The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming, across all artistic disciplines, within Tacoma city limits in 2024. Applicants can apply for either $3,000 or $6,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on October 30, 2023. […]
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Violin & Percussion in Slav Hall Oct 10
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Violinist Maria Sampen and percussionist James Doyle will perform duos and solo pieces for us. Join us in Slavonian Hall for this amazing and unusual pairing of instruments performed by the region’s best. Free and all ages welcome! We are happy to be sponsored by Tacoma Creates, Tacoma […]
Enjoy Fall Festivities at Zoo Boo Oct. 14-15
TACOMA, Wash.—Happy Howl‐o‐ween! Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Zoo Boo weekend returns Oct. 14‐15. The annual fun, fall‐themed weekend is always a hoot among families. There will be plenty of ghostly games and arts and crafts. Make your own bat wings to wear, inspect teeth up close to identify the animal, go on a spooky […]
Community Members Invited to Participate in Activities Celebrating Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day on October 14
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma, along with others involved in the Green Tacoma Partnership, invites community members to participate in Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day events on Saturday, October 14, from 9 AM to noon. Participants can volunteer to plant trees, and remove weeds and litter, while connecting with other likeminded […]
Applicants Sought for the Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill nine positions on the Equity in Contracting (EIC) Advisory Committee: The EIC Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to staff as it pertains to the City’s EIC policy. The Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with all provisions and regulations of Tacoma Municipal Code Chapter […]
Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s Ground Breaking Ceremony. A Start of a New Era for APCC
On September 8, 2023, Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) witnessed an overwhelming display of community support during its highly anticipated groundbreaking event. Hundreds of individuals representing the diverse cultures embraced by APCC gathered to be part of this historic moment. Early arrivals seized the opportunity to mingle and share personal stories of their connections with […]
Work on ‘Links to Opportunity’ Sidewalk and Streetscape Upgrades Has Started in Hilltop Business District
TACOMA, Wash. – Work on sidewalk and streetscape upgrades in the Hilltop has started. Leading this phase of the “Links to Opportunity” Streetscape Project, the City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department will bring: “The Hilltop Business District will leverage improvements through Links to Opportunity, so businesses and community members thrive,” said Hilltop Business District Association […]
Experience Meadow Park after dark with the return of Glow Golf
The days are quickly getting shorter here in the Pacific Northwest, but there’s no reason to head inside just because the streetlights are on. These early evenings are the perfect time to enjoy the triumphant return of Glow Golf at Metro Parks Tacoma’s Meadow Park Golf Course. Every Friday and Saturday evening from September 22 […]
Tacoma, Pierce County to Hold Joint Study Session on Homelessness, Sept. 19
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at noon, the Tacoma City Council and Pierce County Council are scheduled to hold a joint Study Session to discuss coordinated approaches to addressing homelessness. This will be the first joint Study Session between our governing bodies in recent memory, and is focused on a topic of vital importance to many of our communities. Tacoma is a visible epicenter of what we clearly know is a regional homelessness crisis and, last year, Pierce County and the City of Tacoma […]