Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. The Lakewood Elks Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show will be held Saturday, July 16th, 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Get Ready to Rock with the Tim Hall Band. Beer/Wine Garden and food for purchase. Trophies awarded 3:00 pm. Elks Charity Raffle tickets $1 each, great prize baskets with drawings every […]
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Understanding Hard Truths
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. Dr. John Hopkins of St. Martin’s University will present a Zoom talk on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00. His topic will be “Understanding Hard Truths: The Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools in Washington State and Its Moral Claim on Us.” Many of us are aware of Canada’s recent reckoning with […]
See 38 new contemporary works by Native American artists
Washington State History Museum announcement. Tacoma, WA – The Washington State History Museum’s annual exhibition of contemporary works by Native American artists is returning this summer. On view from June 16 through September 11, 2022, the juried exhibition features 38 original works by 26 artists. While most of the artists are from the Pacific Northwest, entries for IN THE […]
Calling all people of faith in Pierce County
Associated Ministries announcement. Learn about Racial Healing for People of Faith at the Worship Call with Rev. Gregory Drumwright on MAY 22, 2022 @ 3:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Tacoma, 2106 S. Cushman Ave., 98405. No cost to attend. Racism permeates every aspect of our society. Some say churches have been slow to […]
Tacoma’s Sound to Narrows celebrates 50 years, returns to Vassault
Submitted by MultiCare. TACOMA, Wash. — On Saturday, June 11, thousands of community members will turn out for the 50th annual Sound to Narrows run in Tacoma. This year’s event returns to Vassault Park after two years of being a virtual-only run and includes something for everyone, from the state’s oldest 12K run for all […]
Remember Your First Lemonade Stand?
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Remember your first lemonade stand? You probably raided your parent’s kitchen and pantry, found a folding table and set up your business on the street in front of your home. Do you remember what you spent your earnings on? Most of us don’t. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is […]
8th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic. Sign-up now
Submitted by Phil Raschke. Get Ready! The 8th Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic is set for Friday, 26 August at Eagles Pride Golf Course in DuPont, WA. Proceeds from the event help support the acclaimed Tacoma Buffalo Soldiers “Youth Education” programs that provide engaging, inspirational, historically based after school and outdoor learning classes. Registration begins at 11 am […]
Learn about beach animals during these FREE Tacoma events
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash.– Ever wondered what it’s like to run a finger over the back of a prickly pink sea star? Or hold a tiny ocean crab in the palm of your hand? Find out during low tide at Owen Beach and Titlow Beach in Tacoma. Explore the Shore at Owen […]
2022 Walk Tacoma series continues with the Brewery Blocks architectural history
Downtown On the Go announcement. Learn about the architectural history of several iconic buildings in downtown’s brewery district on the next in-person tour of the 2022 Walk Tacoma series. The 1.1 mile walk, led by Susan Johnson, the City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Coordinator, will begin at the bottom of the UW-Tacoma stairs on June 1 at […]