Submitted by Suzanne Pak. You are invited to participate in a Meet & Greet event with Pierce County elected officials, for the Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. This is hosted by Asia Pacific Cultural Center and Asian Pacific Islander Coalition/ APIC Pierce. Please register here by 6/26: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7882516/AANHPI-Meet-and-Greet-6-28-at-APCC AANHPI Meet & […]
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Rainier Scholars – Tacoma to Open New Space
Submitted by Rainier Scholars – Tacoma. TACOMA, WA – Three years after expanding to Tacoma, Rainier Scholars is opening a brand-new Scholar & Family Education Hub on the city’s west side. The public is invited to the grand opening celebration on June 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guests can tour the new facility, enjoy free pizza, […]
Celebrate Pride this weekend at Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek
TACOMA/EATONVILLE, Wash.—Sister zoos Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Wash., and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville, Wash., are hosting Pride celebrations on June 22 and June 23. At both zoos, guests can watch animals enjoy rainbow-themed enrichments all weekend. Many animal areas will be decorated in festive Pride decorations. “As community centered organizations, […]
Here Comes The Dress: THS Monthly Program
Join Tacoma Historical Society for our June monthly program presented by THS Curator, Elizabeth Korsmo. Five wedding dresses from the THS collection and two loaned dresses, will be on display for the first time and for one night only. Elizabeth will share the stories behind the Tacoma women who wore them and changing dress styles, […]
Largest Juneteenth festival in Washington state coming to Stewart Heights Park
TACOMA, WA: The biggest Juneteenth celebration in Washington state is happening at a Tacoma park, connecting South Sounders through a community-led festival featuring live music, food vendors, a career fair and a play zone for kids. This is the second year “Juneteenth: A Road to Economic Freedom” was organized by WayOut Kids at Stewart Heights […]
North 14th Street Near Proctor Neighborhood Closed for Maintenance This Week
TACOMA, Wash. – North 14th Street, between North Madison Street and North Monroe Street, is scheduled to close for maintenance June 17 – 21 through the Residential Street Restoration Program. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about the Residential Street Restoration Program can call Jeff Maki […]
Tacoma Charter Review presentations, discussions, Q&A
Submitted by Donna Thompson. The Conversation 253 is hosting a presentation about key aspects of the Tacoma Charter Review, followed by a panel discussion with Q&A. The event will be held Sunday, June 23 (1-3 pm) at Evergreen Tacoma, 1210 6th Ave. Hear from former Charter Review Committee members and guest panelists: Latasha Palmer, Rebecca […]
Support The Enlisted Project (STEP) Expands Services to Military and Veteran Families Around the U.S.
TACOMA, WASH. – Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), the San Diego-based nonprofit serving junior enlisted service members, Veterans, and their families experiencing financial crisis, has expanded its services to military families in other parts of the nation, and is available in Orange County and throughout Southern California, across Washington state, and beyond. The expansion is in […]
‘Summer Late Nights’ is in as Tacoma schools get out
TACOMA, WA: No more teachers, no more books, no more wondering what to do or where to go with friends this summer. After a successful launch last year, the award-winning community program Summer Late Nights returns on Monday, June 24 for middle and high school students in Tacoma. A total of 12 locations across the […]