Submitted by Little Church on the Prairie Preschool. Wondering what early childhood education will look like in September? It seems to be all systems are a “go,” post Covid shutdowns. Like travel, there is pent up demand for quality experiences for young children. Most children, from 3 to 6 years of age, missed the stimulation […]
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Book Signing: Wicked Tacoma
Join us at the Tacoma Historical Society Museum (406 Tacoma Avenue South) for a book signing (July 10, 1-2 pm) with local author Karla Stover, whose new book Wicked Tacoma is hot off the presses from Arcadia Publishing. Tacoma, the city where the rails meet the sails, has always been a place of innovation and […]
LASA Looking for New Board Members
Submitted by Irene Coco, LASA Case Manager. Do you find yourself with too much time on your hands? Do you want to make the Lakewood area a better place to live? Do you believe that people deserve safe places to live? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please reach out to Janne […]
City of Puyallup Seeking Applicants to Write Pamphlet Statements For Bond Measure
The City of Puyallup seeks applications from residents to write “for” and “against” statements for the voters’ pamphlet regarding a bond measure for a public safety facility. On July 13, 2021, the City Council will consider second and final reading of an ordinance which would authorize a ballot measure to be placed on the November […]
Grocery Outlet Announces Eleventh Annual ‘Independence from Hunger Campaign
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 11th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 23 – July 31, 2021, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 400 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies partners. […]
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Construction of Forensic Hospital at Western State Hospital Campus
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital, among other updates. The public comment period began in early June and is approaching its conclusion; comments will be […]
Prevail the Trail 5K fun run invites all ages and abilities to register
The Prevail the Trail 5K is the second race in Pierce County Parks’ Run the Fun 5K series and is open to all ages and abilities. The 5K may be completed at the racecourse in person or at a location of the racer’s choice with results submitted virtually. The in-person option of the run takes […]
Camp Invention’s Action-Packed, In-Person and At-Home Summer Program Coming to Cascade Christian McAlder Campus
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to Cascade Christian McAlder Campus the week of July 19 – July 23, 2021. At this local camp, families can choose Camp Invention’s in-person or at-home option. And to address any uncertainty that families face when planning for the upcoming summer camp season, Camp […]
Steilacoom’s Salmon Bake is BACK
Picnicking at Sunnyside Beach on a sunny, Sunday afternoon, the scent of grilled salmon and corn on the cob filling the air…No, this is not a dream! The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association (SHMA) WILL be holding its annual Salmon Bake on July 25 at Sunnyside Beach, 2701 Chambers Creek Road from Noon until 4:00 pm […]