Submitted by University of Washington Tacoma. The undefeated Dawgs are heading to the College Football Playoff National Championship in Houston. UW Tacoma will host the official Tacoma watch party as UW takes on the Michigan Wolverines. Where: Poquitos Tacoma, 649 Division Ave., Tacoma, Wash. When: Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, doors open at 3:30 p.m. Cost: […]
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Bates Technical College Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Guest Speaker Kwabi Amoah-Forson
Bates Technical College will welcome Tacoma’s Peace Laureate as keynote speaker in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Kwabi Amoah-Forson is a local humanitarian known for his impactful efforts in promoting peace and diversity. He will share a message centered on peace with the college community on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m.-noon at the South […]
Associated Ministries Board Approves Revised Mission Statement
As we look around our community it is easy to see more and more people in need. It is clear that we need to find new ways to do new things to meet new needs. And we are encouraged that there is a growing commitment throughout Pierce County to work together better to impact the […]
Homeownership Center Northwest Celebrates 30 years with Blueprint Dinner
Submitted by Homeownership Center Northwest. The Homeownership Center Northwest is inviting you to join us for the first annual “Blueprint Dinner” at Tacoma Consignment on February 10 from 6:00-9:00 pm. It is going to be an exciting evening celebrating 30 years of HCNW providing affordable homeownership opportunities to Pierce County! The mission of the Homeownership […]
Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience
TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents JOHNNY CASH – The Official Concert Experience, with songs and stories from the “Man in Black,” at Tacoma’s Pantages Theater on Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. The concert features a live band playing many of Cash’s greatest hits perfectly synced with video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV […]
Tacoma’s Kent Arola named Builder of the Year by BIAW
Submitted by Building Industry Association of Washington. Kent Arola of Wind River Homes in Tacoma received the 2023 Builder of the Year Award from the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW), the state’s largest trade association and one of the nation’s largest home building associations. Arola has owned Wind River Homes for 20 years. He has […]
A Dr. Weirdo Story: A Dead Center Pitch
It was the third day in a row that Vashon Island played hide and seek in the early morning fog. It came and it went leaving me nothing but puffs of gray to see. I was getting restless. I could have done yard work . . . could have, but chose not to. My lovely […]
MLK Day of Service, Family Nature Walks and Coffee with the Birds
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A Dr. Weirdo Story: A Smile and a Nod
Normally, if Rose is out shopping, I just wait in the car for her. When she shows me what she bought I’ll nod my head, smile, and make a nice comment, while asking some simple question about what the purchase was for . . . a birthday or sometimes just a reminder that her friendship […]