The Prairie Ridge Community Coalition will be holding a meeting at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13 at the Prairie Ridge Community Service Center.

Guest speaker Jerri Kelly, transportation program specialist from Pierce County Community Connections, will be speaking at the meeting.

Kelly will be helping the coalition to develop a new pilot program that would serve folks in the Bonney Lake and Buckley area.  This program would be for essential rides for food, clothing, energy and rental assistance, etc. Input is greatly needed to develop a program that serves low-income families with transportation needs.

Jerri will also share their “Demand Service” program that is currently available to low income East Pierce residents, including youth, which provides transportation to get to work, work training, or dialysis.

Upcoming activities and events in Prairie Ridge:

Wed. Oct. 15, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner at the Rec Hall 6—7 pm. Sponsored by the Foothills United Methodist Church.  Lynette will do a fall craft for the kids during dinner.

Wed. Oct. 15, 7:00 pm – Prairie Ridge Parks Action Team meeting at Rec Hall after dinner.  Share ideas about improving safety in both parks and park improvements.

Thurs. Oct. 16, 11:30—1:00 – 55+ Potluck lunch and game time at the Rec Hall.  Open to all, bring a food dish to share and your favorite card or board game.

Wed. Oct. 22, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner at the Rec Hall 6—7 pm sponsored by the Orting United Methodist Church.

Thurs. Oct. 23, 7:00—8:30 pm – Middle School & High School youth are invited to play games, enjoy refreshments, and have fun with the youth and members of Rainier Hills Christian Fellowship.  Free – at the Rec Hall.

Wed. Oct. 29, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner at the Rec Hall 6—7 pm.  Sponsored by Lake Tapps Community Church and Church on the Hill.  Halloween crafts with kids after dinner.

Wed. Nov. 5, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner at he Rec Hall 6—7 pm.  Sponsored by LifeWay Church in Orting.  Stay for Community Safety Night .  Child I.D. kits during dinner.

Wed. Nov. 5, 6:45—8:00 pm – Community Safety Night with Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept. and Safe Streets.  Also free child I.D. kits.

Mon. Nov. 10, 10:00 am – Prairie Ridge Community Coalition meeting at the Community Service Center.  TOPIC: Results of the Community Conversation with United Way.  Community events and activities planning, share resources, and work together to address community issues and needs.

Wed. Nov. 12, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner at the Rec Hall 6—7 pm.  Sponsored by the Bonney Lake Nazarene Church. Youth can go to CSC for Fun Night at 6:30.

Wed. Nov. 12, 6:30—8:00 pm – Youth Fun Night at the Community Service Center sponsored by Youth Leading Change / Safe Streets.  Middle & High School youth will do mini-turkey bowling and glow-stick bowling, door prizes &  leadership development.

Wed. Nov. 19, 6:00 pm—Free Community Dinner at the Rec Hall 6—7 pm.  Sponsored by the Foothills United Methodist Church.  Lynette will do a fall craft with the kids during dinner.

Wed. Nov. 26, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner (Nacho Bar) from 6:00—7:00 at the Rec Hall sponsored by the Orting United Methodist Church and The Rescue Church of Sumner.  Lynette will be doing a fall craft with the children during dinner.

Wed. Nov. 3, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner from 6—7 pm at the Rec Hall sponsored by LifeWay Church in Orting.  Bingo Night after dinner!

Mon. Dec. 8, 10:00 am – Prairie Ridge  Community Coalition meeting at the Community Service Center.  Community events and activities planning, share resources, and work together to address community issues and needs.  Christmas party planning.

Wed. Dec. 10, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner from 6—7 pm at the Rec Hall sponsored by the Bonney Lake Nazarene Church.

Wed. Dec. 10, 6:30—8:00pm  – Youth Fun Night at the Community Service Center sponsored by Youth Leading Change / Safe Streets.  Middle & High School youth will build a gingerbread house and do cookie decorating, door prizes &  leadership development.

Sat. Dec. 13, 12:00 – 3:00 pm –  The annual Prairie Ridge Family Christmas Party will be held at the Rec Hall from noon to 3.  See Santa, do holiday crafts, decorate cookies, play holiday games, free books, and more.

Wed. Dec. 17, 6:00 pm – Free Community Dinner from 6—7 pm at the Rec Hall sponsored by the Orting United Methodist Church.  Lynette will do holiday crafts with the kids.