When the Tacoma Musical Theatre opened it’s fall release with “Sister Act” we had no idea what we were going to see. After a great opening Deloris Van Cartier (Cammie Smith) has just opened up her Christmas present from her boyfriend and is not happy. Friend Tina on the left (Annika Peterson) and Michelle (Allison […]
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Wrap Up September with Free Family Fun
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Bringing Awareness to Sea Otters
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is home to three endangered sea otters in the Rocky Shores habitat. Every year, Sea Otter Awareness Week takes place during the last full week of September to celebrate and inspire deeper awareness of these marine mammals. Now protected, sea otters are still at significant risk from oil spills, parasites that reach […]
It’s Greek to Me
When Peg and I stop in for a great meal at It’s Greek to Me, we make sure to order enough for the two of us and any other friends we might have join us. The authentic Greek cuisine has been a great place to share family and friends birthday parties from young ages to […]
Two Positions Available on the Board of Building Appeals
TACOMA, Wash. – There are two positions available on the Board of Building Appeals, a quasi-judicial board comprised of seven members who are recommended by the Infrastructure, Planning, and Sustainability Committee and appointed by the City Council. Board of Building Appeals members are responsible for: Applicants should have knowledge and/or experience in design and/or construction related […]
Sister Act Teaser
Tacoma Musical Theatre opened the fall release of Sister Act Friday. Based on the hit 1992 film, Sister Act is a feel-amazing musical comedy smash that has audiences jumping to their feet! This uplifting musical was nominated for 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It is hilarious . . . The almost full theatre was […]
City’s Street Operations Crew Scheduled to Conduct Annual Snow and Ice Training Sept. 24, 25
TACOMA, Wash. — The City’s Street Operations crew is scheduled to conduct its annual snow and ice training from 7:30 AM – 4 PM on September 24 and 25. During this exercise, emergency snow vehicles will be dispatched along snow routes and around traffic. In a snowstorm event, the crew would plow and de-ice streets […]
My Father the Sailor
My dad was born in Missouri and grew up during the depression. In the 1930s everyone had it tough. His mother divorced his father and Dad put himself through high school working any job he could get, while renting a room from another relative. My aunt Virginia shared with her twin, my mother, that “I […]
Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh Appointed by Governor Inslee to Serve on Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety
TACOMA, Wash. – Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to serve on the Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety, for a term ending July 31, 2027. The Citizens’ Committee on Pipeline Safety advises Washington state agencies and other appropriate federal and local government agencies and officials on matters relating to hazardous liquid […]