Submitted by Emily Molina—SHMA Liaison to Friends of the Steilacoom Library. Join the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association, Friends of the Steilacoom Library, and the Pierce County Library for a free virtual talk on Friday, May 14, at 2:00 p.m. as Lorraine McConaghy presents an illustrated overview of Free Boy, the twined biography of slave and […]
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Steilacoom Garden Club Plant Sale May 8th
Submitted by Sheila Moberg, President. The Steilacoom plant sale is almost here. So many plants to choose from and lots of other garden related goodies. There will be annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, and other good plants for your gardens. And maybe you would like a bird house or a potted plant for Mom for […]
Announcing Upcoming Premiere for Latest MediaLab Documentary on Local Nonprofit Fighting Homelessness
Submitted by Pacific Lutheran University MediaLab. MediaLab students at Pacific Lutheran University will premiere their latest documentary virtually on Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. Turning the Page: The Story of Next Chapter explores how local nonprofit Next Chapter is tackling the issue of homelessness in greater Pierce County, Washington. Co-founders Monique Patterson and Kathryn […]
Summer camp financial assistance program Kids Need to Play! announced
Pierce County Parks has created a program named Kids Need to Play! (KNP!) funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding allocations to provide discounts for kids’ summer camps and programs. Several public and private recreation providers are collaborating on the initiative to bring kids accessible opportunities to learn, create, explore and compete. While […]
Free Saturday Talks on Gardening via Zoom
Submitted by Pierce County Master Gardeners. Pierce County Master Gardener Saturday Talks – May 8, 2021, 10-11am – Via Zoom. All talks are open to the public so invite your friends. Puyallup Demo Garden talk is on ‘The Joy of Native Plants: An introduction for the home gardener’ given by MG Ann Steel. Explore the […]
Free parenting support for all Pierce County families
TACOMA, Wash.—Healthy relationships help your family build a solid foundation that will get you through good times—and hard times. Now, you can get free parenting support to learn strategies to build your child’s resilience during these uncertain times. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department partnered with Triple P America—founder of the internationally-acclaimed parenting program, Triple P – […]
Mother’s Day Coffee Chat (and change the world) on May 3
An exclusive Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Gifts for Mom’s Who Have Everything They Need And Really Don’t Need a Gift But Will Certainly be hurt if they don’t get one – will be front and center at Zoom Coffee Chat (and change The World) on Monday May 3 at 9:00 am. The whole virtual […]
It’s U.P. Garden Tour Time
Mark your calendars for May 15 and 16, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brought to you by the U.P. Historical Society, the garden tour is now in its 11th year of showcasing local gardens for your entertainment and enlightenment. This year’s tour features five unique gardens and the Curran House, where […]
Correction: Join Clover Park Rotary at the Game Farm on May 1
Clover Park Rotary (not Lakewood Rotary as reported yesterday) is coordinating the May 1 work party at Lakewood South Sound Wildlife are (also know as the old Game Farm on Phillips Rd). If you care to join to party (9 am-1 pm), learn more here.