Door: Oct. 16

GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

Start the day right with the Graham Business Association’s Networking and Breakfast event at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, at The Lodge at Frontier Park on Meridian in Graham. The program will be on SBA Lending, presented by Scott, of Columbia Bank. Visit GrahamWABusiness.org or call 360-832-2451 for more details. At the Nov. 20 meeting the topic will be on “Choosing your taxable and legal entity,” to be presented by Steve Martinez, CPA.

SCHOOL DISTRICT SURPLUS SALE

The Eatonville School District #404 will hold a surplus sale from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Oct. 18, at 211 Rainier Ave. N., Eatonville. The district surplus consists of classroom furniture, books, maintenance equipment, grounds equipment and electronics. For surplus lists, contact Eatonville School District Maintenance and Operations at 203 Lynch Street, Eatonville, or call 360-879-1902.

TRAILS CONFERENCE

ForeverGreen Trails is pleased to announce that the Annual Pierce County Trails Conference will be held from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The annual conference will be held at the Environmental Services Building, located at 9850 64th St. W., University Place. It is the premier gathering of trail users, supporters, advocates, designers and builders in our region and this year’s theme is “Sustainability & Stewardship.” Conference registration costs $35 and includes dinner and access to a silent auction. Visit https://www.forevergreentrails.org/pierce-county-trails-conference for more information.

DUPONT YOUTH HAUNTED HOUSE

City of DuPont’s Parks and Recreation presents the DuPont Youth Haunted House from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 25-26 at West Coast Self Storage, 1585 McNeil St., DuPont. Cost: $5.

2019 BONE HUNT

The 2019 Bone Hunt, sponsored by City of DuPont, will run from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 25-26 at Ross Plaza, 1500 Ross Loop, DuPont. Those under 10 should bring a flashlight. Cost: $2.

TURKEY SHOOT GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join America’s Credit Union (ACU) and the ACU Foundation for the 19th Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Eagles Pride Golf Course on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM ).This tournament raises funds each year to help the troops and their families during the holidays. All donations will benefit the military communities of JBLM and Camp Murray through the ACU Foundation. The ACU Foundation is a nonprofit 501c3 organization chartered in 2019 with the mission of enhancing the lives of military members, south sound residents and their families. Recipients of tournament funds include Santa’s Castle and the Holiday Assistance Program. Visit youracu.org/turkeyshoot to reserve a spot in the tournament and secure a sponsorship package.

FRIENDS BOOK SALE

The Friends of the Eatonville Library Book Sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 and 16, at 405 Center St. W., Eatonville. The sale will emphasize books and other items related to the Christmas season, so this will be a great opportunity to purchase inexpensive, but quality, early gifts for the holidays.  And, of course, it will support the Friends Group so that additional library programs can be planned. Prices will be “half-off” the regular low prices that are available in the lobby of the Eatonville Library during the week.

EAGLES HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE

The Eagles will hold their Holiday Craft Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8-9 at 100 Weyerhaeuser Road N. in Eatonville. There will also be a $1 raffle benefitting Eatonville Family Agencies, with 3:30 p.m. drawings on both days. Folks do not have to be present to win.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The third annual Interfaith Community Christmas Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 13612- 224th St. E., Graham.

SCHOOL BACKPACKS

The Eatonville Family Agency, a nonprofit charitable organization, supports and runs the only backpack program in the Eatonville School District, which feeds around 100 children each weekend for the school year. To participate, volunteer or donate visit the agency at the Eatonville Community Center at 305 W. Center St., in Eatonville or call 360-832-6805 for information.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY

This is a faith-based 12-Step Recovery Program. Become a guest at one of the weekly Celebrate Recovery meetings every Tuesday evening. The group offers childcare. Dinner is at 6 p.m., worship is at 6:30 p.m., large group time is at 7 p.m. and small groups are at 7:30 p.m. Call 360-303-7038 or visit www.TheCenterPoint.org to learn more.

GBA SCHOLARSHIP PLANNING COMMITTEE

The Annual Graham Business Association Scholarship Auction Planning Committee will soon be in full swing. Save the date: Friday, March 6, 2020, for the annual GBA Scholarship Auction.  As Kelley Boynton mentioned last year that the auction this year is going to be bigger and better than ever! Folks can get involved in a financial capacity, or by offering up items to auction Financial.  Visit GrahamWABusiness.org or call 360-832-2451 for more details.

A-STEM ACADEMY CAREER DAY

Career Day at Columbia Crest A-STEM Academy is scheduled for March 24. The school is trying to cover the following career paths: health and human services, science and natural resources, career and technical education, business management/administration and fine arts (to include culinary arts, music, etc.). Those who come to represent should be able to speak about their job role, the benefits and challenges of the job role, and the nuts and bolts of the work they do (i.e. salary, retirement, health benefits, etc.). Deb Noble Perry is looking for contacts of people who would be interested in participating and setting the stage for the future generation as they grow and develop through the education system and beyond. Email d.noble-perry@eatonville.wednet.edu for further details.