A number of weeks ago I presented a talk about “water ways” for the Lakewood Lions Club. Some of the things I talked about then fell into place just recently as a good reminder about the joys and elements of our wonderful Pacific Northwest. “Be Aware” should always be a NW reminder stamp for our […]
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Tacoma’s District 2 to Decide How to Spend $1 Million Toward Community Enhancement and Investment in Public Infrastructure
TACOMA, Wash. — Community members in District 2 will soon decide how to spend $1 million in their neighborhood. The voting period for District 2 community members is now open and goes through September 20, 2024. Once the votes are in, one of these three community-crafted proposals will become a reality, with implementation slated to […]
Star of Destiny Awards
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Join Tacoma Historical Society for our annual fundraising event, the Star of Destiny Awards! This year’s event will feature keynote speakers WA State Chief Historian John C. Hughes and Tacoma Historian Ed Echtle. Hughes and Echtle will speak on their recent publications about the historic Boldt Decision. Following our speakers, awards […]
Introducing—Glassy & Pearly
Hilltop Artists announcement. Since it’s our 30th anniversary, we couldn’t help but imagine what would happen if one of our beautiful glass creations became friends with a pearl (the traditional 30th anniversary gift, and also a beautiful, shimmering creation made in the sea…) and also from similar raw materials as glass! So without further ado, […]
Female Arctic Fox Joins Sven
Sven, the Arctic fox, has returned to exploring his habitat in the Arctic Tundra area of the zoo, now accompanied by a new female companion! One-year-old Freya joined Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in late spring. While construction was underway in their area, Sven and Freya have been acquainting themselves behind the scenes. According to […]
South Tacoma Historic Property Walking Tour on July 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join staff from the City’s Historic Preservation Program on a walking tour highlighting the history of the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center on July 18. The walking tour will include a presentation of the historic property survey findings for the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center and will […]
Tickets on sale now for Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Ticket sales are open for one of Fort Nisqually’s most popular summer events. On Friday, July 19 Family Fun Night takes over the Fort’s main lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. for an evening of laughter, entertainment and sweet treats. Historical interpreters will lead kids and adults in friendly competition and revelry enjoyed by the […]
MOSAIC art and culture festival transforms Wright Park July 27 and 28
Where can you watch a beautiful hula or powerful step team performance and then immediately enjoy some of the best international street foods you’ve been dying to try? MOSAIC: Tacoma’s Arts & Culture Festival features that and more in a celebration of dance, music, art and food from around the world July 27-28 in Wright […]
Free military job and resource fair comes to Tacoma
The military community is invited to meet with recruiters from more than 60 private and government employers at an in-person job and resource fair. The event is free and open to members and families in all branches of the military: active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans, as well as Department of Defense employees. Full-time […]