Submitted by Laurel Lemke, Grave Concerns Association Chair. The Grave Concerns Association invites the community to their fundraising event on Monday June 12 at the Lakewood Town Centre, 10427 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Suite 102. Persons who order from MOD PIzza that day and mention Grave Concerns will allow a portion or their purchase to […]
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Tacoma Historical Society to Host Historic Tea Party
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join us on June 25th, 2023 to mark the 114th anniversary of the Suffrage Special! In 1909, the National American Woman Suffrage Association held its forty-first annual convention in Seattle. Scheduled for July 1st through 6th, this conference was set to coincide with the opening of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, which […]
All together now for Summer Reading at the Pierce County Library System
Gather the family and head to the Pierce County Library System for the Summer Reading Program now through Aug. 31, 2023. Join reading challenges with activities, events, prizes and more. This fun, free program is a great way to foster a love of reading for the entire family. “During the summer, the library provides activities to keep kids […]
Summer Italian Exchange Students Coming to Tacoma Region
Submitted by Nicole Zahour. Would you like to gain a son or daughter overseas. Practice your language skills and get a nice home cooked Italian meal? A group Italian high school students from Milan are coming to Tacoma this summer for 4 weeks! They are coming to explore the beautiful PNW and learn all about […]
Lemonade Day Makes a Splash in Lakewood this Saturday
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Brace yourselves for an exciting, thirst-quenching extravaganza as Lemonade Day makes a splash in Lakewood, sponsored by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is partnering with Clover Park School District to turn out teams from Custer, Idlewild and Tillicum Elementary Schools this year to showcase – and show […]
Pucker Up. Lemonade Day is Coming
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lemonade Day is a fun experiential learning program that teaches kids how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day has spread to over 90 cities in 3 countries. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that this year, kids […]
STEP launches backpack drive
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) will host its first educational resource fair for military students and their families in Washington on August 19-20, 2023. The event, Cammies to College, allows potential students access to colleges, universities, school districts, prep schools, and preschools, among others, and teaches them how […]
Steilacoom: Sunnyside Beach Clean Up June 3
Submitted by Liz Grasher. Please join us Saturday, June 3 from 8-9:30A.M. and help clean up our beloved beach. Steilacoom Public Works has graciously provided grabbers and bags, but it is suggested to bring gardening/work gloves if you have them. Light refreshments will be available. Please feel free to reach out with any questions to […]
Tacoma Urban League to host State of Black Tacoma, May 31
Tacoma Urban League announcement. Join the Tacoma Urban League as we lay out the GAINS, GAPS, and OPPORTUNITIES for GROWTH for Black Tacoma, and look for examples of success and guidance on how you can take action. Topics will include education, employment, violence, housing, healthcare and more! Register now to receive the link to watch the May 31 (12 pm) […]