Submitted by Breck Lebegue, Rail Can’t Wait Coalition. Amtrak Cascades from Seattle to Portland must slow to 30 mph to safely cross a 100-year-old sharp curve and bridge across the Nisqually River in south Pierce County—even by the new trains we get in 2026. That’s why most people either drive I 5 or fly. But […]
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Brew Five Three 2024 Live Performances
TACOMA, WA — Come for the brews and stay for the live entertainment. Brew Five Three, Tacoma’s outdoor beer and music festival, is thrilled to announce the live performers taking the stage on Saturday, August 10 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Three musical performances and a special live recording of […]
Harvest Hoedown at the H-Barn
LAKEWOOD – Partners for Parks will host Harvest Hoedown at the H-Barn on Saturday, September 28 (4-7 pm). Grab your partner and join us at the H-Barn for a good old fashioned “Harvest Hoedown”. Kick up your boots at whats sure to be a fun filled family friendly community event! $10 per person, kids 8 […]
38th Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival Features More Authors Than Ever
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 […]
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 […]