A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will host a virtual open house event on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:00 p.m. (via Zoom) to review proposed changes to the Western State Hospital (WSH) campus. The most significant proposed change is the construction of a 350-bed forensic […]
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9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
A press release from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. In honor of the 20th anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 55 military personnel. The first ceremony will […]
Online Native Plant Sale Sept. 7-22
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. Dozens of native plants are on sale at The Tacoma Nature Center. Prices start at just a few dollars. Learn more here.
Racism Evolution: History to Hope – Forum #1 – Indigenous People
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. On September 15, 7:00 pm, the League of Women Voters, Tacoma-area NAACP and Vibrant Schools are offering a forum on the history and experience of racism from the perspective of Indigenous People. The first in a six-part series, Evolution of Racism: History to Hope, this forum […]
September for Young Children
Submitted by Candy Tingstad Little Church on the Prairie. Preschools are eager to greet young children this month. After the older children are in school, parents are choosing to enroll 3, 4 and 5 year olds in quality early childhood education programs. Last year, many children, from 3 to 6 years of age, missed the […]
Announcing Forum Series – Racism Evolution: History to Hope
Submitted by League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County. Three organizations are collaborating to offer a six-part forum series on racism history and experience of racism by several cultural groups. The forums are based on the premise that mutual understanding will help change attitudes for the better. Starting on September 15, there will be two […]
Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses work plan and budget for 2022
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss it 2022 work plan and budget, review an update to its Communications with the Public policy, and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: […]
Lakewood Playhouse’s 14th Annual Radio Gala: Gothic Horror
A press release from Lakewood Playhouse. The LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE re-opens to public performances, and opens its 83rd Season with its annual foray into vintage radio drama presented live on stage. This year’s theme is Gothic Horror. Join our actors in the 1930s/40s “radio studio” as they perform stories designed to pique the imagination, live on […]
U.P. City Council to Offer First Hybrid Council Meeting on Sept. 7
A press release from City of University Place. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, the U.P. City Council will launch a new hybrid format for its regular meetings which will enable people to participate in person or remotely. Councilmembers, staff, presenters and members of the public can attend the meeting in the Council Chambers or stay home […]