No amount of wind or rain could dampen the spirits of those who gathered at the Veterans Plaza last Saturday, November 11 at Cirque Park to honor our veterans. The University Place Pack 148 led the pledge of allegiance, followed by a soulful national anthem performed by Sergeant Tricia Scheer, 133rd Washington National Guard. The […]
Letter: The Family Room
Life happens in the family room. It is often the scene of laughter and joy and celebrations with and for our family on birthdays, Thanksgivings, Christmases, and other get-togethers. Within the room is the entry to the broom closet and pantry, the door to which has served through the years as a never-to-be-painted-over record of […]
In the Book Nook with … Terry Persun
Author Terry Persun from Port Townsend, Washington, owns a marketing services agency. He has been writing since he was in grade school. His first published poems came out in the early 1970s, his first novel in the early 1990s. Terry has received multiple awards, including two Book Excellence Awards, a Silver IPPY Award, a Star […]
Bill Adamson, South Sound Military & Communities Partnership Program Manager receives national recognition
South Sound Military & Communities Partnership program director Bill Adamson was recently recognized for his outstanding achievements. The Association of Defense Communities named Adamson a “Defense Community Champion.” He is one of 16 people from across the United States to receive this honorable recognition. He is the only recipient from Washington State. Adamson was presented […]
Macbeth Came with a Warning at Pacific Lutheran University
Don’t worry too much about the Macbeth review. The play was a short run . . . an enjoyed run, but still short. Take a look at our comments and consider visiting PLU for entertainment. We look forward to seeing more productions. As an adult, I think I have only seen three PLU productions. As […]
The Making of the Marsalis Violin Concerto
Sat, Nov. 18 | 7:30pm | Pantages TheaterSarah Ioannides, conductorKelly Hall-Tompkins, violin Bernstein: Candide OvertureWynton Marsalis: Violin ConcertoCopland: Symphony No. 3 All the wit, élan and sophistication associated with the satirical operetta genre is apparent in the overture Bernstein wrote for Candide, complete with fanfare, pratfalls and a conclusion with “musical sparks.” Famed jazz musician Wynton Marsalis brings […]
Lakewood now offers multi-week Yoga classes
The City of Lakewood is excited to announce it is now offering multi-week sessions of its #LoveLakewood Yoga programming. Each session is four or five weeks. These sessions replace existing one-time classes. The first session kicks off Monday. Nov. 13, 2023. Class schedule through the end of 2023 is: Mondays 4:30 p.m. Gentle Yoga ($25 register) 6 p.m. Vinyasa ($25 register) […]
BECU Expands Footprint with New Financial Centers in Tacoma and Shoreline
Submitted by BECU. BECU, Washington’s largest credit union, will open financial centers next year in Tacoma and in the Ballinger neighborhood of Shoreline. Both locations will join over 60 existing financial centers in serving BECU’s more than 1.4 million members. At the Pierce County Financial Center in Tacoma and Ballinger Neighborhood Financial Center, BECU employees […]
Pierce County Council Fails to Override Community Needs Fund Veto
TACOMA – In a 4-3 vote, the Pierce County Council failed to override County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s veto of the Community Needs Fund (Ordinance No. 2023-68). The Council requires a supermajority to override a veto, where at least five members vote to override the Executive’s action. The program would have authorized the Council to provide funding […]