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 > Continue Reading
The Gig Harbor Film Festival proudly presents "Leave No Trace" for the August monthly movie night. "Leave No Trace" explores the experience of a father and daughter who chose to live life off the grid in the forests of Portland, Oregon. Join us for this gripping glimpse at how, for some, finding complete shelter in > Continue Reading
Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday at 5 – 8 pm, starting March 1, 2018! Find your inner artist and sketch in the galleries with an expert teaching artist. See current exhibitions at bit.ly/TAMonview. Head up to the third floor to see TAM Local community art installations (bit.ly/TAMlocal). > Continue Reading
Denny Heck is the congressional representative for Washington's 10th Congressional District and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Representative Heck will offer an insider's perspective on the state of the Russia investigation and the threat posed by Russia to our democratic institutions. This event is free and open to the public, > Continue Reading
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 > Continue Reading
Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday at 5 – 8 pm, starting March 1, 2018! Find your inner artist and sketch in the galleries with an expert teaching artist. See current exhibitions at bit.ly/TAMonview. Head up to the third floor to see TAM Local community art installations (bit.ly/TAMlocal). > Continue Reading
This is the Tacoma event that is hands-down bucket list worthy: Habitat Challenge. On September 8th, 75 brave souls will step over the edge of the Hotel Murano and rappel 245' down the face of the hotel - in the name of affordable housing and in support of Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. When you > Continue Reading
All are welcome to join us for We Are History Keepers – Tacoma! – a free daylong workshop on preserving the historical and cultural record of your family and community – a program brought to you by the Ethnic Heritage Council, the University of Washington Libraries, the Washington State Historical Society, and the Heritage League > Continue Reading
Join us as we partner with KBTC each month for fun and learning around a selected PBS Kids television show. This is a free, drop in program. Costumed characters do not make an appearance during this program. Upcoming Themes: July 14 - Odd Squad August 11 - Wild Kratts September 22 - Daniel Tiger October > Continue Reading
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 > Continue Reading
The 11th Annual Gig Harbor Film Festival is September 13-16, 2018! 2018 marks the 11th Annual Gig Harbor Film Festival, and this year’s fest is stacking up to be the best yet. More than 80 visiting filmmakers from around the world will attend the September event to promote their films, host audience Q&A sessions, and > Continue Reading
Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday at 5 – 8 pm, starting March 1, 2018! Find your inner artist and sketch in the galleries with an expert teaching artist. See current exhibitions at bit.ly/TAMonview. Head up to the third floor to see TAM Local community art installations (bit.ly/TAMlocal). > Continue Reading
Inventory Get Together! We are looking for some amazing volunteers to help with input and organizing/imaging inventory while helping spread the word about The Princess Project program. Come join us for an evening of coffee, snacks and laughter! RSVP at rsvpEFNevent@gmail.com
On September 15th, Lakewold will once again open its gates for our annual Community Kids Day, welcoming families for a variety of activities and educational booths representing a number of local organizations. Connect with your community through their booths, enjoy some fun arts and crafts, and explore the gardens with your very own garden passport! > Continue Reading
Save the date for a terrific, free community event -- the Tacoma Moon Festival! Enjoy music, dance and Chinese culture at the 6th annual Tacoma Moon Festival on Sept. 15 from 1-7 p.m. at Chinese Reconciliation Park. Many activities will take place around the beautiful Fuzhou Ting. Wonderful entertainment for all! We plan to feature > Continue Reading
Hilltop Artists will be hosting an open studio for the 2018 Bead Challenge, a program to support Beads of Courage. Stop by and watch flame-workers create beautiful beads and learn about Beads of Courage. We will also have the gallery open for shopping! Learn more at https://www.hilltopartists.org/events/BOC2018/ Learn about the Bead Challenge at http://bocbeadchallenge.org/ ---------- > Continue Reading
An all ages "Diversity of Tacoma" themed chalk art contest will follow the first three concerts in the Foss Waterway Summer Concert Series. Chalk and space will be provided just bring your talent. All art will be photographed and added to this site for the community to enjoy and vote on by age group. The > Continue Reading
Come join the fun while meeting new friends! This is a monthly book club for children of all ages. Our children have the opportunity to set their own goals (books have to be age appropriate), log the book(s) they have read; share a short summary of what they have read in the last month (if > Continue Reading
September 17-24 – International Dot Day A favorite children’s book among our staff and beloved by children around the world, The Dot tells the story of Vashti, a girl who begins a journey of self-discovery after her teacher challenges her to make her mark. Join us for International Dot Day, celebrated annually on September 15-ish, > Continue Reading
