Planning Commission Meeting
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-06-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-05 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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LET'S GLOW! 2023 Mom & Son Dance
2023-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
LET’S GLOW!
Mom & Son Dance

Friday, May 5th 2023
6:30PM-8:30PM
Roy H. Murphy Community Center

Tickets go on sale:
Fircrest Residents: – April 3rd
$25 per couple
$5 for each additional child
$5 for an additional adult
NON-Residents – April 24th
$35 per couple
$5 for each additional child
$5 for an additional adult
Online Registration Only

Space is Limited
Registration includes: Photo, Goodie Bag, Craft and Refreshments
Grandmas, aunts, and other loved one’s welcome.

Volunteer at Whittier Park
2023-05-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Whittier Park, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Volunteer at Whittier Park
Help the environment while building community at Habitat Restoration work parties!
Work Parties are on Saturdays from 9AM-12PM
Sign up at Piercecd.org, scan the flyer’s QR code, or click on the links below:
April 22nd | Earth Day – Calendar – RSVP
May 6th – Calendar – RSVP
June 3rd – Calendar – RSVP
July 1st – Calendar – RSVP
August 5th – Calendar – RSVP
September 2nd – Calendar – RSVP
October 7th – Calendar – RSVP
November 4th – Calendar – RSVP (links coming soon)
December 2nd – Calendar – RSVP

Activities include caring for existing plantings, mulching and removing invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and Canadian thistle This work supports water quality, our local wildlife, and pollinators. Exact meeting location will be provided after signing up.

What will volunteers be doing at the event?
While the exact tasks at hand vary, our projects focus on improving the open spaces, forests, and parks in our local cities. Healthy ecosystems and thriving forests are vital to our community because they absorb and naturally filter rain water, produce clean oxygen, provide living spaces for wildlife, and create a place for people to connect with the outdoors.
In order to create healthy forests and riparian zones, the work can include:

Removing invasive species of plants

Canadian Thistle
Himalayan Blackberry

Caring for existing and previous plantings

For your safety and comfort please bring:

Clothing that can get dirty
Long pants and sleeves
Sturdy shoes (closed toed shoes required, no sandals or flats)
Rain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)
Full water bottle!

Youth Policy
Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What is a Conservation District?
Across the United States, nearly 3,000 Conservation Districts—almost one in every county—are helping local people to conserve land, water, forests, wildlife and related natural resources. Conservation Districts are non-regulatory, we’re here to help you implement best practices for conserving local natural resources, not to fine you for not using best practices.
Known in various parts of the country as “soil and water conservation districts,” “resource conservation districts,” “natural resource districts,” “land conservation committees” and similar names, we share a single mission: to coordinate assistance from all available sources—public and private, local, state and federal—in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns.

City Council Regular Meeting
2023-05-09 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-05-23 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-06-13 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-06-27 19:00 - 22:30, 2023-07-11 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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City Council Study Session - Canceled
2023-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION of the CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Notice is hereby given that the Study Session of the Fircrest City Council scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, has been canceled.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Fircrest City Council is set for Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fircrest City Council Chambers located at 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA 98466.
For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 253.564.8901.
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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City Council Study Session
2023-05-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-17 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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Memorial Day - City Offices Closed
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA
City offices closed in observance of the holiday.

Thelma Gilmur Park Habitat Stewardship Work Party
2023-06-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Thelma Gilmur Park, 1404 Evergreen Dr.,, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Civil Service Commission Meeting
2023-06-05 16:00 - 16:30, 2023-07-05 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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Community Visioning Event
2023-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roy H. Murphy Community Center, 555 Contra Costa Avenue, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

2023 Fircrest Community Yard Sale
2023-06-17 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | City of Fircrest, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
FIRCREST COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Join us for our Annual Community-wide YARD SALE on Saturday, June 17th.
We are so excited to present the 2023 FIRCREST COMMUNITY YARD SALE list! This is a ONE-DAY, community-wide event happening THIS Saturday, June 17th from 9:00 am -4:00pm*. This is our biggest turn-out to date! Thanks to all our wonderful neighbors for continuing this fun tradition in a BIG way!
* times may vary depending on participant
* paper copies available at the Fircrest Community Center

Juneteenth - City Buildings are Closed
2023-06-19 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States

Fircrest Strawberry Festival
2023-06-25 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
There’s not much better than a fun summer evening in the sun! Come kickoff the summer event season at the Fircrest Strawberry Festival! All the Fircrest FUN happens on Sunday, June 25th from 5:00pm – 8:30pm.
Jam to the toe tappings tunes of BroHamM live in concert! We’ll have Artists, Makers, Food Trucks and of course the famous Fircrest Kiwanis Strawberry shortcakes! A team from the Fircrest We Dig Community Garden will be on site with strawberry starts. There’s even reliable rumors that the Strawberry Fairy will be fluttering around! You won’t want to miss it!
Thank you Harborstone Credit Union for your generous sponsorship!

