Submitted by SONIC Drive-In. SONIC Drive-In is dedicated to getting teachers and students the classroom supplies they need for the new school year. In August, the SONIC Foundation donated $1 million to help fund requests on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit that allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom requests submitted by teachers. The $1 million donation is […]
Tacoma
Paralyzed Restaurant Owner Sues City of Tacoma
Submitted by Mark Lindquist Law. Tacoma, WA – Today (Sept. 7) attorney Mark Lindquist filed a claim for $23 million against the City of Tacoma in the shooting of Jay Barbour who owns and operates the Mediterranean Gyro Grills in Federal Way and Tacoma, Washington. On June 23, 2022, Barbour was shot and paralyzed by Mason […]
Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications Due September 24
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) – one youth position, one At-Large position, and one position each for residents of Council Districts 1, 2 and 3. CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains to Tacoma Police Department […]
Local Animal Shelter Provides Inclusive Digital Experience
Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County now provides an inclusive online experience to enable website visitors to access their online content and services barrier-free. As part of the shelter’s diversity and inclusion strategy, website visitors are now able to access a wide range […]
Tacoma Arts Commission Applications Due October 1
Individuals who are interested in supporting, enhancing, and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma are invited to apply to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC). The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill five At-Large positions on the TAC. At-Large positions are filled by individuals representative of […]
Mobile Teaching Kitchen, Market Resource Fair, Mixxed Fit and more
Metro Parks Tacoma has a strong list of events as we head into fall. Learn more by clicking here.
Southern Kitchen and Blackberry Lemonade
I picked up Peggy from her sister’s home. They had a plan to see the new Barbie film on Monday to celebrate Pat’s birthday. Once in our car, Peg suggested she would like to visit Artist and Craftsman Supply on Saint Helens. I dropped her off and then found a parking place about a hundred […]
Swing for our Heroes
Submitted by Support the Enlisted Project (STEP). Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) invites you to take a swing for the military heroes who proudly serve our nation in the first annual Swing for our Heroes golf scramble on September 22, 2023, at High Cedars Golf Course. The tournament features a scramble format, lunch and beverages […]
Dorothy Wilhelm takes on the World. The World wins on September 15
Dorothy Wilhelm published a notice last weekend to the effect that she is doing an event at the Weatherly Inn in Tacoma on this Friday, Sept 8, open to the public. Those who know Dorothy will not be that surprised to learn that it’s not Friday, Sept. 8. Dorothy will be doing a local version […]