DAY 61: 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner SUMNER UNIVERSITY It’s time for Sumner University! This popular favorite returns April 19th. Join us for two nights of sessions, refreshments, course book and (for graduates) a t-shirt, all for no cost. Space is limited, so contact Sally Abrams to reserve your space today.RESERVE YOUR SPACE:  Sally Abrams 253-299-5520     2011 CLASSES Welcome/City Organization with Mayor Dave Enslow 10 Things You Will See This Year with Diane Supler, city administrator Policing: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow with Chief John Galle Public Works and You! with Bill Pugh, public works director The Future of Sumner with Diane Supler and Paul Rogerson, community development director Where is Farming Headed with Burr Mosby and farm guest panelists ... 04/19/2011

Sumner High School is 1 of 18 schools in Washington State and only 1 of 3 in Pierce County that offers the International Baccalaureate Program (IB).  This program has been recognized by the world's leading universities.  My son is currently enrolled in the program at Sumner High School.  It is challenging and time consuming, but great for any student wanting to take their education to the next level. 04/13/2011

 Puyallup Spring Fair starts tomorrow, Thursday at 2:00pm and goes through Sunday.  Thursday is kids free entrance and Friday is military appreciation day and all military and dependents with an ID card get free admittance.  It is much smaller than our Puyallup Fair in the fall.  But it is very enjoyable, to walk through the fair, without worrying about the crowds, and long lines.  If you want to spend a leisurely day with your family or just go and get a scone fix,  (You locals know what I mean), then go and "DO the Puyallup this weekend.   04/13/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner DAY 53: After School Outdoor Co-Ed Track Camp for students in Grades 4 & 5 Offered by the Sumner/Bonney Lake Recreation Department Camp begins April 11 and ends May 18. An all-school jamboree will culminate your season! Professional coaches will teach your child(ren) the fundamentals of track. This will get them ready to participate in this life-long sport. After school Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 90 minutes (Coaches may vary schedule). You can also join the Hill & Valley Running Wolfpack Club after completing this program if you wish to continue on with track during the summer. Cost: $45 (includes School Logo T-shirt) REGISTRATION DEADLINE is April 11, 2011 For additional information contact Rebecca Giles, Recreation Depar... 04/11/2011

