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Summer is right around the corner and it's never too early to plan a road trip. Washington offers plenty of scenic and adventurous road trip options during the summer months. From the rolling hills of the Palouse to the rugged coastline of the Olympic Peninsula, there is something for every
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Empowerment 4 Girls' mission is to affirm the self-worth of all girls as they work toward their vision of a just world where all youth are confident, resilient, and resourceful. They achieve this by providing girls with the tools, life skills and support network to succeed academically, socially and emotionally
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There are no major ongoing wars, but soldiers are still away from their homes and families more than ever before, according to a Military.com study published this week. Despite the absence of major conflict, military personnel continue to deploy for various missions, including training exercises, peacekeeping operations, and responding to natural
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If you're stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and looking for a way to get involved in the local community, consider joining the Tacoma Mountaineers. The Mountaineers are a nonprofit organization dedicated to outdoor education and conservation, and they offer a wide variety of activities and events for members of all
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You probably know that a VA home loan does not require a down payment, but did you know there is also an FHA program that you can combine with VA to lower other closing costs and expenses? The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) offers several programs designed to make homeownership more affordable
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The Pentagon recently announced that a new cash benefit will be made available to even more military families this summer. The benefit, which was previously available only to certain groups, will now be expanded to include a broader range of military families. The cash benefit, known as the Family Basic Needs
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There are many ribbons available in the Army for almost everything. A ribbon has been unveiled that is awarded to soldiers who refer friends. Participants in the Soldier Referral Program are eligible for the new ribbon, provided the referral attends Basic Combat Training. Brian McGovern, deputy director of public affairs at the
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During the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year's, Pierce County Parks has delighted thousands of families from near and far with miles of elaborate light displays. Fantasy Lights is the largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest and features nearly 300 displays with thousands of dazzling lights. For those new
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Eders.com Active duty, retired or honorably discharged members of the U.S. Military get FREE membership to the Professional Bowhunter Buyer's Club. Members are entitled to 4-45% off when purchasing archery and bowhunting equipment from eders.com or bowhuntingoutlet.com. Call 516-656-0808 for more details. Enfamil Infant & Toddler Nutrition 15% off all Enfamil online products for active duty,
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Military couples definitely endure their share of sacrifice, and that is why Grand Canyon University and the Ranger and NW Airlifter newspapers are teaming up to present a fun evening dedicated to military couples this SATURDAY, April 23 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. hosted by LeMay America's Car Museum. This is
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Tacoma Little Theater's vision is "to create quality productions and foster meaningful interactions among all people in our community." They have successfully honored this commitment to the community since 1918. Now back for their 103rd season, Tacoma Little Theatre presents the much anticipated, A Chorus Line, conceived by Michael Bennett with
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Join us for a free Princess and Superhero Tea, presented by StationedAT JBLM and sponsored by Grand Canyon University, to honor military families and their sacrifice. The party will take place on Jan. 29 at Capital Christian Center in Lacey from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Juice and cookies will be
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Winter has officially kicked off, so it's time to plan adventures outside of the obvious movie marathon and Netflix binge weekends. For those seeking an adventure beyond just a day trip we suggest planning a staycation in the Olympia region. It's easy to plan a weekend in Olympia despite what the
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If you're looking for festive activities, holiday happenings, or great shopping ideas, Experience Olympia & Beyond has you covered. Their 2021 Holiday Shopping and Activity Guide is filled with ways to celebrate the season in Thurston County. Be sure to check out the full 2021 Holiday Shopping and Activity Guide
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A favorite family fall event returns to Lacey this Saturday, Oct. 2 at Huntamer Park in Woodland Square in Lacey from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event offers fun for kids of all ages! With a theme of Superheroes, Lacey Children's Day, presented by Chick-fil-A of Lacey, promises big fun
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Northwest Military - publishers of the Ranger and NW Airlifter newspapers - invite you and your family to two FREE military family support events featuring Polynesian shows in July sponsored by Grand Canyon University. The first event is Saturday at the Capital Christian Center in Lacey from 11 a.m. to
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Join us for two FREE Military Support Polynesian shows this summer! Put on by the Asia Pacific Cultural Center and sponsored by Grand Canyon University. The first show will be near JBLM on July 10th and the second will be near Kitsap on July 17th! Pick the date and location that
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The Capital Christian Center has a mission to "care for those who protect us." According to Pastor Tim Minter, "Capital Christian Center started supporting military families over 15 years ago. We conducted an event, A Tribute to Those Who Serve, at the Capitol Building in Olympia. Since that event, we've created ministries
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Brandman University is designed especially for individuals needing a flexible work schedule. Their flexible schedule makes getting a degree manageable. Join them for this month's opportunity to learn more: Is now the right time? How do I decide which degree is best for me? How long will it take to complete? What credits can I
