Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for a historic walking tour, July 14 at 6 pm, of the Prairie Line Trail in downtown Tacoma. The tour will be lead by renowned local historian, Michael Sullivan, who will share the history of how the Northern Pacific Railroad shaped the city we know today. […]
8th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic Scheduled for July 16
Young and old alike are invited to spend Sunday, July 16 at the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Dr. W.) tending to their teddy bears (or other favorite stuffed animals). From 1 to 4 p.m., they can get their bears checked out at the teddy bear health clinic, hear teddy bear stories and do some […]
JBLM welcomes new garrison commander
Written by Pamela Sleezer. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The command of Joint Base Lewis-McChord came under new leadership June 29 as Col. Phil Lamb handed the reigns over to incoming garrison commander, Col. Kent Park. At a ceremony held on the grounds at the garrison headquarters building, Lamb symbolically passed the JBLM Garrison colors, […]
We exceeded our goal
Thank you so much for your continued support of our work with the students and families of Lakewood. The work our Site Coordinators do in the school is the core of Communities In Schools of Lakewood, but our work is incomplete without each member of our community. Thank you for helping make our 30th Anniversary Breakfast event […]
Obituary Notices – July 1, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Susan Tokuyama Ruge. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paula G Valdivia. Mountain View Funeral Home: Christopher S. Carey. Powers Funeral Home: Ernest Elston; Scott McNairy; Chayce E Campbell; Donna Janaszak. Gaffney Funeral Home: Madeleine Rose Sullivan.
Reduced Adoption Fees During National Adoption Weekend
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is partnering with Best Friends for reduced adoption fees during a National Adoption Weekend! From June 30th to July 2nd, all adoption fees are 50% off for our adoptable dogs, cats, and critters at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. There are over 120 deserving […]
Lakewood City Manager June 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) June 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Rowing, Repairing, Sailing, and Catching the Wind
I’m sure we always think our fathers are a little weird when we’re growing up and then we sometimes think our children are a little weird when we’re raising them. That thought crossed my mind as I sat in my car waiting for my wife Peggy to get some allergy shots from her doctor. I […]
Obscure Red Letter Days to Celebrate in July
From Dorothy Wilhelm: Good Times in Pierce Country even though the days getting shorter. I still try to get out to walk for a mile or so during that last magical hour before sunset. If you’re looking for some free family activities you won’t do better than this fun list of 25 free things to […]