City of Tacoma announcement. Mayor Victoria Woodards and the City Council will recognize Tacoma’s top volunteers and service providers during the 36th Annual City of Destiny Awards. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5 p.m., at Theater on the Square, 915 Broadway Plaza. “These awards recognize community leaders whose love and compassion […]
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Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra’s
Stage & Screen Spectacular
Tacoma Arts Live announcement. TACOMA, WASH.— Tacoma Arts Live presents Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, the premier American ragtime ensemble, on Saturday, April 8 for two performances at 3:00 and 7:30 p.m at the historic Tacoma Armory. The Stage & Screen Spectacular concert features the music of a bygone era, including the underscoring of classic films. Founder and […]
Celebrate the Dome’s 40th Anniversary with FREE Family Fun
City of Tacoma announcement. A “Dome of our Own” turns 40 in April 2023, and in celebration, Tacoma Venues & Events invites the community to join us on April 28 and 29. T-Town: Play. Explore. Learn. – City Services Expo is a free, family-friendly community event at the Tacoma Dome. The event is a unique, […]
Upcoming family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. A few upcoming activities coordinated by Metro Parks Tacoma. Learn more and sign up here.
Inaugural RAIN lecture to feature Food Scientist
Submitted by RAIN Incubator. TACOMA, WASHINGTON – Last week, Tacoma-based biotech incubator, RAIN, announced the launch of the ‘Not Covered Lecture Series.’ Kendra Lopez, RAIN’s Marketing Director, said the series would dive into topics not usually covered in traditional scientific education. Topics include food science, skincare chemistry, a deep dive into microplastics and more. The […]
McKinley Hill Neighborhood Plan Approved by City Council
City of Tacoma announcement. The McKinley Hill Neighborhood Plan was fully adopted on Tuesday, March 21 during the City Council Meeting. “It was evident that we needed a vision that fosters neighborhood growth and a stronger sense of community,” City Councilmember Catherine Ushka said. “The McKinley Hill community has always been willing to come together […]
Applicants Sought for the City Events and Recognitions Committee
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill six positions on the City Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC): Council District Nos. 1 and 4 and four At-Large positions. All applicants must be Tacoma residents, and those seeking a district position must reside in that district. The 11-member Committee is […]
PLU alumna Jenifer Leavens ’18 leads elementary education at Chief Leschi Schools
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Jenifer Leavens was an experienced educator when she decided it was time to pursue a master’s degree in education. A transplant from California, she wasn’t sure which Puget Sound area university had the best program. So she asked some of her colleagues. “Hands down, people told me, ‘Go to PLU. If […]
15th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo
City of Tacoma announcement. Join us at the 15th Annual South Sound Sustainability Expo on Sat., 4/22 from 10 AM-3 PM at the University of Washington Tacoma Prairie Line Trail! For more information, visit southsoundsustainabilityexpo.org.