Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join us for a celebration of Tacoma’s diverse history! This year’s festival commemorates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railroad to Tacoma and focuses on how those in and coming to Tacoma were affected by that change. RSVP Here. This event is free to the public […]
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Tacoma Historical Society Annual Member Meeting
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. It’s that time of year again, join us for the Annual Member Meeting! Meet our board members and staff while learning about what Tacoma Historical Society has accomplished in the last year and what’s coming up for next year with a short presentation by Museum Director Jessica Smith and Board […]
This Saturday South Sound Wildlife area replanting day
Submitted by Clover Park Rotary. This Saturday, October 7th at the South Sound Wildlife area, come join members of our community at our first Prairie Restoration Planting Day. Plan to join us from 9:00AM to 1:00PM as we remove the tarps that have been in place all summer long killing the invasive plants and their […]
Materials, messages collide in ‘Soft Power’ exhibit opening Oct. 14
Tacoma Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Soft Power,” explores the dynamic contrast between soft materials and so-called “hard” ideas. More than 40 textile-based works by 21 artists will be on view Oct. 14, 2023 through Sept. 1, 2024. In “Soft Power,” artists use traditional processes to create contemporary declarations of resistance, resilience, love, and rebuke. Cultural […]
Pierce County Manufacturing Day Expo
Head to Clover Park Technical College on Oct. 5, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. to learn about new frontiers in manufacturing. This includes automation, robotics, instrumentation and process control, and supply chain logistics equipment. While there, meet leaders in the industry and discover how to create, contribute, and connect in this growing sector. Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen recently issued […]
Start Your October at the Squeeze
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. Apples are the theme at the Steilacoom Apple Squeeze. And the Squeeze is the place to indulge in various tastes of the apple. In addition to cider, an unfiltered, unsweetened drink made from pressed raw apples, the fruit will appear in various ways at the Squeeze. Featured will be apple […]
Pet Vaccine and Wellness Clinic
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Give your pets their best shot against deadly diseases! The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is supporting pet owners by providing free (courtesy of Petco Love) and low-cost vaccines, microchips, and parasite preventative during our Vaccine and Wellness Clinic! This clinic is for low-income […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Presents Fall Showcase in University Place
Submitted by B.J. Coleman. Dance Theatre Northwest will present its Fall Arts Showcase –an “Arts Are Education” Performance at the University Place Library Atrium, Saturday, October 7th at 7:00 PM. 3609 Market St. University Place, WA 98466 (Between 37th St W and Bridgeport Way W)The performance is free, handicapped accessible and open to the public. […]
Oktoberfest Returns to Market Square on Oct. 13
Make plans to spend a fun-filled fall evening with family and friends when Oktoberfest returns to Market Square on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5-9 p.m. There will be loads of fun for kids and adults alike, including authentic polka music from the Lyle Schaefer Band, children’s activities in the Civic Building atrium, strolling princesses courtesy of […]