Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is currently providing emergency medical care for multiple neglected animals that arrived last week. On Monday, Sept. 5, a 14-week-old puppy was brought to the shelter nearly hairless, with scabs, bumps, and pustules covering its body. The shelter’s […]
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Square Dance Lessons are starting now in Pierce County
Submitted by Rainier Council Square Dancers. Square Dancing was designated as the State Dance of Washington by the State Legislature decades ago. It is an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages (8 to 80 and beyond). There are nearly 100 square dance clubs across the state, and thousands more across the country and […]
Youth Need Mentors
Tacoma Urban League announcement. Tacoma Urban League’s Male Involvement Program (MIP) Mentors support youth to increase self-esteem, gain life skills, and engage in positive social activities. MIP Mentors participate in activities that promote both physical and mental well-being for participating students. Love working with youth? Join our team! Learn more and apply here.
Eastbound and Westbound 9th and Commerce Intersection to open on September 16th
Sound Transit announcement. Construction activities are occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area that include crews continuing to finish the roadway restoration, working on station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks in various locations along the Hilltop Tacoma Link project area. Please allow for extra travel time […]
Talks with the Chief: How do you make sure racial profiling does not happen
Tacoma Police Department video. We continue our “Talks with the Chief” series here with the Chief answering the question, “how do you make sure racial profiling does not happen?”
Help us plan for the future
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Help us better serve you. Share your voice. Take our 2023-2024 budget survey. We’re working on our 2023-2024 budget and we need your help. Metro Parks provides a wide range of parks, programs, zoos, and recreation destinations to serve you and is currently developing the 2023-2024 budget. Please take a short […]
Family fun in Tacoma this week and next
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Looking for something to do? Check out these Metro Parks Tacoma activities: Native Plane Sale (online through Sept. 23, in-person Oct. 1) Beyond the Bell (registration closes Sept. 16) Youth Soccer (registration closes Sept. 16) Teen Late Night (Sept. 16 – Center at Norpoint, People’s Center, Sept. 23 – People’s Center) […]
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. Individuals who are interested in supporting, enhancing, and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma are invited to apply to serve on the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC). The Tacoma City Council is looking for volunteer arts advocates and/or artists to fill the following eight positions on the TAC: One Working Professional […]
Call for Entries: Black Art & Black Artists Exhibit
Tacoma Community College announcement. The Gallery at Tacoma Community College is hosting a “Black Art & Black Artists” Exhibit in February 2023. Artists interested in participating in the exhibit should submit entries by Oct. 7, 2022.