Fall sports are underway for Clover Park and Lakes high schools. Schedules are available online:
To Do
Oktoberfest in Market Square is Oct. 11
Start practicing your polka because Oktoberfest will return to Market Square on Friday, Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m.! The Jacob Bean Polka Band will get the crowd moving while pumpkin carver Wade Lapp will amaze young and old alike with his “gourd-eous” works of art. There will also be food and treats including the Manic […]
Grab Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 8
U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke, Community Outreach Officer Cory Shears and members of the U.P. Police team will once again host the annual Coffee with a Cop initiative on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 1-2 p.m. at NW Medical Arts at 5350 Orchard St. W., Suite 202. This is part of a national effort to bring […]
Thriving Together Small Business Resource Event
The Pierce County Community Navigator team and Metro Parks Tacoma invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County. October 10, 2024 | 8:30 AM- 12:30 PMThe STAR Center – Journey Hall, 3873 S […]
Pet Vaccine and Wellness Clinic at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting it’s next monthly Vaccine and Wellness Clinic on Saturday, Sept. 28. In partnership with Petco Love, the shelter provides no-cost (while supplies last) and low-cost vaccines, parasite preventatives, and microchips to income-qualifying community members. The clinic operates by appointment only between 9 a.m. and 12 […]
48th Annual Apple Squeeze, Sunday, October 6 in downtown Steilacoom
Apples are the main event at the Steilacoom Apple Squeeze. And the Squeeze is the place to indulge in various tastes of the apple. The highlight is the press operation area with hand operated presses that will turn raw apples into unfiltered, naturally sweetened cider. Families can participate in the pressing of their own jug […]
Come Learn More about the H-Barn Project within Fort Steilacoom Park at the “Harvest Hoedown”
Submitted by Shelley Dahle. LAKEWOOD – Join us Saturday, September 28, 4-7 pm at the historic H-Barn within Fort Steilacoom Park for a good Old fashioned “Harvest Hoedown.” Enjoy Live music and fun family activities while learning about the history and the huge effort underway to preserve and renovate the over 100 year old H-Barn. […]
October 12th Launch of Local Poetry Anthology
Submitted by Burl E. Battersby. Voices of Tacoma: A Gathering of Poets, an anthology of poetry of, about, or inspired by Tacoma, will be launched at three different Tacoma Public Library branches on Saturday, October 12th. As part of Tacoma Arts Month Studio Tours, the events will create “Poet’s Studios” at Mottet, South Tacoma, and […]
Make Plans to Attend a Four Corners Open House
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the public is invited to attend lunchtime and evening open houses at Tacoma Community College to learn more about the future of the Four Corners area at the intersection of South 19th and South Mildred streets. Get a glimpse of community feedback received to date and share additional input on how […]