Clover Park Technical College Foundation announcement. Join the Clover Park Technical College Foundation on May 20 for an evening of celebration and community connection! The CPTC Foundation is hosting its annual celebration on May 20, 2023. We would love to see you join the fun and support our students with scholarships and emergency assistance. Our […]
City Council Recognized Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
City of University Place announcement. At the May 1, 2023 Council Meeting the City Council were joined by the Board of Directors for the Asian Pacific Cultural Center as the Council proclaimed and recognized Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. AAPI Heritage Month is observed in May to recognize the contributions and influence of […]
CPSD Promising Future: Shandykane Fredrick
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program senior Shandykane Fredrick. Fredrick joined Open Doors last September after finding that he had difficulty focusing in a traditional classroom setting. “When I got here, it felt more natural to me,” he said. “I could work on […]
The DuPont City Council May 9 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 9 ( PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Upcoming Event: The State of the Urban Forest, 2023
Submitted by Danny Person. Join the Tacoma Tree Foundation for a special in-person conversation focused on tree canopy and climate connections in Tacoma. Kristi Lynett, City of Tacoma Sustainability Officer for the City of Tacoma, will discuss the impact that climate change is having in our community and the role of trees in making us […]
They Made Their Way to the City of Destiny
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Friday, May 12 – 6:30pmTHS Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join Tacoma Historical Society for our May monthly program presented by THS Communications Manager and Tacoma historian, Kim Davenport. Kim will share the story of how her family tree of ancestors came to Tacoma via the Northern Pacific Railroad. Refreshments […]
Kids get at least 30 minutes of recess—it’s the law
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Legislation signed May 4, 2023 mandates public schools to provide all elementary students with a minimum of 30 minutes of recess within the school day. Senate Bill 5257, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), is intended to provide students with safe, inclusive and high-quality play. “We heard in testimony that […]
Lakewood Farmers Market kicks off June 6
City of Lakewood social media post. I think we can all agree that music makes things better, especially live music. Live music every week at the Lakewood Farmers Market. Tuesdays starting June 6th. Learn more: http://cityoflakewood.us/farmersmarket
Cleaner and Greener
City of University Place announcement. The weather held out and provided a (mostly) dry morning for the volunteers who turned out to participate in the Parks Appreciation Day clean up at Paradise Pond Park on April 22. Many thanks to the nearly 50 people who gave up three hours of their Saturday morning to spread […]