Tacoma Police Department video. Our “Talks with the Chief” series allows us to bring you answers from the Chief on serious topics as well as those more light-hearted. Today, you can learn a bit more of the personal side of Chief Moore as he answers the question, “what do you like to do when you’re […]
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Family fun in Tacoma this week and next
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Metro Parks upcoming activities calendar is filling up. Activities include soccer, basketball, pre-school and pre-k, an end of summer blast at the zoo, co-create to recreate, and more. Check out all the offering, and sign up, here.
KBTC’s Northwest Now talks ‘Back to School’ with Superintendent Chris Reykdal
Bates Technical College announcement. It’s late summer and that means that kids and their parents are getting ready to head back to the classroom. On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll talk to OSPI Superintendent Chris Reykdal and two local school district superintendents about concerns for this upcoming school year, including low test scores, school […]
Youth Soccer Registration Open Now through Sept. 16
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Youth Soccer is offered as a part of Beyond the Bell. To sign up for the program with afterschool practices go to COMPASS (the TPS Family App) and look for Beyond the Bell. If your child does not attend Tacoma Public Schools, or if you would prefer a later practice schedule […]
Hallelujah – A Song that Grabs You and Touches Your Soul
The Westgate Shopping Center on North Pearl in Tacoma has music that can be heard all across the parking lot and probably beyond. Recently I was parked outside Key Bank, while my wife Peg was inside reviewing our accounts. Both days I heard and listened intently to the music. They played Canadian Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” […]
Closing soon! GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists at the Tacoma Art Museum
Hilltop Artists announcement. This is it — your last chance to experience GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists! This exciting exhibit, closing September 4th at the Tacoma Art Museum, features art from Hilltop Artists alums and friends, and was curated by alum and teaching artist Trenton Quiocho. GATHER artists include: Douglas Jan Burgess II, Dale Chihuly, […]
Taiko Drums in Old Town Park Sept 10
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Japanese TAIKO Drums in Old Town Park Tacoma Sept 10 at 4:00pm CHIKIRI and team, and The School of TAIKO, perform exciting and beautiful Japanese Taiko Drums. The drum group and the school, based in Seattle/Bellevue, were founded in 2009 by professional Taiko performers Ringtaro and Asako Tateishi. […]
Register for upcoming youth webinar
Tacoma Police Department social media post. To register for this Sept. 28th webinar focused on supporting youth during their return to school go to http://kidsmentalhealthpiercecounty.org/classes-and-webinars/….
Beyond the Bell Session 1 Registration is Open
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Clubs, Activities, and Sports at Your School – and Field Trips to Fun Destinations! Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer Beyond the Bell to let you choose from more activities at your school than ever before. Choose from options offered before and after school, on data days, and during school breaks. Everything […]