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 […]
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South Tacoma Mixed Use Center Historic Property Survey Community Kick-Off Meeting on Oct. 17
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Program is hosting a kick-off meeting for residents and business owners in South Tacoma who are interested in learning more about the South Tacoma Mixed Use Center Historic Property Survey. There is little existing data on historic properties within the South Tacoma Mixed Use Center, and […]
Resource expo connects Pierce County with long-term care options
Knowing your options is always a good idea. Knowing your options before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2023 is Pierce County’s annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The expo features over 70 exhibitors, including in-home care, assisted and skilled nursing facilities, elder law […]
Landmarks Preservation Commission Applications Due October 25
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of Tacoma, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, proposed name changes for public facilities, and certain property tax incentives. Non-voting ex officio members may be appointed to […]
Festival Latinx: Alegría! Saturday, October 14 at Tacoma Armory
Tacoma Arts Live, in partnership with Latinx Unidos del South Sound (LUSS), is pleased to announce the seventh annual Festival Latinx on Saturday, October 14 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Festival Latinx is a celebration of the Latinx communities of the South Sound with music, dance, art, crafts, and more. This event is FREE to attend. This year’s theme is Alegría (Happiness). Attendees will […]
TCC to Hold First Responder Career & Networking Event on Campus Nov. 1
What: First Responder Career & Networking Event When: 4-7 p.m., Nov. 1 Where: Tacoma Community College Building 20 Gym Registration: Free event! Register here. Fire departments, ambulance companies and other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employers from around the state will attend the First Responder Career & Networking Event at TCC on Nov. 1. Featuring EMS demonstrations, a helicopter lift (3:30 […]
Zoo Works to Recover Critically Endangered Red Wolves
At Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, it’s a big “howl yes!” for American red wolf conservation. The Tacoma zoo has been a national leader in bringing this critically endangered species back from the brink of extinction since the 1970s. And decades later, 2023 has been one of the most successful years in the zoo’s history […]
Tacoma Community College Annual Safety Week
Submitted by Gerald Freeze. Tacoma Community College’s Campus Public Safety is pleased to announce TCC’s First Annual Campus Safety Week. The aim of Safety Week is to connect our campus and surrounding communities with great ideas and supportive health, safety, and wellness resources. Campus Safety Week is Scheduled for October 16 – 20, 2023. Activities […]
Community Meeting Set to Save Tacoma’s Historic Gault Middle School from Demolition
Submitted by Morgan Alexander. (Tacoma, WA – Members of the “Save Eastside Tacoma’s Historic Gault School” Facebook group are holding a community meeting open to the public on Saturday, Oct 14 at 1PM at the Moore Library (215 S 56th St). The goal of the meeting is to organize, advocate, and plan for the preservation […]