The Lakewood City Council will review the 2025-2026 Proposed Biennial Budget Department Presentations on Oct. 9 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
To Do
Fall Safety Day is October 19th
On Saturday, October 19th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your non-perishable donations. Pumpkins have been […]
Zoo Boo at Point Defiance Zoo Oct. 19-20
TACOMA, Wash.— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s beloved Zoo Boo weekend returns on October 19‐20, bringing festive fall fun for the whole family. Enjoy watching animals throughout the zoo munch on pumpkins, and dive into a weekend packed with games, arts, and crafts. Highlights include: Kids can indulge in candy and treats, and the Kids’ […]
Annual Membership Meeting
Tacoma Historical Society will hold our Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, October 14, beginning at 7pm. The meeting will be held at the THS Museum, 406 Tacoma Avenue South. We are so fortunate to have Eli Moreno as our presenter. Eli is the developer of Old City Hall. He will provide us with a progress […]
“A Night at the Movies” Costume Concert
Tacoma – On Saturday, October 26 (7 pm), the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association will present the 18th annual “A Night at the Movies” Costume Concert at the Pantages Theater. For this highly entertaining concert, TYSA students play music from popular movies and dress in costumes from those movies. The audience is also invited to come […]
Lakewood Downtown Neighborhood Association Interest Meeting, Oct. 9
Submitted by Downtown Neighborhood Association. LAKEWOOD – A neighborhood association is a great way to learn what’s going on and share ideas with neighbors. Join us at the new interim Lakewood library location (10202 Gravelly Lake Dr SW) from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 to learn more or to be heard. […]
Tacoma Humane Society to Host Pop-Up Cat Foster Event Following 100-Cat Intake
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 […]
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 […]