You would think that after 50 years married to my wonderful wife, my dearest treasure, my life-long traveling companion, I would have learned by now how to find things when I’ve lost them. “Where was the last place you used them?” is what she would say. She reminds me still, even though not five months […]
The University of Puget Sound joins the Tacoma Theatre Directory
The University of Puget Sound has just joined our Tacoma Theatre Directory. Local actors quite often means local stage training as well. Although I was a painting and drawing major, I still took an acting class at UPS. Peg and I met at a dance at UPS. She was a German language major. We don’t […]
Wall-Raising for Dr. Claudia Thomas Legacy House
Submitted by Ellie Wilson and The Friends of Dr. Claudia Thomasas. At last, the good news has come! Ground has been broken for the Thomas Legacy House in Tillicum of Lakewood! Habitat for Humanity/Tacoma is now looking for 15 volunteers to assist with building on an all-day shift on Saturday, August 26th beginning at 10:00am. […]
Community Harvest Day is Sunday, Aug. 27
Come celebrate the apple season at Community Harvest Day, Sunday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regrettably, due to a lack of volunteers and an inadequate number of cider presses, the Cider Squeeze is cancelled for 2023. In its place, the community is invited to come out to the Curran Apple Orchard and pick […]
Prepare in a Year: August
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Sound Credit Union Supports WWIN
TACOMA, WA – Earlier this summer, Sound Credit Union (Sound) held their annual auction to raise money for a local nonprofit. This year, the proceeds raised benefited WWIN (Washington Women in Need). Sound employees procured nearly 85 auction items and raised over $11,000. Business partners of the credit union generously donated over $4,000 to the […]
From Kids to Adults: Summer Activities the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Summer keeps clicking by. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly events. Click here to learn more and register, if appropriate.
Now Accepting: Applications that support tourism, cultural activities in Lakewood
The City of Lakewood’s annual Lodging Tax application period is now open. Groups that organize activities and projects to encourage tourism and cultural experiences in the City of Lakewood should apply. If selected, the projects will be paid for by the city’s share of lodging tax collections. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Monday, […]
Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre to Retire on October 1
TACOMA, Wash. — After 33 years of dedicated public service, Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre has announced that he will retire on October 1. “Serving the City of Tacoma in this role has been an honor and a privilege,” said City Attorney Fosbre. “I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work so closely […]