City of DuPont announcement. Have some fun in the sun at the Pioneer Middle School track on June 17 at 11:00am. Bring the whole family to walk/run the track. The more laps you do, the more raffle tickets you get! Put your raffle tickets toward the prize of your choosing. Raffles prizes will be awarded at […]
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Host a Lemonade Stand at Your Storefront
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lemonade Day is Coming to Lakewood June 3, 2023! Remember your first lemonade stand? Probably an exciting day when you set up your enterprise on the lawn of your parents’ home. You were probably unaware of such things as a business plan, budgeting, advertising, inventory and customer service. Lemonade […]
Caring for Kids Open House and Collectible Sale
Submitted by Diane Formoso. On May 6th from 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M please come and visit our Center. It is located at 10527 Kendrick S.W., where we are working hard to make a difference in our community. We will be happy to give you a tour! There will be refreshments and you will also […]
Sound to Narrows, Washington state’s oldest 12K – coming Saturday, June 10
Submitted by Sound to Narrows. Celebrating 51 years, Sound to Narrows offers challenging 12K and 5K race routes in Tacoma, Washington. The featured 12K run and walk routes through beautiful Point Defiance Park. The 5K run and walk and the 2K Fit for Sound to Narrows school program take place near Tacoma’s Vassault Park, where […]
Learn about the Warehouse that’s Coming!
Submitted by Michelle Mood. Mega warehouse distribution centers continue to pop up in our communities. A panel discussion and Q&A will take place April 30 (1-3 pm) at Evergreen Tacoma (1210 6th Ave, 98405). Join The Conversation 253, and hear from amazing speakers. Learn about the impacts of these distribution centers, those proposed locally, and […]
14th Cops v Teachers this Friday, April 28
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The 14th Annual Cops v Teachers takes place this Friday, April 28 starting at Lakes High School. Learn more here and participate in the April 28-May 2 silent auction here. Use access code COPSVSTEACHER2023 after registering.
Curran Orchard Insect Class, May 6
Submitted by CORE. Learn how to combat the dreaded apple maggot, codling moth and other harmful insects at a free class taught by Master Gardener and Western Fruit Cascade Society member Bill Horn at the Curran Apple Orchard Park barn on Saturday, May 6, from 9am to 10am. Mr. Horn will also offer advice on […]
Parks Appreciation Day is This Saturday, April 22
City of University Place announcement. Don’t forget to grab your rakes and shovels and come out on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 for U.P.’s annual Parks Appreciation Day activities at Paradise Pond Park (67th Avenue West, just north of 35th Street). Volunteers are needed to help spread wood chips on the trails, pick up trash […]
Junior Daffodil Parade Saturday in Proctor
City of Tacoma social media post. The Jr. Daffodil Parade is this Saturday, April 22 in Tacoma’s Proctor District at 10 am. Join us as thousands of participants take part in this long standing community tradition along Proctor St. & N. 26th St. For more info, visit http://juniordaffodilparade.com.