City of University Place announcement. Plans continue to shape up for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 2. Make sure to circle the date on your calendar and come out to enjoy food trucks, kettle corn, kids’ activities, the Curtis High School drum line and choir, as well as pictures with […]
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Lakewold Gardens seeks volunteers for annual Solstice Lights event
Lakewold Gardens announcement. Creative lighting and sound both live and recorded, create a visual and sonic look into space, the ocean, and other perspectives that accentuate the Garden’s form in ways previously unseen. As a volunteer at this fun event, your duties will be varied from helping set-up, greet and guide guests, take coats, Art […]
Salt & Light Concert at Christ Lutheran
Submitted by Christ Lutheran Church. All are invited to the Salt and Light concert at Christ Lutheran Church. Come and hear some great music and hear some thoughts on how God can speak to us through secular pop music. There will be a sampling from Joan Osbourne, U2, and James Taylor, just to name a […]
Registration closes soon for the Norpoint Classic
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. The Norpoint Classic 5k and 2-Mile will be held on Thursday, Nov. 24 at 9 am. Registration closes at midnight on November 20. There is no day-of-race registration. Click here to register. The Norpoint Classic has been bringing families together on Thanksgiving morning since 1995. Make it your family tradition! Runners, […]
Free online stress and trauma training
Submitted by Grave Concerns. Have you attended a free online STEP (Stress and Trauma Education Program) training yet? If not, Grave Concerns is sponsoring two different opportunities to take this valuable training for different schedules: An evening training – 3 evening sessions: Nov. 15, 22, and 29 6:30-8:30pm (PST) each day or if you prefer […]
Invitation to the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council’s Groundwater Forum
Submitted by Cindy Haverkamp. Mark your calendars and register for the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council’s 6th annual Watershed Issues Forum on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:30pm. This event is FREE. You can attend in-person OR virtually via Zoom. The forum will feature six guest speakers on topics related to wastewater and septic […]
You served for them. Now, this Veteran’s Day, they serve you.
There are a few minor variations to this year’s list. Call to be sure the offer is available or possible stipulations. All offers Nov11 unless noted. Be prepared to show proof and pay for extras such as taxes (and tip!) Starbucks: free 12-oz cup of coffee to active duty and veterans, and military spouses. Little […]
Book Signing with Susanne Bacon at SHMA Holiday Store
Perhaps you are a reader of my Friday column “Across the Fence” in the Suburban Times. But have you also ever read one of my Wycliff novel series? Here is another opportunity for you to meet me, have a chat, and get yourself a signed copy of my very latest book, “Major Musings”. As all […]
Vet Clinic, Nov ’22
Submitted by Chas. Ames. Chas. is a certified Veterans Service Officer. Link to all Vet Clinic columns.