Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash.—Festive and bright holiday magic returns with Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium this Friday, Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 2 (closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25). The annual event boasts more than 800,000 colorful LED lights and dozens of sparkling 3-D animal light displays. “Zoolights […]
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Operation Santa Paws … Unleashed
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Now, more than ever, pets are keeping many people centered … and emotionally stronger because of the sheer joy and love they bring into our lives. Help your neighbors and our homeless keep their pets for the Paw-lidays. This year, we are joining forces with the Tacoma-Pierce County Humane […]
Warm Blessings Coat and Blanket Drive
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. BRRRRR! If you’re reading this from the warmth of your home, you undoubtedly are counting your blessings as the chill factor heads below freezing. Many in our community aren’t as fortunate. The Lakewood Chamber is reaching out to our Members and Friends, asking you to participate in our annual […]
Symphony Tacoma Rings in the Season with Holiday Favorites + Handel’s Messiah
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA—Symphony Tacoma will continue its tradition of celebrating the holidays with two concerts in December. From cherished holiday songs from diverse traditions to Handel’s Messiah, the programs capture the themes, spirit and “sounds of the season.” Holiday Favorites Sunday, December 4 | 2:30 pmPantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorSymphony Tacoma Voices (Geoffrey Boers, […]
Tacoma Santa Parade – Save the Date!
Submitted by Greg Christenson. The Tacoma Santa parade will be held on Sunday December 4 This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World. The festivities include food and merchandise vendors, a 5k run, performances and of course Santa. The festivities start at noon, with the parade (along South Tacoma Way from S 50th St to […]
Support Military Families this Holiday Season
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) invites the community to help make the holidays brighter for young military families in the South Sound through its Share the Joy program. Your business, organization, family, or you, may adopt a family for the holidays assuring there are presents for them to […]
Mexican Film Series Continues Nov. 17 at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. From documentaries to narrative features, the free film series “Rayos: Cine en Mexico” continues at Tacoma Art Museum this week. “Rayos: Cine en México” is produced in partnership with The Grand Cinema and the Tacoma Film Festival. The series concludes in January and is presented in conjunction with the exhibition […]
Sing Along Handel’s Messiah Returns to Christ Lutheran Church
Submitted by Sylvia Allen. Sing Hallelujah! Celebrate the end of the pandemic and the joyous return of the Sing Along Handel’s Messiah on December 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8211 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. After a two-year break, the 2022 performance will be the 27th time that Christ Lutheran […]
Tree Planting Work Party, November 20, Farrells Marsh Park
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. The rains have come and the trees at the Chambers Street entrance to Farrells Marsh Park are ready to plant.Please come join us Sunday, 20 November, from 1 to 3 pm. We will meet at the Chambers St entrance to the park. Our goal is to give 75 trees a fresh start […]