Tacoma
TMP’s ’9 to 5′ is a good time for all
By Lynn Geyer
Listen, my children, and you shall hear of how it was before women’s lib reared its head against the good ole’ boys’ playground at the office.
Before TV’s “Mad Men” made it common place to “flirt” with a secretary, there was the movie “9 to 5.”
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announces newly named Branches
By Mimi Jansen
TACOMA – In a move to reflect a broader County business community reach and more inclusivity, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has renamed the former South County Division and University Place-Fircrest Division to South County Branch and West Side Branch, respectively.
UW Tacoma Celebrates Troops
TACOMA — On Thursday, May 23, UW Tacoma will host an event celebrating those who have served or who are currently serving the country through military service.
Tribute to Our Troops will run from 12:30 to 1:30 at William Philip Hall on the UW Tacoma campus. The event is free and open to the public. Active military, veterans, family members, friends and anyone who wants to recognize the commitment and sacrifice of those in the armed forces are all welcome to attend.
Cobalt Mortgage awards $115,700 in scholarships
Cobalt Mortgage Dollars for Scholars, a three-year old non-profit organization, partnered with individual donors, business partners, and the employees of Cobalt Mortgage in the creation of scholarships to help students pursue their post-secondary education goals. This August, over $115,000 in scholarship funds will be distributed to 80 deserving students in the states of Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and Oklahoma. That’s more than a two-fold increase over 2012 awards.
400+ participate in Yoga to the Beat at Tacoma Mall
TACOMA – On Saturday, Molina Healthcare hosted a free yoga class for all ages at the Tacoma Mall. Attendance was estimated at over 400 people including over 150 kids from community organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Dash Center for the Arts and a group of students from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at Mt. Tahoma High School. The event was open to the public and was designed to make yoga fun and exciting for people who have never tried it before. Instead of the slow, meditative music most people associate with yoga, this event had a live DJ mixing popular music and an energetic yoga instructor teaching some basic poses designed to get your heart rate up while calming your mind.
UW Tacoma Panel to Discuss U.S.-Asia Alignment
TACOMA — A symposium at the University of Washington Tacoma will explore the critical role Washington State will play as the United States prioritizes its relationship with the Asia-Pacific region.
The event, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at William W. Philip Hall on the UW Tacoma campus, is sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, the Pierce Military and Business Alliance, The News Tribune, Topia Technology and the UW Tacoma Chancellor’s Office.
Local ironworkers finish steel work on 9/11 wreckage for Bremerton memorial
By Chelsea Lindquist, Communications Specialist, Bates Technical College
TACOMA – Apprentices from Ironworkers Local 86, located at Bates Technical College, have incorporated something historic into their education. They have carefully created an upright monument out of two twisted steel beams from the wreckage of the World Trade Center 9/11 attack. The beams will be placed at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton.
Steve Rich joins Korsmo Construction as Project Manager
Tacoma-based Korsmo Construction announced today that Steve Rich has joined the firm as a Project Manager. Steve has more than 20 years of experience providing construction management and pre-construction services on a variety of successful projects up to $90 million.
Habitat for Humanity Build-a-Thon Starts Monday
TACOMA — One hundred and twenty AmeriCorps members from 11 states and 27 different Habitat for Humanity affiliates nationwide are in Tacoma and Seattle to participate in Habitat for Humanity International’s annual AmeriCorps Build-a-Thon, beginning next Monday 20th and running through Thursday, May 23rd, 2013. Hosted by Habitat of Seattle-King County (Habitat SKC) and in partnership with Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity (TPC Habitat), teams will be building on three Habitat sites in King and Pierce Counties: Rainier Vista (Seattle), La Fortuna (Renton) and The Woods at Golden Given (Tacoma).
Meier named ‘Administrator of the Year’
Robyn Meier, Administrator of Peoples Retirement Community was recently awarded “Administrator of the Year Award for 2013” by the Washington Health Care Association. This award recognizes an assisted living administrator who demonstrates outstanding innovation, achievement, and capabilities in their provision of high quality person-centered care in a service oriented culture in an assisted living community. Ms. Meier’s leadership, dedication, integrity and high standard of ethical behavior were some of the contributing factors leading to such a prestigious award. Peoples Retirement Community, located at 1720 E. 67th Tacoma, WA 98404 is open daily for tours.
2013 Graduation Ceremony at UPS set for May 19
By Shirley Skeel
TACOMA – University of Puget Sound’s Class of 2013 will be presented with their college degrees at the liberal arts institute’s 121st Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 19. The ceremony, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Baker Stadium, is open to everyone. Tickets are not required.
New Tacoma Cemetery to host Father’s Day Car Show
The New Tacoma Cemetery will host an All Makes, Models & Years car show on Sunday, June 16 (Father’s Day) from 10 am-3 pm in the Chambers Creek Chapel Parking Area, 9221 Chambers Creek Rd W. Admission and food are free. Bring your dogs (leash required). $200 awards for: “People’s Choice”, Best Pre 50’s and Post 50’s vehicles & Best Bike. For more information call 253-564-1311.
Yoga to the Beat in Tacoma
Molina Healthcare is hosting a free yoga class for all ages that is open to the public (Tacoma Mall at Macy’s Entrance, 4502 S. Steele St., Saturday, May 18 1-2:30 pm) and is designed to make yoga fun and exciting for people who have never tried it before. Instead of the slow, meditative music most people associate with yoga, this event will have a DJ mixing popular music and an energetic yoga instructor teaching some basic poses designed to get your heart rate up while calming your mind.
Teens’ talents dazzle in Pierce County Library’s writing and art contest
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
Talented teenage artists and writers demonstrated their creative skills through original poetry, short story, drawing and photography in Pierce County Library System’s Teen Writing & Art Contest – Our Own Expressions.
“Students dazzle us each year with their amazing writing and art,” said Neel Parikh, executive director for Pierce County Library. “It is a joy and an honor to encourage these promising teenagers to share their talents and continue their creative efforts.”
Pat Dale to deliver keynote at Bates commencement
By Chelsea Lindquist, Communications Specialist, Bates Technical College
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Olympia Fire Department’s Assistant Chief of Operations Pat Dale will deliver the keynote address at Bates Technical College’s seventy-third commencement exercise, held in the exhibition hall of the Tacoma Dome on Friday, May 17 at 6 p.m.
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