Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments
Theater on the Square Tacoma, WA, United StatesPlease Note: Seating is first come, first serve. This powerful and thought provoking series of monologues explores African American experiences with institutional profiling. Inspired by the shootings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and John Crawford III in Beavercreek, Ohio, these seven perspectives delve into the challenges of law enforcement and violence in our society. > Continue Reading
Inspire Breakfast – Project Child Success
Museum of Glass 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, United StatesA morning of celebration, mobilizing early learning partnerships. For more information contact Penny at pennyl@first5fundamentals.org
Palmer Scholars Stand Up and Cheer Luncheon
Bicentennial Pavilion (Hotel Murano) 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States6th annual Stand Up & Cheer Luncheon supports the mission and operations of Palmer Scholars All proceeds raised from this event will go toward scholarships, mentoring and the support for our scholars, making it possible for them to succeed in college.
Global Classroom: Trump’s Travel Ban, the Constitution, and Our Community
University Y Student Center 1710 Market Street, TacomaWashington 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
Graduate! Tacoma 2017 Community Impact Report
Star Center 3873 South 66th St, Tacoma , WAGraduation rates are up! Many access and achievement gaps are closing. There's still much work to do to help every child achieve success from cradle to college and career. Join us as we unveil the 2017 Community Impact Report and engage in community-wide discussions about what's working and what's next. Learn what Tacoma's community-aligned movement > Continue Reading
An Evening in Oz – Dinner, Auction & Dessert Dash
Star Center 3873 South 66th St, Tacoma , WAA Step Ahead in Pierce County invites you to follow the yellow brick road to support families of infants and toddlers with special needs by enhancing their development and relationships both at home and in their community.
Hunger Awareness Month
May is Hunger Awareness Month! Emergency Food Network has made it easy for you to get involved through events and volunteer opportunities to help your neighbors in need. Just choose at least one or more of these fun and easy activities in the month of May to make a difference in your community. Visit www.efoodnet.org > Continue Reading
Goodwill’s Ready to Work Luncheon
Greater Tacoma Convention Center 1500 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United States100% of the contributions to directly to those in need of Goodwill's education and job training programs. For reservations or information, contact Ashley Taulbee, ashleyt@goodwillwa.org, 253-573-6655
Black Lives Matter: A Conversation
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts 901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, United StatesJoin UW Tacoma and the Broadway Center for the 2017 Paulsen Lecture: Black Lives Matter: A Conversation Speakers: Patrisse Cullors With an impressive resume of social activism in response to social injustices, Patrisse Cullors was inspired to action by the 2013 acquittal of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Starting the Twitter > Continue Reading