City of Fircrest

New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
2021-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

Christmas - City Offices Closed
2020-12-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Christmas Day - City Offices Closed
2020-12-25 | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

City Council Regular Meeting
2020-12-22 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-12-08 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-11-24 19:00 - 22:30, 2020-11-10 19:00 - 22:30 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 PM at the City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. City Hall is accessible to disabled persons. Interpreters, signers or other auxiliary aids will be provided upon five business days advance notice.
For More Information:
City Clerk
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
Phone: 253-564-8901
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Santa Sleigh Ride
2020-12-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2020-12-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Santa Sleigh Ride
The Annual Sleigh Ride will look a little different this year but we are excited to have the opportunity to continue to spread joy throughout Fircrest.
The two-night event will start on December 16, 2020, at 5 PM.
The Route Maps are below:
Night One Route
Night Two Route

Testing Event
2020-12-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

Fircrest Holiday Lights: Stroll Around Fircrest
2020-12-07 17:00 - 2020-12-31 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Take an evening stroll to enjoy the Lights of Fircrest.
You pick the time and you pick the route.
There are many lights to enjoy around our festive town.
Sign up to participate and receive TWO holiday light necklaces * to wear on your stroll.
Once you sign up, you will receive details on where to get your necklaces. The Lights necklaces are available only to Fircrest households.
Let’s keep spreading the holiday cheer!
To register, scroll down to the event sign up website below OR cut and paste into your web browser: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2020-Holiday-Stroll
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
* or while supplies last
NO COST TO ENTER
Anyone can participate in the Stroll but must be a Fircrest resident to receive the necklaces.
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Please make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering others on your stroll.
Be safe. Follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy
A HUGE thank you to Fircrest Pharmacy and the Fircrest Kiwanis Club for sponsoring this festive holiday activity!
Please contact Judy Schmidtke, Community Events Specialist, at jschmidtke@cityofficrest.net for more information.

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2020-12-07 16:00 - 16:30, 2020-11-02 16:00 - 16:30 UTC | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Civil Service Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Monday of every month at 4:00 p.m. Commission members are appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the majority of the City Council.
The Civil Service Commission, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 41.12 RCW, is created to exercise the powers and to perform the duties established by such state law in connection with the selection, appointment and employment of police in the city.
For more information:
Chief Examiner
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901
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Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party
2020-12-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2020-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Planning Commission Meeting
2020-12-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8902
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Planning Commission Meeting
2020-12-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-11-03 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The Planning Commission meets at the City Hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM (except for the August meeting which is the third Tuesday). The Planning Commission is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council to do the following:

Act as a research and fact-finding agency for the city, as requested or required by the city council;
May participate in the activities of regional planning commissions;
Study, promulgate, develop and make recommendations on updates to the comprehensive plan;
Process and hear all requests for zoning, rezoning or variances, grant or deny requests for variance, make reports and recommendations to the council regarding any proposed plat or subdivision and recommend to the city council changes in the city ordinance law relating to any of such matters.

For more information:
Planning Administrator
planning@cityoffircrest.net
115 Ramsdell Street
Fircrest WA 98466
253-564-8901.
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Staff Reports

Lights of Fircrest Outdoor Holiday Display Contest
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-31 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
It’s time to trim the trees and put up the holiday lights. Let’s celebrate the season in a big way and leave 2020 in a blaze of lights and fun!
Fircrest Parks & Recreation and the Kiwanis Club invite all Fircrest residents to take part in the 2nd Annual ‘Lights of Fircrest’ Outdoor Holiday Display Contest.
Here’s how it works.

Submit the electronic registration form by Wednesday, December 9th. (cut & paste into your browser) https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2020-Lights-of-Fircrest
Each home participating in the ‘Lights of Fircrest’ will receive a yard sign to display in a visible location in their yard.
Displays must be ready for viewing by no later than Friday, December 11th.
The list of registered homes will be available for self-guided tours. The touring guide will be posted on the City of Fircrest website as well as its Facebook page. Paper copies will be available at select Fircrest businesses. (ONLY addresses will be listed. Names will NOT be included.)
On Sunday, December 13th, our team of judges will travel to each registered home for judging.
Prizes and bragging rights will be announced on Wednesday, December 16th.

Please contact Judy at Fircrest Parks & Recreation at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net or 253.238.4128 for more information.
Let’s make Fircrest the most decorated City in the Pacific Northwest!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
JUDGING:
Sunday, December 13, 2020
PRIZES AWARDED:
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
NO COST TO ENTER
THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for helping to make this event happen!

Day after Thanksgiving - City Offices Closed
2020-11-27 | WA

Thanksgiving - City Offices Closed
2020-11-26 | WA

Thanksgiving Holiday - City Offices Closed
2020-11-22 08:00 - 2020-11-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
2020-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.
In the event the holiday occurs on Saturday, offices will be closed on Friday, the 10th. In the event the holiday occurs on Sunday, offices will be closed on Sunday, the 12th.

Veterans Day - City Offices Closed
2020-11-11 | WA

Daylight Saving Time Ends
2020-11-01 02:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fall back and move your clock backward one hour.

Pumpkin Patch
2020-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Contact the Rec Department for more information. 253-564-8177

Halloween 2020
2020-10-31 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
There will be NO Halloween Night City-sponsored events on Halloween this year.
Instead, please enjoy the Virtual Costume Contest, Scarecrows of Fircrest Displays and The HUNT leading up to Halloween (October 26-30).
The City of Fircrest would like to remind you to enjoy Halloween safely. We are using guidance from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to ensure we do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
PLEASE NOTE: The listed activities are NOT group events.
Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Please make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering others.
Be safe.
Please follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy

The HUNT.
2020-10-28 - 2020-10-30 | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The HUNT.

STARTING POINT:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices South Sound Properties – 1251 Regents

Our awesome sponsors, Berkshire Hathaway, created a fun photo booth for the starting point of The HUNT. All the festivities will happen Wednesday through Friday! Check in anytime between 9am to 3pm (you need to find the treasure * by 4pm)
This activity is for ages 12 and under.

Please follow these simple guidelines so that we all continue to comply with the “Stay Healthy” order:
This is not a group event.
Kids must be with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Make sure to stay at least 6 feet away from people who don’t live with you.
https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy

* while treasures last

A great adventure and treasure are in your future.
Join the fun. The HUNT will happen October 28-30, 2020 between 9 am and 4 pm each day.
The adventure begins at Berkshire Hathaway South Sound Properties (1251 Regents Blvd.) where you’ll get your first clue.
There will be prizes along the way and a treasure at the X marks the spot! (One treasure per child.)
AND wear your costume if you need an excuse to dress up!
PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT a group event. Children should be out with their responsible adult who is in their Family/Household.
Please make sure to use proper social distancing (at least 6 feet) when encountering other ‘Hunters’ on your quest. Be safe.
Follow these simple guidelines to comply with the SAFE START PHASE 2 Recommendations: https://www.tpchd.org/hea…/diseases/stay-home-stay-healthy
For more information, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.

Thank you to our generous sponsor:
