Submitted by Chris Saunders. This Wednesday, May 18th will be our last United for University Place meeting until the fall. We will meet again at University Place Presbyterian Church on 27th in University Place at 11:30. Last month we heard from five foreign born individuals who had very diverse immigration experiences. This month we will […]
To Do
Town of Steilacoom Spring Cleanup, May 19
The Town of Steilacoom will host a one-day spring cleanup on May 19. The following items may be placed at the curb by 6:00 am: Your regular subscription solid waste cart(s) 3 Extra 32 gallon cans/bags/boxes of household debris No construction/demolition debris, rocks, concrete, bricks or asphalt No TVs, computers, laptops, monitors, tablets, £-readers, DVD […]
Community Connection Place holds Ukranian Children’s Fundraiser
Submitted by Howard Lee, Community Connection Place. Seniors at Community Connection Place will hold a Help Ukranian Childrens Fundraiser at the UP Community/Senior Center (located on Grandview Dr, just north of the Grandview Dr/27th St intersection) this Saturday, May 14th. The event will be a book sale, with all proceeds being donated to help Ukranian […]
Coffee Chat and Change the World, May 16
Well here it is. Last Coffee Chat and Change the World of the Season. Back by Demand – LARRY FRANCIS shares Xi Gong Exercises to help you relax through the summer Crafty Canadian SANDRA SOLON shows you how to turn a double handful of trash into a TACKY TIKI LIGHT. No, really. FIRST AID FOR PACK RATS Part 2 – GINA CAREY – Tips to get […]
Support the local film scene and come to The Grand Cinemas annual 253 Second Film Festival
Submitted by Donovan Wilson. The 253 Second Film Festival held by The Grand Cinema in Tacoma is back after a 2-year hiatus. Come see what all that pent-up creativity produces! Each of the film-making teams is competing for cash prizes and bragging rights for one of Tacoma’s favorite events. WHERE:Urban Grace 902 Market Street, Tacoma, […]
Take a walk with City of DuPont Parks & Recreation
Submitted by City of DuPont Parks & Recreation. On June 4 from 9am to 12pm, take a walk down the enchanted Sequalitchew trail to spot some magical creatures big and small and the little houses they live in. After your walk return to City Hall for a light lunch (for the kids) and some arts […]
National Drive Electric Steilacoom Festival 2022
Submitted by Dick Muri. Our 9th annual National Drive Electric (NDEW) Steilacoom festival is Saturday, 10 September from 11 AM to 3 PM. Always the Saturday after Labor Day (good weather almost guaranteed) Welcome to NDEW Steilacoom # 9. Event will be downtown Steilacoom (1717 Lafayette Street, Steilacoom, WA 98388), centered at the Tennis Courts with parking […]
City of DuPont Parks & Recreation SequaliShoot Photo Contest Celebrates National Trails Day
Submitted by Kate Lynch, SequaliShoot coordinator. SequaliShoot, a 24-hour photography contest returns June 4 and 5, 2022, in DuPont, Washington. The SequaliShoot Photo Challenge asks photographers to take their best shot of any of DuPont’s trails – in 24 hours – and submit up to three images for judging. There were two categories of judging […]
‘Night at the Museum’ fundraiser includes disco after party
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. A live painting session, food stations and a disco dance party are just a few elements of the “Night at the Museum” fundraiser at Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) May 14. The two-part gathering will be TAM’s first fully in person fundraising event since 2020. The evening soiree, from 6-9 p.m., […]