Submitted by Korsmo Construction. Tacoma, WA – Korsmo Construction is pleased to announce its Bronze Level sponsorship of the 2024 Relay for Life Tacoma-South Puget Sound, as the organization celebrates its 40th year. Relay for Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate those whose lives have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones, and […]
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CenterStage Review of Ten Acrobats In An Amazing Leap Of Faith
When I was growing up as a teenager my parents bought a motel in Ponders Corner (Lakewood). The motel was the closest motel to Fort Lewis and had a constant influx of American soldiers from various countries around the world. Along with the soldiers, the wives and children accompanied them were quite often foreign born […]
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival to bring traffic impacts to Point Defiance Park and ferry terminal
Visitors to Point Defiance Park can expect significant traffic impacts the weekend of June 1-2 related to the Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival. Drivers wishing to access the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum or Owen Beach on those days are strongly encouraged to use the Mildred Street entrance. Free […]
Five Additional ‘One Tacoma’ Public Workshop Events Announced for June
TACOMA, Wash – Community members now have five additional “visioning workshop” events, including a virtual workshop via Zoom, where their ideas about Tacoma’s long-term future and strategic vision take center stage. The public comments and ideas gathered at the nine workshop events in May and June will, along with the One Tacoma Online Ideas Wall, […]
Sizzling, Savory Summer Event Series Kicks Off June 1 in the Heart of Proctor
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members can make this summer a season of walkable, family-friendly fun in Tacoma’s North End with the new Proctor Blocks: Open Streets Events series, starting June 1. The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Planning Program is partnering with local organizations to host pedestrian-friendly street fairs and activities. This summer event series was inspired […]
Featured Faithful
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Rev. Dr. Gary Petersen has deep roots in the history of Tacoma Habitat. He was approached to serve on the board in the 90s and has seen the organization through a number of changes—from the shift to concrete slab foundations, building up a Global Village program for international builds, navigating new […]
Walk Tacoma: Maritime History and Conservation of the Thea Foss Waterway June 12
Downtown On the Go is excited to announce the next walk in the Walk Tacoma series, focusing on Maritime History and Conservation of the Thea Foss Waterway. The walk will commence at Courthouse Square and will feature an insightful conversation with representatives from the Center for Urban Waters about the history and ongoing conservation initiatives […]
Spring into Summer: Family-friendly Activities to Explore Tacoma
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Wall Raising for Frank
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Upon the passing of Frank Lewis—the organization’s first construction manager—a group of Habitat’s faithful decided to do something big to honor his legacy. Inspired by an anonymous donor, the group set out to sponsor a home in Frank’s name. But it wouldn’t be just any Habitat home. For Frank, it is the organization’s first-ever […]