Symphony Tacoma is ready to ignite the concert stage with its upcoming “Passion & Intrigue” concert, a special homecoming concert featuring two-time GRAMMY award winner J’Nai Bridges. On Saturday, November 23rd (7:30pm), the historic Pantages Theater will come alive with a dramatic fusion of fiery Spanish themes, exotic tales from the East, and powerful operatic […]
New Survey Reveals Civilian-Military Perception Gap Ahead of Veterans Day
Submitted by The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities. As Veterans Day approaches, a new survey reveals that civilians’ perceptions of veterans stand in stark contrast to how veterans view themselves. The CVN Civilian-Military Divide Survey finds that nearly one-third of civilians (27%) say the first word they would use to describe […]
Across the Fence: A Gooey Time Trip
There are places on earth that are simply unique – and yet it happens that one doesn’t hear about them at all. It was by mere coincidence that I watched a TV series with my husband that I learned about a place in the middle of Los Angeles that is such a unique destination, and […]
Veterans’ Appreciation Days – For those who serve
FREE admission Nov. 9-11 to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for all who currently serve or have honorably served in the U.S. Military. Immediate family members will receive half-off general admission. Military/Veteran Identification Required. Offer is valid at admission window only. Click here to learn more for Northwest Trek or […]
Madame, the Formidable
You never know what the future has in store for you. The day I got married was the worst day of my life as well as the best day in my life. It was the best day in my life because of my lovely wife, Joanne. We argued sometimes, okay, okay, okay – so it […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Custer Elementary School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Custer Elementary School with second grade teacher Jeremy Aldana and fourth grader Megan Turner. Aldana is a coach (go Rugrats!), author, advocate, public speaker and educator who incorporates technology into his lesson plans to prepare students for a technocentric future. “I want them to […]
Apply for a 2025 City Day at the McGavick Conference Center
The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for the use of a 2025 City Day at the Clover Park Technical College McGavick Conference Center. Please click here to view the policy and application materials. Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 29, 2024. Applicants will be notified as to the approval or denial of the application by Friday, December […]
City Announces Transition of EnviroHouse Programming to Allow for Expanded Reach, More Equitable Access to Information
TACOMA, Wash. – Informed by community feedback and a comprehensive review of its programs, the City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services Department is continuing its commitment to environmental sustainability education with a transition of its EnviroHouse programming to formats that allow for expanded access and more flexible learning opportunities. By integrating EnviroHouse programming into the […]
Obituary Notices – November 7, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lois Marion Brown; Ashley B Evans. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Elizabeth Arends. Gaffney Funeral Home: Jesse Angel Huerta. Tacoma Mausoleum & Mortuary: James Myers.