Heidi Schreck’s boundary – breaking play breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning constitutional debate competitions across the United States years ago. In this hilarious, hopeful and human new play, she resurrects her teenage self to trace […]
Tacoma
Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center awarded $50,000 renewable energy grant
Tacoma Power announces the Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center is the recipient of the annual $50,000 grant to install a solar array at their facility. The Center is a cornerstone agency in Pierce County, dedicated to serving the community and committed to fostering resilience. Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center has a rich history of providing […]
South Frontage Road On/Off Ramp at Port of Tacoma Road to Close for Maintenance Oct. 25-26
TACOMA, Wash. – The South Frontage Road on / off ramp at Port of Tacoma Road will close for maintenance from 7 AM on October 25 to 7 PM on October 26. During this closure, crews will remove and replace the asphalt on both lanes of the ramp, and drivers will need to use detours […]
Do your charitable time/money do good?
Submitted by Lynnette Claire-Woldt. Discuss how we might do more good/less harm with our gifts of time and money during a book club on Toxic Charity by Robert Lupton. Five Wednesdays 6-7pm: 10/23-11/20. 2 chapters/week. Be prepared to be challenged. Immanuel Presbyterian Church sponsoring the event (901 N. J Street–enter from 9th Street/parking lot). Being […]
Tacoma bazaar features Japanese-style beef curry, mochi pastry, more fall favorites
Submitted by Tacoma Buddhist Temple. Enjoy Japanese-style beef curry, shop for fresh produce, and browse through gently used Japanese treasures at the annual Tacoma Buddhist Temple Fall Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 10. The popular community event is known for these specialties prepared at the temple: Japanese-style beef curry, daifuku mochi (sweet rice pastry filled with […]
Chief Leschi Schools selects 2025 Daffodil Princess
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Lailah Loucks was selected as the Chief Leschi Schools Daffodil Princess for 2025 on Oct. 16. Puyallup Tribal Council Members Anna Bean and Monica Miller were present to provide their support, alongside visiting princesses from other high schools, as well as Daffodilian volunteers. The selection event was organized by […]
Business and Community Engagement Services: Upcoming Events Schedule
Interested in various business and community resources? These events are FREE and are all hosted here at APCC! Join us for a series of financial wellness workshops, informational sessions, free health screenings and more! Join us in-person at our temporary location: 3513 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404 Connect with us further by calling Skye at […]
Monique Dubose
When I was president of the Tacoma Jaycees in the early 1970s. We sponsored Big Brothers. At Christmas time, K Mart on Sixth Avenue opened up a half-hour early just for us. We gave each young boy we sponsored a five dollar bill from their Big Brothers and those of us who volunteered to watch […]
City of Tacoma Working on Partnership Agreement With Metro Parks to Expand and Enhance Senior Services
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is working on a partnership agreement with Metro Parks to expand and enhance services for seniors aged 50 and older. This collaboration aims to leverage the resources and expertise of both organizations to provide a wider range of programs, activities, and resources for Tacoma’s growing senior population. “This […]