Fourth and fifth graders at Tacoma’s Arlington Elementary were giddy with excitement as they gathered in their gym. Which animals were they about to encounter? Maybe an armadillo? A skink? The students chatted with their friends about the possibilities as they settled in for the presentation from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium staff biologists. As […]
CPSD Learning in Motion – Clover Park High School Band
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we enjoyed a musical experience with the Clover Park High School band. Music is important to many of our CPSD students and can improve their academic and social performance by improving language and […]
Letter: Make This Moment Matter
As most of my readers know I lost my dearest treasure on all this earth to cancer just 11 months ago. I have begun the arduous task of sorting through what to keep, and what to discard, after 50 years of marriage. The collectables go to the kids. The items with still some use go […]
Feeding A Zoo & Aquarium
It takes many tons of food to feed the more than 12,000 animals that live at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. For example, zoo staff prepare 133,000 pounds of seafood per year. That’s one of many fascinating facts about feeding an entire zoo and aquarium. Asian Forest Sanctuary Most food consumed in a day: In […]
Lost in the Fog – A Short Story
It was early morning in Tacoma’s North end and a little foggy. I had just opened the email from the nearby Senior Center. After months of being closed while a new road linking down to Point Ruston, it was now open. They were about ready to get back to normal with Seniors: exercises, creating art, […]
2024 Hunger walk
Submitted by Emergency Food Network. The Hunger Walk is a great way to get involved with Hunger Awareness Month, help your neighbors in need, and have some fun. Proceeds from the Hunger Walk will help Emergency Food Network (EFN) provide Pierce County with a consistent, diverse, and nutritious food supply so that no person goes hungry. […]
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma: Electric Cello and Dancers
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Electric Cello & Dancers in Old Town Tacoma. Tuesday March 12 7:00 at Slavonian Hall, 2306 N 30th Street. The featured artists for our last event of this season are Gretchen Yanover playing electric cello and 2 Dancers – her daughter Anastasia & her friend Willow/ Where: Slavonian […]
The DuPont City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 27 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Puyallup City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 27 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.