A press release from Tacoma Historical Society. The Tacoma Historical Society Museum (406 Tacoma Avenue South) will discuss the recent Dickman Mill Park project at the August 9 (7 pm) meeting (online via Zoom), where the featured speaker will be Claire Keller-Scholz. The Metro Parks Tacoma historian and Planning and Asset Management Administrator Keller-Scholz will […]
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AMVETS Open House Aug. 7
Submitted by Danette Gundy, Communications Officer. AMVETS, Post 1 at 5715 S Tyler St in Tacoma will be having an OPEN HOUSE on Aug. 7, 1-4PM, with hamburgers, hotdogs and a drink for $1. This event is for military, veterans, family members and spouses of veterans. Come join us… and maybe become a member!
Dunkirk: A short essay exploring the film’s unique portrait of heroism and optimism.
Submitted by Donovan Wilson. “Dunkirk” is a slow-paced study on morale in the face of immense challenges and uncertainty. The story is then punctuated with moments of intense individual trials that together help define the British national identity. I watched this film just after watching “Saving Private Ryan” this past Sunday. I enjoy watching films […]
The Tacoma – Pierce County Final Four Golf Tournament
The Tacoma – Pierce County Final Four Golf Tournament features the Transportation Club of Tacoma (August 12th – North Shore Golf Club), the Buffalo Soldiers Museum (August 27th – Eagle’s Pride Golf Course), Soroptimist International – Tacoma (September 10th – Oakbrook Golf Club), and the Tacoma South Rotary Indoor Golf Tournament (October 22nd – Harkness […]
Curb and gutter work on east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St.
An announcement from Sound Transit. Crews are scheduled to complete the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St. on Friday, Aug. 6. Then, as soon as Monday, Aug. 9, the contractor will move the curb and gutter work to two […]
Black Panther playing under the stars August 6
Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Marvel’s Black Panther at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 6. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Upcoming movies are: Friday, August 13: Coco (rated PG) Friday, August 20: Raya and the Last Dragon […]
Canceled: Plan ahead for overnight I-5 ramp closures in Fife and Tacoma
A press release from Sound Transit. CANCELED: The overnight ramp closures previously scheduled the week of Aug. 9 for Port of Tacoma on-ramp to southbound I-5 and the southbound I-5 exit 135 to Portland Avenue, State Route 167 North and Bay Street are canceled. The contractor no longer needs to close the ramps to perform the […]
Brigade Encampment returns to Fort Nisqually, August 14-15
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. In the 1800s, the Hudson’s Bay Company used the Brigade system to collect furs from far-flung trading posts throughout the Pacific Northwest. Part business, part celebration the annual Brigade marked the end of a long year of social distancing for company employees. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual […]
The Importance of The Importance of Being Earnest – Play Review
The subtle humor of The Importance of Being Earnest was lost on me as a teenager in acting class at Clover Park High School in Lakewood. I’m not sure if the writing got better or if I finally learned to relax and appreciate the comedy and its commentary on life, love, and society. I don’t […]