Submitted by Dr. Patt Schwab with Dorothy Wilhelm. I enjoy Advent, which takes place on the four Sundays before Christmas. In our home the children loved to take the figures from our Nativity Set on an Advent Journey. The shepherds stood on a high bookshelf, waiting for the angels to come. The Wise Men were carried to […]
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Tacoma City Council Adopts 2023 Legislative Agenda
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On Dec. 6, the Tacoma City Council adopted its 2023 Legislative Agenda as amended, outlining the City of Tacoma’s priorities for the Washington State Legislature and U.S. Congress. Developed with input from a diverse range of stakeholder groups, state legislators and agencies, and Tacoma community members, the Legislative […]
Tacoma Youth Chorus Takes the Stage in Three Holiday Concerts
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. The Tacoma Youth Chorus invites you to bring your family and friends to celebrate the holiday season at any or all of our holiday programs in the coming weeks! First, join the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus for two festive holiday performances in the beautiful setting of Lagerquist Concert […]
See artist Jen Elek work with Hilltop Artists
Hilltop Artists announcement. We’re thrilled to host Jen Elek: from December 12-16, Jen is in residence at Hilltop Artists, creating her own works, sharing with our students about her processes and experiences, and collaborating with Hilltop Artists, culminating in the Hot Nights demonstration Friday, December 16th. Now is your chance to reserve a complimentary spot […]
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital earns 2022 Top Children’s Hospital award
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Western Washington, was named a Top Children’s Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group. Announced today, the Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. Mary Bridge Children’s will be recognized with […]
Tacoma Creates Celebrates a Second Year of Success
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates, the first cultural access program in Washington state, funded 51 organizations whose missions are to advance arts, culture, heritage, and/or science in 2021-2022. With $4.2 million in funding distributed through a competitive process, those 51 organizations provided more than 1,000 cultural programs and events for the community. “Our […]
Traveling Treasures PNW new toy drive
Submitted by Bob Kelly. TACOMA – Traveling Treasures is gearing up to give back at their upcoming show Saturday, December 17 at the Yelm Moose Lodge. Coordinators Jennifer and Jessica have been collecting new toys for children this holiday season. “Anything helps to bring a smile on a child’s face this season,” says Jennifer. We […]
A Christmas Story from Tacoma Little Theatre – A Review
Once again, Tacoma Little Theatre has taken advantage of their revolving, magical time shifting turn-table for quick transitioning from scene to scene. From Clue to Murder on the Orient Express, now the turn-table easily takes us on short time saving trips around the Parker home. The only thing missing from the original Christmas Story was […]
Public notice of Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) accreditation visit
Bates Technical College announcement. Tacoma, Wash. — As part of the regular cycle for reaffirmation of accreditation, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will conduct an accreditation visit to Bates Technical College (BTC) on April 19-21, 2023. BTC has been accredited by the NWCCU since 1998 and was last reaffirmed in 2013. The […]