DAY 52: 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner Avoid traffic, safe gas $$$ and head to Sumner to catch the Sounder Train. GO Mariners! Today’s game is Salute to Kids Day, with all kids 14 and younger getting an Ichiro T-shirt courtesy of The Boeing Company.  Game time is 1:10 at Safeco Field Seattle Mariners and Sounders FC soccer fans can forget about traffic and take Sound Transit’s popular Sounder commuter rail trains to weekend day games this season. The special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail service to and from the stadiums. Sound Transit will run special Sounder trains to 16 Mariners games and six Sounders FC soccer matches.  Sounder serves Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent, Tukwila, Everett, Mukilteo and Edmonds, arriving and depar... 04/10/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner DAY 49: GRAND OPENING April 7, 2011 at 5 pm–please join in the fun! SUMNER VISITOR CENTERCome on in and rest awhile at the Sumner Visitor Center.  Pull up a chair in our farmhouse kitchen while getting the information you need to explore Sumner and this region, from Seattle to Mt. Rainier. AMENITIES•  Easy access on and off the freeway•  Plenty of parking•  Public restrooms Information, brochures & maps•  Sampling of the local hospitality•  Fresh homemade fudge available for purchase•  Coffee available for purchase just next door HOURSOpen Monday-Friday 9 am – 8 pmSaturday & Sunday, 9 am – 6 pm DIRECTIONSLocated in The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse.  From SR 167, take SR 410, the Traffic Avenue exit in Sumner. Signs will direct y... 04/07/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner DAY 47: 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner. It’s that time of year, the Daffodil Festival.  Today at 7905 Riverside Rd E, Sumner, WA 98390,  2:00pm The 2011 Daffodil Festival Royal Court will be taking their annual trip to the Daffodil Fields for a photo shoot. Meeting at Knutson Farms/Puyallup Valley Flower Co-op before going to the Daffodil fields. Enjoy your day, Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR 253-576-4304 krisy@windermere.com 04/05/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner DAY 42: Outdoor Photoraphy at the Sumner Library Focus on wilderness conservation as you learn techniques for photographing Mount Rainier and other wild areas with photographer Greg Farley. This event starts at 6:00pm today March 31st. Sumner Library1116 Fryar AveSumner, WA 98390253-863-0441 Enjoy, Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR 253-576-4304 krisy@windermere.com 03/31/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner DAY 41: It is raining cats, dogs and birds outside. Why not spend today indoors exploring a bit of Sumner's History. The historic Ryan House is a beautiful example of 19th-century architecture. George Ryan was instrumental in establishing the town of Sumner and became its first mayor in 1891. The house's east wing is the original 1860s Kincaid/Seaman one-room cedar cabin; after the George Ryan bought the property in 1872, he enlarged the house in 1875 and added its main section in 1885 with wood from their own sawmill. In 1926, Ryan's heirs donated the house to the City to be used as Sumner's Library until the library moved to its current location in 1979. The house is now home to the Sumner Historical Society while the grounds are part ... 03/30/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner DAY 40: Indoor Play Park! Indoor Play Park-Toddlers Rule!  At “Indoor Play Park” everything is set up with kids ages 1-5 in mind.  Music, toys and equipment for a fun and safe play session. Parent must be present to supervise their children at all times. Space is limited to the first 35 children.  A parent with three or more children must have an additional person to assist with supervision. Indoor Play Park runs through June 16 and is closed on all observed holidays. Cost: $3 per child at door or $25 for a 10 visit punch card Days: Tuesdays & ThursdaysTimes: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Site: Robert Miller Gymnasium15206 Daffodil St. Ct. E, Sumner Happy Playing, Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy ... 03/29/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner Posted on March 29, 2011 by krisyc| Leave a comment | Edit DAY 39: 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps andSumner. Free class in the month of March on Monday’s! I think I may go give it a try this evening. Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60-minute total body workout. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today! Class times are 9:15am, 4:30pm & 5:45pm!: Jazzercise, 1705 Willow St, Sumner, WA 98... 03/28/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner DAY 38:  Sumner Library Friends Used Book Sale Sumner 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 1116 Fryar Ave  Sumner, WA 98390  253-863-0441 Residents donated used books, CDs, tapes and DVDs for the sale. Funds from the book sale will help the Friends sponsor programs for kids and adults as well as furnishings and other needs at the library. This event is sponsored by The Friends of the Sumner Library Happy Reading, Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR 253-576-4304 krisy@windermere.com   03/27/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner DAY 37: 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner Hello all, I hope your Saturday is going great. This evening I suggest you go to the Windmill Bistro located at the Windmill Gardens in Sumner. The Windmill Bistro is a casual Pacific Northwest restaurant located adjacent to the Windmill Gardens Nursery in Sumner, Washington. The Bistro offers a relaxed, reasonably priced dining experience focusing on the cuisine of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and Alaska.   The Windmill Bistro is already known for exceptional hospitality and high quality service. We have created a wide range of interesting foods with such ingredients as Pacific Northwest King Salmon, Halibut and Dungeness Crab, Oregon cheeses and wines, Idaho huck... 03/26/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner DAY 36: 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner Today is going to be a beautiful day, I suggest you head down to my favorite spot,  Sorci’s Delicatessen Di Roma in Sumner. Located at: 1012 Ryan Avenue, Sumner, WA 98390, Phone: 253.891.8400 Just Off Main Street Sorci’s opened it’s doors in April, 2005.  They have a fantastic Happy Hour from 3-6. $5 Appetizer Menu, $2.00 off all wines by the glass and $2.50 Italian Beers: Perone, Moretti La RRossa $ Killian Irish Red—gotta love the Irish.Enjoy your fine dining in Sumner, and have a wonderful Friday. Live Live, Be Well…Namaste!Krisy Clayton~REALTOR 253-576-4304 krisy@windermere.com 03/25/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner 365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner DAY 35: Today I urge you to find a way to pay it forward. Volunteer in your community, there is nothing like “giving” it fills the soul. City of Sumner could use you!  Get involved with the SumnerPolice Department as a volunteer for a fun, unique experience and help keep Sumner’s officers patrolling the streets.   City of Sumner could use you!  Get involved with the SumnerPolice Department as a volunteer for a fun, unique experience and help keep Sumner’s officers patrolling the streets.   Police Volunteers serve as extra eyes and ears for officers.  They check on people’s houses and the parks, run errands, track follow-up for cases, and help direct crowds at special events.   Whether yo... 03/24/2011

