The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Aspen Institute Names Pierce College one of 25 Semifinalists for 2023 Aspen Prize
Pierce College announcement. The Aspen Institute announced 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, adding a new milestone in the award selection process. The $1 million Aspen Prize is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges’ high achievement and improvement of equitable student outcomes. In years past, only 10 finalists have been […]
Clover Park Technical College Receives $15K Gift for Scholarships
Submitted by Kara Snyder, CPTC Foundation. The Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) Foundation recently received exciting news about the upcoming 16th Annual Scholarship Celebration, May 16-20. An anonymous donor has pledged to match every dollar raised for student scholarships, up to $15,000. “We are thrilled by this generous gift from a donor who attended our […]
America’s First Corps to host change of responsibility ceremony May 2
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. America’s First Corps will bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Shane E. Pospisil and welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Shawn F. Carns during a change of responsibility ceremony, May 2, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Lt. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, I Corps commander, will preside over the ceremony scheduled at 2 p.m., at […]
Heirloom Sewing
Submitted by DuPont Historical Museum. How DID they do that? The exquisite details found in many antique garments were often completed through fine French Hand Sewing. Our ancestors left us a legacy of vintage textiles and designs from which to find inspiration for contemporary textiles. Did you know that you can imitate these techniques using […]
2022 Walk Tacoma series continues with an exploration of trees in Hilltop
Downtown On the Go announcement. Learn about the trees in Hilltop on the next in-person tour of the 2022 Walk Tacoma series. The 1.5 mile walk, led by the Tacoma Tree Foundation will begin at People’s Park on May 4. The Tacoma Tree Foundation educates, empowers, and supports community members in neighborhood-based greening. After the in-person walk, […]
Ride with ORCA to U.P. Special Events
City of University Place announcement. Pierce Trips, a carpooling, public transit and telework resource, has provided the City of University Place with 100 ORCA regional transit cards to help those with limited incomes or transportation options get to and from special events in University Place at no cost. Those who are interested in obtaining an […]
Harrison Prep and Lakes Ranked Among Region’s Best Schools
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Harrison Preparatory School and Lakes High School are ranked among the region’s best public high schools according to a recent ranking from U.S. News and World Report. Harrison Prep is the top ranked high school in Pierce County and ranked eighth in Washington state and No. 586 […]
Pierce County holds steady in County Health Rankings, following years of recent progress
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Where you live, work, learn, and play helps determine how healthy you are and how long you live. That’s why we continue to prioritize increasing health opportunities in places with the greatest needs. We know that will improve our overall health. The 2022 County Health Rankings released Wednesday, April 27, rank […]