FirCRUST PIE BAKE-OFF
2022-07-16 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
2nd Annual FirCRUST PIE BAKE-OFF
Do you like to bake pies? Do you have what it takes to bring home the Blue Ribbon? Or maybe even the Championship Title? Enter the 2nd Annual FirCRUST Pie Bake-Off and find out! Our Team of “Celebrity” judges are excited to sample and judge your speciality pie. Prizes and bragging rights included!
Sign up today! There’s NO registration fee.
DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2022
LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center
TIME:
8:00 – 9:30 am Deliver your pie
Location: Fircrest Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Pies delivered after 9:30 am will not be accepted.
11:00 am Judging
12:00 noon Award Presentation
6:00 pm Pick-up pies / pie plates
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Thursday, July 14th at 5:00 pm
OFFICIAL RULES:

Pies entered in the contest may not contain raw or uncooked eggs
No professional bakers permitted
Pies must be 8-10” and home-made
Categories for pie judging will be determined the day of the event based on which pies are available for judging. Possible 8 Categories (but not limited to): Apple, Berry, Blackberry or Marion Berry, Peach, Nut, Meringue, Cherry, Vegan, GF, etc.
Please place baker’s name on bottom of your pie plate
8 Blue ribbons will be awarded, one per category AND one over-all Grand Champion ribbon
All winners will be announced at NOON at the Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Please join us! (not required)
Winning pies will be displayed in the Multi-Purpose Room by the windows for viewing from the outside until Saturday at 6 pm
A list of award winners will be posted on the Fircrest FUN DAYS Facebook page
Names of the bakers will be revealed only after the judging process has concluded

JUDGING CRITERIA:
1) Over-all appearance
2) Texture and taste of crust and/or topping
3) Taste and consistency of the filling
Complete this on-line registration form OR deliver / mail a printed copy of the registration form to: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest WA 98466. No cost to enter.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Thursday, July 14 at 5 pm
Please include a copy of this registration form or your name, number and email address when submitting your pie on Saturday, July 16th.
No Entry Fee
Here’s what you can expect at the 2022 Fircrest FUN DAYS!
Fircrest FUN DAYS is back and it’s going to be bigger & better than ever before! All the Fircrest FUN happens on July 15th and 16th at Fircrest Park.
On Friday evening, we are excited to introduce live music and dance by Island Breeze. Island Breeze Entertainment is a vibrant and enchanting show featuring live music and dance from the Pacific Islands! This phenomenal performance includes a troop of over 40 cast members with 12 costume changes. Hula Dancers, Ukulele Players, Steel Pan Drummers and Island Style Musicians will make a performance you’ll remember. The evening will also feature Island games, crafts and food available for purchase.
On Saturday, July 16th, Fun Days will feature stages with live entertainment; bands; vendor booths; food trucks; beer garden; FirCRUST Pie Bake-off; Watermelon Eating Contest; train ride around the park; games; yoga in the park; face painting; kid zone; demonstrations and more. We are also excited to present the Kiwanis FURcrest Pet Parade and the 4th Annual Furry 4K Pet Walk. The event will conclude with a spectacular firework show on Saturday evening. All Fircrest events are family-friendly and community oriented.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net
Just another FUN way to celebrate Fircrest FUN DAYS! Come join the FUN!

Special thanks to our generous sponsors: The Crest Home Store, BLISS Creamery, Classy Chassis and Mimi’s Tea.

FURRY 4K
2022-07-16 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FURRY 4K (F4K)
Do the Furry 4K with Fido or Fifi!!!
The F4K course is 4 kilometers (approximately), easy and enjoyable for all ages and ability levels. Water will be available on the course for both animal and human participants. To save on waste please bring your own cup/bowl/bottle!
DATE: Saturday, July 16, 2022
START LOCATION: Fircrest Park Pavilion
START TIME: 9:00 a.m. on July 16.
Check-in and goody bags* available starting at 8:30 for our friends who need a little more time or space to participate.
REGISTRATION is required.
NO registration fee! Link to registration form: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRe…/2022-furry-4k
Pet food donations (unopened) will be accepted at the start line.
Registration includes a goody bag*, lots of photo opportunities, and fun!
RULES OF PARTICIPATION:
Pets must be current on vaccinations
No aggressive pets
No female dogs in heat
No more than two beasts per adult human
Keep all pets on a 7-foot leash or shorter at all times (packs and strollers are OK)
No babies under the age of six months except for human babies
Please, clean up after your pet! Waste bags will be at the start line and water stops in case you forget.
Run or walk the course only if you and your pet are in adequate physical condition
Strollers are welcome on the course
Depending on the number of registrants, you may be asked to organize at the start line according to speed, so our pet cheetahs can get going and going fast.
* while supplies last
Please take lots of photos at the event and post on your social media with #fircrestfurry4K #fircrestfundays2022
Questions: Please contact Judy at jschmdtke@cityoffircrest.net.
SEE YOU AT THE PARK!

