Summer is finally here in Western Washington and with it one very popular event, the Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival. This coming weekend, numerous artists, artisans and authors – all in all around 150 creators – will present their work and offer it for purchase to the public. And, of course, visitors won’t have to […]
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The DuPont LTAC July 22 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) will hold a Regular Meeting on July 22 (1 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Puyallup Wayfinding Survey
The City of Puyallup is creating a plan to introduce new wayfinding signage into downtown Puyallup. The Plan aims to create an intentional wayfinding system to help visitors and residents navigate downtown successfully. The City has created design concepts for the signs and wants your feedback. Please take our survey on the design concepts here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/77K6M9S
Friends of the Lakewood Library Donation Dropoff, July 20
Submitted by Robert Estrada. In preparation for the October 18 and 19 book sales, donation drop off dates are the Saturdays of July 20, August 17, and September 21. Please bring your donations to the back parking lot of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, from 11am to 1PM. In addition […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Seeks Community Support Through ‘Name Your Price’ Adoption Promotion
Following the Fourth of July holiday, a period that notoriously increases animal shelter intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering a ‘name your price’ adoption promotion for all pets in the shelter from July 17-21. Between July 1-15, the open-admission shelter took in 495 pets, a 12% increase from the same […]
Lakewood Elks 3rd Annual Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show
The Lakewood Elks Lodge at 6313 75th St W, Lakewood, WA 98499 will host the Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show on July 20 from 11 am-5 pm. Save The Date! Our 3rd Summerfest Car and Motorcycle Show Entertainment: Chicken Joe Rewired (Chicken Joe and The Fabulous Cocks) Beer/Wine Garden, Food Trucks & More! Register your […]
2024 Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival, July 20
Submitted by Connie Coleman-Lacadie. The annual Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival (July 20 in Fort Steilacoom Park during Summerfest) has a great lineup of entertainment this year. Time Culture Country Group Name 11:00-11:15 am Welcome Remarks from LSCA 11:15-11:30 am Native American Blessing & Dance 11:45 am-12:15 pm Okinawa Okinawa Taiko Drums 12:15-12:45pm Philippines […]
Star of Destiny Awards
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for our annual fundraising event, the Star of Destiny Awards! This year’s event will feature keynote speakers WA State Chief Historian John C. Hughes and Tacoma Historian Ed Echtle. Hughes and Echtle will speak on their recent publications about the historic Boldt Decision. Following our speakers, awards […]
The Puyallup City Council July 16 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 16 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.