In 2017 Associated Ministries began convening Community Quarterly Meetings (CQM) in partnership with other Pierce County homeless and housing service providers; the goal of these meetings was to create an energizing space to gather regularly to learn about, discuss and take action on the crisis of homelessness in our community.
AIDNW--Assistance to Immigrants in Detention Northwest--programs serve immigrants detained in and released from Tacoma's Detention Center, now called the NW ICE Processing Center. The Overview of programs is held three times a year for people that want to learn more about AIDNW programs and to learn about current volunteer opportunities. To reserve your place, please > Continue Reading
This presentation will discuss recent developments in Syria with respect to changes on the ground and the shifting alliance matrix. Professor Etga Ugur will first cover the evolution of the Syrian conflict over the course of nine years and then offer an analysis of regional and international factors that made the survival of the Assad > Continue Reading
Brexit. Hong Kong protests. Impeachment proceedings. Cyber threats. Elections in Africa. Food crises in South America. Climate change. Do you want to talk about current events, but are greeted by friends with an eye roll? Come nerd out and catch up with the members of the World Affairs Council! We’ll be meeting up for drinks, > Continue Reading
Mike Fowler serves as Senior Trade Consultant at the World Trade Center Tacoma. He will discuss an ongoing trade conflict between the USA and China, including the Phase I deal, and its impact on the Pacific Northwest region. Mike is fluent in Chinese and Japanese and has extensive experience as a consultant assisting US firms > Continue Reading
Please join Emergency Food Network in honoring individuals and businesses for their dedication to helping hungry children, adults, and seniors in Pierce County. Nominees will receive Silver Spoon Awards, The David P. Ottey Lifetime Achievement Award, and EFN will award plaques to companies and organizations that met the criteria to be a Corporate or Civic > Continue Reading
Partnering with Rolex, Versace, Luis Vuitton, Chanel, and others, this internationally-recognized 007 affair returns this year for a pandemic-proof evening of intrigue, adventure, and thrills, while benefiting breast cancer research. Join the live action without leaving home! Guests within the U.S. can also receive MI-6 party kits delivered straight to their door… Guests within the > Continue Reading
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County are launching a series of regular conference calls to discuss the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. We will cover what is known to date about existing and emerging assistance to companies and employees impacted by COVID-19. Call Opens at 10:45am and go > Continue Reading
While area museums prepare to reopen, Museum of Glass will activate its outdoor plaza over two weekends with live glassblowing, scavenger hunts, and artmaking activities. The MOG Hot Shop Team will bring their talents to the Main Plaza with live glassware demos from the Museum's Mobile Hot Shop, a fully equipped glassblowing studio on wheels. > Continue Reading
While area museums prepare to reopen, Museum of Glass will activate its outdoor plaza over two weekends with live glassblowing, scavenger hunts, and artmaking activities. The MOG Hot Shop Team will bring their talents to the Main Plaza with live glassware demos from the Museum's Mobile Hot Shop, a fully equipped glassblowing studio on wheels. > Continue Reading
