Great news for summer festival fans! MOSAIC (formerly Ethnic Fest) returns to Wright Park in Tacoma on July 27 and 28 (12-7 pm)! This free festival continues its 36-year tradition of bringing together a kaleidoscope of dance, music, art, food and family fun, set under the shady trees of Wright Park. Volunteers Needed Participate in […]
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City of Tacoma Receives $1.94M to Support Residential Transition from Fossil Fuels to Clean, Energy-Efficient Appliances
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $1.94 million to the City of Tacoma as part of the state’s Home Electrification Appliance Rebates (HEAR) grant program. Funded by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, these rebates will be provided through a partnership with Tacoma Power. These grant funds are designed to help income-constrained residents transition from […]
The DuPont City Council June 25 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 25 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Melodie And the Crow
Whenever I have a meeting with a friend or someone I want to learn more from, I go to the my favorite coffee shop. But sometimes, just sometimes, I like to simply nurse my paper cup of coffee (with milk) and sip and listen . . . sip and listen. The listen and attraction part […]
Pierce County Animal Shelter Launches Fundraiser for Mobile Veterinary Unit to Meet Growing Demand
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County announces the launch of a fundraising campaign to acquire a mobile veterinary unit, aimed at meeting the increasing demand for veterinary services within the community. This mobile veterinary unit will enable the shelter to provide essential veterinary care […]
2024-25 Season Announcement
TACOMA, WA (June 20, 2024)— Tacoma Arts Live announces a dynamic lineup of live music, special events, conversations, and incredible theater for their 2024-25 season. Arts lovers of all ages are invited to find their joy during a season that features something for everyone. Tickets are now available, with multi-show subscriptions offering discounts of up to 20% […]
AM’s Paint Program Needs You
The Paint Tacoma Beautiful program is looking for teams and/or individual volunteers to prep and paint homes. This volunteer opportunity is both fun and rewarding! Volunteer today – learn more here.
Water Ways
When I was going to speak at the Lakewood Lions Club in May about water ways earlier this year, I turned to my favorite source of information: Archaeology Magazine. The information I was looking for was something that represented water ways in the past which touched our current thoughts, questions and details that make us […]
A New Mob Of Meerkats
Five new meerkats are now living in the Kids’ Zone area at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium! The two females, Keeya and Naledi, and three males, Kayode, Chaka, and Mkhaya, arrived in Tacoma in June. “We are delighted to welcome these meerkats to Tacoma,” said Curator Natalie Davis. “They are such curious, interactive animals, and observing what […]