A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight this week features Firwood Secondary School special education (SPED) teacher Terri Parks. Terri joined the district as a substitute before joining the Oakgrove team full time nine years ago. She now works with middle and high students through intervention, teaching some classes and supporting […]
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Obituary Notices – April 13, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Yim Sith. Mountain View Funeral Home: Dareld Wayne Jolliffe Sr.
Screaming Butterflies Theater presents “Orlando” by Virginia Woolf
Screaming Butterflies announcement. Screaming Butterflies is pleased to present the third main-stage production since their founding; “Orlando” based on the novel by Virginia Woolf, and adapted by Sarah Ruhl. Performances will be held at Dukesbay Theater (508 South 6th Ave #10, Tacoma WA 98405), from May 12-28, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Spanning […]
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye – Excellent Storyline and Fun – Review
I had gone to bed early, wanting to get some sleep. Sleep didn’t come early, but as the clock approached ten, I was almost ready to get up and go back to my computer where I had work to do. I gave it one more chance and flipped through the channels and choices until one […]
Optimistic student wins essay contest
Submitted by West Tacoma Optimist Club. The West Tacoma Optimist Club awarded first place honors to Jane Aune for the 2023 Optimist International Essay Contest. Jane’s essay was forwarded to the Pacific Northwest District-Optimist International contest where she may win a $2,500 scholarship. Jane’s essay answered the international prompt “Who is an Everyday Hero that […]
Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano discusses her PLU experience, psychology major & internship with the Dean of Students Office
Pacific Lutheran University Story. Once a major in communication, Stephanie Aparicio Zambrano – Class of 2023 – found burgeoning success turning her advice-giving prowess into a future career path. Zambrano found her calling in working with college students as an intern in PLU’s Dean of Students Office. There, she learned the importance of allowing college […]
Community Invited to South Sound Sustainability Expo on April 22
City of Tacoma announcement. Celebrate everyday sustainability at the 15th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the University of Washington Tacoma campus (1900 Commerce St., in Tacoma), stretching along the Prairie Line Trail to Tollefson Plaza. The Expo is free, […]
Make history at the Community Archives Center’s Hilltop Story Fest
Tacoma Public Library announcement. Tacoma Public Library and community partners invite community members with ties to the Hilltop neighborhood to Hilltop Story Fest on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tacoma Community House (1314 S L St.). The event invites attendees to: “Everyone’s story is valid, important, and unique,” said Community Archives Center […]
Hearing: Application for Solar Panels on historic property
City of Lakewood announcement. City of Lakewood Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board Public Hearing Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM. The City of Lakewood Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board has received an application requesting a type II certificate of appropriateness for the proposed solar roof panel installation on the historic Boatman-Ainsworth property located at […]