Symphony Tacoma announcement. The 2022-23 Symphony Tacoma season theme Compose Yourself included a roster of composers and soloists that celebrate the diversity of concert music. The theme “Compose Yourself” asks our community to gather ourselves, get ready, be prepared – but it also alludes to everyone in the community being represented in music, there exists music composed for you, […]
Pierce Transit CTAG May 25 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on May 25 remotely at 5:30. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Obituary Notices – May 23, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Craig T. Miller. Powers Funeral Home: Sharon Lee Wright.
Two Steilacoom Work Parties This Week
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. On short notice, there are two opportunities this week to help make a difference in our parks. Saltars Point Park. Tuesday, 23 May, from 0800 to 1000. Help rid the park of green alkanet and tansy ragwort. The alkanet requires a shovel or light pickax. Often the tansy can be removed by […]
Lakewood Rotary Honors 11 Students with Mike McGowan Educational Incentive Awards
Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. One of the invaluable services the Rotary Club of Lakewood provides for students attending Clover Park and Steilacoom Historical school districts is educational incentive awards for students, recognizing their academic and community achievements. Each year, the Rotary Club receives applications from exceptional students for the Mike McGowan Educational Incentive Awards. […]
Know a young, aspiring artist? Apply for Summer Glass Arts
Hilltop Artists announcement. Are you or someone you know interested in learning about glass arts, making your own cool pieces, and meeting new people? Check out Summer Glass Arts, held at Hilltop Heritage Middle School and Silas High School in multi-week sessions. See the website for more information about available programs and to apply.
Helping Others and Enjoying the Work – for TACID
Can you imagine a buying a raffle ticket where the prize is just an old rusty rivet? But wait! There’s more! I knew nothing about TACID, Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities, when my friend Chuck Hellar asked me to join their Board of Directors. From the sparkle in his eye I was interested, […]
Work Continues on New Street Near Old City Hall Complex
City of University Place announcement. Construction is underway on a new street on the north side of Homestead Park between Bridgeport Way and Drexler Drive. To be named 37th St. Ct. W., the new roadway will include on-street parking, sidewalks, street lighting and a sewer line. When finished, it will provide much-needed access to the […]
Ribbon Cutting Planned at South 64th Street and Pacific Avenue
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma Area Commission on Disabilities (TACOD) and the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department will hold a ribbon cutting and banner waving ceremony on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 2 p.m. at all four corners of the intersection of South 64th Street and Pacific Avenue. This event will celebrate the […]