  365 Things to do in Bonney Lake/Lake Tapps/Sumner DAY 30: It is a beautiful Saturday morning get out there and take on the day. I belive in supporting our local arts  and community so this evening I will be attending the ManeStage Theatre for: ManeStage Theatre Company is thrilled to continue its’ fourth season with the academy award winning musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair! State Fair is a classic musical comedy by the award winning team ofRodgers and Hammerstein (The Sound of Music, Oklahoma etc.) that will be performed by a talented cast of over 45 experienced artists! State Fair will open March 12, 2011 at the Sumner Performing ArtsCenter located at 1707 Main Street, Sumner, Washington.  Performances are scheduled for Saturday, March 12 at 7pm, Sunday, March 13 at 2pm... 03/19/2011

Day 26: Lets go swimming! Sumner School District Pool, 1707 Main Street in Sumner Tuesdays 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Pool FeesWeekly Swimming Lessons: Group Training $50.00; Private Lessons $75.00; Out of District fee (per student) $5.00 Lap Swim: $40.00; Out of District fee (per person) $5.00 There is a $5 per person non-resident fee for all programs. We accept VISA/MC debit and credit cards! There is a $10 processing fee for all refunds. No refund will be issued once a class is 50% completed. RegistrationPre-registration is required for all pool sessions. Registrations will not be accepted at the pool. Forms can be downloaded from the Web or picked up at the Rec office—phone or fax in your form and payment with Debit/VISA or Master Card credit card. Classes fill quickly – sign up today! Comp... 03/15/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake Day 25: Spring is almost among us, now is the time we start thinking about getting into shape for the warmer months. No time like the present, head toSumner High School for open weight room. Sumner High School, 1707 Main St, Sumner, WA 98390 on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm. Lifting time is supervised by Dave Hirano who also provides a personal program based on participants goals and objectives for strengthening and conditioning. :http://www.sumner.wednet.edu Phone: 253-891-6000 The price is $3 per visit See you tonight…”gonna buff you up!” Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR 253-576-4304 krisy@windermere.com   03/14/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake Day 24: Why not head out to a fabulous dinner at Aversanos in Sumner. If you find yourself wanting to go out for dinner and are hungry for some great food, then stop by Aversanos Italian Restaurant!With a relaxing atmosphere,wonderful food, and generous portions, you know you can’t go wrong. A wide variety of menu items and a great beverage list that will suit anyone’s taste. So, if you want to go to the place that the locals call “amazing,” come on in and enjoy one of the superb menu items. See you at dinner! Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR 253-576-4304 krisy@windermere.com   03/13/2011

365 Things to do in Bonney Lake Day 17: Well it is Sunday, if you may notice a theme. Most of my blog post are about eating at various locations of Bonney Lake/Sumner. I LOVE food!  Sunday’s are  Free Pool at Farelli’s in Sumner (might as well be Bonney Lake)  Farrelli’s Wood Fire Pizza, 15007 Main St E, Sumner, WA 98390 253-447-2227 Come visit Farrelli’s for free pool all day every Sunday. Farrelli’s also offers a happy-hour on Sundays from 2pm – 6pm and 9pm – close. Fantastic place to eat and watch “the game” Have a wonderful Sunday. Live Life, Be Well…Namaste! Krisy Clayton~REALTOR, Bonney Lake 253-576-4304krisy@windermere.com 03/06/2011