Submitted by Robert Estrada. Friends of the Lakewood Library will hold a book sale on April 20, 2024. Your book, video, and CD donations can be dropped off on Saturday, January 20, 11-1, at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Future drop of date are February 17 and March […]
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Black History Month Program: Always Prepared – Building the Road for Equality
Submitted by Buffalo Soldiers Museum-Tacoma. “Always Prepared” was the motto of the 24th Infantry Regiment, commissioned by Congress in 1866. The 24th Infantry was one of the four original Buffalo Soldiers regiments comprised of volunteer Black men who fought during the Civil War. Serving in the military was a way to a better life for […]
Senior Prom
Winter Wonderland Senior Prom (55+), Thursday, February 1st from 5pm – 7pm. Come one, come all and dance the night away in your formal attire at the Pioneer Park Pavilion (330 S Meridian)! Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages, DJ, and photo opportunities available (professional photographer will be on site for purchase or bring your own […]
Volunteer Work Party on the 5th St Waterway Jan 20-21
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Come out and join your neighbors planting native shrubs along the 5th St waterway on Saturday, January 20 and Sunday, January 21 from 1 PM to 4 PM. Thanks to the good work of volunteers back in October, the site is ready for planting. We’ll have plants and shovels, but if you […]
Coming up: Disability Resource Fair, TET Lunar New Year, Family Nature Walks
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Friday Forum: Strong Communities, Healthy Communities
Tacoma, Wash. – What makes a strong community? What about a healthy community? And what the heck is a Blue Zone? Communities are influenced by the built environment around them, with things like road design and access to green spaces impacting everything from health outcomes to job opportunities. Join Downtown On the Go for a panel exploring how […]
United for University Place next meeting, January 17
Submitted by Chris Saunders, Interim Chair. United for University Place, the community coalition, is due to meet Wednesday, January 17 at University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th Street West, University Place, WA 98466 at 11:30 am. This month we will be discussing the purpose and direction of the coalition. Please come and bring your thoughts […]
Civil Rights Legacy Tour Continues in 2024
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live will premiere a new play as part of the Civil Rights Legacy Tour program this month. Where Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky was written by Darryin B. Cunningham and directed by Jimmy Shields. Brought to life by local actors, here Blooming Flowers Meet The Sky is the story of a young artist in need of inspiration who […]
Top Rainy Day Activities At The Zoo
When it’s wet and cold outside, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and meet amazing animals! Warm, Indoor Aquarium The Pacific Seas Aquarium is indoors and heated and is open year-round. Guests can see hammerhead sharks, green sea turtles, a giant Pacific octopus and a variety of colorful fish and vibrant jellyfish among […]