An announcement from Tacoma Historical Society. Broadening Horizons Heritage Cafe series presents: The 70s Turn 50 on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 6 pm. Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86290964024 Or dial to join: 253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 862 9096 4024 Join us as as “walk into the world of the 1970s” with State Architectural Historian and lover of […]
Director of Health Dr. Anthony Chen issues mask directive for Pierce County
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, issued a countywide mask directive Wednesday, Aug. 18. Everyone 5 years and older in Pierce County should wear a face covering both indoors in public spaces and outdoors where physical distancing is not possible regardless […]
Hudson’s Bay Heritage Day
The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are hosting exhibitors and demonstrators from Fort Nisqually Point Defiance and others on Sunday August 22, 2021 at the Clock Tower Park, DuPont WA. This event is free and open to all ages in conjunction with the Kansas City BBQ hosted by American Legion DuPont Post 53. The Exhibitors […]
Deanna Nuttbrock-Allen – Candidate for Fircrest City Council, Position 7
Submitted by Deanna Nuttbrock-Allen. I am a proud, 11-year resident of Fircrest and seek to represent you in an informed and constructive manner. As a mental health professional, veteran, nonprofit board member, community volunteer, and mother of four, I have the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives to integrate various viewpoints and make thoughtful decisions about […]
Movie Night at Lakewood History Museum Has Special Treat for Attendees
A news story from Lakewood Historical Society. Lakewood History Museum’s first movie night of 2021 kicks off this coming August 24 at 6:30 pm. The movie is the critically acclaimed “Stan & Ollie”, the untold history of America’s greatest comedy team. The film will be shown free to the public. Light refreshments and popcorn will […]
Seeking Details about the Steilacoom Dance Company
Submitted by Steven Behr. Steve Behr, Steilacoom resident and former Recreation Coordinator for the Town of Steilacoom, is gathering details about the Steilacoom Dance Company that he and Mary Petersen originated in 1988. He wants to share the company’s many accomplishments which were provided free of charge to the underserved communities in the South Puget […]
Tacoma Public Library awarded large grant for community archiving project
A press release from Tacoma Public Library. Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has received a grant award for nearly $250K from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal government agency, for a wide-ranging, two-year community archiving project that will bring community members and organizations together in a fully participatory process to broaden […]
As Face Masks Come Off, Teeth Whitening Products are in Demand: Dental Tips for Keeping your Smile Healthy & Bright
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. With the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions, retailers are reporting a big boost in the sale of teeth whitening products as face masks begin to come off, and people resume flashing their pearly whites – which has people asking which teeth whitening methods are recommended for bright and healthy smiles. Teeth […]
Stadium Way closes to southbound traffic from Broadway to S. 4th Street this week
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews are installing curb and gutter on the west side of Stadium Way from Division Avenue to S. 4th Street. As part of the track work, crews also are pouring concrete for the roadway in the Division Ave and Stadium Way intersection. The southbound lane on Stadium Way is […]