Stories for Tacoma
Church library group to host annual meeting in May
Posted by | CommentsThe annual meeting of the Tacoma Area Chapter of PNACL will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 114 20th Ave. SE in Olympia (May 19 at 9 am) with coffee and fellowship followed by the business meeting where we will have election of officers, just our Chapter Representative this year is to be elected. Each member is asked to bring a book to review and any books they wish to exchange.
The purpose of PNACL is to assist in the establishment and operation of church libraries in the Pacific Northwest. The organization strives to bring together people who are interested in church libraries in the hopes of making each church library a vital part of the total church program. For additional information contact Dee Ann Hoff, Secretary of the Tacoma Area Chapter at 253-232-9793, or deehoff@msn.com
8th Annual Free Plant Exchange set for May 5
Posted by | CommentsImmanuel Presbyterian Church (253-627-8371) will host its 8th Annual Free Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 9am – noon in the parking lot at North 9th and I street in Tacoma.
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Lab funding to fuel economic development
Posted by | CommentsAshley Walker, Office of Advancement, UWT
The state will fund science labs designed to drive economic development in the South Sound by supporting the new Urban Clean Water Innovation Partnership Zone (IPZ).
Photo caption correction
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The girl in the picture which ran with the review of “Footloose” yesterday was mistakenly identified. Darbie Wilkie is wearing the dark pink dress (third from left). Please excuse the error. Photo by Dean Lapin.
Godinez receives Citizen-Soldier of the Year Award
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(Left to right) Amy Godinez, Staff Sergeant Ralph Godinez, and Regina McDaniel from TriWest Healthcare Alliance
It is the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s honor to present the 2012 Howard O. Scott Citizen-Soldier of the Year Award – this year to an U.S. Air Force Reservist – to a Citizen-Airman. Staff Sergeant Ralph Godinez is responsible for generating orders for missions and pay for members of his 728th Airlift Squadron. Ralph is currently on full time orders with the 728th Airlift Squadron, and is an employee of Comcast.
Spring Rock 'n Roll FriendRaiser
Posted by | CommentsThe local FISH Food Banks will host the Spring Rock 'n Roll FriendRaiser on Saturday, April 28 (doors open at 6:30 pm) at the Landmark Convention Center (47 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma). Rock out to classic '60s and 70s rock 'n roll by Daryl and the Diptones and support FISH Food Banks of Pierce County feed hungry families in Pierce County. Tickets are $25 (must be 21+ to attend). Call 253-383-3164 or email for more information.
2012 Youth and Family Summit is April 28
Posted by | CommentsFor the first time, parents and guardians are invited to the highly popular day of workshops, talks, and music organized by and for Tacoma youth—the 2012 Youth and Family Summit, on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th Street, Tacoma Read More→
‘Footloose’ is tight show at Tacoma Little Theatre
Posted by | Comments(From left) DuWayne Andrews, Jr. (Chuck Cranston), Carlos Barajas (Willard Hewitt), Darbie Wilkie (Girl 1) and Antonia Darlene (Rusty) dance up a storm in “Footloose the Musical” the current production at Tacoma Little Theatre. Photo by Dean Lapin.
By Lynn Geyer
How many times have you seen "Anchors Aweigh?” If you’re old enough to remember that ad gimmick, you’ll also remember the great dance number Gene Kelly did with Jerry, the mouse. Just in case there are a few younger folk reading this review, here’s the way it was:
It seems that Jerry is the mouse king of a tiny kingdom in cartoon land into which seaman Kelly dances his way while on leave from his mythological ship. He is told by all the charming toon animals that he had to stop singing and dancing because it was against the law.
Step Up Scholarship initiative raises just over $1 million
Posted by | CommentsBy Ashley Walker, Office of Advancement, University of Washington Tacoma
When Chancellor Debra Friedman joined UW Tacoma last July, one of her first priorities was raising scholarship funds that could be put to immediate use helping students. Just nine months later, the Step Up Scholarship initiative has raised $1,008,677 in gifts, pledges and matching dollars.
Cheney Stadium street named for Clay Huntington
Posted by | CommentsEdgar Martinez Drive, you've now got company. On Saturday, Tacoma will get its own ballpark promenade honoring a storied contributor: Clay Huntington Way.
The Tacoma City Council this week unanimously approved renaming part of South Cheyenne Street from South 19th to the entrance of Cheney Stadium in homage to Huntington, the late local sports and civic leader.
Free Walking Event in Downtown Brewery District
Posted by | CommentsBy Meagan Kula
Tacoma, Wash. – Downtown On the Go will be holding a free walking event in Tacoma’s Brewery District on Friday, April 20, 2012 at noon. Walkers can choose from a "history walk" led by local historian Michael Sullivan or a "power walk" led by Janet Bissell with Metro Parks. The walk, sponsored by AHBL, is 1.79 miles in length and will start at the Swiss Building on S. 19th St. and Jefferson Ave. There is no pre-registration necessary, simply join us at the meeting spot.
Literacy expert to speak at Bates
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TACOMA, Wash. – Playing peek-a-boo and reading "Goodnight Moon" are not just fun activities you can do with children—they’re also simple tasks that can prepare them for success in school.
At Bates Technical College’s Brain Series on Thursday, April 26, 7-9 p.m., Dr. Gina Lebedeva will discuss recent advances in brain research and present on the importance of early play, language and literacy in preparing children for school success. The event will be held at the college’s South Campus auditorium, 2201 S. 78th Street in Tacoma.
Families and students explore the riches of campus and Tacoma town
Posted by | CommentsSpring Family Weekend at University of Puget Sound and Spring Zing, a celebration in nearby Proctor District, offer a wealth of activities for families, students, neighbors, and campus members to enjoy, from Friday, April 20 to Sunday April 22. Read More→
Reed, Strickland to highlight ‘Why We Vote’ event
Posted by | CommentsWhat motivates young voters? Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed and a panel of special guests will examine student involvement in the political process at UW Tacoma’s “Why We Vote” event, Thursday, April 19 from 6:30 to 9 in William W. Philip Hall, 1918 Pacific Ave.
Habitat for Humanity's first volunteer to speak in Tacoma
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Clive Rainey joined Habitat for Humanity International on April 1, 1977, soon after the organization was formed, as its first volunteer. One of his early duties was serving as chair of the family selection committee for the house-building program of Koinonia, a rural Christian community where the idea of building homes in partnership with the poor was conceived. It was Rainey who brought the concept of "Sweat Equity” to Koinonia—and ultimately Habitat – after learning that developers of middle-class housing sometimes used a family’s unskilled labor on their house in lieu of a down payment. Today “Sweat Equity” is a key part of every Habitat build in 80 countries worldwide.
TCC Hosts Job Fair April 19
Posted by | CommentsTacoma Community College invites job-seekers and employers to a job fair, held on the Tacoma Campus in the Building 20 Gym from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19, 2012. Read More→
Clay Huntington Way to be unveiled April 21
Posted by | CommentsFitting for a man who paved the way for so many others to enjoy sports the way he did, Clay Huntington will be recognized with a street named in his honor. Read More→
