Submitted by CORE. Ki Kom Beaux – Louisiana style Boogie, Southern Classic Rock and Cajun Funk and Soul! Thursday, August 3 from 6:30pm to 8pm Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed in City Parks). Sponsored by CORE and the City of University Place
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Wall-Raising for Dr. Claudia Thomas Legacy House
Submitted by Ellie Wilson and The Friends of Dr. Claudia Thomasas. At last, the good news has come! Ground has been broken for the Thomas Legacy House in Tillicum of Lakewood! Habitat for Humanity/Tacoma is now looking for 15 volunteers to assist with building on an all-day shift on Saturday, August 26th beginning at 10:00am. […]
Community Harvest Day is Sunday, Aug. 27
Come celebrate the apple season at Community Harvest Day, Sunday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regrettably, due to a lack of volunteers and an inadequate number of cider presses, the Cider Squeeze is cancelled for 2023. In its place, the community is invited to come out to the Curran Apple Orchard and pick […]
From Kids to Adults: Summer Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Summer keeps clicking by. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly events. Click here to learn more and register, if appropriate.
Port of Tacoma Book Signing
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our August Monthly Program presented by Rod Koon, author & former communications manager for Port of Tacoma. Rod will be discussing his recent publication “Images of America: Port of Tacoma” which details the history and development of the Port of Tacoma. Copies of Rod’s book will be available for purchase […]
DuPont-Hudson’s Bay BBQ Competition Festival & Car Show
Submitted by DuPont-Hudson’s Bay BBQ Competition Festival & Car Show. For the absolute best in BBQ Competition Festivals! Low and Slow Barbeque, KCBS Sanctioned BBQ Competition with $20K in prize money, SCA Sanctioned Steak Competition, Steak Benefit Dinner, Heritage Car Show, Wings Competition, Live Music, Local Culinary Fare, a Beer Garden featuring local craft brews, […]
Join Rapunzel at This Year’s Movie in the Park
Are you ready for an enchanting evening under the stars? The City of University Place is bringing back the free and family-friendly Movie in the Park! Head over to Cirque Park on August 5 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening filled with sweet treats, savory eats, and tons of children’s activities. But that’s not all! As the […]
Local Animal Shelter to Host Low-Cost Microchip Event
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is providing $15 microchips for pets on July 31st! A microchip can help pets be reunited with their family faster and can keep lost animals out of the shelter!No appointment is necessary, and the procedure takes only a […]
Tacoma Bon Odori festival is back this Saturday
Submitted by Rachel Meatte. Enjoy Japanese dance, food and drumming at the Tacoma Bon Odori festival this Saturday, July 29. This popular community event is back in person after a three-year, pandemic-related hiatus. Sponsored by the Tacoma Buddhist Temple, the gathering celebrates the annual Buddhist tradition of Obon, honoring those who have passed away. The […]