Tacoma – Job seekers will have access to high-quality paid learning opportunities in Pierce County through a partnership between WorkForce Central, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, and the Port of Tacoma. The partnership will provide career pathways training through paid internships and work experiences in the maritime and trade industries, including construction, skilled trades, manufacturing, and […]
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Bustles to Blue Jeans Exhibit Opening
120 Years of Tacoma FashionFriday, February 2 – 6:30pmTacoma Historical Society Museum – 406 Tacoma Ave S Join us for the grand opening of our newest exhibit, Bustles to Blue Jeans: 120 Years of Clothing Tacoma. Explore where Tacoma’s residents shopped and what they wore from 1880 to the 2000’s. Learn about manufacturing textiles and try […]
CenterStage – Review – Spider’s Web by Agatha Christie
It was a cold, dark, windy and rainy evening overlooking Dumas Bay and Vashon Island. Mistress of Mystery Agatha Christie would have loved the set-up but that’s another story . . . For CenterStage director Vince Brady has assembled a fun ensemble cast of eleven actors who work well together and tell a story of […]
Roast Your Ex Comedy Show
Submitted by Cheri Hardman. Whether you’re lucky in love or think love stinks, it’s always fun to roast your ex. Join us at the Super Funny Comedy Club for a night of laughter and catharsis at the Roast Your Ex event! Get ready for hilarious jokes and witty comebacks as we celebrate the joys of […]
KeyBank to Offer Free Tax Preparation Services in Tacoma Feb. 3
Submitted by KeyBank. On Saturday February 3rd, 2024, KeyBank will partner with the Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region to host its annual Super Refund Saturday event. KeyBank employees will work alongside volunteers to provide free tax preparation services to those who need it most, helping low- to moderate-income individuals and families determine their […]
University of Puget Sound Receives $598,500 Grant to Boost College Education in Prisons
TACOMA, Wash. — The University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce that Tanya Erzen, associate professor of religion, spirituality, and society and director of crime, law, and justice studies, has been awarded a grant of $598,500 from Ascendium Education Group. This funding will support the university’s Technical Assistance for Teaching and Learning Initiative, aimed […]
This Weekend: Celebrate Black History Month at People’s
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Black History Celebration at People’s Center looks to the future
February is Black History Month, dedicated to honoring the paths laid by the generations of Black individuals that brought us to where we are today. On Saturday, February 3 People’s Center will host a celebration that not only looks back but highlights possibilities for the future. Part of the celebration includes a community resource fair […]
Safety concerns prompt restricted access to old Boathouse at Point Defiance Marina
TACOMA – Metro Parks Tacoma has restricted access to the concrete section of the 1925 Pavilion at Point Defiance Marina, which is colloquially referred to as the “Old Boathouse,” due to safety concerns which included spalling concrete. The closure does not affect the general public. The recently renovated wooden frame portion of the building remains open […]