Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 211: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Today is a special day for the City of Sumner. Leroy’s Legacy will celebrate the years of service Leroy Goff gave to the City of Sumner.  Please join today, Tuesday, January 10, 4-6 pm in Council Chambers.  A community reception will follow at The Old Cannery in Sumner at 6:30.  If you have pictures of Leroy that you’d like to share, please send them to carmenp@ci.sumner.wa.us.carmenp@ci.sumner.wa.us   Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com BONNEY LAKE HOMES FOR 01/10/2012

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 210: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do It’s that time of year, moms and dads everywhere are saying, already??? sending our little one to Kindargarten? I remember those days, be prepared for that bittersweet day next September. Kindergarten Registration!!! The Sumner School District offers full-time and part-time kindergarten classes. Part-time students attend school all day on Mondays, Tuesdays and alternating Wednesdays (Red kindergarten) OR all day on Thursdays, Fridays and alternating Wednesdays (Blue kindergarten). Some elementary schools offer a tuition-based, full-time program on a space available basis for children who qualify. Full-time kindergarten students attend school every day and have the same school calendar as... 01/09/2012

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 207: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do The Sumner Police Department is once again partnering with local businesses and individuals to assist families in need this holiday season through the Sumner Toy Box program.  Starting now, you can bring new toys to City Hall for any age (up to 18) or a monetary donation that officers will use to buy toys and other items needed.  Sumner Police are working with the Sumner-Bonney Lake Family Center to match toy donations with the wishes and needs of local boys and girls in Sumner who otherwise likely won’t receive a gift.  The City Hall Toy Box will be open for donations Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.  Toys should be new and unwrapped.  “Elves” who can’t make it during those times may contact... 12/15/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 205: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Exciting News!  The newest production of Act 1 Theatre Productions, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever are on sale. You can buy them online using PayPal here. PERFORMANCES Dec. 13-17th Studio of Theatrical Arts 7pm Matinee Dec. 17 • 3pm ATP Studio of Theatrical Arts 5814 152nd Ave. Ct. E., Suite 104 Sumner, WA 253.447.4139 Tickets are $12; senior/student tickets are discounted to $10; and children under five get in free.  Seats are limited, so get your tickets now! Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com BONNEY LAKE HOMES FOR 12/13/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~~365 Things to do DAY 202: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do How about some great family fun. Join Martial Arts at the Sumner Recreation Department.  Isshin-Ryu Karate – 2nd Grade through Adult A Martial Arts & Self-Defense program teaches basic kicking, punching, blocking & self-defense techniques in addition to developing self-discipline, self-confidence & positive self-esteem. Additional fees will be charged for testing & uniforms. The class runs month to month. New students must start on the first Tuesday or Thursday of a month. Instructor for class is Dennis Furiga, Shodan in Isshin-Ryu and Sandan in American Karate. Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays Times: Beginner Class is from 7:00-8:00 PM Advanced Class is from 8:00-9:00 ... 11/30/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 195: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Today is important for the City of Sumner’s lodging tax.  Hotels in Sumner charge collect from guests a lodging tax that is to be used by the community to increase tourism by bringing new visitors from more than 50 miles away or generate overnight stays.  The overall goal is to continually increase the tourism industry that, in turn, supports lodging, shopping and dining. Sumner Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Councilmember Cindi Hochstatter, chair Tammy Blount,TacomaRegional Convention & Visitors Bureau, Gerald Garcia, Sumner Holiday Inn Express, Shelly Schlumpf, Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce, Sumner MotorInn Key Dates (all located at Sumner City Hall) November 10, 2011 at 4 pm — G... 11/10/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 191: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Love thy neighbor right? why not start a neighborhood block watch today! SUMNER POLICE DEPARTMENT BLOCK WATCH Did you know that in a typical two-week period, Sumner police respond to over 680 requests for service, including cases of vehicle prowl, identity theft, residential burglary and criminal trespass?  One of the best things you can do to greatly improve your safety is form a block watch.  Just by knowing your neighbors and meeting with them at least once a year, you multiply the chance that you or your neighbors will be able to quickly recognize when something’s not right in your neighborhood and call the police. It’s easy: invite the neighbors over for a ... 11/03/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 187: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do KNOW HIV/STD Prevention Curriculum Night Families of middle school and high school students may preview HIV/STD prevention curriculum for students in grades 6-12, and health and human development materials for students in grades 4 and 5. The District has adopted the state model, KNOW HIV/STD Prevention, a comprehensive education curriculum widely used by Washington state school districts to fulfill the state’s requirement for providing AIDS education to their students. Curriculum Review NightOctober 20, 20114:30-6:30 p.m.Sumner High School Library1707 Main Street in Sumner All grade-level curriculum will be available for preview, including videos. This is an opportun... 10/20/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Thing to do DAY 186: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Announcing Sumner Drama Department’s Winter Production Auditions!Play: “Up the Down Staircase”Play Summary:  “Sylvia Barrett is a rookie teacher at New York’s inner-city Calvin Coolidge High. Her literature classes are overcrowded, a window is broken, there’s no chalk, books arrive late. The administration is concerned mainly with forms and rules (there’s an up and a down staircase); bells ring at the wrong time. Nevertheless, she tries. How she handles the chaos and her despair in her first semester makes up the play: a promising student drops out, another sleeps through class, a girl with a crush on a male teacher gets suicidal, and a bright but troublesome student ... 10/17/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 185: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Sound Transit to host open houses on Sounder station improvements Today the public is invited to provide input on possible future improvements including parking expansions, pedestrian overpasses and sidewalks, bicycle accommodations Sound Transit is holding a second series of open houses on options for improving access to south line Sounder stations. Last year, the agency began a Sounder Station Access Study as part of the Sound Transit 2 ballot measure passed by voters in 2008. The purpose of the study is to identify potential improvements to the ways commuters access Sound Transit’s busy commuter rail stations. Potential station improvements that could be funded un... 10/12/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 183: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Today I suggest you check out College Bound Scholarships for 7th and 8th Grade Students!!! The College Bound Scholarship is a financial aid program for 7th and 8th grade students who are eligible to participate. It is designed to inspire students to begin making their college and career plans without worrying about the cost of attending college. Eligible students sign a pledge promising to graduate from high school, maintain a 2.0 GPA and be good citizens. In exchange, the state of Washington will pay for their college tuition and books – for up to four years or until the student earns a bachelor’s degree. This four-year scholarship covers the cost of college tuition... 10/10/2011

  Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 182: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Let’s keep the pink spirit alive all day long! Come Walk With Me After Party. Captain Jack’s has partnered with us to offer the Drink Pink After Party. To keep the fun going long after you’ve crossed the finish line, we invite you to cross the street for a special beer garden with live music and drink specials all afternoon and into the night. Be sure to stop at the Drink Pink booth in Vendor Village to pick up your commemorative glassware ($10) which is your entry to the party and your ticket to all the fun. With the purchase of your commemorative glassware, you receive your first drink at Captain Jack’s FREE and then receive these additional drink specials: Wine ... 10/08/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do   DAY 179: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do The Incredible Years is a FREE parenting series for parents of children ages 1-3 years. Learn how to increase and enhance your parenting skills, decrease power struggles and defiance, and increase structure and consistency in your home. A light family dinner will be served before each class plus childcare is provided for kids ages infant-12 years. Mondays, October 3 – November 28, 2011Dinner: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.Class: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Liberty Ridge Elementary12202 209th Ave. Ct. E. in Bonney Lake To register, call Klara at 253-845-9177 x 112 or Leah at 360-829-5883. For more information about Early Learning programs in the Sumner School District, contact Laurie Sjolund, Early Learning Coo... 10/03/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 177: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Autumn Evening Scarecrow Celebration Stores open 10 am – 8 pm, Scarecrows Dance every half hour 3-7 pm, Downtown Sumner.Have fun! Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com SUMNER HOMES FOR SALE 10/01/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 173: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Emerald Hills Elementary’s first Skate Night of the year is tonight Tuesday, September 27. Flyers were already handed out indicating that the cost would be $5 per skater. The good news for families is that the cost has been reduced to $3 per skater. There is always a good turnout at our Skate Night and families have a lot of fun. A great way to support your school. Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com BONNEY LAKE HOMES FOR SALE 09/27/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 167: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do License your pet today!   September is amnesty month for expired pet licenses. This means you can license your pets and avoid any late fees that you might otherwise be facing. Get a form online and take advantage of this opportunity to save some money! Live Live, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com 09/15/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 166: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Hello all and happy hump day! Sumner School District is up and running. Our 1st full week of school is underway. Tonight is the School Board meeting. Welcome!The Sumner School Board welcomes members of the public to its meetings and encourages input. Time is scheduled for audience comment at the start of the meeting. Board Meeting AgendaMeetings are open to the public, except when the Board convenes into executive session. State law restricts executive session topics to personnel matters, legal, collective bargaining and real estate issues. The Board always votes in public and prior to beginning a closed executive session the president will announce the reason for th... 09/14/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 165: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Hello all, today in our home its Taco Tuesday. Why not take a visit to El Charro Mexican in Sumner. Tasty food and a mean margarita. Enjoy… Contact Information El Charro15422 Main St E,Sumner, WA 98390 Phone: 253-863-5600 Live Live, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com 09/13/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 153: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin ~365 Things to do Hello all and Happy Sunday to you. How about some fun at the park. 2nd Annual Kaleb’s Groovin Dance Party Join us this summer at Rainier View Park in Sumner for a little exercise and a lot of FUN! Kaleb is 8 years old student at Daffodil Valley Elementary and will be leading a FREE dance party for kids’ ages of all ages. If interested, please call Julie (Kaleb’s Mom) or text: 253-249-8211, email: kalebsgroovindanceparty@gmail.com  Live Live, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR Windermere Real Estate Lake Tapps, Inc.253-576-4303 krisy@windermere.com 08/07/2011

Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 152: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do Hello all and happy Saturday. What a fun day ahead. It is the Sumner Arts Festival!!! The home grown Sumner Arts Festival is 38 years old and one of the largest and oldest true “hand-made” festivals in the southern Puget Sound region with more than 15,000 coming to see what is new. It’s a festival of not only artwork by talented local and regional artists but also local and regional entertainment, a great selection of local foods and a fantastic children’s area. The festival is held on the first weekend of August in downtown Sumner.  It runs from 10:00am to 8:00pm on Friday and from 10:00am to 7:00pm on Saturday. At the Sumner Arts Festival all artists must produce all of their own artwo... 08/06/2011