Tacoma, WA – “Shinka – An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit” will open on March 16 at LeMay – America’s Car Musuem. The word “Shinka” is a Japanese term that translates to “evolution” or “progress.” The name of the exhibit itself represents the theme and direction ACM has taken with this new display, highlighting the history, progression, […]
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Community Members Invited to Grab a Cup of Coffee With Mayor Victoria Woodards on February 29
TACOMA, Wash. – Mayor Victoria Woodards – in support of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to engage and connect with community members – invites Tacoma residents to grab a cup of coffee and join her on February 29 from 9:30 – 10:30 AM at Campfire Coffee (1554 Market St. #101 in Tacoma). “Engaging face-to-face […]
TEDx Speaker and Former United Nations Leader Joins YWCA Pierce County as New CEO
Submitted by YWCA Pierce County. TACOMA, WA – The YWCA Pierce County is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lindiwe Chaza-Jangira as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Lindiwe will be joining the YWCA from the South Tulsa Community House in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was Executive Director for four years. Chaza-Jangira brings a […]
Chantell Harmon Reed will lead Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department as next director of public health
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department makes local history with the appointment of the first African American woman in its top position. Chantell Harmon Reed, a doctoral candidate in public health at Tulane University, will become the director of public health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Pending confirmation from the Pierce County and City of Tacoma councils […]
Coming Up: Black Legacy Celebration, Resource Fair, and Co-create to Recreate
Upcoming events from Metro Parks Tacoma. Click to learn more.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’ ®, produced by GFour Productions, at Pantages Theater on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39 and are on sale now. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’ ® is the sequel to long-running, international hit show Menopause The Musical ®, a groundbreaking celebration of women who […]
UPS Fieldhouse Flea set for March 16
Submitted by Lynn Raisl. The University of Puget Sound Women’s League Fieldhouse Flea Market is happening Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Held since 1968, we are Tacoma’s original vintage and creative Market. The $5 entry for 5 years and above goes towards our goal to raise funds for student scholarships. Our 70 plus […]
FREE Trees – 10,000 Trees for the Pierce County Community
Submitted by Sally Larson of the Tahoma Audubon Society & the Chambers Bay Women’s Club. Join together with Tahoma Audubon to give nature its best hope. Tahoma Audubon is offering free bare root native trees to the Pierce County community. Native trees are important for better health, water conservation, soil enrichment and provides a home, […]
Doreen Gets a Ride – A Short Story
I was standing in line at Dollar Tree. I had two packages of razors, a whiskbroom wannabe, and a three-pack of tooth brushes and a candy bar. The woman in front of me was dithering and fumbling. While she dithered the check-out lady tried to get one earring to fit inside the piercing. I tried […]