Submitted by Eric Warn. With the current cold weather you might want to consider joining the Lakewood YMCA, which offers a warm environment to offset the cold weather we are experiencing. Another reason to join is that when it comes to exercise for seniors, the YMCA’s chair class makes for a wonderful option in that […]
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Free Laundry Day
Submitted by Reese Carlson. On Saturday, January 28, Lake City Community Church is providing free laundry and free coffee to everyone in the community. We recognize that for many who are struggling in our community, the consistent cost of washing and drying clothes can add up. We also know that for our homeless community this […]
Dancing Goats Tacoma turns 1
Submitted by Krista Bentow. Stop by our café (2102 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402) and be entered to win some beans or other raffle prizes in celebration of our 1 year anniversary. We’re located in the Brewery Blocks development (2102 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402) next to Camp Colvos brewing and would love to meet […]
Free Mason Bee Presentation
Submitted by CORE. Join local beekeeper Rick Mercier for a fascinating discussion on Mason Bees – the stingless little heroes that help pollinate the Curran Apple Orchard Park each year! I have been raising these amazing PNWs very own, non-aggressive, and highly efficient pollinators for more than 15 years. With native bees in decline, it’s […]
Curran Orchard FREE Night Pruning Class
Submitted by CORE. Learn how to prune apple trees at a FREE pruning class on Thursday, January 26, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the University Place Primary School Cafeteria. Master Gardener and professional arborist Robert Sweet will discuss proper pruning techniques as well as appropriate tools. UPP is located at 2708 Grandview Drive W. in […]
Do You Have a Great Hat? Karshner Museum Wants You for a Hat Parade
Submitted by Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts. The Karshner Museum is celebrating National Hat Day with a Hat Contest, a Hat Exhibit, and a performance from Book-It Theatre performing “Tiara’s Hat Parade.” Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts is celebrating National Hat Day throughout the month of January and a […]
Caring for Kids Helping Kids
Submitted by Diane Formoso. Caring for Kids is reaching out to the community and asking for help by supporting of our Caring for Kids Happy Hearts Dinner Auction. It will be held February 11th at the Clover Park Technical College McGavick Center. Tickets are $45 or a table of 10 is $450. We help thousands […]
United for University Place meeting Wednesday, January 18
Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place will meet on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30 to 1 pm at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West in University Place. Our speakers this month will be presenting the challenging life of parents with adult children with disabilities. This is also a great opportunity […]
Vet Clinic, Jan ’23
Chas. is a certified Veterans Service Officer. Link to all Vet Clinic columns