Browsing archives for August, 2009

Pooch Plunge coming soon to Howard Amon Park

Richland Events, where:99352 30 August 2009 | 0 Comments

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I’m not sure if our wonderful dog, Sparky, (right) would want to do this or not, but it sure sounds fun: On September 12 and 13, the Tri-City Dog Park Society is hosting a Pooch Plunge in the wading pool at Howard Amon Park. Yep, the pool is going to the dogs!
It runs from 10 [...]

Roads Closed This Week in South Richland

Richland News, where:99352 24 August 2009 | 0 Comments

That construction work in South Richland continues this week, and there are more road closures and nuisances to come — all in the vicinity of the Leslie/Gage/Keene intersections. Here’s the word from the city offices:
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Keene Road from Elementary Street to Gage will be closed on Tuesday, August 25 beginning at 6 p.m. for partial [...]

Hanford B Reactor Tour Photos

Richland Sights 23 August 2009 | 0 Comments

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No, we didn’t go on a tour of the Hanford B Reactor (I’d like to some day), but a fellow Tri-Citian named Brian Manley did do the tour earlier this year. And he posted a bunch of photos on Flickr.
So, if you’re in the same boat as me — curious what it’s like, but [...]

Gage Rd. Closed This Week

Richland News, where:99352 17 August 2009 | 0 Comments

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Well, not all of Gare Road, but some of it — and an important part of it, too. Starting today, and continuing for a full week, Gage Road is closed between Leslie Road and Penny Royal Avenue.

The closure will be in place until next Monday, August 24. The highly-trafficked Gage/Leslie intersection is still open, except [...]

Parks & Rec wants your opinion

Richland Life 16 August 2009 | 0 Comments

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The city’s Parks & Rec department is looking for public feedback to help set priorities and let city staff know how well they’re doing their jobs. It’s a quick survey – just 7/8 questions – and you can access the survey from the city’s web site.

Richland Library is having a party

Richland Events, where:99352 3 August 2009 | 0 Comments

If you missed the grand opening of the newly remodeled Richland Public Library last month, why not head there this Saturday for a big party?
The fun starts at 10 am and there’ll be fun stuff for people of all ages, refreshments, and even live entertainment. Two blues bands will perform outside the library starting [...]