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 […]
Obituary Notices – August 2, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Donna Rae Brock; Quiency Howie-Jones; David Alan Kalinski; Joseph Franz Lange; Dale Warren McCarty; Joan Mooring; Patrick Henry Weems. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Nancy C. Hoey; Sheree L. Heil; Jacobie F. Leumuava. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Donald Arthur Trapnell.
A Re-Review of The Music Man at Tacoma Musical Theatre
My wife Peg, my cousin Lavinia and I wrote an opening night review of The Music Man weeks ago at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse. We saw the first performance of the run and gave it a glowing recommendation. We also enjoyed it so much that we invited a group of friends based mostly on members […]
Port of Tacoma Book Signing
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our August Monthly Program presented by Rod Koon, author & former communications manager for Port of Tacoma. Rod will be discussing his recent publication “Images of America: Port of Tacoma” which details the history and development of the Port of Tacoma. Copies of Rod’s book will be available for purchase […]