A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities (TACOD) and the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department are postponing a ribbon-cutting event that was to be held on Thursday, September 2, at the South Bell and South 64th Street intersection. The postponement is consistent with the City’s return to a […]
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Our Shared Future: Reckoning with Our Racial Past – Summit – Aug. 26
When I was in grade school at Stanley Elementary in Tacoma, each year I would bring my class photo home. After the second year photograph my mom would comment about me always having my photograph taken standing next to a tall black girl named Virginia. We were always arranged by height. We were the tallest […]
TCC Hosting Vaccine Clinic Aug. 31
Tacoma Community College (Tacoma Campus, Building 9) will host a Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Aug. 31 (11 am-6 pm). Register (here) ahead of time or drop in.
Alzheimer’s educational series provides guidance to caregivers
A press release from Pierce County. The numbers are shocking. Almost six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today and in 30 years, that number is expected to rise to 14 million. After a family member is diagnosed, they often become the most important individual in that family, with many loved ones stepping in as caregivers. But […]
Lakewood Accepting Donations for Afghan Refugees This Week
A press release from City of Lakewood. Seattle and Tacoma are expecting an influx of Afghan refugees following the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. Donations of dishes, towels, bedding, and other household essentials may be delivered to Lakewood City Hall next week. From Monday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Aug. 27 during business hours (8:30 […]
Pierce Transit CTAG Aug. 26 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Aug. 26 remotely at 5:30. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Pierce County memorial for unclaimed decedents on Aug. 31
A press release from Pierce County. What happens when someone dies, and no one claims their body? In Pierce County, the Medical Examiner’s office arranges the cremation of the decedents and provides a respectful ceremony at a final resting place. A public memorial and gathering will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. […]
Open House to Discuss Western State Hospital Scheduled for Aug. 31
A press release from City of Lakewood. The event will be held in-person at Custer Elementary on Aug. 31 at 5:30 p.m. DSHS will host an open house event at Custer Elementary on Aug. 31 to discuss the proposed construction of a 350-bed forensic hospital on the Western State Hospital campus in Lakewood. DSHS experts […]
The Acclaimed Film The Sand Pebbles’ to Open FAB Fest Oct. 8
A story from Phil Raschke. The opening film for the 8th Annual Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest is the classic, Oscar nominated film “The Sand Pebbles”. This legendary action adventure was nominated for 8 Academy Awards to include “Best Picture” and “Best Actor” for star Steve McQueen. The story and action take place in 1926 […]