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 > Continue Reading
Tacoma Art Museum is OPEN LATE and FREE to the community every Thursday at 5 – 8 pm, starting March 1, 2018! Find your inner artist and sketch in the galleries with an expert teaching artist. See current exhibitions at bit.ly/TAMonview. Head up to the third floor to see TAM Local community art installations (bit.ly/TAMlocal). > Continue Reading
HistoryLink and Artifacts Consulting are proud to present the Pierce County: Writing Our History speaker series on the third Thursdays of September, October, and November. On September 20, Michael Sullivan and Amber Brock will present, “VISUALIZE TACOMA: The Pierce County Courthouse in Images & Short Stories” at the Frederick Heath-designed Pythian Temple (924 Broadway) that > Continue Reading
Tacoma Public Library is hosting conversations with people from our community (YOU). Each one is a chance for us to better understand people’s aspirations for our community, the concerns you have and what you believe might make a difference in strengthening the community. We’ll take what we learn from these conversations and use it to help make > Continue Reading
Give your sitter a night off! Kids, Grades K-5th, come join the University of Puget Sound Women's Basketball team for a night of games and fun! Our event will be located in the Tennis Pavilion in Memorial Fieldhouse.
Come join us for an evening of fun! The children will have an opportunity to create a craft while the movie is on and the parents are enjoying games and conversation. Coffee and tea will be provided but due to allergies, we are requesting families provide their own snacks. Please RSVP with the number of > Continue Reading
Enjoy a delicious meal while showing your support for the Museum and early learning in our community. This action-packed hour includes a conversation with Dr. Ali Modarres, Director of Urban Studies at UW Tacoma. Ali has been named Community Champion by Futurewise, a Seattle based non-profit that specializes in creating livable cities. We are lucky > Continue Reading
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 > Continue Reading
Join us for our open house on Septermber 25th, 2018 Santa's Castle has provided Christmas since 1994 to the children of Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve families (Primarily E-4 and below) experiencing financial difficulty.
Every four years, the University of Puget Sound and the Race & Pedagogy Institute welcome more than 2,000 local, regional, national, and international participants to engage issues of race and to discuss the impact of race on education. Each conference builds on the success of the last and contributes new perspectives to the conversation. Join > Continue Reading
Join us for MDC's major fundraising event. Be inspired by stories fom our community and hear from former WNBA player Chamique Holdsclaw as she shares her experience with mental illness and the importance of good mental health.
Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Now offered at 22 community locations throughout Pierce County! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle > Continue Reading
Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Now offered at 22 community locations throughout Pierce County! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle > Continue Reading
Each year, philanthropic leaders from around our region come together for the South Sound Philanthropy Summit, hosted by two volunteer-led organizations, AFP South Sound and South Sound Planned Giving Council, with the goal of bringing together development professionals, allied professionals and philanthropists for a day of education and networking. We come together to learn, share > Continue Reading
Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Now offered at 22 community locations throughout Pierce County! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle > Continue Reading
Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to play together! Now offered at 22 community locations throughout Pierce County! Play to Learn is for parents, grandparents, neighbors, family, and friends who nurture children ages six and under. Thematic curriculum invites individual play, fun group activities, songs, and a whole group circle > Continue Reading
Annually, the Cider Swig, among the largest cider-centered festivals in Washington State, brings together dozens of NW ciders, live music, great food by area chefs and food trucks, apple launching, Battle of the Pies - apple pie contest, games & more for a day of family fun. This year, Northwest cidermakers will present more than > Continue Reading
Don’t miss out! Bring the kids and the family! Check out all our youth performers... singing, beats, rap, and dance! Live art! Food from Melon Seed Deli! Tacoma clothing vendors! And free giveaways! Free Entry! Stage 3 Free Admission . All Ages.
Join us for an afternoon of Latino culture, music, dance and food! This festival is an expression of pride in our history while also celebrating the new generations of Latinos that now call the United States home. ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE ADMISSION! Enjoy delicious Latin cuisine from local food trucks! For Questions about becoming a > Continue Reading