Fircrest FIT Week
2022-07-16 09:00 - 2022-07-20 17:00, 2022-07-17 09:00 - 2022-07-21 17:00, 2022-07-18 09:00 - 2022-07-22 17:00, 2022-07-19 09:00 - 2022-07-23 17:00, 2022-07-20 09:00 - 2022-07-24 17:00, 2022-07-21 09:00 - 2022-07-25 17:00, 2022-07-22 09:00 - 2022-07-26 17:00, 2022-07-23 09:00 - 2022-07-27 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 10 more dates | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Come join us for a week of FREE Fitness in the Park! We’ve gathered fitness leaders from across our area to bring you a fun variety of classes to experience. Whether you work out daily or don’t exercise at all, we have something for you.
Our goal is to introduce you to resources that will help you reach your fitness potential and become a stronger, healthier you. To make it even better, we’re doing it all outdoors!
Fircrest FIT Week happens Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 2021. Classes are offered at 8:30 am, 9 am or 5 pm. Class locations include Fircrest Park Pavilion; Edwards Aquatic Center Pool or Patio; and the Tennis Courts on Electron Street.
Here are a few additional details:

You must register for the cla
sses you wish to take.
Fill out the form by following this link https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRec…/fircrest-fit
Sign up for as many classes as you’d like!
Class descriptions, along with date and time are listed on the registration form.
All classes are FREE.
Classes are open to anyone.
A waiver form is required to participate.
Please check in 10-15 minutes before class begins.
Bring a mat or towel for any class that requires floor work.
Instructors will have information about their gym and the additional classes they teach. This will be available at the info table before and after their class.
Light snacks, water and coffee will be provided after the morning classes by our SUPPORTING SPONSORS. Please stop by and say thanks to our sponsors for supporting our event.

If you’re a Fircrest resident, you will receive a Fircrest FIT racing buff. * Just show your ID (driver’s license) for proof of residency when you check in for your class.
In addition to the structured classes, we encourage you to enjoy an evening walk with other community members. Meet up at the Fircrest Park Pavilion at 7 pm each evening for a casual stroll around Fircrest. This will be a fun opportunity to meet others that enjoy walking.

For more information, please contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net.

* Must be a Fircrest resident to receive a buff. One per person. While supplies last.

'FUR'crest Pet Parade
2022-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Just when you thought Fircrest FUN DAYS couldn’t get any better…
We’re excited to introduce the 2022 ‘FUR’crest PET PARADE on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 10:30 am. Come join us in a parade of your pets around our beautiful Fircrest Park.
All pets are welcome: dogs, cats, bunnies, lizards, etc. Costumes are encouraged, so get creative! Walk your pet on a leash or create a float for them to ride (wagon, bike trailer, kid car, etc.)
PRIZES: Best Float, Most Creative and Cutest Costume.
No cost to enter. Registration is required. Just follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/Fir…/furcrest-fun-days-pet-parade
Pet food donations (unopened) will be accepted at check-in.
SCHEDULE:
CHECK-IN: Begins at 10 am at the Kid Zone Stage located by the Pool Party Room
LINE UP: 10:15 am
START TIME: 10:30 am
AWARD ANNOUNCEMENTS: 10:45 a.m. at the Ron Russo Park Pavilion
Please take lots of photos at the event and post on your social media with #fircrestpetparade #fircrestfundays2022
Questions: Please contact Judy at jschmdtke@cityoffircrest.net.
SEE YOU AT THE PARK!

Testing Event
2022-07-17 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
Please disregard this event. We are testing the system.

1st Annual Resident Poker Walk
2022-07-19 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Public Works Building, 120 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Planning Commission - Special Meeting
2022-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Planning Commission Special Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting
2022-07-26 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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Vaccine Clinic at the Community Center July 30, 2022
2022-07-30 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Vaccine Clinic at the Community Center July 30, 2022

The City of Fircrest is hosting a vaccine clinic.
It’s simple. It’s free. You don’t need insurance or ID.
When & Where:
July 30, 2022
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fircrest Community Center – Gymnasium
555 Contra Costa Ave,
Fircrest, WA 98466
Types of vaccines:
Vaccines available for people 6 months years or older.
Moderna • Pfizer
Have questions? Need help?
Call us at (253) 649-1412, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday–Friday. Our interpreters can help in many languages.
Learn more here:COVID-19 Vaccine | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (tpchd.org)

City Council Study Session
2022-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-08-01 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
The City Council Study Sessions meet at 6:00 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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Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party
2022-08-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2022-08-01 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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