Bates Technical College announcement. Tacoma, Wash. — Just in time to help fuel the local health care industry with much-needed skilled workers, Bates Technical College will open the new Center for Allied Health Education building in a grand opening celebration. The event, which will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting, will be held on Wednesday, April […]
DuPont Parks & Recreation’s Farmers Market returns for another season
Submitted by City of DuPont Parks & Recreation. DuPont Parks & Recreation is absolutely delighted to announce our Farmers Market will be back for another season! Join us at Clocktower Park at 1400 Palisade Blvd from 3 – 7pm on Thursdays June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, and […]
April 2022 Senior Citizen Activities at UP’s Community/Senior Center
Submitted by Howard Lee, Community Connections Place. Being a University Place Senior Citizen does not mean you have to feel isolated from the community. Above is a schedule of activities which are held at the UP Senior/Community Center, located on Grandview Dr, just north of the Grandview Dr./27th St intersection. Community Connections Place, in partnership […]
Sound to Narrows 50th Anniversary, June 11
Submitted by MultiCare Center for Health Equity and Wellness. The Sound to Narrows is celebrating its 50th year by offering fun-filled runs/walks for all ages and ability groups. The featured 12K run/walk routes through beautiful Point Defiance Park. The 5K run/walk, 2K Junior Shuffle and Diaper Dash are all near Tacoma’s Vassault Park – where […]
Life-Saving Equipment Failing for Local Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The veterinary equipment at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is failing as the shelter prepares for thousands of vulnerable animals to come through its doors this year. “We are about to begin the busiest season of the year, with the highest volume of […]
Stadium Way closes to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705 for signals work at 4th St. intersection on April 12
Sound Transit announcement. As soon as April 12, Stadium Way will close to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews install signals at the S. 4th St./Stadium Way intersection and work on the S. 4th Station. This southbound closure on Stadium Way will last until late-April for the […]
Port of Tacoma’s Kaiser Ditch Transformation
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. Kaiser Ditch’s transformation is thanks to an innovative stormwater treatment system installed in 2013. The system treats for turbidity, TSS, metals, oils & chemical oxygen demand. Learn more about #PortofTacoma‘s water quality program: http://bit.ly/3Km8FI8#PortEarthMonth2022.
Lakewood City Council Summary: Monday, April 11, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. Agenda Packet Video Recording Pierce Transit plans to expand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Proposed BRT routes would better connect Lakewood to downtown Tacoma, Tacoma Mall, and South Hill Mall. Proposed route enhancements would improve transit access in the Tillicum and Springbrook neighborhoods. Pierce Transit is researching electrification with the goal of […]
Spring Fling at STAR Center April 16
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. All are welcome to this FREE family-fun event celebrating Spring. Help us welcome Spring and celebrate Earth Month by participating in a scavenger hunt, make a bird feeder to take home, play games, and more at Spring Fling! We can’t wait to see you! Nature scavenger hunt Create your own reusable […]