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Writing Our History: Pierce County Speaker Series

WA, United States

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

Free

Collections Selections: Jacob Lawrence

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Jacob Lawrence, one of America’s most celebrated artists, moved to Seattle from New York in 1970. Shortly thereafter, in 1972, Lawrence was commissioned by the State Capital Museum to create a set of narrative paintings about the saga of pioneer George Bush, the first African American pioneer to settle in the Evergreen State. For preservation > Continue Reading

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Third Thursday

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Special exhibitions on view: Collections Selections: Jacob Lawrence, Two Centuries of Glass, Make/Do: A History of Creative Reuse, and Sleight of Hand: Magic and Spiritualism in the Twentieth Century. The new museum store, The Goods at the Museum, will be open too! Third Thursday is generously supported in part by Columbia Bank.

Free

Scholarly Selections: Wildfires and Humans in the Western United States

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

Learn more about wildfires with Maureen C. Kennedy, Assistant Professor in Quantitative Fire at University of Washington Tacoma. She’ll talk about why wildfires are an important component of natural systems. She will overview wildfire and human interactions in the western states and talk about the current state of forest management. We will contemplate a possible > Continue Reading

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Event Series The 2018 Teeny Awards

The 2018 Teeny Awards

The Vera Project, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 305 Harrison St, Seattle, United States

The annual Teeny Awards Ceremony celebrates the best in our region's arts and culture according to teens. Come and help us elevate and celebrate young people's contributions to keeping our arts community healthy and strong for decades to come. Plus, there will be cupcakes! Tacoma organizations who are nominated for an award include: Broadway Center > Continue Reading

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Event Series Family Game & Movie Night

Family Game & Movie Night

Exceptional Families Network 5605 100th St SW, Lakewood, WA, United States

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

Donations accepted

Sustainability Summit for South Sound Women in Business

Courthouse Square Ballroom 1102 A Street, Tacoma, WA

Register today for a unique conference focused on sustainability and what it means for women in business. Topics include sustainability & equity, greening your supply chain, communicating your sustainability goals, using your business to advocate for social change, and more! Speaker information, schedule and details will be added as they are confirmed. AGENDA 9-9:30 Check-in > Continue Reading

Free – $75
Event Series Wetland Walking Tours

Wetland Walking Tours

Sehmel Homestead Park 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor,, WA

Get to know your local wetlands! Join Harbor WildWatch on an hour long stroll through Sehmel Homestead Park. Visitors can learn about biodiversity, edible plants and fungi, common wetland animals, water filtration, and ecological and cultural significance of wetlands in the Pacific Northwest. Perfect for all ages. Donations welcome. Meet by the Harbor WildWatch sandwich > Continue Reading

$2
Event Series Fall Foliage Festival

Fall Foliage Festival

Pacific Bonsai Museum

Fantastic fall foliage is just minutes away at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum! Celebrate autumn with this free, week-long festival that features plant & pumpkin sales, fall treats, pop-up artist demos, bonsai talks, gardening workshops, tours, a photo station, and art activities for kids and families.

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Celebrate Eastside: Grand Opening of Eastside Community Center

East Side Community Center

We imagined it. Now let’s celebrate it! Eastside Community Center is opening and we're throwing a giant party! Event schedule: 10 am Eastside Families Parade 10:30 am Ribbon cutting and opening ceremony. Keynote speaker: City of Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards. After the Ribbon Cutting: Performances including Obe Quarless, Panchanga Alert! and DJ Don Gee, hands-on > Continue Reading

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