Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. December 2, 2024 Update. This event has been canceled. We are excited for our annual Wine & Song fundraiser! The Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma events are free through generous support from the Old Town Business and Professional Association, our wonderful volunteers, and our annual fundraiser. Featured […]
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Letter: Keep the lights on at the Lighthouse (and Beacon) Senior Centers; Tacoma Seniors Need More Services, Not Fewer
Submitted by Karen Fleur Tofti-Tufarelli and Mignonne Peterson. The City of Tacoma plans to close the Beacon and Lighthouse senior centers, hoping that seniors who rely on those centers will somehow seamlessly make the transition to a Metro Parks facility. While Metro Parks does a good job with its programs, Lighthouse and Beacon are long-standing […]
Greater Tacoma Convention Center Celebrates 20 Years of Community and Economic Impact
The Greater Tacoma Convention Center (GTCC) is marking the milestone of 20 years serving the community with an open house reception on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 4 PM to 7 PM. This celebration invites community members, partners, clients, and local organizations to come together and celebrate two decades of the convention center’s lasting contributions […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Local Business Excellence
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber (TPCC) is excited to announce the outstanding businesses and organizations who are the recipients of a 2024 Spotlight on Business Awards. Honorees are celebrated across five categories, highlighting contributions to economic vitality, community engagement, and inclusivity in the South Sound. “We’re honored to spotlight businesses and organizations that drive progress in […]
My Mom’s Friend, Maybell
I met Maybell a short time after my mother died. They were friends and had worked together in the St. Vinnie’s Thrift Store for years. Maybelle also had a great sense of concern for others and was always ready to lend a hand. She had kind of a southern drawl, but I think perhaps she […]
Bates Technical College President Invited to White House for Classroom-to-Career Summit
Bates Technical College President Dr. Lin Zhou was one of 200 workforce and education leaders to attend President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden’s Classroom to Career Summit at the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Zhou joined government leaders from across the nation to discuss pathways to align education with high-demand careers. […]
Water Advisory for Thea Foss Waterway
We recommend you avoid contact with water in Thea Foss Waterway between the 11th St. bridge and E. Dock St. for 48 hours after it rains. You should also avoid any recreational activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. Rain can wash bacteria into the waterway, which could cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Questions? Visit tpchd.org/beach or email ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org. Find current surface water […]
Tacoma Community College to host “Honoring Our Ancestors Round Dance” Nov. 22
Honoring our Ancestors Round Dance Nov. 22, 5-11 p.m. Building 11 Student Center ʔi čəxʷ, Oki, Yá’át’ééh, ᎣᏏᏲ, Behne, ¡Hola!, Hello Titans! Join us on Friday November 22nd, 2024 from 5 – 11 p.m. in the TCC Building 11 Student Center for the first-ever “Honoring Our Ancestors Round Dance,” held in celebration of Indigenous Peoples […]
City Council to Hold Special Meeting on November 20
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council will hold a special meeting on November 20, 2024 at 9 AM. Agenda items include: The special meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format with in-person and remote options to attend. Access details are available at cityoftacoma.legistar.com. The special meeting will also be available live on facebook.com/cityoftacoma and TV Tacoma. Community members […]