“The military called the waterproof, cloth-backed, green tape 100-mile-per-hour tape because they could use it to fix anything, from fenders on jeeps to boots.” — Margaret Gurowitz, Chief Historian, Johnson & Johnson “The iconic tape was invented by an Illinois mom named Vesta Stoudt who wanted to save soldiers’ lives in World War II. The […]
Tacoma
At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker to Serve as Deputy Mayor in 2023
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – At the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting, At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker was appointed to serve as Tacoma’s deputy mayor in 2023. Passionate about creating more opportunities for all residents of Tacoma, Council Member Walker has worked to close equity gaps and address disparities that exist for […]
$500,000 Available in Grant Funding for Small Business Restoration
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing support of Tacoma’s small businesses, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department is accepting applications for Small Business Restoration thru February 2, 2023. “Our diverse small business community continues to be the lifeblood of our local economy, and we remain committed […]
Making A Difference Foundation Receives Grant from Skookum Contract Services
Making a Difference Foundation announcement. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded a $15,000 grant from Skookum Contract Services for MADF’s the new Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank building remodel project. MADF’s Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank reduces the judgment and stigma to hunger while providing healthy, fresh food for those in need within […]
Once on This Island will leave memories…
If you’ve never been to a tour, a sample, a sharing experience at Tacoma Musical Playhouse, you need to attend the next one. Peg and I joined hundreds Sunday evening at TMP and were immensely convinced about the entertainment value of the production Once on This Island which opens on your lucky day, Friday the […]
Upcoming family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. A few items to consider for your calendar. Click here to learn more. Tet Xuan – Vietnamese Lunar New Year at the Eastside Community Center on January 15 (1-4 pm). Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service at Point Defiance Park on January 16 (9 am-12 pm). Move Your Body in […]
Making A Difference Foundation Receives Grant from Puget Sound Energy Foundation
Making a Difference Foundation announcement. Making A Difference Foundation (MADF) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from Puget Sound Energy Foundation in support of MADF’s the new Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank building remodel project. After first opening as a small food closet 20 years ago, the Eloise’s Cooking Pot Food Bank has grown to […]
The Last Sunset – Interesting Star Studded Western
Storyline: Brendan O’Malley (Kirk Douglas) arrives at the Mexican home of old flame Belle Breckenridge (Dorothy Malone) to find her married to a drunkard getting ready for a cattle drive to Texas. Hot on O’Malley’s heels is lawman Dana Stribling (Rock Hudson) who has a personal reason for getting him back into his jurisdiction. Both […]
Call volumes continue to increase for Tacoma Fire Department
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – The Tacoma Fire Department responded to almost 50,000 calls in 2022. Most of those calls – about 80 percent in fact – were for Emergency Medical Service (EMS). Tacoma residents and businesses pay taxes to the city for all services, including fire suppression and life safety programs. EMS […]