Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. The community of Lakewood was successful in raising $100,000 to honor Dr. Claudia Thomas with a legacy townhome in the Tillicum neighborhood. Lakewood did it and should be proud!. Recently, Bill Potter, of Lakewood Rotary, presented an $8,000 check to Ellie Wilson, Friends of Claudia Thomas and Sherrana Kildun, Habitat for […]
Pierce County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, May 4
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department social media post. Pierce County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, where we’ll honor our fellow law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty. May 4 | 6pm | Bethany Baptist Church | 713 S. Hill Park Dr | Puyallup
Sail on “HMS Titanic” With Your Own Special Boarding Pass
Phil Raschke story. For over 111 years the sinking of RMS Titanic has fascinated young and old alike. Considered unsinkable, this brand new ocean liner was the largest in service at the time it struck an iceberg around 11:40 pm on 14 April 1912 while carrying an estimated 2,224 people. Two hours and 45 minutes later […]
Letter: Kind of Like Heaven
Kind of like Heaven I suppose is a bulb brought home from Holland, planted, nurtured, and excitedly watched growing and growing until the time on this glorious day there she is, complete, resplendent, whole.
Celebrate “People Saving Places” During Historic Preservation Month
City of Tacoma announcement. This year “People Saving Places” is the focus of historic preservation month. The National Trust for Historic Preservation selected this year’s theme to recognize the people who work to save and preserve historic landmarks across America. The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is partnering with community groups to celebrate during […]
Strickland, Bacon Introduce Bill To Help Military Life Insurance Keep Pace With Economic Trends
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Don Bacon (NE-02) today introduced the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would help ensure life insurance packages for servicemembers and veterans account for changes in the economy. “When we ask our servicemembers to put their lives on […]
APCC Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. As proclaimed by Governor Inslee in May 2016 in Washington State, we celebrate this month to recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and their history, culture, and achievements on the United States. Proclamations will be presented in honor of the National Asian Pacific Heritage […]
See special guest artist Cedric Mitchell at our Spring Glass Sale
Hilltop Artists announcement. Ready to celebrate spring with Hilltop Artists? Our annual Spring Glass Sale on Saturday, May 6th from 10am to 1pm, and we’d love for you to join us! This is the perfect opportunity to find gifts or treasures for yourself including glass jewelry, garden art, bowls, vases, sculptures and more. But wait, it gets […]
Public input needed for Tourism Destination Strategic Plan
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County is developing a long-term Tourism Destination Strategic Plan and is seeking input from County residents about tourism in the region. The online survey is administered by Pierce County Economic Development in partnership with both Pierce County’s Tourism Promotion Area Hotel Commission and Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Gathering resident input is […]