Submitted by BECU. It’s that time of year again: BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, is currently accepting nominations for our 2022 People Helping People Awards! This annual, member-driven program recognizes both BECU members and local nonprofits that are dedicated to serving their communities, from ending hunger and pushing for social equity and justice, to transforming […]
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Vet Clinic, Jun ’22
Submitted by Chas. Ames. VA disability compensation for PTSD Veteran finds relief from VA therapy animal visits FCC program offers affordable, low-cost internet access to eligible households Training for the worst day: Emergency preparedness simulations VA TeleEye provides specialty care to Veterans nationwide Convenience and self-service appointment check-in at your fingertips Lower Your Monthly Mortgage […]
Inaugural ‘Ruck for Mental Wellness’ Event in DuPont on June 25
Submitted by Kevin Ballard. Be a part of the “Ruck for Mental Wellness” inaugural event presented by the Permission to Start Dreaming (PTSD) Foundation and hosted by the Forward Operating Brewing Company in DuPont, Wa. Details for the event may be found at the following Facebook event link: https://fb.me/e/3ryRveZ8g Individuals may register at the following […]
Happy Hour Business Expo Happening on June 16
Submitted by Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Network, socialize, and make new business connections! Come join 60+ local business vendors and hundreds of attendees at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce’s Happy Hour Business Expo! We’re back in person with more vendors than ever before! Join us at the beautiful Waterfront Venue at Narrows Marina […]
INVITATION: To A Community Unity Gathering
Submitted by JMarie Johnson-Kola & Puyallup Community Foundation. On Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Pioneer Park in Downtown Puyallup. We are excited to announce this excellent opportunity for our community to come together for the well-being of all of us! Come meet someone new, share your story, hear their story, realize we are in this […]
Author Talk with Alka Joshi
City of Puyallup announcement. We will be meeting in person (July 7 at 9 am) at the library to participate in a live, online author talk featuring Alka Joshi, who wrote the novel The Henna Artist. Please register in advance. For those who can’t make it to the library, it is also possible to stream […]
Celebrate Ride Transit Month at 7 Seas Brewing in Tacoma
Pierce Transit announcement. Celebrate with Pierce Transit, Downtown on the Go and Pierce Trips at our first in-person trivia event at 7 Seas Brewing in Tacoma. Individuals or teams (up to 6 players) will answer transit related questions featuring historical facts, transit in pop culture and local transit knowledge. Show off your expertise with a fun, family-friendly quiz. Light snacks will […]
‘America’s Buffalo Soldiers: Fact, Fiction and More’ June 21
Submitted by the Lakewood History Museum. On July 28, 1866 Congress passed the Army Reorganization Bill authorizing the creation of six Regular Army all-black regiments. Two of the new regiments would be cavalry and four would be infantry. These units would soon be sent to maintain the peace in the early days of the “Wild […]
Summer Camps in Steilacoom
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The Town of Steilacoom has released a full schedule of summer camps and summer activities for school age children. See details on the Town’s website.