The City of Tacoma is now accepting applications for funding to produce public-benefiting special events in 2024. This marks the third-year applicants will engage in a competitive process to receive funding for community events. With the intent to foster high-quality, equitable, inclusive, and open-to-the-public events across all of Tacoma, the City’s Events and Recognitions Committee […]
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A Return to the Old Spaghetti Factory – Review
When we used to take our kids out to family restaurants, we almost always took them to The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Tacoma. Our kids all now have kids. Peggy and I hadn’t dined at The Old Spaghetti Factory in ages . . . at least not here in Tacoma that is. We’ve had […]
Thank you, vet techs
For Veterinary Technician Week (Oct. 15-21), we’re celebrating the zoo’s three fantastic full-time vet techs! The vet techs assist the zoo’s three veterinarians in every aspect of animal health care: “Our veterinary technicians, Julie, Sara, and Bianca, perform a vast array of duties, and the veterinary hospital could not function without them,” said Head Veterinarian […]
You’re Invited to a Beer Release Paw-ty
Our first-ever Make Hoppy Happen beer label contest has concluded and we’re eager to unveil our limited-release brew featuring our two picture-pawfect winners, Taco and Cat! You’re invited to the official release party at E9 Brewing Co. & Taproom to enjoy a cold one with a bunch of furry friends and maybe snag some cool giveaways! When: […]
Oct. 21 Interfaith Women’s Conference – Register Today
Every two years, Associated Ministries presents an amazing conference for women (or those that identify as such). Please join us for the inspiring 3rd Biennial Interfaith Women’s Conference! Women of faith, spirituality or good conscience are all invited to attend this unique interfaith gathering. Enjoy a day of sisterhood and comradery, gentle morning yoga, two 75-minute […]
Nominations Open for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) is now accepting nominations for the Lifetime Service Award and the Emerging Leader Award for individuals or groups to be honored for their community service at the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. The deadline […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Fall Arts Showcase Glitters To Full House
Submitted by B. J. Coleman. The standing-room-only audience at Dance Theatre Northwest’s recent fall Art Showcase was treated to an exciting variety of dance styles and technical abilities in a somewhat surprising lineup last Saturday, October 7th. While the dancers entered the stage in their pointe shoes, sparkling tutus and tiaras immediately establishing them as […]
Associated Ministries announces date of Interfaith Women’s Conference
Associated Ministries, a Tacoma non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together people of faith and goodwill in the Tacoma/Pierce County area, announces their 3rd biennial Interfaith Women’s Conference for 2023. The conference will be held on October 21, 2023 from 9am to 3pm, and is open to women (or those that identify as such) of all faiths and beliefs, including […]