A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Raya and the Last Dragon at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 20. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Learn more at Metro Parks Tacoma’s website.
To Do
Ice Cream Social Meet with Two Fircrest City Council Candidates Aug. 21
The Campaigns of Nikki Bufford For Fircrest City Council Position 6 and Deanna Nuttbrock-Allen for Fircrest City Council Position 7 will be hosting an ice cream social meet and greet on Saturday August 21st at the Fircrest Park Pavilion from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Nikki and Deanna are excited for this opportunity to meet with residents, […]
Heritage Cafe: The 70s Turn 50
An announcement from Tacoma Historical Society. Broadening Horizons Heritage Cafe series presents: The 70s Turn 50 on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 6 pm. Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86290964024 Or dial to join: 253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 862 9096 4024 Join us as as “walk into the world of the 1970s” with State Architectural Historian and lover of […]
Hudson’s Bay Heritage Day
The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are hosting exhibitors and demonstrators from Fort Nisqually Point Defiance and others on Sunday August 22, 2021 at the Clock Tower Park, DuPont WA. This event is free and open to all ages in conjunction with the Kansas City BBQ hosted by American Legion DuPont Post 53. The Exhibitors […]
Movie Night at Lakewood History Museum Has Special Treat for Attendees
A news story from Lakewood Historical Society. Lakewood History Museum’s first movie night of 2021 kicks off this coming August 24 at 6:30 pm. The movie is the critically acclaimed “Stan & Ollie”, the untold history of America’s greatest comedy team. The film will be shown free to the public. Light refreshments and popcorn will […]
Seeking Details about the Steilacoom Dance Company
Submitted by Steven Behr. Steve Behr, Steilacoom resident and former Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Steilacoom, is gathering details about the Steilacoom Dance Company that he and Mary Petersen originated in 1988. He wants to share the company’s many accomplishments which were provided free of charge to the underserved communities in the South Puget […]
TAM Cafe take-over
A news story from Tacoma Art Museum. In conjunction with The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection at TAM, the TAM Cafe will host several pop-up takeover events featuring local Black-owned restaurants. I have included a link to images and their schedule so far. There is no museum admission required to visit the cafe. […]
Hudson Bay Heritage Days – August 21 & 22
A news story from City of DuPont. DuPont’s great BBQ Competition is back produced by the Pat Tillman Memorial American Legion Post #53 For the absolute best in low and slow BBQ, outrageous seafood, fantastic children’s activities, live music, and a great beer garden featuring local craft brews and craft liquors, with Historical activities and […]
Back to School Webinar Aug. 19
A social media post from WA Department of Health. On August 19 at 5 p.m., join the Washington Department of Health, the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, Kaiser Permanente WA, and the Washington State PTA for a discussion on returning to school and helping children manage their stress and mental health. Submit […]