Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. Visit the DuPont Historical Museum on August 13 as we welcome Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association musicians to perform folk tunes and teach us a few dance steps. Music will be outdoors in Robinson Park next to the museum — bring your own lawn chair or blanket. 1:30 – 3:30 […]
Visit Yuma wins statewide award for best marketing campaign
Submitted by JayRay. Visit Yuma’s “Soak Up Every Minute” campaign has received the Best Marketing Campaign Award from the Arizona Office of Tourism, in the Rural category. Visit Yuma partnered with its Tacoma, Washington-based marketing and communications firm JayRay to create print, digital, and billboard advertisements. The “Soak Up Every Minute” campaign displays snapshots of […]
Comprehensive Plan Update
What should Puyallup look like in 2044? The City is undergoing a major update to the Comprehensive Plan which sets the vision for the city for the next 20 years (i.e. now until 2044). The changes must be adopted by December 2024. Please visit the project webpage for additional information on the city’s Comprehensive Plan update, anticipated project […]
Planning Commission to Consider the City’s Proposed Urban Design Project Review Permit Process and Regulatory Code Amendments
TACOMA, Wash. — On August 16 at 6 PM, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the City of Tacoma’s proposal to establish an urban design project review permit program for development within the downtown and mixed-use centers. Through the proposed program, the City seeks to provide a community-informed review process that […]
Obituary Notices – August 3, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Charles Vernon Hammock. Mountain View Funeral Home: Paula Joyce Aubrey; Leonard ‘Mr. Myagi Gascon; Laural Robert Heinrichs; Mickie Anne Kasalek; Suzanne Livingston; Sofia Stierl; Keith Leroy Williams.
Curran Orchard Concert Thursday, August 3
Submitted by CORE. Ki Kom Beaux – Louisiana style Boogie, Southern Classic Rock and Cajun Funk and Soul! Thursday, August 3 from 6:30pm to 8pm Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed in City Parks). Sponsored by CORE and the City of University Place
Letter: I’ll Find Her Among the Flowers
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. […]