Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma, WA — For over two decades, Lane Sample has guided generations of eager travelers through the portals of time back to 1855, to experience life as early settlers did, and to unlock the secrets of the Puget Sound region’s history. With a heart dedicated to growing young minds and developing […]
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Polar Bear Plunge
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. January 1, 2023 at Pt. Defiance Marina Public Boat Launch11:30 am Cub Plunge (ages 10 and younger)12:00 pm Adult and Family Plunge Kick off the new year by plunging into Puget Sound! Costumes are welcome but not required. Shoes/foot protection highly recommended. For the safety of participants, life jackets will be […]
Do you have a new pet?
City of Tacoma announcement. Did you or someone in your family get a new pet this holiday season? If so, please remember to register your pets in Tacoma at cityoftacoma.org/PETS or call (253) 627-PETS.
TPD makes drug arrest
Tacoma Police Department social media post. On Dec. 27 TPD Special Investigations served a search warrant on a suspected drug trafficker supplying the Hosmer Corridor. Two males aged 36 & 40 were arrested for UPCS w/ Intent to Deliver & UPOF 1st. A “ghost gun”, 50 gm of cocaine & crack, & 74 gm of […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission is accepting applications for Tacoma Poet Laureate now through 11:59 PM on January 30, 2023. Literary artists who are emerging, professional, or established – producing poetry in any form, genre or style – are encouraged to apply. Writers who work in additional genres whose […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Danny Patnode, caring for McKinley
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Walking with Danny Patnode through McKinley Park is unlike any other walk through any other park, anywhere. For a start, it’s hard to imagine another park that has been so restored to life and so cared for by one person – up to six hours a day, some days. It’s also […]
Metro Parks Fitness and Personal Training at Community Centers
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Sign up for personal training at the front desk at any community center Purchase 3 sessions get the 4th freePurchase 5 sessions get the 6th freePurchase 10 sessions get the 11th free Meet the trainers and learn more about fitness at each center: Fitness at Community Centers Choose a schedule to […]
Tacoma Light Trail Bike Ride 2023
Downtown On the Go announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – Celebrate the light and the new year with Downtown On the Go and Tacoma Light Trail on a free, family friendly bike ride on Thursday January 5th, 2023. The ride will highlight light art on the Trail, with details on the installations provided by Tacoma Light Trail […]
Tomorrow a Black & White Classic with Robert Duvall – Review
Sometimes finding an excellent movie is like discovering gold. I’ve been looking over the selections on the TUBI channel for weeks now. They have movies from the 30’s and others all the way up to Bridge of Spies. It’s a fairly wide range. Many films have a little more interest than the common re-runs of […]