Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Matthew Sanchez. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marina Cervantes; Carol Audrey Cote; Sue Henry; Lesta Herr; Nancy Ann Kellogg; Hon Ye Kim; Harry Joseph Landry; Christopher Nyland; Albina Mary Patterson; Samantha Joann Prevot; Alfred D. Ricks; Melinda Rose; Raymond John Yeager. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Thomas J. Thompson. Scott […]
Postcards from the Park
Submitted by Sue Scott. The Lakewood Historical Society & Museum in conjunction with the Pierce County Library System is proud to present “Postcards from the Park” by storyteller Teresa Andre on Friday, September 22 at 2 p.m. Discover a bit of history while you plan your next adventure based on historical postcards from Washington parks. […]
Obituary Notices – September 13, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Tina Barnett; Marietta M. Hughes; Hy Sang “Mike” Lee. Powers Funeral Home: Christopher Lee Meyer; Michael Howard Webb. Hill Funeral Home: Jolene F. Womack; George Raymond Gerrish.
Raising the Wall for the Dr. Claudia Thomas Legacy House
Submitted by Ellie Wilson. What an exciting moment this was!! Witnessing the first wall raising in this project of building twelve new Townhomes in Tillicum!! And surprisingly, enough donations came in to dedicate the first two homes in honor of Dr. Claudia Thomas! This memorable event was attended by Friends of Claudia Thomas as well […]
Steilacoom Apple Squeeze October 1
Submitted by Marianne Bull. The 48th Steilacoom Apple Squeeze is coming Sunday, October 1 from 10 am-4 pm. This is a Steilacoom Historical Museum family friendly event and celebration of autumn. SHMA partners with other local groups such as Kiwanis, Boy Scout Troop #71, and Steilacoom High School to produce this event. The Squeeze tradition […]
Open House Marks 100 years of Tacoma Sea Scouts
Submitted by Youth Marine Foundation. For 100 years, the Sea Scouts has offered boating skills and leadership lessons to youth along Tacoma’s Foss Waterway. A public open house celebrating the milestone is set for Saturday, Sept. 16. Sea Scouts Open HouseSept. 16, 2023, 1-4 p.m.Tacoma Youth Marine Center820 East D Street, Tacoma Tacoma Sea Scouts […]
Eldridge Gravy Record Release at Spanish Ballroom September 16
Submitted by Eldridge Gravy. The Puget Sound’s very own P-Funk inspired ensemble Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme will release a special double LP on the Sept. 16 at Tacoma’s Spanish Ballroom! Their 4th full-length record features their 2019 eponymous release plus three new songs from a 2021 cassette only release called “Will We Ever?” […]
Obituary Notices – September 12, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Max Kuloff. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Alfred “Al” L. Smith. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Frederick Mienhardt Adolf; Betty Loretta Adolf.
Port of Tacoma to host Touch-a-Truck Event
Bring the whole family to the Port of Tacoma’s annual FREE Touch-A-Truck event! Meet the people who make your port work for you! Snap a photo in front of a 42-foot-tall straddle carrier, enjoy free snacks, see a locomotive up close, view key maintenance and security vehicles and many more pieces of equipment! We look forward […]