Submitted by American Legion Post 187. The American Legion Post 187 will host its Christmas Party on Saturday, December 14 from 12 pm to 3 pm at the former Peoples Plaza (9315 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood). It’s open to veterans and the Post will be providing food and drinks. Call 253-589-0187 for more information.
Strickland Presents Zain Shariff as 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Dec. 10, 2024), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Zain Shariff, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am proud to announce Zain as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “Congratulations to all students who […]
Tacoma Business Council Petition to Protect Tacoma Fire position
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Last Tuesday the City Council voted to cut 16 positions from Tacoma Fire Department. Cuts are needed to address the budget deficit, but to us things like the $1M skateboard park they plan for under 405 and other nonessential programs must be cut before any cuts to our core government services. […]
Timber! Festival of Trees raises over $2.3M to build new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees benefiting MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital raised over $2.37 million to support the construction of a new hospital campus, opening in 2026. “The community’s generosity reflects the excitement for our new Mary Bridge Children’s hospital, designed just for kids,” says […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Denny Earl Anderson; Max Eugene Hawkins; Heather M. Pacheco; Ida Mae Raby; Christopher Robin Rains. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Bertha Mae Parks. Scott Funeral Home: Henry Avante Bowie; Burnestine Terry.
Tacoma Youth Chorus Presents Family-Friendly December Concerts
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. The Tacoma Youth Chorus invites you to bring your family and friends to share the joy of singing at our December concerts! Saturday, December 14th (2pm and 4pm) – the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus present a festive holiday performance in Lagerquist Concert Hall on the campus of Pacific […]
Steilacoom Town Hall Becomes Hall of Elves
Submitted by Nancy E. Henderson. On Sunday, December 8, the Steilacoom Town Hall was transformed into a colorful and festive Hall of Elves. Since 2009, the annual Steilacoom Christmas Sing and Play Along has attracted musicians and singers of all ages. Playing a variety of musical instruments, musicians provided beautiful holiday music as the full […]
Missing a Loved One at Christmas?
Submitted by Sunset Bible Church. Honor your loss… embrace God’s Hope. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we invite you to join us for a quiet, reflective “Blue Christmas” service prepared especially for you. The evening will include music, memories, and a brief time in God’s Word, followed by refreshments. Friday, […]
Kilmer Honored for Bipartisan Efforts to Fix Congress
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Thursday, December 5, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) was awarded the U.S. Capitol Historical Society’s highest honor, The Freedom Award, in recognition of his leadership as Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Modernization and his efforts to make Congress work better for the American people. The […]