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For those not into the Jager shot-karaoke late night scene, coffee shops can often make a good hangout spot – as long as they’re not too droll. You want the interaction and social involvement, but without the nightclub. You want some sassy fun, but not the hangover. Where do you
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For those not into the Jager shot-karaoke late night scene, coffee shops can often make a good hangout spot – as long as they’re not too droll. You want the interaction and social involvement, but without the nightclub. You want some sassy fun, but not the hangover. Where do you
Schools
Tri-fold presentation boards were lined up on the tables that spanned Pacific Lutheran University's Olson Auditorium Saturday afternoon. The judges took their time inspecting each display, making notes as they read the findings of the high school students from around the region. Among the judges, many
Military Life
Brandon and Katherine Shroyer are always game for a little friendly competition. Board games are fine and dandy, but the couple craves a little more of a physical contest. "There's only so many ‘Catch Phrase' games you can play and be competitive," Katherine said. Brandon, a C-17 instructor pilot at Joint Base
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When a Washington National Guard Soldier or Airman can't pay for an emergency car repair or an unexpected medical or childcare expense, the National Guard Association of Washington's Minuteman Emergency Fund is there to provide some much needed support. "We can usually turn these situations around in a few hours," said
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The rites of spring are coming fast and furious these days. Valhalla will unfold on earth once again when the weekly Proctor Farmers Market opens for the season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31. While your best bets for fresh produce this time of year include asparagus,
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Prom photos from the '40s through the '80s show hilarious time capsules-from beehive hairdos on girls wearing cat's-eye glasses to pink satin tuxes worn by boys with braces and acne. The photos also sport timeworn prom-photo hallmarks: awkward sidelong glances, silly backdrops put together by professional photographers, corsages that outsize
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A penny saved is worth two in the bush. And your burning bridges have been gathering moss lately, anyway. The time has come to rework your literary life (or maybe, to create a literary life). Too long have you lingered in the annals of John Grisham; the Classic Book Club
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Wouldn't you love to know if your spouse was cheating? Or find out what Fido has been doing in Heaven all these years? Thank Goddess for psychics, and thank your lucky stars for the Psychic Buffet, every first Monday at the Urban Onion restaurant in downtown Olympia. See your future
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Monday, that most put-upon of weekdays, has gotten a bad rap. Yeah, going back to the office stinks, but the first day of the week also happens to be the best one for a good, invigorating talk. Think about it: You're still fresh from your weekend, and you haven't yet
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Hop head. Sounds like a euphemism for a speed addict, no? Or a professional pogo stick stunt artist. Maybe a bunny-loving furry. Well, it's none of those things. Hops go in beer, and hop heads like 'em bitter. Meet some Saturday, April 7 on National Beer Day. The Harmon Taproom
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Tacoma is a living, breathing example of the powerful positive impact art can have on a community. So it's not surprising to see Saturday bringing an event at Tacoma Art Place simply known as Community Art Day. And the title pretty much says it all. Expect workshops, demonstrations and family
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Willkommen. Welcome to the Kamikaze Queens. The Berlin punk cabaret exploring the bacchanalian club atmosphere of '20s Germany is coming to Tacoma tonight. This won't be another overblown production featuring B-level Broadway talent, though. It won't take place in a different time zone than your seat, and it won't cost
