Tacoma, WA – TAPCO Credit Union is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its new full-service branch in Frederickson, WA. This event marks a significant milestone in TAPCO’s 90-year history and exemplifies the organization’s ongoing commitment to the community of Tacoma and Pierce County. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on June 6, 2024, from […]
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74 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2024-2025
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB) has approved contracts for the 2024-2025 funding cycle totaling approximately $5.9 million, for 74 local non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and science. The vital cultural ecosystem supported by Tacoma Creates ranges from small, volunteer-led community programs to major […]
Mower Than You Know
Did you ever have one of those days where it strikes you that you don’t have enough money to buy what you want? I was mowing the lawn and realized that as I bent over to disconnect the bag of grass clippings. I must have frozen in mid-bending over that my wife Philace’s birthday was […]
Symphony Tacoma Welcomes New Executive Director, Jenni Warren
Submitted by Symphony Tacoma. After a national search, Symphony Tacoma is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni Warren as its new Executive Director. Warren, who previously served as the Executive Director of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony in Pocatello, Idaho, and the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra in Fairbanks, Alaska, brings a wealth of experience and a […]
Picky Eater? Free Monthly Nutrition Classes at Mary Bridge Children’s
Submitted by MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Discover a straightforward approach to family meals with helpful tools designed to simplify mealtimes. Trade food fights for confidence, as you gain strategies to nurture your child’s feeding journey and gain trust in their ability to grow as they learn to feed themselves well. Pediatric registered dietitians from […]
Mindnight Dancing, Music and Memories at Our Fingertips
Sometimes we forget about things, like music that catches us off-guard and reaches out deep within our souls. It could just be the music or a gathering, or just our mind taking us away to other places. The other night I went into the living room where my wife Peggy was watching an ancient concert […]
Tacoma’s ARK Institute of Learning Makes a Difference
Submitted by Kurt Meyer and Dianna Stockdale. Very few fundraising events begin with a governmental proclamation, but that’s exactly what happened on a recent Saturday night at the ARK’s annual auction. Tacoma deputy mayor John Hines read a city proclamation citing ARK’s “unwavering commitment to excellence and inclusivity, enriching the lives of students, families, and […]
Conspiracy Theory: New Female Lemur
Nothing about the new conspiracy running wild at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is deceptive. A group of lemurs is called a conspiracy. A 4-year-old female black-and-white ruffed lemur named Volana, or “V” for short, joins males Albert and Saunders. The word “volana” translates to “moon” in Malagasy, the language spoken in Madagascar, where lemurs […]
Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises Certification Workshops June 12 and 27
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address government contracting disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minorities, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is partnering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) staff to host two […]