Submitted by Dementia Friendly Pierce County LCSNW. Amy Wigstrom can do anything she sets her mind to. Sit down with her for 15 minutes, and you will learn how she came to music and follows her passion for helping others. Amy is the newest member of the Dementia Services team at Lutheran Community Services Northwest […]
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Tacoma Light Trail to shine for a second year with light art, sound and live performances
Submitted by Tacoma Light Trail. Tacoma – It’s back! Fiery dragons and twinkling stars, glowing whales and sparkling statues – the Tacoma Light Trail returns for a second year, kicking off New Year’s Eve with a Light Parade, live performances in Tollefson Plaza Friday and Saturday nights, and two weeks of light art in downtown […]
Coffee Chat and Change the World Nov. 15
What do you mean we can’t change the world, of course we can. We’ll Zoom right in one guest expert at a time. For instance, you asked to see Will Rogers perform, so you’ll see (LIVE! with the assistance of his friend Randall Reeder) Will Rogers’ Thanksgiving talk to congress in 1934. (5 minutes, Mr. […]
Walk Tacoma Bonus Tour: The Hilltop Black-owned Business Tour is Now Available
Downtown On the Go announcement. TACOMA, WASH. – Learn about the history of some of Hilltop’s Black-owned businesses that have celebrated histories and an immeasurable impact on the community and its members. Hear from the business owners themselves about the history of their organizations, their experience in the Hilltop community, as well as where they see […]
Book Signing with Susanne Bacon at Steilacoom Museum
It is a bit over a month till Christmas. Do you have all your gifts yet? Or even your advent calendars? If not, why don’t you come and join me this Saturday, November 13, when the Steilacoom Holiday Museum Store opens its doors again?! I’ll be there from 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. signing my […]
Kilmer to Hold Telephone Town Hall
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Tacoma, WA – On Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30pm PT, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) will hold a telephone town hall to provide an update on the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to answer questions from constituents. In addition, Rep. Kilmer will discuss the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs […]
Tacoma Conducts Survey in to Evaluate Community’s Perceptions of Services
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma wants to hear from community members in its upcoming community survey to be conducted from November 11, 2021 – December 10, 2021. The survey is conducted every two years in preparation for the biennial budget. A total of 750 randomly sampled households – 150 […]
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Issues Forum Nov. 17
Submitted by Derek Faust, PhD, Clover Park Technical College. Mark your calendars and register for the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council’s 5th annual Watershed Issues Forum on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 3:30 to 6:00pm. This event is FREE and being held virtually via Zoom. The forum will feature eight guest speakers on topics related to […]
Vet Clinic, Nov ’21
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Supporting The Troops That Support US; Happy Veterans Day! Veterans Benefits Guide now available in both print and digital formats New “Ask VA” portal allows anyone to contact VA securely Experience live events through Vet Tix with friends and family VA solicits input on access standards and standards for quality VA […]