Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. December 2, 2024 Update. This event has been canceled. We are excited for our annual Wine & Song fundraiser! The Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma events are free through generous support from the Old Town Business and Professional Association, our wonderful volunteers, and our annual fundraiser. Featured […]
To Do
Make a Date for Lunch with the Chief
U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke invites members of the community to join him and the UPPD leadership team for a light lunch and conversation in the City Council Chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from noon to 1 p.m. Chief Burke will explain how 2023 levy funds are being put to work today to enhance public […]
Tacoma Community College to host “Honoring Our Ancestors Round Dance” Nov. 22
Honoring our Ancestors Round Dance Nov. 22, 5-11 p.m. Building 11 Student Center ʔi čəxʷ, Oki, Yá’át’ééh, ᎣᏏᏲ, Behne, ¡Hola!, Hello Titans! Join us on Friday November 22nd, 2024 from 5 – 11 p.m. in the TCC Building 11 Student Center for the first-ever “Honoring Our Ancestors Round Dance,” held in celebration of Indigenous Peoples […]
Legacy, Legends, and Outright LIes! Dorothy Wilhelm and Don Trosper
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. How much do you really know about our South Sound Story? Get the Facts in a fun-packed hour with Dorothy Wilhelm, author of True Tales of Puget Sound and Don Trosper, author of The Tumwater We Never Knew. Don Trosper and Dorothy Wilhelm have spent a combined 80 plus years […]
Santa Will Light U.P.’s Christmas Tree on Dec. 6
Get your holiday attire ready and make plans to be a part of the celebration of the annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 6. Participants are welcome to arrive at 4:30 p.m., but the festivities officially begin at 5 p.m. when Santa will arrive on a West Pierce Fire […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Waives Dog Adoption Fees Amid Overcrowding
In response to exceeding dog kennel capacity, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving adoption fees for all dogs Nov. 14-17. The shelter is currently caring for nearly 130 dogs on-site, plus nearly 70 in foster homes. “We are in crisis mode,” said Leslie Dalzell, Chief Executive Officer at the Humane Society […]
Upcoming Steilacoom Parks and Trails Work Parties
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Please join Steilacoom Parks and Trails volunteers for the upcoming 5th St Waterway work parties as you can: Sun/Mon 17/18 Nov and 24/25 November, 10 am to noon. The times do not conflict with Seahawk games. Steilacoom has been awarded a second $2,500 grant toward restoration of a portion of the 5th […]
Friends of Steilacoom Library host Local Cheesemaker’s Program
Submitted by Friends of the Steilacoom Library. The Friends of the Steilacoom Library are delighted to present Dr. Robert Ettlinger and his popular program on the World of Cheese on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 P.M. in the Steilacoom Library meeting room, 2950 Steilacoom Blvd. Dr. Ettlinger attended a Vermont cheesemaking school and is an […]
Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Issues Forum Nov. 20
Submitted by Marianne Lincoln. The Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council will be presenting their annual Issues Forum on November 20 at Sprinker Recreation Center. The event will begin with an optional field trip at 1:15 p.m. and followed by the presentations in the Rainier Room upstairs starting at 2:30 p.m. Registration is requested at this […]