A month or so ago, we blogged about Gig Harbor's brand-new St. Anthony Hospital and how military families, retirees and their survivors might want to keep driving past it for a while, except in case of emergency.

Now we're told that St. Anthony is officially part of the TRICARE network, so you can receive care there using your military medical entitlement.

“We are pleased that St. Anthony Hospital has been accepted as a TRICARE network provider, and we look forward to providing the highest quality care to our military families,” said Carole Peet, the chief operating officer at St. Anthony, in a statement.

The hospital opened on March 17 and joined up with TRICARE the first week of May.

The delay was the result of paperwork requirements, according to a hospital spokesman.

We're compiling a list of Memorial Day events around the area this weekend so you can plan something fun with the kids.

Want to add your event? Email me at scott.fontaine@thenewstribune.com

Friday

Model recreation of Arlington National Cemetery, Clover Park High School front lawn, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, All day through Monday.

Sunday

Vaughn Bay Cemetery, Firing detail and speaker from 555th Engineer Brigade, corner of 100th Street KPN and 186th Avenue KPN, Vaughn, 1 p.m.

Fir Lane Memorial Park, I Corps Band, color guard from 191st Infantry Brigade and firing detail from 17th Fires Brigade, 924 176th St E., Spanaway, 1 p.m.

Monday

Thurston Country Deputy Sheriff's Association Ride Around the Mountain, Rainier High School, 308 Second St. W., Rainier, registration begins at 8 a.m.

Sumner Cemetery, I Corps Band, color guard and firing detail from 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, military chaplain as speaker, 12324 Valley Ave E., Sumner, 10 a.m.

Bethany Cemetery, Color guard and speaker from 191st Infantry Brigade, firing detail from 4th Squadron, 6th Air Cavalry Regiment, 26418 Mountain Hwy E., Spanaway, 10:30 a.m.

Flying Heritage Collection, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. SW, Everett, 11 a.m.

NABVETS Day of Honor, a celebration of minority veterans who fought in World War II, Bethlehem Baptist Church, 4818 Portland Ave., Tacoma, 11 a.m.

Thurston County Veterans Council, State Capitol Rotunda, 11 a.m.

Korean War Veterans Memorial, wreathlaying, State Capitol Campus, Olympia, 11 a.m.

Milton Veteran s Memorial, Fort Lewis garrison commander Col. Cynthia Murphy as speaker, Triangle Park, Milton Way and 15th Avenue, Milton, 11 a.m.

Fort Lewis cemetery, Fort Lewis acting commander Brig. Gen. Jeff Mathis as speaker, I Corps command honor guard, I Corps Band, 11:30 a.m.

New Tacoma Cemetery, chaplain from Fort Lewis, 9212 Chambers Creek Rd W., University Place, noon

Vietnam Veterans Thunder Run 2009, wreathlaying, speakers and the addition of name to the wall, leaves from various locations, Meets at Olympia Capitol Campus Vietnam Memorial, 12:30 p.m.

Pioneer Park Pavilion, Representative from 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division to attend, 210 W. Pioneer, Puyallup, 1 p.m.

Washington Soldiers Home, Speaker from Western Air Defense Sector, Chilson Hall, 1301 Orting-Kapowsin Hwy., Orting, 2 p.m.

Vietnam Memorial, soldiers from the Republic of Vietnam to attend, State Capitol Campus, 2 p.m.

Mountain View Memorial Park, chaplain and color guard from 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, 2 p.m.

Mills and Mills Funeral Home, speaker from 17th Fires Brigade, 5725 Littlerock Rd. SW, Tumwater, 2 p.m.

Woodlawn Cemetery, 5930 Mullen Rd. SE, Lacey, 4:30 p.m.

DefenseLink has a story about Washington National Guard soldiers in Thailand to work with first responders. It's part of the State Partnership Program. Check it out here.