Submitted by Shari Tyler. The 29th annual RAGS Wearable Art Sale and Gallery Competition will take place March 10–12, 2023. The weekend begins with a ticketed Gala preview event on Thursday, March 9. Since 1994, in support of YWCA Pierce County’s domestic violence programs and services, RAGS has: Beautiful jewelry, creative clothing, and distinctive accessories from more than 60 artists of local, regional, and national acclaim are offered for […]
Medicare Advantage Keeps Seniors Healthy
Submitted by Dan Telford, Senior Caregiver, Tacoma. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that quality health care and comprehensive coverage have never been more important, especially for our community’s seniors. This year, inflation adds another stress point to many over 65 years old and live on fixed income like my family. They are a good deal, Medicare […]
Capt. Earl brings the benefits of the human-animal bond to Madigan
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. It’s only taken Captain Earl three months to prepare for service after his commissioning at Madigan Army Medical Center. After all, the captain is a 3-year-old black Lab trained for military treatment service. For more about Madigan’s wellness pup, visit army.mil/article/263224.
Councilmember Campbell’s January Update
Office of Marty Campbell, Pierce County Council, District 5 announcement. Lunar New Year. In Memory of MLK. Coalition Against Pierce County Airports. Council Vice Chair Marty Campbell shares updates about each event and what he’s been up to in his latest newsletter.
Pets will appreciate your old towels and blankets
Pierce County social media announcement. If your towels or blankets are looking shaggier than a sheepdog, donate them! The Humane Society will use donations for pets awaiting adoption. Goodwill will recycle donations into products like carpet padding.
Looking to supplement your dental care routine?
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. Brushing and flossing are the main tricks of the trade to maintaining a healthy smile, but if you want to expand your dental health from the inside out, you may want to consider nutritional supplements. Most people can obtain all the necessary vitamins and minerals from a balanced diet, but […]
Obituary Notices – January 20, 2023
Powers Funeral Home: Betty Ruth Hall; Janice Lucille Whitehead. Gaffney Funeral Home: Joseph Arthur Boyle.
Candlelight vigil for Teekah Lewis
Tacoma Police Department social media post. On Monday, January 23, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., family members of Teekah Lewis, who disappeared 24 years ago from the New Frontier Lanes Bowling Alley, will hold a candlelight vigil at Tacoma Police Headquarters. For more information go to bit.ly/BringTeekahHome
King Tides return January 21-27
City of University Place announcement. The next series of king tides are predicted to occur 1/21-27. The Emergency Management Coalition is providing free sand/sandbags for residents that live on or near the shoreline. Community CERT volunteers will be on site to help fill bags at Cirque Park tomorrow, 1/20, 1-3:30PM