The YMCA Center for Community Impact invites you to come learn how the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is supporting teen leadership throughout your South Sound in programs such as Juvenile Justice, Late Nite, Brotherhood/Sisterhood, and the Eagle Center.
Caring for Kids dinner auction Purchase tickets by calling 253.279.9777 or emailing carekids@comcast.net.
A speed networking event to bring together people interested in improving academic outcomes for Pre K-12 Tacoma Public School Students. Enjoy complimentary appetizers as you make connections with like-minded people over short bursts of time. For more information, contact Merilee Tanbara, MTanbar@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Rev. James Lawson and Nonviolence in the Search for Workers' Rights a film by Michael Honey and Errol Webber Discussion with Prof. Mike Honey following showing Free to attend; donations encouraged to cover costs
Join us for Reach Higher, The TCC Foundation's luncheon to raise funds for TCC students. Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 12-1pm in the Opgaard Student Center, building 11. For more information email jmatthews@tacomacc.edu or call 253.460.4318.
Sometimes people want to travel beyond lounging on a sunny beach, eating authentic cultural cuisine or buying a local crafts. They want to experience something more valuable that creates positive connections and empowers locals. Frank and Kathy Erickson and Bruce and Paula Foreman will share their experiences with "Travel With Purpose" through several organizations to > Continue Reading
Members, supporters and partners are invited to Tahoma Audubon's Annual Meeting to celebrate our 48th year of connecting people with nature. For tickets, RSVPs and more information, call 253.565.9278 or mail 2917 Morrison Rd W, University Place WA 98466.
Viewing stones, or suiseki as they are called in Japanese, are naturally formed stones valued for their beauty and ability to represent a scene from nature. This can include scenic vistas, animals or embedded images. Believed to have originated in China two thousand years ago, the ancient art form was introduced to Japan in the > Continue Reading
Centered on race in the US criminal justice system, the film is titled after the Thirteenth Amendment to the US Constitution, which outlawed slavery (unless as punishment for a crime). The documentary's director, Ava DuVernay, argues that slavery is being effectively perpetuated through mass incarceration.
Nature and Art Lakewold welcomes Tacoma artist and garden enthusiast Melissa Balch, who will inspire Explorers by helping them look beyond the page (or screen) when creating a piece of art. Children will experiment with mixed media, print images and pressed flowers to create their own unique works of art. For more information about the > Continue Reading
Henry Louis Gates PBS documentary event is sponsored by the UWT Office of Equity and Inclusion and KBTC TV
An Interactive Speaker Series - featuring: John Wiesman, DrPH, MPH, Secretary of Health, Washington State Department of Health Dr. David Reyes, DNP, MPH, RN, Assistant Professor, Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Program, University of Washington Tacoma Janna Bardi, MPH, Assistant Secretary, Prevention & Community Health Division, Washington State Dept. of Health. Moderated by Dr. Enrique Leon > Continue Reading
Rebuilding Together South Sound's Annual Dinner Auction Join us for a visit to Oz as we raise money to help create a safe and healthy home for all.
10th Anniversary South Sound Sustainability Expo – Saturday March 4th, 2017 from 10AM-3PM at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center and Tollefson Plaza. Free Admission. This free public event connects local residents and business owners with services, products, companies, and agencies that address sustainability needs in the community. Participants learn about transportation choices, green > Continue Reading