Tacoma, Wash. –The Bates Technical College Foundation recently announced JD Elquist as a new board member. A Bates Technical College alumnus, JD brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the college’s mission and goals. JD’s journey with Bates began nine years ago when he first enrolled in the Barber program. Reflecting on his student years, JD […]
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Make the Most of your Summer: Family Activities for All Ages
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Big Chicken Restaurant Review
Our friends, Donn and Deb called Sunday afternoon and suggested a drive through Pt. Defiance and midway suggested Big Chicken for dinner after the beautiful tour. Walking into the restaurant we passed a large sign of a big guy eating a big chicken sandwich. It sold me. Peggy enjoyed her special crunchy chicken pieces as […]
Kick off your summer at Tacoma’s Fourth of July Summer Blast celebration
The largest free Fourth of July celebration in the South Sound, Tacoma Summer Blast, is back for another year. This unofficial start to summer is hosted by Metro Parks Tacoma in partnership with the City of Tacoma. Celebrate Independence Day at two locations along Ruston Way. Starting at noon, enjoy two stages of live music, […]
AANHPI Meet and Greet at APCC on 6-28-24
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 & […]
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 […]