In response to a surge in dog intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving adoptions fees for adult dogs from March 12-17. Currently, the shelter is caring for over 120 dogs at the shelter plus an additional 39 in foster homes. Community members can help by adopting a dog during the […]
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Confessions of a Living History Performer; Secrets to Making the Past Come Alive
Living history can bring the past to life vividly in a myriad of ways – such as demonstrating crafts from a bygone era, playing an old tune, donning period clothing and portraying an historical person. For nearly 30 years, Karen Haas has relished being a living history performer. She is a veteran of South Sound’s […]
Spring Eggstravaganza
Hop on down to the Puyallup Valley Sports Complex (808 Valley Ave. NW) for this fun, fast and FREE Egg Hunt! Three separate egg hunts are available for different age groups on Saturday, March 30th. 4 & Under: 10:00am 5 – 7 Year Olds: 10:30am 8 – 12 Year Olds: 11:00am Additional Info…
Tacoma Residents in Districts 2, 3 and 5 Encouraged to Apply for Positions on the Planning Commission by March 27
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill positions on the Planning Commission for Districts 2, 3 and 5. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district. Appointees will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its […]
Fort Nisqually introduces on-site stays for an immersive historical experience
Registration is open now for Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s newest program, Nisqually House, an immersive experience where private groups get to briefly live onsite to experience 1850’s living. The weekend stays are ideal for fans of history and those who want to try their hand at traditional homesteading activities. Currently there are six Friday-Sunday […]
“Natura Morta,” art by nichole gugliotti, opens March 12 in The Gallery at TCC
TCC Art Professor Nicole Gugliotti uses hand-built pottery to explore themes of reproductive health education and reproductive justice along with playfulness and resilience in the face of continued attacks on bodily autonomy, state violence and genocide, and an ongoing pandemic. View the exhibition in The Gallery this spring. What: “Natura Morta:” ceramic art by TCC Art […]
Farrell’s March Work Party, March 10
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. STEILACOOM – Let’s get some mulch around the trees before the invasive weeds try to take over again this spring. Wheel barrows and shovels will be on hand, but bring your favorite shovel or pitch-fork if you have one. The main task is to level the mulch piles in the space […]
Merle Hagbo Memorial Field Dedication Ceremony March 9
Join us rain or shine on Saturday, March 9, at noon to honor the legacy of longtime Clover Park High School (CPHS) educator and coach Merle Hagbo in a special ceremony to name the CPHS baseball field: Merle Hagbo Memorial Field. Following the ceremony, Hagbo’s son, Brian Hagbo, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch […]
Help serve Pierce County – Apply to be a Pierce County Library Board of Trustee
Want to give back to the Pierce County community and help lead valued library services for 671,000 children and adults? Apply to be a Board of Trustee with the Pierce County Library System. “Trustees balance many strategic directions, including planning for library buildings and services for growing communities and determining how to best get services to where […]