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December 2019
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Men of Change: Power. Triumph. Truth
HAVE YOU SEEN THEM? They are bold, powerful, tragic, beautiful, and true. Through story and dynamic, original contemporary art, Men of Change shares the inspiring lives of over two dozen African American men who have changed the course of our nation. These men, known and unknown, past and present, are leaders and icons whose significant contributions have often been rendered invisible by a country, yet have been uplifted by a culture. Storytellers, myth-breakers, fathers, community-makers, imaginative visionaries, and catalysts, see…
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Meet & Greet
Goodwill has over 26 free vocational training programs and services! Come in to a Meet & Greet and learn about all of our programs and services. This event takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 1pm and is followed by an orientation for Computer Skills, Culinary and Barista orientations. You will meet several staff members and learn about the impact that Goodwill training programs continues to have on our community and ways in which they can help you. No…
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Game Night at The Reach Center
Bring the whole family to a fun-filled night of games and dinner. There will be activities for all age groups. Come get to know your Pierce County neighbors and community partners over an exciting hand of UNO or Jenga! #PowerUpPierce Game Night Highlights: Food At-No Charge Prizes Photo Booth Kids Welcome Games Bingo Scrabble UNO Dominoes Card Games Jenga Apples to Apples And More! For more information please contact Jermane Easterlin: jermaneeasterlin@careerteam.com Phone (Call/Text): (253) 534-5257
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Townhall w/ Comedian Sheryl Underwood
FREE Town Hall w/ Queen of Comedy, Entertainer, & Philanthropist Sheryl Underwood When: Saturday, January 25, 2020 Where: Shiloh Baptist Church Time: 11AM-2PM 👉🏾Topics: Voting, #2020Census, March on Washington ✨Prizes, Food, + Meet & Greet w/ Sheryl
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Right to Play Gala
You have a hand in ensuring every child in our community has the right to play. Play holds a natural and vital role for growth and well-being of young children. Your partnership is vital to sustain our outreach services to the community within Pierce County. The Right to Play Gala is a benefit auction and dinner that raises funds to sustain and grow the accessible programming that the Children's Museum of Tacoma offers. This year we will celebrate the 35th…
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Tuesday Film Series at The Grand Cinema
CATCH A NEW INDIE FILM EVERY TUESDAY AT THE GRAND! Expanding the variety of unique and thought-provoking films on our screens every Tuesday. Each film will have one matinee and one early evening screening. Find more information about upcoming Tuesday Films at http://www.grandcinema.com/tuesday-film-series-1/.
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Tech Tuesdays
Do you have a question about your smart phone or an app? How about software on your laptop? Each Tuesday through January tech help will be available on a drop in basis to assist with anything tech related from navigating the web, beginning computer help or solving device quandaries.
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Oasis Youth Center Satelite Program
Are you a queer or questioning youth between the ages of 14-24 and live in the Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula area? We are bringing Oasis Youth Center to you! Join us for our Satellite program – there will be games, new friends, activities, learning and snacks. Tuesdays 3-6pm at Key Peninsula Civic Center. Tell a friend, we’ll see you there!
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A community conversation about establishing temporary shelters
Metropolitan Development Council in partnership with Associated Ministries and the Tacoma Ministerial Alliance invites you to participate in a public meeting on January 28th in the Olympic Room at the Tacoma Public Library Main Branch, to discuss the issues and possibilities related to the establishment of additional temporary shelter sites for people who are currently experiencing homelessness within the Tacoma city limits. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments, followed by a structured conversation. If you would like…
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Gig Harbor Film Festival 72 Hour Film Competition
Registration for the 2020 Gig Harbor Film Festival’s annual 72 Hour Film Competition is now open at gigharborfilm.org. The competition offers the opportunity for local filmmakers of all ages and skill levels to share their stories through the art of film. Filmmakers compete within the age categories of 13 and Under, 14-18, and 19 and Up. On Thursday, March 12 at 6pm, the competition clock officially starts when team leaders receive their assignment email revealing the set of required…
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