Sometimes people want to travel beyond lounging on a sunny beach, eating authentic cultural cuisine or buying a local crafts. They want to experience something more valuable that creates positive connections and empowers locals. Frank and Kathy Erickson and Bruce and Paula Foreman will share their experiences with "Travel With Purpose" through several organizations to > Continue Reading
Viewing stones, or suiseki as they are called in Japanese, are naturally formed stones valued for their beauty and ability to represent a scene from nature. This can include scenic vistas, animals or embedded images. Believed to have originated in China two thousand years ago, the ancient art form was introduced to Japan in the > Continue Reading
Nature and Art Lakewold welcomes Tacoma artist and garden enthusiast Melissa Balch, who will inspire Explorers by helping them look beyond the page (or screen) when creating a piece of art. Children will experiment with mixed media, print images and pressed flowers to create their own unique works of art. For more information about the > Continue Reading
An Interactive Speaker Series - featuring: John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH, Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health Dr. David Reyes, DNP, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor, Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Program, University of Washington Tacoma Janna Bardi, MPH, Assistant Secretary, Prevention & Community Health Division, Washington State Dept. of Health. Moderated by Dr. Enrique Leon > Continue Reading
Deborah Hammond and Florence Sandler traveled to Iran in 2016: Deborah traveled with a group of Peace Corps alumni, and Florence Sandler, road scholar. The focus of both trips was art, architecture, culture, and history. The guest speakers will talk about the beauty and legacy of Iran’s fascinating culture. Deborah and Florence will also share > Continue Reading
Free and open to everyone! In Tacoma and throughout the US, the issue of wasted food is much bigger than most people realize. Each year, the average Tacoman throws away 300 lbs. of once edible food, and the average family of four spends $1,600 on food that goes to waste. This not only wastes money > Continue Reading
Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue & Planning the Children’s Garden Learn about the feathered creatures inhabiting our neighborhoods and forests, and the good work by Raindancer, a non-profit organization in Olympia. Using prepared flats, Explorers will learn how to plant seeds using techniques that will be used when they start crops next month in the Children’s > Continue Reading
If you're interested in international affairs and want to meet like-minded people, join us at our networking event for coffee, beer or wine! Socialize and network around our shared interests in global business, events, culture, travel and more. This event is open to anyone interested in international affairs. People from all professional and academic backgrounds > Continue Reading
John Hammer, a 2016 Charles Wright Academy alumni from Tacoma, has taken a gap year with Thinking Beyond Borders to study international development in Ghana (public health), Thailand (sustainable agriculture) and Ecuador (education). He has much to share through what he has learned through his homestays, academic studies, and other educational experiences while abroad.
Washington State has taken center stage in the legal battle over the Trump Administration’s proposed immigration reforms. As the legal battle unfolds, Washington State could see profound changes in our relationship with the rest of the world. Join our conversation with State Solicitor General Noah Purcell, who successfully argued in federal court to block Trump’s > Continue Reading
