Following the arrival of 100 cats from a vacated, waste-filled apartment in Federal Way, the already overcapacity animal shelter is reaching out to the community to help foster cats and create lifesaving space for more animals in need. On Monday, October 7, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting a pop-up cat […]
To Do
Grab Coffee with a Cop Tuesday, Oct. 8
Change up your routine and stop by NW Medical Arts at 5350 Orchard St. W. on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from noon-2 p.m. for free afternoon coffee and snacks as part of U.P.’s annual Coffee with a Cop event. Spend a few minutes chatting with Police Chief Pat Burke, Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears and other […]
Around 100 Cats Removed From Biohazardous Apartment Overwhelm Tacoma Animal Shelter
An estimated 100 cats are being confiscated from a property by Federal Way Animal Control and transported to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. So far, over 60 have already arrived. The vacated property—a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, second-floor apartment unit—was found with inches of excrement covering the floors, no area untouched by cat feces […]
Oom-pah at Oktoberfest on Oct. 11
One of U.P.’s most popular events of the year will fill Market Square with the sounds of polka music and laughter when Oktoberfest returns to University Place on Oct. 11. Invite your friends and neighbors to join you for an evening of music with the Bean’s Beer and Brat Polka Band and good eats from […]
Expo connects social service professionals with aging, long-term care resources
Knowing your options is always a good idea and knowing them before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2024 is Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. This event will feature over 70 exhibitors including in-home care, assisted and skilled […]
Municipal Commission Openings in DuPont
The City of DuPont is looking for citizens to fill vacant positions on the Park & Recreation Commission and the Tree Advisory Commission. Park & Recreation Commission – The purpose of the Park and Recreation Commission is to advise the City Council on various parks and recreation issues, including the capital facilities plan, land acquisition, park […]
Zoolights Returns to Illuminate Tacoma for the Holidays Nov. 29-Jan. 5
TACOMA, Wash. — The beloved Zoolights event at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is back and brighter than ever! The dedicated Zoolights crew is busy preparing for Pierce County’s largest and most enchanting holiday celebration, and timed online tickets are now available. From November 29 to January 5, this annual holiday spectacular will light up the zoo with over […]
Theater Northwest Presents: Dracula
Perfectly timed for fall, Tacoma Arts Live presents Dracula. Immerse yourself in a night of frights as the Roosevelt Room at Tacoma Armory is transformed into Dracula’s lair. Directed by Tacoma Art Live’s departing CEO, David Fischer and based on the classic horror novel by Bram Stoker. Local Pacific Northwest playwright, Steven Dietz, presents a play that […]
Boo! Join Metro Parks Tacoma for Harvest Fest, Dia de los Muertos, Zoo Boo and more
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