Your Home Town Bulletin • July 2025

NW Landing office closed for Independence Day

The Northwest Landing office will be closed Thursday and Friday, July 3 and 4, for Independence Day. The office will reopen Monday, July 7, at 9 a.m.

Street closures for Hometown July 4th Parade

Huggins Street and Palisade Blvd., Richmond Avenue and Haskell, will be closed from 8:30 to 11 a.m. for the Hometown July 4th Parade. DuPont police recommend that if you live on Bittner Court, Heron Court, Latham Court, Richmond Court, Richmond Avenue or Huggins Street that you plan to park a vehicle away from the area if you will need to travel during that time. Road closure signs will be up as well.

 

 

 

 

Leave the fireworks to the pros

This year, the fireworks show will be held in the open area on Civic Drive across from DuPont City Hall to begin at dusk (about 9:30 p.m.). DuPont fireworks information. The recycle bins (glass and cardboard) in that open area will be moved out of their usual space on July 2 and returned on July 7.

Your Northwest Landing Residential Owners Association is funding the parade, activities for kids and the fireworks show.

 

Fireworks are banned in DuPont 

No fireworks of any kind are allowed in DuPont. Report fireworks complaints to 253-287-4455. For all in-progress emergencies, call 9-1-1.

There are also free fireworks displays in neighboring cities:

 

Alley sealcoating planned for Yehle Park Village in early July

If you live on Arnold, Gaul, Cox, Martin, Wells, Hannen or Jensen streets in Yehle Park Village, alley sealcoating is scheduled for July 8-11. Affected residents should have received a notice from the ROA. If you missed it or misplaced it, the schedule and map can be viewed on the ROA website under Announcements.

September Community Yard Sale 2025

Saturday, September 20, is the last yard sale date for Northwest Landing in 2025. Please note that yard sales are not sponsored by either the Northwest Landing ROA or the City of DuPont. Governing documents for Northwest Landing state that yard sales may be held two times a year and are announced by the ROA. Dates for last year and this year were decided based on feedback we received from a 2023 community survey. Watch for a new community survey about events later this year.

Who to call – city or ROA

If something is on a city street, grass strip between sidewalk and street, park, or trail, the City of DuPont has jurisdiction. That includes lost dogs, dangerous or sick wild animals, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, and fallen trees. Go to Report a Problem on the city’s website.  

If something is in an alleyway or a greenspace/pocket park (most have red benches), Northwest Landing ROA has jurisdiction. Call 253-964-1289 or email .

The Northwest Landing website hosts a Who You Gonna Call webpage which includes common topics our office gets questions about. 

 

The buzz about The Hive Market

Have you heard the buzz? An innovative new business will be opening in downtown DuPont on July 1. The Hive Market is the brainchild of creative powerhouses Jennifer Maldonado and Norma Felix. Jennifer has lived and worked in DuPont for more than two decades. She’s a real estate broker with John Scott Realty and has led other business ventures in our area. Norma has been involved with business enterprises in Steilacoom, where she and her family have lived for 10 years. She has more than 25 years of retail experience in Germany and the United States. Both Jennifer and Norma also own Simple Transitions Estate Sales.

The Hive is a hub for small businesses in DuPont and surrounding areas. Everything from creative basket creations offered by “Basket Beeches” to furniture on consignment to art photography, book shop, and affordable children’s clothing. There is even a florist onsite offering affordable cut flowers that visitors can arrange themselves. Oh! And a pet corner, specializing in gently used supplies (leashes, collars, dishes) and unique art. Currently there are 10 vendors, six of them permanent. Several creatives, makers, and vendors will rotate monthly, and there are still a couple of openings to join The Hive.

Visit The Hive Market online. The market is in the former 27 West space at 1430 Wilmington Drive. Grand opening is set for Tuesday, July 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shop will be open for the July 4 holiday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular hours after July 4 will be Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Hive isn’t open to visitors on Mondays and Tuesdays (when they’re busy making more sweet things).

The Association does not receive compensation for this message; it is not paid advertising. Any business in Northwest Landing may ask to be featured in DuPont Business in Focus. Send your request to .

 

 

Northwest Landing Events

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Board of Directors – 5:30 p.m. • Wednesday • July 23, 2025 – via Zoom– reservations required by July 21. Call 253-964-1289 or email to reserve. On Zoom. Your 2025 Board of Directors can be reached at . Please contact staff at if you have questions or concerns a violation notice or want to report a problem with a Northwest Landing property.

Property Improvement Committee – meetings are generally held at 5:30 p.m. – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except for underground irrigation systems, this committee must review all exterior modifications, including painting, roofing, adding central air conditioning, heat pump or solar panels, fences, sheds, patios, patio covers, decks, landscape renovations, adding or removing trees. Some projects may also require a city permit. Underground irrigation systems require a city permit. Property Improvement forms can be downloaded from the homeowner’s portal on the website. Go to Member Logins. After you login, click on Documents, then open the folder Property Improvement Committee Forms. Call 253-964-1289 if you need help finding PIC forms.

