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Rankos Pharmacy Health Fair-FREE & Low Cost Health Screenings

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March 9, 2013 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Rankos Pharmacy Health Fair

FREE & Low Cost Health Screenings Sat March 9 12-4pm

FREE walk-in: Bone density, blood glucose, blood pressure tests

FREE (call first for appt): Comprehensive Medication Reviews, Diabetic/Elderly Foot Exams

LOW COST ($20): Cholesterol Tests, flu shots (other immunizations available)

FREE GIFT BAGS: For first 50 people who get health screenings

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Rep. Derek Kilmer on Northwest Now Tonight

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Filling the shoes of retired Congressman, Norm Dicks, is a mighty big job. The job taken up by Derek Kilmer, freshman Congressman representing Washington’s 6th district.

A former member of the Washington State Senate, Kilmer represented the 26th district from 2007 to 2013, moving from the  Washington House of Representatives where he served from 2005 through 2007.

The Congressman is an alumnus of Princeton University. He won a Marshall Scholarship to the University of Oxford, where he earned a PhD. 

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Model Train Festival at Washington State History Museum

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December 21, 2012 - 10:00am to January 1, 2013 - 5:00pm

Just in time for the holiday season, the Washington State History is holidng its 17th Annual Model Train Festival, extended through Christmas for the first time and offering new attractions. Held at the history museum, located at 1911 Pacific Avenue, the festival will take over every floor to create the largest permanent model train layout in the state.

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Meet the Midwife! A special screening of Call the Midwife

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November 13, 2012 - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Meet the Midwife! Calling all Puget Sound Area Moms-to-be, Mothers, Midwives, and those interested in Midwifery! Group Health Cooperative is hosting a special screening of the newest most successful drama series on BBC, Call the Midwife. The series has been more successful that Downtown Abbey in the UK and was just recently introduced in the U.S.

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Art on the Ave - FREE Tacoma Youth Theatre Memberships!

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July 15, 2012 - 11:00am to 7:00pm

Tacoma Youth Theatre will have a booth at this year's 'Art on the Ave.' We'll be offering FREE YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS to all interested young artists (ages 5 - 18.) 

Youth Membership includes:

...$50 off all program fees through 12/31/12 
...Tacoma Youth Theatre T-Shirt 
... Periodic FREE Workshops - next one on July 28 
...Email updates
...Tacoma Youth Theatre Membership Card 
...Mention in all Tacoma Youth Theatre playbills

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Pierce County Auditor Answers Questions About August Primary

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If you have questions about the upcoming primary election, you’re not alone.

Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 is Election Day. On July 12, 2012, every household will be mailed a Pierce County Official Local Voters’ Pamphlet. On July 20, 2012 the Auditor will mail a primary ballot to all registered voters (military and overseas voters were mailed on June 22). The pamphlet and the ballot always prompt questions.

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Source Yoga Presents: Finding the Wisdom Within; A Weekend Retreat

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September 29, 2012 - 9:00am to 9:00pm

Join us for an exquisite weekend getaway. Experience both active and relaxing yoga classes, encounter stillness as you are expertly guided through mindful meditation, and enjoy the communiity of other committed yogis. Delight in the natural beauty of Harmony Hill (Union, WA). Cost is $295 by 6/30 and $325 after 6/30. Two night stay, organic meals included.

info: http://sourceyogaonline.com/yoga-reteats/

 

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Public Health Week 2012: Communicable Disease Control

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This week Pierce County Health Department has been sharing stories about staff members at the health department to commerate National Public Health Week 2012. 

Jeni Nybo's public health journey started in 2000 as a Family Based Nurse but for the past two years she have been fortunate to work as a Nurse Epidemiologist within the Communicable Disease Prevention Division. Communicable diseases have always interested her. Some have been controlled by vaccinations, sanitation and modern technology, while others are emerging or resistant to drug treatment.

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