Submitted by CR Colleran. The Lincoln High School class of 1960, having been unable to gather in 2020 for their 60th reunion, will do so on August 20 for lunch at Tower Lane Entertainment Center on 6th Ave. Members of the class must reserve their spot ahead with a $25 per person check. Phone Carol Strobel Colleran for […]
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Colorful events happening in Pierce County Parks this August
Pierce County press release. Pierce County Parks are keeping things fun and colorful this summer! From festivals to a color run, August is jam packed with events in Pierce County Parks. Kite Festival returns to Chambers Creek Regional Park The Pierce County Parks Kite Festival is back and bigger than ever! The two-day event takes […]
Angus McDonald and the Fur Brigade of 1855
Submitted by The DuPont Historical Society. The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are hosting Steve Anderson, author and Fort Nisqually Historian, presenting a talk on his book “Angus McDonald of the Great Divide: The Uncommon Life of a Fur Trader, 1816-1889. In July 1855, a large contingent of over 200 horses, three dozen men, supplies […]
Lend a Hand at the U.S. Women’s Amateur
City of University Place announcement. University Place residents who want to participate in another championship event at Chambers Bay may wish to volunteer at the 122nd U.S. Women’s Amateur from Aug. 8-14. Over the course of the seven-day event, there are many ways interested volunteers can help. Organizers have indicated they could use up to […]
Help needed for Kite Festival
Pierce County social media post. Help Pierce County Parks at the Kite Festival on August 6/7 at Chambers Bay in University Place. Ages 15+ are invited to volunteer for the event. Details: https://bit.ly/3OS8mXz Select a shift: 𝗔𝗨𝗚 𝟲: https://bit.ly/3AzJSy2, 𝗔𝗨𝗚 𝟳: https://bit.ly/3AzKdRk.
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 27 – Darren Motamedy (Smooth Jazz) August 3 – The Coats (A ccapella Group) August 10 – Slim Wizzy (Blues & Rock-n-Roll) August 17 – Joey Jewell […]
Lend a hand(print) to BLM mural July 30
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. UPDATE: Event moved to August 6, 1-5 pm. Public painting day has arrived for the Black Lives Matter mural in downtown Tacoma. Community members are invited to add their handprints on Saturday, July 30. Volunteers will guide participants in handprint painting from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting. The event is […]
Have You Registered Your Neighborhood for National Night Out?
Submitted by M Agency. Join us on August 2nd in celebrating your neighbors and building stronger communities! This is our annual chance to come together as neighbors and friends to celebrate our relationships, our friends, and strengthen the bonds we share as neighbors with law enforcement, fire, and other community partners. Safe Streets’ goal this […]
Twisted Cider 5K is July 30
City of University Place announcement. Don’t forget that the inaugural Twisted Cider 5K run and walk will take place on Saturday, July 30 beginning at 8 a.m. when the 5k kicks off at the Curran Apple Orchard. The children’s (12 and under) 1K will begin at 9:15 a.m. and will be an out-and-back along Sound […]