Lakewood artists Tina Wade and Susan Zeiss have been selected for the 30th annual RAGS Wearable Art Sale and Gallery Competition that will take place March 7-10, 2024, in Fife. The weekend begins with a ticketed VIP Presale benefit on Thursday, March 7. Since 1994, in support of YWCA Pierce County’s domestic violence programs and services, RAGS has: […]
Obituary Notices – January 6, 2024
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sylvia Anne Gentili. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Eugene Brown Jr.; William Joseph Johnston Jr.; Liam D. McCormick. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Florence I. Elmquist; Louise P. Ramos. Powers Funeral Home: Cynthia Ann Fuqua. Gaffney Funeral Home: John L Messina.
DuPont Film Screening: Buffalo Soldiers, Fighting on Two Fronts
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. The documentary film “Buffalo Soldiers: Fighting on Two Fronts” will be shown at Eagle’s Pride Golf Course on Sunday, February 4th. The film at 4:00 p.m. will be followed by Q&A with filmmaker Dru Holley and representatives from Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle. “In 1866, six all-Black cavalry and infantry regiments […]
Husky Watch Party in Tacoma for National Championship
Submitted by University of Washington Tacoma. The undefeated Dawgs are heading to the College Football Playoff National Championship in Houston. UW Tacoma will host the official Tacoma watch party as UW takes on the Michigan Wolverines. Where: Poquitos Tacoma, 649 Division Ave., Tacoma, Wash. When: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Cost: […]
DuPont’s Kimberly Carroll named to Columbia College Fall 2023 Semester Dean’s List
Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2023 Semester (August-December 2023). To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Among those named to the dean’s list is Kimberly Carroll of […]
What’s in store in 2024
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Last month, I shared quite a bit about the work done in 2023, and a few people wondered what I might be tackling this year. I did some reflecting on that exact topic over the holiday as I was reviewing my Health and Human Services […]
Obituary Notices – January 5, 2024
Powers Funeral Home: Wendy Louise Haughian; James Carl Voshell; Alan Gene Hodges. Gaffney Funeral Home: Shigeko Takahashi Josowitz; Patricia Ann Klarich.
Curran Apple Orchard Tree Adoptions
Submitted by CORE. Adoptions are a great way for individuals, families and friends to help support this wonderful park and enjoy delicious apples in the Fall. There are two types of adoptions: Pruning ($45 through April 1) and Orchard Supporter/Gifts ($70 through July 31). Pruning Adoptions require people to prune, thin, weed, pick up windfalls […]
Homeownership Center Northwest Celebrates 30 years with Blueprint Dinner
Submitted by Homeownership Center Northwest. The Homeownership Center Northwest is inviting you to join us for the first annual “Blueprint Dinner” at Tacoma Consignment on February 10 from 6:00-9:00 pm. It is going to be an exciting evening celebrating 30 years of HCNW providing affordable homeownership opportunities to Pierce County! The mission of the Homeownership […]