Food Matters
The Greener Bean We in the South Sound region are fortunate. Restaurants, ones that aren’t afraid to pump serious money into their build-outs and staffing, are still opening in our area, despite the nasty economy. In the past couple of months, Sushi Spin in Puyallup, Vanilla Bean Café in Tacoma, Russian
Music
In 1999 the band I was playing with - New American Shame - was selected by the Cult to be the support act on a tour of The States. This will be the first of many stories from those 10 weeks - and spill over encounters that continue to this
Music
<h3>KASHMIR</h3>Thursday, Dec. 31If the Mark Wahlberg flick Rock Star taught us anything — besides the fact that men really shouldn’t wear leather pants — it’s that there’s a contentious difference between cover bands (who play everybody’s hits) and tribute bands (who stick with one artist or group). Wahlberg’s character was
Features
Every December I look forward to the one day a year where all is joyful and wishes do come true. What magical moment am I referring to? Not so fast people! The hallowed moment I speak of can only be the annual Costco Rewards check! All my hard work and
Music
After the holiday Bobble Tiki gave the scale in his bathroom an extra five pounds to weigh. The pants in Bobble Tiki's closet were given new companions. These new additions to his wardrobe were given a name: "Fatty Pants." Bobble Tiki's stomach was given a new place to hang out.
Music
I've struggled over the years with glam rock. Accepting its basic concept has been hard - as a genre, it flies in the face of the importance we music snobs put on credibility. It's somehow reassuring to know that 50 Cent really did get shot, or that Isaac Brock learned
Explore
Move over paintball, Airsoft is the new extreme sport that's attracting servicemembers and military enthusiasts on the weekends. The Fort Lewis-McChord Airsoft Group, formerly named the Praetorian Guard, is one of only a few such teams in the Pacific Northwest and the mission is to provide a safe and fun environment
Deals
The Christmas holiday is over, and the budget is tighter this month, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun. Although winter sports equipment can be quite expensive at the local resorts, there are some local on-post facilities that are offering good deals on rentals and trips. To rent equipment, check
Music
We’ve survived the wait, Tacoma.And, perhaps more impressive, here at the Weekly Volcano we’ve been able to fill the holes in our music section in the interim.Hell’s Kitchen — Tacoma’s quintessential rock club — is coming back, set to return with a free, New Year’s Eve show with Jet City
Music
The Year — she’s up Ahhh, The final installment of The 25360 for 2009. I’ve been at it since August 2008, hopefully providing some news, info, philosophy and insight about our Tacoma/Olympia hip-hop scene as it grows at a patient pace. The 25360 Awards 2009 — vote now! A flash in the pan
Roll Call
Traumatic Brain Injuries Program educational series classes for educators and healthcare providers are offered Thursdays at the Madigan annex on Fort Lewis. For more information, call the TBI program education specialist administrator, Bronwyn Pughe, at (253) 968-3193.
Roll Call
The Defense Department Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts for military spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve Service members worldwide offer eligible military spouses up to $6,000 of financial assistance to help pay for licenses, certifications and education in high growth, high demand portable career fields. For more
Roll Call
A TAP employment assistance workshop, provided by the Defense Department, the Labor Department, and the Veterans Administration is offered bi-weekly from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 551. Topics include individual transition plans, resume development, effective job search, interviews, networking, and more. The workshop is facilitated by a trained Labor Department
Roll Call
Military servicemembers are required to complete the pre-separation counseling checklist at least 90 days prior to military discharge. Recommended attendance of the pre-separation class is within 12 months for those separating from service and within 24 months for those retiring. The class is offered bi-weekly on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to
Roll Call
The Airman and Family Readiness Center offers weekly classes on resume writing, job search techniques and interviewing and networking tips. People may also get information on annual spouse employment scholarships offered by the Air Force Aid Society and the Certified Nursing Assistant Program through Clover Park Technical College. The career
Roll Call
The Key Spouse program has voicemail (253-982-KEYS) for families wanting to contact or get more information about their unit's Key Spouses. The voicemail gives every squadron the ability to have a personalized mailbox where people can leave messages for Key Spouses.
Scene It
I bet a smart, fun-loving person like you is wondering where to find live music and get your party on in this legendary South Sound town. Well, what the Olympia/Thurston County Chamber of Commerce won’t tell you, the Weekly Volcano will. Home of Kurt Cobain and grunge rock,
Operation Family Support
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) - Air Force Services Agency officials will be offering DePLAYment tags to families of deployed members now through July 31, 2010, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family. Eligible members can log on to www.mcchordafb.us starting in January to find out where
Military Life
Daniel Yeomans has seen it all before. A young airman enlists in the Air Force and plans on simply honoring their initial four-year commitment and then getting out with a clearer picture of their future. But while serving, the airman's eyes are opened to privileges and opportunities they may not have
Military Life
Al Knight has no issues with being called a "yes" man. In fact, it's a large reason why Knight has built up quite a local following as one of the most ardent supporters of servicemembers and veterans. For the last four years, the 61-year-old retired Army colonel has hosted "The Military Report"