The 2023 Strawberry Festival happens on Sunday, June 25th! We’re excited to announce that “BROHAMM -The Brothers Hammond Band” will be coming to us LIVE! They kept us dancing at the 2022 FUN DAYS, so it only made sense to start the summer right by bringing them back! BroHamM’s music will keep you dancing with their exceptional musicianship, distinctive rich and soulful vocal harmonies, or if you wish, just sit back, and listen to the creative way they arrange and perform songs. You won’t want to miss it!
“BroHamM Band – We Bring The Party!”

35th Annual FIRCREST PICNIC AND ROD RUN
2023-07-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Presented By:
Fircrest Towing and Fircrest Parks & Recreation

35th Annual Fircrest Picnic and ROD RUN

Date: Sunday, July 2, 2023
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Fircrest Park
Open to all special interest vehicles.
Free for spectators to attend.
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Vehicle Registration
Dash plaques and prizes for those entering a vehicle in the show.
Food will be available for purchase on-site. Commemorative Rod Run T-Shirts are also available. Pre-order your shirt for $25 through May 26th. On-site t-shirt quantities will be limited and will cost $30.
Pay on-site at the event OR register early online at:
35th Annual – Fircrest Picnic & Rod Run – Vehicle Registration (recdesk.com) or: In-Person at the Fircrest Community Center
Vehicle Registration Cost: $20
Space and registration limited to the first 300 cars.
Vehicle check begins at 7AM.
All sales are final. Show is rain or shine.
You must provide your driver’s license when checking in at the show registration area.
No glass. No burnouts.

Independence Day - City Offices Closed
2023-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | WA

Resident Poker Walk
2023-07-14 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Fircrest Wellness invites our residents to come out for some fun! there are 5 stops along our route where you will choose a card from a deck of cards and write down the suit and number. At the end of the walk, the cards you choose will have made up your “poker hand.” We will have goodies for the first 250 residents and prizes for the highest, and lowest hands. We hope to see you there!

Fircrest FUN DAYS
2023-07-21 17:00 - 2023-07-22 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fircrest Park, 555 Contra Costa Ave, Fircrest, WA, 98466, United States
Commencement Bank
and Fircrest Parks and Recreation Presents:
FIRCREST FUN DAYS!

Commencement Bank
and Fircrest Parks and Recreation Presents:
Fircrest Fun Days – July 21 & 22, 2023
Friday FUN
5:00PM – Kids Kraft Maker Booths
5:00PM – Food Trucks
5:30PM – Aerial Acrobatics Show & Dance Party

Saturday FUN
8:00AM – YOGA in the Park – Fircrest Field
8:30AM – Furry 4K – Ron Russo Pavilion
10:00AM – New Genesis Drum Line – Community Center Plaza Steps
10:15AM – FURcrest Pet Parade – Kids Zone Stage
11:00AM – Reptile Lady – Ron Russo Pavilion
12:00PM – Field Games – Fircrest Field
12:30PM – FirCRUST Pie Contest Winners – Tom & Meg Names Family Fnd. Multi-Purpose Room
1:00PM – Magic Show with Jeff Evans – Ron Russo Pavilion
2:00PM – Watermelon Eating Contest – Kids Zone Stage
3:00PM – The Tim Cox Band in Concert – Beer Garden
3:15 & 4:30PM – Wolf Talk by Wolf Haven Intl. – Kids Zone Stage
3:30PM – Junior Bake-Off Winners – Kids Zone Stage
3:40PM – Vikings Community Cheer – Kids Zone Stage
8:00PM – Jet City Players in Concert – Ron Russo Pavilion
10:00PM – Fireworks!!! – The sky above Fircrest

