Enjoy two opportunities to learn online in October about the statewide significance of Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Both free educational events are presented by the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association (HFSA), an all-volunteer group that preserves the first U.S. Army post in Puget Sound. 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15: Join the HFSA for its online […]
To Do
Pierce County School Retirees Association “Meet and Greet”
Submitted by Cynthia Endicott. Meet your State Representatives and Senator. Join Pierce County Educators as they host State Senators and State Representatives from Pierce County at their annual “Meet and Greet”. It will be held at The Tacoma La Quinta Inn on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Free Parking. Handicapped accessible. […]
TCC to Hold First Responder Career & Networking Event on Campus Nov. 1
What: First Responder Career & Networking Event When: 4-7 p.m., Nov. 1 Where: Tacoma Community College Building 20 Gym Registration: Free event! Register here. Fire departments, ambulance companies and other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employers from around the state will attend the First Responder Career & Networking Event at TCC on Nov. 1. Featuring EMS demonstrations, a helicopter lift (3:30 […]
Oktoberfest is Next Friday, Oct. 13
Don’t let the date scare you off: Friday, Oct. 13 is going to be a lucky night for all those who attend U.P.’s Oktoberfest celebration in Market Square. They are in for a night of great fun with friends and family alike. Come out from 5-9 p.m. to enjoy live authentic polka music from the […]
Community Meeting Set to Save Tacoma’s Historic Gault Middle School from Demolition
Submitted by Morgan Alexander. (Tacoma, WA – Members of the “Save Eastside Tacoma’s Historic Gault School” Facebook group are holding a community meeting open to the public on Saturday, Oct 14 at 1PM at the Moore Library (215 S 56th St). The goal of the meeting is to organize, advocate, and plan for the preservation […]
The Triplets of Belleville
Tacoma Arts Live presents two showings of The Triplets of Belleville Cine-Concert, Benoît Charest, Composer-Conductor on Saturday, November 4 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. at Tacoma Armory. This cine-concert features a screening of the film with Le Terrible Orchestre de Belleville performing live with composer Benoît Charest conducting. Tickets start at $39 and are on sale now. In 2003, […]
Music + Art This Weekend at Lakewold
Seffarine is an ensemble composed of singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp. In their repertoire, they channel their deep knowledge of the music of both sides of the Strait of Gibraltar—the crossroad where African, Middle Eastern and European cultures meet. For centuries, the people of this region coexisted peacefully, producing a seminal […]
Toys for Tots Pop-Up Sale Fundraiser Oct. 7-8
Submitted by Michelle Jenkins. A Toys for Tots Pop-Up Sale Fundraiser will take place October 7-8 from 9 am-5 pm at Reed Elementary School, 1802 S 36th St, Tacoma. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase Christmas presents for children in Pierce County.
Volunteers are needed on Green Tacoma Day
Volunteer in Your Neighborhood Park on Green Tacoma Day, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, 9 am-12 pm. Green Tacoma Day is an annual day of service that offers great opportunities for the Tacoma community to help protect and restore natural spaces in their neighborhoods. Titlow Park 8425 6th Ave, Tacoma Help enhance the natural beauty of […]