Submitted by Sharann Gilliam, AAFHE Council member. African American Family History Event – A Proud Heritage is an in-person event is designed specifically for individuals with African American Roots, and will help them navigate their genealogy. All adults and youth ages 16 and older interested in learning more about Family History are welcome to attend. […]
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Health Department Issues a Sewage Spill Advisory for Thea Foss Waterway
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Because of a failed pump, sewage has discharged into the Thea Foss Waterway. People and pets should avoid the water and not swim, wade, or fish until further notice in this area. Contact with fecal-contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and […]
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association youth chamber ensembles
Tacoma Youth Symphony announcement. This past Tuesday, January 11, Classical Tuesdays featured chamber ensembles of strings and winds by performers – ages 6 to 21 – who are members of one of the 8 orchestras and programs in the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Their performances were impressive and uplifting. Our emcee for the evening, TYSA Music Director […]
Local students named to Sam Houston State University Fall 2021 Dean’s List
Tacoma’s Lauren Herren was named to the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Lauren is an undergraduate who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
Applications for 2022-2023 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
City of Tacoma announcement. Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its third year of funding, supporting cultural organizations’ programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Tacoma Creates supports organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science through two funding categories: Comprehensive […]
Reclaimed
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. There are many ways a piece of private property can fall into a terrible condition. A family medical issue may distract a homeowner. The loss of a job may delay home repairs or maintenance. Or advancing age may prevent an older person from caring for their home as they […]
Adam Cook Appointed Tacoma Venues & Events Director
City of Tacoma announcement. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Deputy Director Adam S. Cook to the position of Director, Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE), effective January 31, 2022. The Tacoma City Council confirmed the appointment on January 25. Cook has been interim department Director for Tacoma Venues & Events since September 2021, leading the […]
Northwest Now on KBTC talks ‘fake news’ with UW professor Dr. Kate Starbird
Bates Technical College announcement. For decades, it’s existed in tabloids found mainly on newsstands and in grocery store checkout lines. But, with the advent of the internet and social media, it’s seemingly grown out of control, so much to the point that it may have played a partial role in the outcome of the 2016 […]
Moving Online: February Mini Maestros Children’s Concerts
Symphony Tacoma announcement. Due to the continuing Covid-19 situation, Symphony Tacoma has canceled the in-person Mine Maestros performances scheduled for February 6 and February 27. Once Upon a String (February 6) will not be rescheduled at this time. A Mini Maestros performance by the String Quintet, Fiddler on the Hoof, is available to view on […]