Submitted by Danette Gundy, AMVETS Post 1. The Macon Bacon band, featuring AMVETS member, drummer Dennis will be playing at AMVETS on Aug. 16th, 8-11PM. Macon Bacon serves up Authentic, Southern Blues, Roots and Country-Rock music. This event is for members and guests. Date: 08/16/2024 at 08:00 pm Location: AMVETS Post 1 Tacoma, 5717 S […]
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Coffee, Salmon, Shipping and Local Waters
I’m looking forward to a special meeting about local waters via the Port of Tacoma. I’ve been a member of the Transportation Club of Tacoma for about ten years. The five Port Commissioners are: John McCarthy, Dick Marzano, Deanna Keller, Don Meyer, and Kristin Ang. The hub of the Transportation Club is roads/freeways, railroad tracks, […]
Neighborhood Council Program Survey Open Now Through August 31
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to take a survey now through August 31 to provide feedback on the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council program. With an ongoing focus on fostering deeper levels of community engagement, and supporting government transparency and accessibility, the City’s Neighborhood Council Standards and Guidelines are reviewed every five years along with possible amendments […]
Summer outreach event offers back-to-school supplies, resources and local talent showcase
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and The Griot Party Experience are hosting “Summer Outreach Experience: Seeds to Garden,” a resource fair and youth talent showcase to support children and families as they prepare for back-to-school. Interested youth and families are invited to join us on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 12 – 5 p.m., at Edison […]
Summer Concert at Franke Tobey Jones – Route 66 Big Band
Submitted by Christine Hall. Join us on August 15 (6:30-7:30 pm) on the front lawn of Franke Tobey Jones for a Summer Concert – Route 66 Big Band! Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and picnic! Free to the Public. Park on the Street. 5340 N. Bristol Street, Tacoma. Route 66 is a full-sized […]
Tiny Black Ants and a Super Charger
Leeandro was a pain in my . . . well a pain anywhere. He was new to the group and came across as someone who liked to one-up everyone so he can look down his nose at the others. His dad owned a couple of different businesses. From what I had heard off-hand, is that […]
Red Suzi
Like her mom, Susan had red hair. She was shy, but dreamed of great things. She just didn’t know what great things she wanted, but her mind was always thinking. Unlike her mom, she didn’t know how to interact with people . . . especially anyone her age, and most importantly a boy. After getting […]
Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives Now On Sale at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
TACOMA, Wash. — Tickets for the popular Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are now on sale. The program returns on August 21. The experience allows guests to get eye-to-eye underwater with more sharks and fish than ever before in the newly remodeled Tropical Reef Aquarium’s Outer Reef habitat while discovering the delight and wonder of […]
Cutting Corners and the Grass in August
The doorbell rang. It took me almost a minute to get to the front door to find no one on the steps . . . but on the small patch of grass there stood a young man standing upside down with the top of his head balancing the rest of his near naked body. I […]