Submitted by Danette Gundy, Communications Officer. AMVETS, Post 1 at 5715 S Tyler St in Tacoma will be having an OPEN HOUSE on Aug. 7, 1-4PM, with hamburgers, hotdogs and a drink for $1. This event is for military, veterans, family members and spouses of veterans. Come join us… and maybe become a member!
To Do
The Tacoma – Pierce County Final Four Golf Tournament
The Tacoma – Pierce County Final Four Golf Tournament features the Transportation Club of Tacoma (August 12th – North Shore Golf Club), the Buffalo Soldiers Museum (August 27th – Eagle’s Pride Golf Course), Soroptimist International – Tacoma (September 10th – Oakbrook Golf Club), and the Tacoma South Rotary Indoor Golf Tournament (October 22nd – Harkness […]
Black Panther playing under the stars August 6
Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Marvel’s Black Panther at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 6. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Upcoming movies are: Friday, August 13: Coco (rated PG) Friday, August 20: Raya and the Last Dragon […]
LPD Citizens Academy Immerses Participants in the Experience of Police Work
An announcement from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) Citizens Academy is an immersive course on the experience of serving and protecting Lakewood. During the eight-week program, participants will undergo some of the same training as LPD officers on their way to a deep understanding of the nature and experience of police […]
CPTC Foundation launches Wendy Joseph Cares Virtual 5K
A press release from Clover Park Technical College. At the request of friends and family, the Clover Park Technical College Foundation is hosting a Virtual 5K Fun Run to help establish an endowment to honor Wendy Joseph, the Director of Financial Aid at CPTC. This endowment will provide sustainable scholarship opportunities for students at Clover […]
Public Input Requested to Shape JBLM Growth Plans
A press release from the City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – A public survey is now open to invite public input on growth plans for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM).
Sound Transit Board to hold special meeting on Aug. 5
A press release from Sound Transit. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special Board meeting from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5 to consider adopting a realigned capital program in response to significant upward cost pressures and a $6.5 billion affordability gap. The meeting will take place in lieu […]
Win $10,000 with a Hole-In-One at Annual Buffalo Soldiers Golf Classic, Aug. 27
Submitted by Phil Raschke. That’s right, Ten Grand is all yours if you make a Hole-In-One at our upcoming Golf Classic. And, there are more challenges such as “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive” contests. It all shapes up to a fun day on the links. Plus your participation will help support the Buffalo […]
Free & Discounted Youth Recreational Activities Available
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – A variety of free or deeply discounted youth recreational activities are available in Lakewood. The Pierce County Kids Need Play! (KNP!) program offers substantial discounts on day camps and sports activities. Local camps with KNP! discounts include Brickz 4 Kids LEGO camps, USA Volleyball, and more. Pierce County Trails Day will be held on Saturday, July 31. The event will […]