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 […]
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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 […]
Vet Clinic, Oct ’22
VA’s Veteran Directed Care puts the Veteran in charge VA caregiver benefits expand to all vets on Oct. 1 Free legal services for Veterans, service members Online medical debt relief application now available Group offers support for Veterans battling moral injury Seeking Veterans for the midterm elections Let VA pay your way through the Health […]
Family Engagement
Tacoma Urban League announcement. When the school year starts it can be a stressful time for our students and their families, but it doesn’t have to be. Please join us on Friday, October 14 at 6 PM to learn simple tips and tricks to help the year feel easier to manage for everyone!
Public invited to welcome new Youth Marine Foundation vessel Oct. 9
Submitted by Youth Marine Foundation. It’s 100 feet long, weighs 100 tons and can handle nearly 100 seventh graders at once. Meet the MV Doolin-Rogers, MV Doolin-Rogers, a training vessel that will be a marine education center for Tacoma School District students. The Youth Marine Foundation brings the vessel to Tacoma and invites the community […]