On September 15th, Lakewold will once again open its gates for our annual Community Kids Day, welcoming families for a variety of activities and educational booths representing a number of local organizations. Connect with your community through their booths, enjoy some fun arts and crafts, and explore the gardens with your very own garden passport! > Continue Reading
Save the date for a terrific, free community event -- the Tacoma Moon Festival! Enjoy music, dance and Chinese culture at the 6th annual Tacoma Moon Festival on Sept. 15 from 1-7 p.m. at Chinese Reconciliation Park. Many activities will take place around the beautiful Fuzhou Ting. Wonderful entertainment for all! We plan to feature > Continue Reading
Hilltop Artists will be hosting an open studio for the 2018 Bead Challenge, a program to support Beads of Courage. Stop by and watch flame-workers create beautiful beads and learn about Beads of Courage. We will also have the gallery open for shopping! Learn more at https://www.hilltopartists.org/events/BOC2018/ Learn about the Bead Challenge at http://bocbeadchallenge.org/ ---------- > Continue Reading
Help your child to gain confidence, and strength through children’s yoga! These classes are fun, and engaging, and build a solid foundation for future yoga classes, as well as for other sports. Yoga for children not only strengthens the body, but enables children to learn to relax, reduce stress, and deal with big emotions. Mats > Continue Reading
Come join the fun while meeting new friends! This is a monthly book club for children of all ages. Our children have the opportunity to set their own goals (books have to be age appropriate), log the book(s) they have read; share a short summary of what they have read in the last month (if > Continue Reading
An all ages "Diversity of Tacoma" themed chalk art contest will follow the first three concerts in the Foss Waterway Summer Concert Series. Chalk and space will be provided just bring your talent. All art will be photographed and added to this site for the community to enjoy and vote on by age group. The > Continue Reading
Bring your needles and yarn (if you have any...otherwise our great instructors will have some available)! Learn how to knit and crochet or improve your craft. All ages welcome. RSVP by sending an email to: rsvpEFNevent@gmail.com
"Celebrating Youth on the Water" is our big fall fundraiser on Sunday, September 16th! An event featuring a wonderful sit down dinner on the waterfront with red & white wines, two bars and an auction with one of a kind maritime auction items, and an entertaining program. Featuring tastings of craft beers, wines and award > Continue Reading
September 17-24 – International Dot Day A favorite children’s book among our staff and beloved by children around the world, The Dot tells the story of Vashti, a girl who begins a journey of self-discovery after her teacher challenges her to make her mark. Join us for International Dot Day, celebrated annually on September 15-ish, > Continue Reading
Are you a queer or questioning youth between the ages of 14-24 and live in the Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula area? We are bringing Oasis Youth Center to you! Join us for our Satellite program – there will be games, new friends, activities, learning and snacks. Tuesdays 3-6pm at Key Peninsula Civic Center. Tell a > Continue Reading
