The Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force, driven by WorkForce Central’s passion for keeping DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accountability, and Inclusion) at the forefront of what we do, is excited to bring you the 2025 Lens of Equity Summit at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This time, we’re doubling down on […]
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Oktoberfest Crowd Breaks Record
This year’s Oktoberfest in Market Square drew the largest crowd in its six-year history, with friends and neighbors enjoying a night of great food, great beer from E9 Brewing Co., and great entertainment. The Bean’s Brats and Beer Band got the crowd on their feet with rousing polkas and their own unique rendition of the […]
DuPont’s 2025 LTAC Grants Applications Open
City of DuPont LTAC grant applications (for activities in 2025) will be accepted from October 15, 2024, until November 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for grant funding. To apply, click here: https://portal.laserfiche.com/t7629/forms/LTAC_Application LTAC grant funding is available to non-profits and public agencies for projects that assist with […]
Honoring the Champions
Submitted by South Hill Mall. There are very few ballplayers who can say they made it to the World Series. A group of young athletes from Puyallup, Washington did just that. In August, the South Hill Little League became the Northwest Regional Champions, earning them a berth at the Little League World Series. South Hill […]
Tacoma City Council Authorizes Funds for a Pride-Themed Decorative Crosswalk on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma
TACOMA – On October 15, the Tacoma City Council authorized $35,000 in one-time funding to install a Pride-themed decorative crosswalk between 9th and 11th streets on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma. “As Tacoma’s first out queer female council member, I am engaged with our queer community and know firsthand that our community has been asking the City to […]
Bates Technical College Announces First Bachelor’s Degree, Focusing on Public Safety Administration
Tacoma, Wash. – Bates Technical College is now accepting applications for its first-ever Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree. The Public Safety Administration degree is open for enrollment, with its inaugural cohort starting in January of 2025. As the first degree of its kind in Washington state, the BAS builds upon two key programs at the college: […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Book Sale, Oct. 18-19
Submitted by Robert Estrada. Friends of the Lakewood Library Book Sale is this Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19. The members only sale is Friday, 5:30-7pm and the General Public sale is Saturday, 10am-4:30pm. The event will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood. In addition to books, […]
New home for Barnes & Noble? Permit documents indicate where retails may be headed
LAKEWOOD – “A national bookseller whose store is slated for demolition to make way for new apartments in Lakewood appears headed for a new home nearby. Permitting documents on file with the City of Lakewood indicate that the Lakewood Barnes & Noble at Lakewood Towne Center is set to relocate to the former Dressbarn location […]
Community turns out for workday at Clover Park Rotary project
LAKEWOOD – Clover Park Rotary) and their South Sound Wildlife and Interpretive Center committee Chair, Alan Billingsley, were busy again Saturday morning (October 12th) rebuilding the Center to its former glory. With a strong contingent of people from the community, including 30 or more Clover Park High students (under the guidance of their Superintendent, Ron […]