EVEN MORE Saturday FUN
10:00AM-6:00PM – Artisan & Maker Vendor Booths – Fircrest Field
10:00AM-8:00PM – Food Trucks – Food Truck Alley
10:00AM-2:00PM – Dog Adoption Event – Casa Dog Booth
2:00PM-9:00PM – Beer Garden – Tennis Courts
10:00AM-3:00PM – Selfie Station – Community Center Plaza
10:00AM-10:00PM – Fircrest FUN & Info Booth – Community Center Plaza
10:00AM-6:00PM – Lawn & Carnival Games – Kids Zone
10:00AM-6:00PM – Story Time Tent with Princesses & Super Heroes
11:00AM-4:00PM / 5:00PM-8:00PM – Roving Entertainment

The 2023 Friday Night Fun will feature live entertainment by Wings Aerial Acrobats. The performance will combine choreographed Aerial shows and Ambient Freestyle with hula hoop, acrobatic and juggling workshops to involve the audience. The two-hour experience will conclude with a Circus Dance Party with ribbons and hula hoops! The evening will also feature a Kids’ Makers Market, games and food available for purchase.

On Saturday, FUN DAYS will continue with the BIG TOP / Circus theme. The day will feature live entertainment with bands; a magic show and roving performer. We’ll have over artist and maker vendor booths; food trucks; a beer garden, games; yoga in the park; Midway zone and more. We’ll bring back the ‘FUR’crest Pet Parade and the 5th Annual Furry 4K Pet Walk. We’ll also have a fir’CRUST’ Pie Bake-off and Watermelon Eating Contest. This year we are also adding a Baking Competition for Kids! The Saturday festivities will conclude with a spectacular firework show that evening.

Fircrest FUN DAYS
Food Trucks:

Bean Hut Espresso
Big Dawgs Hot Dogs
Bliss Small Batch Creamery
Boss Mama’s Kitchen
Burrito Boy
Carnival Time
Chick-Fil-A
Corn on the Run
Fisher Scones*
Flavorworks
Greedy Vegan
Just a Pizza My Mind
Legendary Doughnuts*
Lumpia Love^
Mexicuban
Nana’s Sweets and Treats
Robby Pops Kettle Corn
South Sound Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Squishy Pop Bubble Tea
Starvin Marvin
Taco Mirrey^
Uncle Mick’s Filipino Comfort Food
Waffle Stop

All trucks open both days except:
^Friday Only
*Saturday Only

Junior Bake-Off

Saturday, July 22nd, 2022
Fircrest Fun Days
Presented by Evergreen Home Loans – The Roffe Team

A baking competition just for kids and teens!
3 age groups · 3 categories · Prizes and Fun
The Details:
Date: July 22nd, 2023
Location: The Names Family Foundation Party Room
Categories:
6-9 years old – Cookies
10-13 years old – Cupcakes
14-17 years old – Pie
Time: Drop off entry between 10:00-11:00AM
Space is limited to 20 entries per category.
Registration:
Fircrest Residents: Open Now – Sign Up Here!
Non-Residents: July 3rd

Contact:
jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net

The Kid’s Zone
Saturday, July 22nd, 2022
Fircrest Fun Days
Presented by: The Waffle Stop
Schedule:
10:00-6:00
-Lawn Games: Fun outdoor games for the whole family!
– Story Time Tent Presented by Leske Construction with Princess and Super Heroes from Magic in the PNW
-Carnival Games: with Carnival Time Games!
11:00 – Reptile Lady – Pavilion Stage
12:00 – Field Games – Fircrest Field
1:00 – Magic Show with Jeff Evans
The Waffle Stop Kid’s Zone Stage
2:00 – Watermelon Eating Contest – Presented by Rick & Sue Little and Sterino Farms
3:30 – Junior Bake-Off Winners Announced – Presented by Evergreen Home Loans – The Roffe Team
3:40 – Vikings Community Cheerleading
3:15 & 4:30 – WOLF TALK Wolf Haven International
Kid’s Zone Fun
Ballon Artist
Face Painting
& More!

Fircrest FUN DAYS Kidz Kraft Makers Market
Friday, July 21st
Fircrest Fun Days
Does your teen / child enjoying making art projects? Do they love going to craft fairs and often make comments like “I could sell my art / craft too!” If the answers are YES!, then check out the KIDZ KRAFT MAKERS MARKET at FIRCREST FUN DAYS on FRIDAY, July 21st! The Fircrest FUN DAYS Team is now accepting KIDZ MAKERS applications for Fircrest RESIDENTS* between the ages of 8-17 years old! NON-Fircrest resident sign-ups begin on July 3rd. There is $5 entry fee. Complete the vendor application by following this link: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/2023-kids-kraft-maker-vendor-applic For more information contact Judy at 253.238.4166. See you at the Park! * Registration is limited to the first 20 registrants. * Parent / Guardian permission required.

