Submitted by John Ufford, President, Friends of Steilacoom Library. STEILACOOM – The Friends of Steilacoom Library November Exploration programs give participants the opportunity to meet two women who are esteemed practitioners of the ancient Japanese art and schools of Ikebana, a cultural form of floral arranging. On Tuesday, November 15 at 12:00 pm the Friends […]
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Christmas at the Orr Home
Submitted by Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association will open the Orr Home, decorated for the holidays, to the public for tours. Christmas at the Orr Home will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 12 (10 am-4pm) and 13 (noon-4pm). The theme is “Celebrate the SEASon,” with a nod to our nautical […]
Pierce County Library System offers Autism-Ready story times
Pierce County Library System announcement. In partnership with Autism-Ready Libraries from the University of Washington, the Pierce County Library System is hosting two Autism-Ready story times. Children with sensory and learning differences have specific needs and unique challenges when it comes to early literacy, and the University of Washington and Pierce County Library are presenting […]
Joni and Friends at United for University Place meeting this month
Submitted by Chris Saunders. On Wednesday, October 19 from 11:30 to 1:00 an international organization that serves and cares for children and adults with disabilities will be speaking at the coalition, United for University Place (U4UP). They are called Joni and Friends and the president is Joni Eareckson Tada, a quadriplegic from a swimming accident […]
The Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala
Submitted by Lakewood Multicultural Coalition. Lakewood Multicultural Coalition is proud to announce that we will be hosting The Dr. Claudia Thomas Community Service Award Gala on March 3rd, 2023. Dr. Claudia Thomas was the first African American mayor in the state of Washington. Having served for42 years in public education, Dr. Thomas was very focused […]
Family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Upcoming activities for the whole family happening in the greater Tacoma area include: Race Ready Zoo Boo Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Candlelight Tour Hoot n’ Howl Kids in the Kitchen Teen Late Night Harvest Fests Día De Los Learn more about these and other upcoming events here.
Classical Trained Flutist Jeannie Hill Making Special Appearance at October FAB Fest
Phil Raschke story. The Lakewood Film, Art, Book (FAB) committee is delighted to announce that classically trained flutist Jeannie Hill will be making a special appearance at the 10th Annual FAB Fest on October 14 and 16th.. Ms. Hill is a founding member of the Northwest Sinfonietta and Director of the Northwest Flute Collegium. She […]
The Titanic, the Iceberg and the Rest of the Story at FAB FEST Oct. 16
Phil Raschke announcement. The Lakewood Film, Art and Book (FAB) Fest is proud to announce a riveting and informative presentation centered on the 15 April 1912 sinking of the mighty RMS Titanic, the newest and largest passenger ship afloat. Our presenter is historian Peter Cook a member of both the “Titanic Historical Society” and the […]
Meet Simply FABulous Authors
Some years ago, I had the joy and honor to help set up the book fest within Lakewood’s Film, Art, and Book Festival, also known as the FAB Fest. For me as an author it was a fantastic opportunity to get to know and network with other authors with some of whom I have forged […]