Submitted by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Gov. Isaac Stevens Camp No. 1, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), will be dedicating a newly installed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) headstone on a previously unmarked grave of a U.S. Navy Civil War Veteran on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at […]
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Local Events Answer Medicare Questions Amid Annual Enrollment Period
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington. Nearly 14% of Pierce County residents are 65 or older and qualify for Medicare (government-provided health care insurance). As this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment period runs October 15 to December 7, those who qualify for this federal health insurance program have the opportunity to sign up or change […]
Year-Round Gardening Presentation
Submitted by Jim Endicott. Now, more than any time in recent years, growing your own food may be essential. Our temperate climate in Western Washington makes it possible to grow food year-round. Two of the Master Gardeners that manage Lakewood Community Garden will be making a presentation on proven ways to help extend the growing […]
Book Club at Lakewood History Museum
Submitted by Sue Scott. Looking for a Book Club in the Lakewood area? Look no further: The Lakewood Historical Society & Museum in partnership with the Pierce County Library is hosting a Book Club on Friday, October 7 from 2-4 p.m. in the Museum’s meeting room. We will not all read the same book but […]
SHMA Welcomes Back “Christmas at the Orr Home”
Submitted by Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association is excited to once again open the Orr Home, decorated for the holidays, to the public for tours – Christmas at the Orr Home. This year we’ll be open for the special event on November 12 and 13 (Saturday, Sunday). The theme is “Celebrate […]
Prost (Cheers) to Oktoberfest
City of University Place announcement. University Place will host one of its most popular traditions when the annual Oktoberfest celebration takes over Market Square on Oct. 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Get in the spirit of things with live music from the Lyle Schaefer German Band and accordionist Jakob Bean. Enjoy seasonal treats like kettle corn […]
Free Community Celebration for All to Come and Enjoy
City of University Place announcement. Looking for a way to celebrate our local community? On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 2:30-5:30 p.m., before the Curtis High School Vikings home game, there will be a free Community Celebration for all past, present, future Vikings as well as the community as a whole! There will be a Classic Car […]
100+ Photos Spotlight Mexican Culture in New TAM Exhibition
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. More than 100 photographs spanning more than 85 years of Mexican culture and history are coming to Tacoma Art Museum next month in the exhibition Luces y Sombras: Images of Mexico I Photographs from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition features work by 28 photographers, showing perspectives of Mexico’s […]
Family fun in Tacoma next week and beyond
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. A few upcoming fun activities for individuals and families. Fall Fitness Frenzy Senior Arts Program Green Tacoma Day Candlelight Tour – Fort Nisqually Living History Museum Grit City Gherkins – Pickleball Club Race Ready Zoo Boo Hoot n’ Howl Mindful Meditation Norpoint Classic Click here for more information.