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RING IN THE HOLIDAYS AT STERINO FARMS Starting Dec. 18, all items will be 25 percent off or more By Kate Burrows kburrows@tacomaweekly.com
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:\UYPZL 9V[HY` *S\I OVZ[Z :HU[H H[ HUU\HS IYLHRMHZ[ The Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club provided 800 children and adults with “face time� with Santa during the club’s 22nd annual Santa’s Breakfast on Dec. 7. Tacoma Goodwill hosted the free community event at their Milgard Work Opportunity Center in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. The event featured a pancake breakfast (with all the fixings), crafts, face painting, a balloon room and some valuable one-on-one time with Santa. Families received books, toys and a stuffed animal to take home. “Saturday was all about the kids – giving families and children an outlet to celebrate the season,� said Sunrise Rotary President Karen Veitenhans. “Today Santa, Sunrise Rotary and our partners and volunteers made a differ-
ence, had fun, and took a small step towards improving our community and inspiring our leaders of tomorrow.� AmeriCorps, Goodwill, Tacoma Young Professionals Network and the Youth Leadership Group from Life Center volunteered assistance and helped with outreach. Flyers were distributed to area schools, daycares and families visiting the Salvation Army, Washington Women’s Employment and Education, Tacoma Community House, Associated Ministries and others. “We’re happy to host the breakfast every year,� said Tacoma Goodwill CEO and President Terry Hayes. “Helping and reaching out to the community at this time of year is joyous – all the families enjoying the moment and each other is what it’s all about.�
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Gather up the kids for this family event Head to Swan Creek Park on Saturday, Dec. 14, and help “welcome home� Swan Creek salmon at the 10th annual “Salmon Saturday in Swan Creek Park,� 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2820 Pioneer Way E. (Canyon Entrance/Parking Lot). Friends of Swan Creek Watershed, Tacoma EnviroChallenger Program, Tacoma Nature Center environmental educators and community partners invite you to join them in welcoming Swan Creek salmon as they return home to spawn. Experience the special wonder of watching salmon make their way upstream in an urban setting. The event includes tours of the park to see the spawning salmon, children’s activities, salmon-friendly home and gardening information and more. Learn what a watershed is, and what we can do to protect our valuable water resources, through
hands-on activities for all ages. New this year, you will be able to personally test the water, and see how its current conditions impact the survival of salmon in Swan Creek in an activity provided by Citizen’s For A Healthy Bay. Take a tour, stroll or hike on your own, or simply stop by to pick up free resource materials, but don’t miss this great event. Friends of Swan Creek Watershed’s mission is to cultivate environmental stewardship through educational and volunteer opportunities. They welcome the participation of individuals, families, groups and schools to learn and work together to preserve this valuable natural resource in our urban landscape. For more information about their activities, or to sign up for email notices, contact Sue Bernstein at (253) 472-7264 or swancreek@prodigy.net.
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MAGICAL. Sterino Farms is stocked full of Christmas trees, wreaths, swags and
As the holidays quickly approach, Sterino Farms is ready and willing to help customers deck the halls, and it has never been easier. With a full stock of Christmas trees available, customers can take advantage of free home delivery, where employees will take care of the hassle of transporting the tree from the farm to the living room. “We just want to take care of our customers any way we can,� said owner Jake Sterino. Sterino and his employees took special care this year to hand pick each tree to ensure quality. Depending on the size of the tree, prices range from $19.98 to $149.98, plus extra for flocking. Customers can also browse through the countless wreaths, swags
and hanging Christmas tree baskets hand crafted by skilled employees. Sterino Farms produce stand is still packed full of fresh fruits and vegetables, but the market is closing soon for the season. Starting Dec. 18, all items will be on sale for 25 percent off or more, and everything must go. Sterino hopes to sell out completely by Dec. 22, so arrive early to take advantage of the best deals. The produce stand will re-open on April 1, with the same fresh, delicious produce customers have come to expect. Next year, the farm will hold even more events and attractions throughout the season, so be sure to “like� Sterino Farms on Facebook to stay informed. Sterino Farms is located at 6116 52nd St. E. in Puyallup. For more information, visit www.sterinofarms.com.