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Tacoma Reads: Book Discussion of Dear America – The Story of an Undocumented Citizen by Jose Antonio Vargas
Join us for a virtual book discussion of the Tacoma Reads 2020 selection for young readers, Dear America: The Story of An Undocumented Citizen ; Young Readers Edition. Get your copy today! Aimed at ages 13 to 24. Registration required. Registration Details: A link to the zoom meeting will be emailed one hour prior to the beginning of the event. If you would like a phone call reminder a day or two before the event, send an email to sholloway@tacomalibrary.org,…
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Earthwise & Second Use: Salvage Stories
The City of Tacoma Historic Preservation Office presents Virtual Heritage Cafe: Broadening Horizons in Historic Preservation. Co-sponsored by Tacoma Historical Society and Historic Tacoma. Second Use Building Materials has been reclaiming building materials for reuse in the Puget Sound region since 1994, and opened its retail store in Tacoma in 2017. They salvage materials and their stories, from the community, to the community. Our goal is to make salvage and reuse intuitive, accessible, and fun. In their presentation, they will…
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The Black Robe Podcast
The Black Robe Podcast is the online messenger of Pierce County’s Black/African descent community. Hosts Carol Mitchell and Anzhane Slaughter are women of color and social influencers in their respective demographics. Baby Boomers and Millenials alike will enjoy their lively, inter-generational dialogue, their commentary on current events, their provocative interviews with justice system leaders and activists, and their timely information about upcoming social justice events and activities. Each week, Mitchell and Slaughter advance their case for equity and justice, then…
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HAC Virtual Weekly Updates
In response to the COVID-19 virus, and out of an abundance of caution, HAC has been holding virtual Monthly Community Meetings via Facebook Live each 3rd Monday at 6 PM. We know how important it is for you to stay up-to-date with Hilltop news, resources and community concerns. To meet this need, HAC is holding Virtual Weekly Updates Mondays at 6 PM via Facebook Live. Meet HAC Special Guests and hear about local businesses and organizations that serve Hilltop. Please…
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Tacoma Reads: From Mexican to Mexican American: a Family Immigration Story
As immigration becomes more hotly debated in the United States, the arguments have become cartoonish, with one side often painted as naïve and another as xenophobic. What has become lost is the human story of immigration to America, with all its complexity, heartache, and hope. Professor Carlos Gil sought to understand immigration by tracing his family’s history from the 1920s to the 1970s. In the process, he discovered the excitement, culture shock, inter-family conflict, and questions of identity that many…
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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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The Black Robe Podcast
The Black Robe Podcast is the online messenger of Pierce County’s Black/African descent community. Hosts Carol Mitchell and Anzhane Slaughter are women of color and social influencers in their respective demographics. Baby Boomers and Millenials alike will enjoy their lively, inter-generational dialogue, their commentary on current events, their provocative interviews with justice system leaders and activists, and their timely information about upcoming social justice events and activities. Each week, Mitchell and Slaughter advance their case for equity and justice, then…
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Right to Play Gala
The Right to Play Gala celebrates and champions every child's right to play. The gala is a playful benefit that is both a party and a fundraiser. Due to the pandemic, we will be celebrating together from the comforts of our homes, but will still be raising our (virtual) paddles high to support quality early learning. The Children's Museum of Tacoma, now Greentrike, has served children and families in Tacoma and Pierce County for over 35 years, offering free programming…
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HAC Virtual Weekly Updates
In response to the COVID-19 virus, and out of an abundance of caution, HAC has been holding virtual Monthly Community Meetings via Facebook Live each 3rd Monday at 6 PM. We know how important it is for you to stay up-to-date with Hilltop news, resources and community concerns. To meet this need, HAC is holding Virtual Weekly Updates Mondays at 6 PM via Facebook Live. Meet HAC Special Guests and hear about local businesses and organizations that serve Hilltop. Please…
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Tacoma Art Museum Blood Drive
Tacoma Art Museum - February 2 and 3 The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Pacific Northwest in different ways, and the safety and health of our community is our immediate priority. The need for blood in our community is rising and to meet that challenge, Bloodworks needs all donors to step up. So pre-book your next several donations now to make sure patients get the fighting chance they deserve. All types are urgently needed, but Type O is especially in…
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