City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup’s Giving Tree is up and has lots of name tags of kids in need that live right here in Puyallup! Stop by the Recreation Center (808 Valley Avenue NW, Puyallup, WA 98371), select a tag, buy a new unwrapped gift, and return it with the tag to the Rec Center […]
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday and Double Your Impact
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. This week, you will give thanks, celebrate with loved ones, and maybe even save big on holiday gifts. But the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County hopes you’ll take all that love (and some of those savings) and give back to help innocent animals who […]
Across the Fence: Winding Down
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Somehow, this year it has been harder for me to get into a holiday mood. I’m still working on it. Maybe, after yesterday, I’m achieving it better. Thanksgiving is usually the time of year when I’m pretty much on schedule with preparations for all of December. This year, not so much. […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available […]
Lakewood City Council honors Nisqually Indian Tribe
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood City Council was honored to present a proclamation to the Nisqually Indian Tribe honoring November as Native American Heritage Month. The city is committed to strengthening its government-to-government relationship with the Tribe and continuing to build a partnership.
Pierce College alum pursues dream career thanks to the support of family and Pierce College
Pierce College announcement. Born in a small village in northeastern India, Reema Chakma grew up in poverty, facing daily struggles along with her family. She and her family of five lived in a small studio apartment with no air conditioning, and at times did not have water, power or many other basic needs. Still, her […]
2023-2024 Funding Applications for Individual Artists Available
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is now accepting Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding applications from eligible Tacoma artists, working in all artistic disciplines including but not limited to literary, performing, digital, new media, film, visual, and interdisciplinary arts. TAIP funding supports artists in creating new work and growing […]
Fourth signal cabinet wrapped in Puyallup
City of Puyallup social media post. Our fourth new signal cabinet wrap was created by Kaylee Park. Located at the corner of Meridian and 15th Ave SE, this artwork depicts a sunset (or sunrise?) over a cascade of snow-peaked mountains and trees. FMI mailchi.mp/puyallupwa.gov…
October/November 2022 Clover Park School District Board Review
Clover Park School District announcement. Recognizing Leaders and Principals During its Oct. 10 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors recognized student leaders and principals and heard reports from Superintendent Ron Banner and Thomas Middle School Principal Steve Seberson. Oct. 10 Regular Meeting Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed community engagement […]