Submitted by Metro Parks Tacoma. Forget French hens, turtle doves and partridges in pear trees. This Saturday, December 18, Tacomans have the chance to get outside and count real Northwest birds for the holidays – and join thousands of others around the country in the longest-running community science project in the world. It’s the Christmas […]
Accordion & Sing-Along Benefit for Classical Tuesdays
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Accordion performed by Lyle Schaefer and a Seasonal Sing-Along! Between 6:15 and 7:00pm, join us at the fire pit outside Old St Peter’s Church for a mug of hot apple cider to greet each other before entering the church for our music-making. At 7:00pm, join us for music and singing […]
Give Thanks: Reflections on my first year in office
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. It is hard to believe that it has almost been one year since I joined Council, but it has, and I have truly enjoyed working for the community members of the 6th District and Pierce County as a whole. I am thankful to all the people […]
DuPont Holiday Windows and Museum Open House
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. Creativity is shining bright in DuPont Village, where residents have decorated their windows to share holiday cheer. Inspired by the Holiday Windows project in Tacoma’s North End neighborhood, the DuPont Historical Society and City of DuPont have organized a similar, smaller-scale event with twelve uniquely-decorated windows in the historic DuPont […]
Puyallup’s N Meridian Night Closure December 13-17
City of Puyallup announcement. Please be advised that N Meridian will be closed for night work starting December 13 through 17, 2021. From 5 pm to 5 am, both lanes of N Meridian between W Stewart and W Main will be closed. BNSF will be repairing sections of the rail crossing. Work is expected to […]
Serve Your Community: Become a Member of a U.P. Public Safety Advisory Commission
Do you want to get more involved in your community but are afraid you don’t have the time? The City’s Advisory Commissions do not have standing monthly meetings but meet to work on matters specifically assigned by the City Council, either as part of an annual work plan or by separate resolution. The seven-member Public […]
Getting with the Program – Entertaining Local Speakers
I love meetings at groups like Rotary and Transportation Club. I like to arrive early and chat with anyone who sits down at the table. How else can you really learn much about people? Eventually, the meeting leads to an interesting program. When I was president of the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, I had […]
The Board of Health Dec. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Dec. 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The DuPont City Council Dec. 14 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.