January 7, 2025, marked an exciting milestone for Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) as we hosted our very first event in our brand-new building! This special occasion was not only a sneak peek into the future home of APCC but also a joyful celebration of our Founder and President, Patsy Surh O’Connell’s birthday. Friends, family, supporters, […]
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Waiting with a Little Hope for the Best
A Short Story… Jessie had gone to bed early. He worried and worried and then his eyes grew heavy and slowly his breathing began a familiar movement as the muscles in his neck relaxed and he slept. In the morning . . . too soon in the morning, his eyes opened and Jessie’s mind went […]
City of Tacoma Invests $800,000 to Expand Youth and Cultural Programming in District 4
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has invested $800,000 to expand youth and cultural programming in District 4, as directed by the more than 12,000 District 4 residents who had voted last year to apply Participatory Budgeting funds in support of enriching experiences for youth beyond the school day, while celebrating Tacoma’s diverse cultural […]
Valentine’s Day Dance brings community together
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. More than 100 individuals throughout the Tribal community gathered together for two great causes at the Valentine’s Day Masquerade Ball on Feb. 15 at the Little Wild Wolves Youth Center in Fife. The event featured a two-fold fundraiser. One fundraiser, which was created by the Reentry/Community Family Services program, […]
BECU Opens New Pierce County Financial Center in Tacoma
Submitted by BECU. BECU Pierce County Financial Center officially opened in Tacoma on February 19. The new location is one of the largest in its network and is the only location in the area to offer expanded financial services such as teller services and check cashing, drive-up ATMs, and more. BECU has been part of […]
Proctor Polar Bear Crawl for Polar Bear Conservation, March 1
Submitted by Cindy Roberts. We are excited to invite you to our 10th annual Party for Polar Bears. Join us for the “Proctor Polar Bear Crawl” in the Proctor District. This is an all ages event where you can take a stroll and enjoy shopping, dining, and eating ice cream. For the adults, you can […]
A Wife’s Birthday Greeting
A Short Story… As soon as I heard my wife leave the house I got out of bed. I had been pretending to sleep. I was proud of myself for preparing to celebrate her birthday. I had things all planned in my head. I should have known that my head was the wrong place to […]
Tacoma Youth Symphony present The Ladies Who Pack a Punch, March 1
Tacoma, WA: On Saturday, March 1, the Tacoma Youth Symphony will present “The Ladies Who Pack a Punch!” For centuries, music composed by women composers has been significantly less visible than music composed by men. Now, thankfully, the incredible works of these underrepresented composers are coming to light. Don’t miss an amazing concert that […]
Hundreds to Walk in Solidarity with the Unhoused in Tacoma
TACOMA – More than one hundred people will be walking in Tacoma on Saturday evening, Feb. 22, stepping outside the warmth and comfort of their homes to shine a light of compassion on behalf of those who are unhoused in Pierce County. “Coldest Night of the Year” is an international event held annually since 2011 in […]