The Duwamish Tribe & Poets West host a program of Native American poetry and storytelling followed by an open mike and showing of the film, Princess Angeline. Featured artists include: Thomas Hubbard, Philip Red Eagle, J. Glenn Evans, Peter Ali, and Duwamish heritage group Singing Feet. THere is free admission/parking. Another sponsor is 4Culture. October…
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Diversity
Nature Mapping with the Nisqually Land Trust Sept. 21
Come join the Nisqually Land Trust & Northwest Trek, Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 am – 12 pm for a no-experience necessary nature mapping event at the NLT’s Powell Creek Uplands & Lowlands. This volunteer opportunity involves walking on old, unmaintained logging roads and may include some bushwhacking through the woods. With your help, we’ll collect…
Hudson Bay Company descendants abound in south Pierce County
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Long before Washington was a state or even a territory, even before Oregon was a territory, this area was occupied by indigenous people and the fur traders. In 1832, a small contingent from the Hudson’s Bay Company built a storehouse on the shore of Puget Sound at the mouth…
The virtuous path – WE have a dream
Editorial, by Marianne (Scott) Lincoln In August 1963, I was only 6 years old and about to enter first grade at Central Avenue Elementary. I do not remember Dr. King giving his famous I Have a Dream speech, but I do remember a conversation my mother had at Mrs. Brown’s house next door. That conversation…
Friends of the Carbon Canyon meet to preserve their jewel
On August 3rd, the ‘Friends of the Carbon Canyon‘ held their annual meeting and potluck at Brian & Sue McCluskey’s. Their home is south of the historic O’Farrell Bridge over the Carbon River and another smaller one-lane bridge that re-crosses the river closer to Mount Rainier Park. At 5:00 p.m. the meeting began with discussion…
Getting your historical bearings – Parkland, Spanaway to Roy
From the time Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean, until 1846, the United States and Great Brittain competed for the Pacific Northwest. The area north of the Columbia River was particularly controversial. With considerably more American settlers around Oregon City and a Hudson’s Bay outpost at Vancouver, it was thought highly likely the area…
First weekend of Summer events abound
If you haven’t headed down to the Maryhill replica of Stonehenge for a solstice celebration and watching of the Knights Templar perform their annual ceremony, then here is a list of other events you can do closer to home. Relay for Life – Central Pierce starts at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21 at Franklin Pierce High School…
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center awarded Avon Foundation for Women grant
The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded a $65,000 one-year grant to the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in support of its Avon Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program, which provides annual funding for 20 full-time coordinator positions in domestic violence agencies across the United States. The 2013 Avon Domestic Violence Survivor Empowerment Program is part…
Anti Bullying Walk at Cougar Mountain Middle School
The kids turned out in force in purple shirts carrying balloons inscribed with the names of other children who had committed suicide after being bullied. They were all excited to participate and be a beacon of encouragement to other kids living under the stress of a bully or bullies. Here are a few photos. Q13 Fox…
Bethel grad the first gay matrimony at St. Paul’s Episcopal in Seattle
By Marianne Lincoln This is a story about resilience, Christianity, exuberance, joy and love. This is about my friend, Michael Zubitis (zoo-bye-tus). In high school in the 70’s we called him “zoo-bits.” I remember him talking about being Latvian. He was also a proud Christian and often spoke with friends about his love of the Lord….
3 more Autism Awareness Month events
Greetings from the UW Autism Center! We still have a few more talks available for Autism Awareness month including the April 23rd presentation (Seattle), “To Tell or Not to Tell,” which will include a parent panel with three expert parents sharing their experiences and answering questions from the audience. Other upcoming talks include: April 23rd (Tacoma)…
The Woods, Habitat project in Midland
At the Midland Community Association meeting in April, the featured speaker was Elliot Stockstad from Habitat for Humanity. The organization has started a new development in Midland called The Woods. They are currently seeking applicants that have incomes in their criteria range of approximately $21,050-$35,100 annual income. The information below is from a flyer about…
Summer camp for kids with autism spectrum disorders
By Ben Aaronson, UW Autism Center The UW Autism Center is expanding its summer camp program, providing a 4 week long day-camp for 7-12 year olds with ASD and their peers. Our summer camp program focuses on building children’s social skills and self-esteem within the context of structured recreational and learning activities in a fun and…
Economics and Environment Event, April 13, League of Women Voters
From: Chris Schutz cschutz@co.pierce.wa.us The League of Women Voters will be hosting a panel discussion at their April 13th General Meeting and the public is invited. Economics and Environment: How does biodiversity conservation figure into current practice for Pierce County land development? A panel of eight will focus on answering two questions. First, in the…
UW Autism Month Events
Greetings from the UW Autism Center! Please mark your calendar for a series of free events we are offering in April for Autism Awareness Month. Registration is available by clicking on the following link https://redcap.iths.org/redcap/surveys/?s=PmqwFA We hope to see you there!
Behind the song and donation cup, a man searching for the spiritual connection
By Marianne Lincoln I was sitting in my car waiting for a friend to finish shopping at the Spanaway Wal-Mart today, I heard singing. As I looked around, all I could see was a man at a table in front of the store and another offering a Tacoma newspapers to passers-by. I emerged from my…
National Comedy Night at JR’s Thursday, 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 31, at 8 p.m. is National Comedy Night at JR’s Whistle Stop in Spanaway withVince Valenzuela. Located in the middle of the Bethel Station Shopping Center, 224th and the Mountain Highway, JR’s has been hosting comedy programs on the last Thursday of the month. From vincevalenzeula.com: “Vince’s fast paced, witty, and delightfully edgy style…
Habitat Stewards Training March 6-27
Habitat Stewards Training , Register Now! The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Pierce Conservation District and with support from the Green Tacoma Partnership, is excited to offer the Habitat Stewards Training course March 6-27, 2013. Over the course of four evening classes and two field trips, participants will learn from local experts about natural resource…
150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the Buffalo Soldier Museum
You are invited to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation at the newly established Buffalo Soldier Museum, January 26th, 2013 from noon until 4pm. The museum is at 1940 South Wilkeson Street in Tacoma (near S. 19th and Sprague Avenue). Spoken word poet Elijah Muied will perform an original work inspired by the 150th…
Native Flash Mob at Tacoma Mall in support of Canadian First Nations cousins
At 2:30 p.m. today (Dec. 26, Boxing Day in Canada) there was what was planned to be a Flash Mob at the Tacoma Mall. It was put together by a group of local Native Americans in support of the Idle No More movement in Canada. The group got together and began drumming, and singing 4 traditional songs…