Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Leslie Dalzell is named as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s new chief executive officer effective April 1, 2023. Dalzell has been serving as interim CEO for the shelter since Oct. 2022. During this time, Dalzell has established relationships in the statewide animal welfare […]
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Nobles champions education priorities
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Education remains one of the top priorities for the Washington State Legislature and Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) brought forward several proposals to advance educational opportunities, which have passed the legislature and are now headed to the governor’s desk. “As a former educator and mom, access to quality education for every […]
Corks & Crush event set for May 20
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Corks & Crush is an annual fundraiser for the MultiCare Good Samaritan Foundation, which benefits patients of MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital. The gala will take place on Saturday, May 20, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Washington State Fair Events Center. The evening features wine tasting, live music, an elegant dinner and […]
Join Downtown On the Go to kickoff the Walk Tacoma series, and explore the Prairie Line Trail
Downtown On the Go announcement. Find a new path across downtown Tacoma as we kickoff the Walk Tacoma series, which envisions a more walkable, accessible Tacoma by holding fun, family-friendly walks, advocacy opportunities, scavenger hunts and more! This year’s first Walk is the Prairie Line Trail tour. This mile-long park and trail through the middle […]
Sound Credit Union, UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Launch Third Annual Competition to Discover the Next FinTech Product
Sound Credit Union announcement. TACOMA, WA – On March 23, Sound Credit Union (Sound) and the University of Washington Tacoma’s (UWT) Milgard Center for Business Analytics announced the third annual UW FinTech Pitch Competition. The competition offers all UW students a chance to develop a pitch for a new fintech (Financial Technology) product, present their […]
Dinner with Teddy Roosevelt – Saturday, April 29
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. Enjoy an immersive historical experience while dining with President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. Saturday, April 29 – 6-10pmNormanna Hall, 1106 S 15th St, Tacoma, WATickets available now:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dinner-with-teddy-roosevelt-tickets-581098620617 Tacoma Historical Society is pleased to invite you to dine with President Theodore Roosevelt. The year is 1903, and President Roosevelt is visiting Tacoma, […]
Author David Treuer Will Discuss Being “Adrift Between Two Americas”
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. For Pacific Lutheran University’s 2023 Natalie Mayer and Raphael Lemkin Lecture, the university will welcome award-winning author David Treuer to give a presentation titled “Adrift Between Two Americas” on April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Regency Room (Anderson University Center.) Treuer is an Ojibwe Indian from northern Minnesota. He grew […]
City Events and Recognitions Committee Announces 2023 City of Destiny Award Winners
City of Tacoma announcement. Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during the 36th Annual City of Destiny Awards. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5 p.m., at Theater on the Square, 915 Broadway Plaza. “These awards recognize community leaders whose love and compassion […]
Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra’s
Stage & Screen Spectacular
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, the premier American ragtime ensemble, on Saturday, April 8 for two performances at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m at the historic Tacoma Armory. The Stage & Screen Spectacular concert features the music of a bygone era, including the underscoring of classic films. Founder and […]