Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has received a $30,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a nonprofit leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the power of love […]
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Letter: Camping Ban Does Not Belong in Tacoma
Submitted by Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America. Tacoma, WA – On Tuesday, April 20, the Tacoma City Council will discuss whether to pass a public spaces camping ban, which would only bring more sweeps. Camping bans have no place in our city when there’s nowhere permanent to go. We told you this in 2019 with […]
Catherine Place – Closing in on their Fundraising Goal
Catherine Place, the “Oasis for Women” is proud to announce they are now over halfway to their goal for their fundraiser on April 25th. Please watch the video (below) of co-founder Sister Joyce as she briefly describes how Catherine Place helps women. Unfortunately, Boombaballa, the yearly fundraiser is virtual this year due to COVID, but […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS Announces 2020 REALTOR Awards
Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS, the voice of realtors for over 100 years, announced the recipients of the 2020 REALTOR® Awards. The REALTOR awards recognize outstanding achievement and service by member REALTORs® and affiliates. The 2020 award recipients are: REALTOR of the Year: James Fisher, Windermere Professional Partners This award recognizes exemplary service and contributions […]
Arundel – Historical Fiction Review
The historical novel, “Arundel” by Kenneth Roberts, was published over 90 years ago. I read it as a teenager. I’m guessing I found it while attending Junior High. I love the book and over my school years at Mann Junior High and Clover Park High School I managed to read every historical fiction book Roberts […]
Meet TCC’s All-Washington Scholars for 2021
The annual All-Washington event celebrates two outstanding students from each community and technical college in Washington. The event, which will be celebrated online April 15, is hosted by South Puget Sound Community College. Gina Marie Jones and Katrina Wangen will represent TCC. Gina Marie Jones Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while working two jobs isn’t easy, […]
Empty Theaters Waiting for a Theatrical Rebirth
Submitted by Don and Peggy Doman. “Theatre is a series of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.” – Tom Stoppard Imminent disaster is almost always just around the corner for most live theatre companies around the United States. It’s probably always been that way . . . and that’s in good times. COVID-19 […]
Call for Native artist entries for the annual IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts exhibition
TACOMA, Wash – Applications are open for the annual IN THE SPIRIT Contemporary Native Arts exhibition, held each summer at the Washington State History Museum. The deadline for artists to submit work for consideration is May 7, 2021. Applications and guidelines can be found at www.WashingtonHistory.org/inthespirit-2021. “This exhibition, now in its 16th annual iteration, is recognized for featuring some […]
Virtual convening of The People’s Gathering to facilitate timely conversations about race
Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the spring virtual convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness (TPG) conference on April 22, 2021 centered on the topic Anti-Racism, Advancement Advocacy: What is it AND how do we engage? The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference […]