Our November speaker, Deb Freedman, will review the life and career of Judge James Wickersham, known in Tacoma as a leader in the Anti-Chinese agitation that led to mob violence and mass expulsion in November of 1885. Wickersham went on to have a remarkable (and volatile) career in Alaska as a pioneer judge and Congressional > Continue Reading
Palmer Scholars' application for high school juniors closes on December 8th! Join our Outreach and Recruitment team for a virtual webinar to learn more about Palmer Scholars and our application process. Palmer Scholars is a postsecondary success organization that serves low-income students of color. We provide wraparound services including postsecondary readiness training, mentoring, scholarships up > Continue Reading
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. Tamiko Nimura, a third-generation Japanese American and second-generation Filipina American, is a freelance writer, essayist, community journalist, and public historian. She has degrees from UC Berkeley (BA) and the University of > Continue Reading
Facing a layoff, furlough, or job loss? WorkSource Pierce is here to help! Attend our free online Layoff Assistance Session to learn about benefits and resources available to you in Pierce County. Topics covered in the session include: • Unemployment benefits and how to file for assistance • What to do about health care and/or > Continue Reading
Facing a layoff, furlough, or job loss? WorkSource Pierce is here to help! Attend our free online Layoff Assistance Session to learn about benefits and resources available to you in Pierce County. Topics covered in the session include: • Unemployment benefits and how to file for assistance • What to do about health care and/or > Continue Reading
Join the YWCA Pierce County for GLAM 2021! This year GLAM may look a little different, but we are still bringing the love to all of you. Join us for a week of bidding on our amazing auction items and virtual celebration. Get your Valentine’s Day gifts for the special people in your life from > Continue Reading
Please join us as we share a conversation with artist Dionne Bonner, whose exhibit, "A Pioneering Spirit: A Fight for Liberty and Freedom," is currently on display in our Tacoma Historical Society museum. The exhibit features oil paintings and biographical information which bring to life the journey of a handful of African American pioneers who > Continue Reading
In this presentation, Tacoma music historian Kim Davenport will share stories of black musicians from Tacoma's past who left an important legacy in our city. Some made Tacoma home while others were merely guests for a time, but all added to the artistic vitality of our community while confronting the realities of discrimination. The presentation > Continue Reading
Join us for the 11th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon to benefit hospice care at CHI Franciscan. We'll gather virtually this year to celebrate, honor, and raise funds for this important community asset. To register for your complimentary attendance, please visit: chifranciscan.org/caringhearts. For more information please contact the Franciscan Foundation at 253.680.3696 or events@chifranciscan.org.
Looking for a new career? Join us at Hire Pierce County, a free virtual job fair with more than 400 hiring opportunities! On March 17, you can connect with employers throughout Pierce County from industries including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, security, law enforcement, and trades. Register today at hirepiercecounty.easyvirtualfair.com Employers at this month's job fair include > Continue Reading