 

 

Dear ROA,

I’ve lived in Northwest Landing for about 20 years and have repainted the trim on my house at least three times. I’m also getting ready to replace my roof this summer. I just found out from one of my neighbors that I was supposed to get “permission” from the ROA office for both painting and roof replacement. Seriously? I thought painting and roof repairs were regular maintenance. What gives?

– Good painter in Yehle Park Village

Dear Good Painter,

First of all, there shouldn’t be a problem with painting unless you painted your trim a different color. Still, we ask that homeowners send in a property improvement request for painting just so we can keep track. You should be okay unless you painted a different color than the original paint scheme. But let us know. Sometimes people fix something and then add something else that isn’t part of the community standards. And we do update those standards. For example, it used to be the accepted standard to only replace damaged vinyl siding with a similar material. Now, however, there is a new DuPont city code requiring damaged or destroyed vinyl siding to be replaced with a non-flammable product like Hardie Plank. As for roofing material, only asphalt shingles may be used to replace the old roof. Choosing a roof color that is different than what is currently there is possible but requires review by the Property Improvement Committee.

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Year-round herb gardening

The first gardening workshop this year featured how to grow herbs year-round. Led by Pierce County Master Gardener Laura Matson and intern Erica Covey, participants learned about the large variety of herbs that will grow here year-round. Perennial herbs include lavender, rosemary, sage, and thyme that stay green and can be harvested year-round. Other perennials die back in winter but return in spring. These include chives, mints, oregano, parsley, and tarragon. If you missed the workshop, there’s a helpful tip sheet online: Growing in Washington – Perennial Herbs. Watch for future workshops on tree and shrub care, lawn care, and more. Workshops are held in neighborhood green spaces and most are given by a master gardener.

Lawns: Healthy lawns need regular weeding, keep lawn clear of moss, clover and dandelions. Repair and reseed bare spots. Mow lawns to maintain a height less than four inches. Edge lawns should along driveways, curbs, and sidewalks. All lawn clippings blown onto streets, driveways, and sidewalks should be removed after mowing. Do not dump lawn and tree clippings in the woods! You may think that’s a natural way to manage yard waste but it is a fire hazard and you may be introducing weeds to the woods.

You may allow your lawn to go dormant in the summer but be sure to water once or twice weekly, so it doesn’t completely die. Also be sure to remove weeds. See Washington State University’s Home Lawn Guide for tips.

Washington State University’s suggested timeline for fertilizing lawns in western Washington is November 15–December 7, April 15, June 15, and September 1.

Gardening resources for Washington State – flower beds, fruits, lawns, pest management, and more.

 If you have suggestions about plants and plant care for the bulletin, email 

 

 

 

 

Many of us moved from our parts of the country where the plants we see here in Washington were considered to be wildflower. Here it might be considered to be a weed. Buttercup, for example. Some of us growing up with fond memories of holding the flower under someone’s chin to find out if they like butter, right? But, in Washington, they are an invasive weed. Many that we see on the roadside are actually garden escapees from long ago. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a weed is defined as “a plant that is not valued where it is growing” and a wildflower is defined as “an uncultivated plant” and “a flower that grows in natural places without being planted by people.” Sometimes, it seems to be a matter of perspective. Still, growing where we don’t want it can be a huge challenge and sometimes a health threat. 

The photos here are common tansy on the right and yellow yarrow on the left. Tansy is native to Europe and Asia and is toxic, although it has been used as a medicinal plant. It is classified as a noxious weed in Washington state. On the other hand, yellow yarrow is cultivar of a native wildflower – common yarrow – and is a medicinal plant. It has a long blooming period and you can find seeds and plants locally. You can see a large garden of them growing on the corner of McNeil and Cox streets.

City of DuPont Events

 

Gentle Yoga • Saturdays • 8-9 a.m. • DuPont Community Center • 303 Barksdale Avenue • $150 for 10 classes, $18 for drop-in session.

SAIL-Stay Active & Independent for Life • Mondays & Wednesdays • 10-11 a.m. • DuPont Community Center • 303 Barksdale Avenue • 6-week class, $30 • $5 drop-in session. Strength, balance and flexibility fitness for adults age 65 and older.

DuPont Farmers Market • Thursdays • 3-7 p.m. • July 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Clocktower Park

4th of July Hometown Celebration – Start with the DuPont Historical Museum’s pancake breakfast (8-11 a.m.), then watch the Hometown Parade at 10 a.m., music, and fun at Clocktower Park until 2 p.m. This year, the fireworks show will be held in the open area across from DuPont City Hall to begin at dusk. Your Northwest Landing Residential Owners Association is funding the parade, activities for kids and the fireworks show. Fireworks reminder: No fireworks of any kind are allowed in DuPont. Visit the 4th of July Hometown Celebration webpage for details.

Fairy Trails • Saturday • July 12 • 10 a.m.-noon • Sequalitchew Creek Trail • 1700 Civic Drive • preregistration required • $10, children age 2 and under are free.

Christmas in July Collectibles Sale – Friday and Saturday • July 18-19 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • DuPont Community Center, 303 Barksdale Avenue • sale proceeds benefit the DuPont Historical Society.

Tacoma Rainiers Day Camp • Tuesday • July 22 • 10 a.m. • Cheney Stadium, Tacoma • $18

 

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