Watermelon Eating Contest
Saturday, July 22nd, 2022
Fircrest Fun Days
Presented by: Rick & Sue Little and Sterino Farms
The Waffle Stop Kid’s Zone Stage
2:00 PM
Ages 5 and up
Contest by age groups
Space is limited
The FIRCREST FUN DAYS Watermelon Eating Contest is going to be so much fun on Saturday! If you’re planning to participate, you will be required to sign a release form. Forms are available now at the Fircrest Community Center. Forms will also be available at the Fircrest FUN Booth on Friday and Saturday; and at the contest site. Once signed, please keep the signed form, and turn it in when it’s your turn at the contest. BRING YOUR FORM TO THE CONTEST ON SATURDAY. Do NOT return the form to the community center.
And remember…. NO FORM = no participation! And space is limited so show up early.
See you at the Park!

2023 Furry 4K
Saturday, July 22nd, 2022
Fircrest Fun Days
Ron Russo Pavilion
Presented by: The Tacoma Cat Hospital and Choppers Holistic Pet Food
Schedule:
Furry 4K – Register Here
7:30 am – Furry 4K Check-in
8:30 am – Furry 4K
Goodie bags for the first 100 Furry 4K Entries!

Pet Parade
Saturday, July 22nd, 2022
Fircrest Fun Days
The Waffle Stop Kid’s Zone Stage
Pet Parade – Register Here
10:00 am – Pet Parade Check-In
10:15 – Pet Parade
Circus themed Pet Parade Costumes encouraged!
Registration Required!
No Cost to Enter
Free Raffle
& More!

Live in Concert!
Saturday, July 22nd, 2022
Fircrest Fun Days
Ron Russo Pavilion
Presented by: Commencement Bank, Fircrest Jewelers, and Northwest Carriers, Inc.
We have a fantastic line-up of
bands for Fircrest FUN DAYS on July 22nd! You won’t want to miss a single moment!

JET CITY PLAYERS
8:00 PM @ the Pavilion
Brought to you by Commencement Bank
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HWY 9
5:00 PM @ the Pavilion
Brought to you by Fircrest Jewelers
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TIM COX BAND
3:00 PM @ the Beer Garden
Brought to you by Northwest Carriers, Inc

THANK YOU Commencement Bank, Fircrest Jewelers and Northwest Carriers, Inc. for your generous sponsorship!

FirCRUST PIE BAKE OFF

3rd 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 3rd Annual FirCRUST Pie Bake-Off and find out! Our Team of “Celebrity” judges are excited to sample and judge your specialty pie. Prizes and bragging rights included! DATE: Saturday, July 22, 2023 LOCATION: Fircrest Community Center Multi-Purpose Room Space is limited to the first 36 bakers entered. Only one entry per person. NO registration fee. Sign up today by following this link: https://form.jotform.com/FircrestParksandRecreation/fircrust-pie-bake-off-registration TIMELINE for July 22nd 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. 10:45 am: Judging 12:30 pm: Award Presentation 4:00 pm: Pick-up pie plates DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Friday, July 14th at 5:00 pm (or until registration is full) OFFICIAL RULES: (See the JotForm Registration Form for the complete list of rules and guidelines.) All pies and crusts must be home-made and made from scratch No professional bakers permitted Pies and crust must be 8-10” Categories for pie judging will be determined the day of the event based on which pies are entered for judging. Possible 8 Categories (but not limited to): Apple, Berry, Blackberry or Marion Berry, Peach, Nut, Meringue, Cherry, Savory, Vegan, GF, etc. 8 Blue ribbons will be awarded, one per category AND one over-all Grand Champion ribbon All winners will be announced at 12:30 at the Community Center Multi-Purpose Room. Please join us! (not required) JUDGING CRITERIA: 1) Over-all appearance 2) Texture and taste of crust and/or topping 3) Taste and consistency of the filling ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 14 at 5:00 pm or until registration is filled. Contact Judy at jschmidtke@cityoffircrest.net with questions.
