Celebrate Suki’s 59th birthday at the zoo Sept. 22-24. Suki the Asian elephant is a celebrity around Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. At an estimated 58 years old, she’s a super-senior among Asian elephants and a superstar to everyone who cares for her. That rings particularly true for Elephant Manager Shannon, who’s cared for the […]
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The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple – Found on Roku.Director – Jeremy KaganWriters – Karen Cushman, and Christopher LoftonStars – Glenn Close, Jena Malone, and Bruce McGill Sometimes I search for what seems like hours just to find a film that makes sense, has great interaction of characters/actors, and a script that’s believable. I don’t need […]
A Tribute of TV Shows that Changed The World
I was impressed with the August/September issue of AARP* The magazine connected details that mirrored our viewpoints and details of our American history over the last 75 years. Sometimes it used just a few words to combine massive chains of thought into a simple change of possibilities and probabilities. Last December we were invited to […]
Applicants Sought for the Board of Ethics
The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill a position on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics is comprised of five members who reside in Tacoma. Members are recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee, and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years. The role of […]
Park(ing) Day 2023: Open Space and Public Right of Way
Tacoma, WA – The goal of Park(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, generate discussion and debate around how public space is utilized, and to improve the quality of urban habitat. For the last few years, we’ve seen parking spots utilized in ways they haven’t before: as restaurant dining […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for APCC’s New Building in Tacoma
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) proudly announces the Groundbreaking Ceremony to commemorate the official beginning of construction of their new building in Tacoma. It will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2023, at 4851 South Tacoma Way. Elected officials, cultural leaders, and community members will join in the celebration of this milestone – […]
U.S. Oil and Refining Co, Par Pacific Donates $58,450 to APCC’s New Building Fund
On August 17, 2023, Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s (APCC) Outdoor Garden on South Tacoma Way came alive with vibrant Polynesian festivities during the US Oil & Refining Co. Par Pacific Luau. The event marked a remarkable day of cultural celebration and philanthropy, all against the backdrop of a radiant sunlit atmosphere. Gratitude flowed as APCC […]
Happy Birthday to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County
The City of Tacoma and Pierce County Councils designated August 24, 2023, as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Day to recognize our 135th anniversary of serving and saving our community’s most vulnerable pets. Read the rest of the Humane Society story at their website.
Invaders take over The Grand
From the Grand Cinema Twitter/X feed. Invaders from another world have arrived at The Grand, and they’re taking over. See Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Mars Attacks! starting Friday, September 8! See showtimes and get tickets at the link here > https://l8r.it/4RA6.