City of Puyallup announcement. Dr. Marcia Chatelain set out to answer the question of how fast-food restaurants so thoroughly saturate black neighborhoods. McDonald’s has often been blamed for the rising rates of obesity and diabetes among black Americans. In Franchise, Chatelain uncovers a surprising history of cooperation among fast-food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders, […]
To Do
Friends of the Puyallup Library Book Sale
City of Puyallup announcement. The Friends will be hosting a book sale, silent auction and quilt raffle on Saturday, August 20 (10 am-4 pm). Shop for books, puzzles, games, videos and more at unbeatable prices. All proceeds are used to fund programs at the Library. Please come our and support our hardworking Friends group […]
Steilacoom Summer Concert Series
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The Concert Series will be held at Pioneer Park, 1700 Commercial Street, Steilacoom WA 98388. Concert times are 6:30-8:00 PM unless otherwise stipulated July 20 – Billy Shew feat. Server (Blues & More) July 27 – Darren Motamedy (Smooth Jazz) August 3 – The Coats (A ccapella Group) August 10 – […]
Coffee, Cookies and Conversation at LASA
Submitted by J Hutchins. LASA will host a coffee hour each month and invite friends (Houses of Worship, civic clubs, interested individuals, business, local government) to join in informal conversations on topics impacting the community we serve. Together we may come up with some creative ideas on how to deal with issues that impact all […]
Decode Clues, Complete Challenges, and Win Prizes on the Walk Tacoma Scavenger Hunt
Downtown On the Go press release. Tacoma – Curious about Downtown Tacoma? Want to get outside and celebrate summer? Then DOTG has the event for you! Starting out on August 4, the free challenge will send you on a journey through downtown to decode clues, do activities, and visit locations by walking, rolling or riding transit. The hybrid […]
Volunteers (20yrs and over) Needed for SummerFEST
City of Lakewood announcement. Be part of an annual tradition in Lakewood. Volunteers will assist with vendor set up 6:30am-11am, July 23, at Fort Steilacoom Park. Training will be provided by July 20 or earlier. Interested? Email: smartinez@cityoflakewood.us and include in the subject line: SummerFEST Volunteer. Include name and cell number. Volunteers make it happen, thank you. […]
CPTC Foundation 2nd Annual Scramble FORE Students Golf Tournament
Clover Park Technical College announcement. Join the Clover Park Technical College Foundation for our 2nd Annual Scramble FORE Students golf tournament on Saturday, September 17, 2022! Play on the beautiful American Lake Veterans Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus Designed Course. More info at cptc.edu/golf. For a fun-filled day of golf, prizes, and lunch to help […]
Metro Parks Tacoma Needs You
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Summer is officially here and we’re excited for the return of Mosaic to Wright Park on July 23 and 24 (formerly EthnicFest). We are inviting you to participate in a special and unique way. Join us as a volunteer! Volunteers are an integral part of our events, acting as public ambassadors […]
Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Curran Orchard July 17
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. The 7th Annual University Place Teddy Bear’s Picnic will be held at the Curran Orchard on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 1-4PM. “For every bear that ever there was, will gather there for certain because, that is the day the teddy bears’ have their picnic.” Bring your picnic lunch, blanket, […]