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 […]
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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 […]
Buffalo Soldier Exhibit DuPont Historical Museum
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. The DuPont Historical Society, Museum and Friends of DuPont Buffalo Soldier History invite you to a fun history event for the entire family. With funds provided from a DuPont Lodging Tax grant and a Sparks Diversity grant through the Pierce County Heritage League, a permanent Buffalo Soldier exhibit has been […]
United for University Place hosting a discussion about services for immigrants and refugees May 18
Submitted by Chris Saunders. This Wednesday, May 18th will be our last United for University Place meeting until the fall. We will meet again at University Place Presbyterian Church on 27th in University Place at 11:30. Last month we heard from five foreign born individuals who had very diverse immigration experiences. This month we will […]
Town of Steilacoom Spring Cleanup, May 19
The Town of Steilacoom will host a one-day spring cleanup on May 19. The following items may be placed at the curb by 6:00 am: Your regular subscription solid waste cart(s) 3 Extra 32 gallon cans/bags/boxes of household debris No construction/demolition debris, rocks, concrete, bricks or asphalt No TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, £-readers, DVD […]
Community Connection Place holds Ukranian Children’s Fundraiser
Submitted by Howard Lee, Community Connection Place. Seniors at Community Connection Place will hold a Help Ukranian Childrens Fundraiser at the UP Community/Senior Center (located on Grandview Dr, just north of the Grandview Dr/27th St intersection) this Saturday, May 14th. The event will be a book sale, with all proceeds being donated to help Ukranian […]
Coffee Chat and Change the World, May 16
Well here it is. Last Coffee Chat and Change the World of the Season. Back by Demand – LARRY FRANCIS shares Xi Gong Exercises to help you relax through the summer Crafty Canadian SANDRA SOLON shows you how to turn a double handful of trash into a TACKY TIKI LIGHT. No, really. FIRST AID FOR PACK RATS Part 2 – GINA CAREY – Tips to get […]