Military Life
Searching for that perfect Christmas gift for the tiniest people on your list? Tacoma Tot may have exactly what you're looking for. Started in winter of 2017 by mother of two, Alicia Blakefield, Tacoma Tot offers beautiful, handcrafted, soft, comfortable shoes for the ankle-biter set. Blakefield, who is the wife of
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Piers Chater Robinson's Peter Pan is adapted from the play by J.M. Barrie. The story strikes a chord with kids who don't want to grow up, as well as adults who wish they were responsibility-free like children. Or people who just wish they could fly. Having only experienced Disney's version
Veterans
Dec. 7, 1941, is, in the words of President Franklin D. Roosevelt a date that was supposed to live in infamy. Unfortunately, with seven decades having past, the date may no longer inspire Americans to remember the horrific events that transpired when Japanese fighter planes attacked the military installations on
Veterans
Louie G's Pizza in Fife is holding a Benefit Concert for Military Families Dec. 9 from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $10 at the door plus a donation of a new toy - and each donated toy is worth a raffle ticket. The Randy Oxford Band - a band
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ANNOUNCER: Though the summer months have come and gone, Dutch and Jackie longed for sweeping views of Foss Waterway and peeks of The Museum of Glass. Naturally, they jetted down Dock Street to indulge in The Social Bar and Grill. JACKIE: I've been a fan of The Social from day
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Only about 15 percent of soldiers in the Army stay to serve 20 years, the numbers gets even smaller for those who stay past 20 years. It's something not many soldiers accomplish. Command Sgt. Maj. Pamela K. Williams is one of those soldiers whose dedication and commitment to her soldiers, sustained
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A guide on local holiday shopping, events and more! Come back each week for more holiday ideas. Click here to view our interactive 2018 Holiday Guide #2.
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The 446th Airlift Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center, located at McChord Field, continues to be a hub of support and resources -- especially during the holiday season. "(We want) all the folks we work with to have the happiest holidays possible," said Master Sgt. Kathleen Myhre, NCO in charge of
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The performers of the Olympia-based TUSH! burlesque troupe are simply dazzling. And they also know how to put on one hell of an event. For these reasons and plenty of others Friday's TUSH! Burlesque Holiday Soiree and Calendar Release Party will almost certainly be nothing short of spectacular. Pre-event hype
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The holiday season in these parts can be particularly frustrating. Twinkling lights and red/green motifs are typically betrayed by cruelly bitter winds and dismal rain. People hold their breath for snow, and continue to hold it if it sticks around for more than a day. Feeling the holiday spirit can
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Children and Youth Programs has partnered with the Children's Museum of Tacoma to turn the old skating rink at 2275 Liggett Ave. into a Children's Museum annex. The Children's Museum of Tacoma was established in 1985 by parents, teachers and community leaders to create unique resources for area
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Second Lt. Blake Pickel began his career in the Army when he enlisted in 2007. Today, he serves as the executive officer for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division's support medical company after commissioning in 2017 through the Green to Gold scholarship program. "When I first came in,
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A team of six Air Force men and women bested the Army and Navy to capture the first-ever Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Final Battle held at Retama Park on the outskirts of San Antonio Nov. 17. Captain Mark Bishop of Air Mobility Command, Capt. Noah Palicia of Pacific Air Forces, Capt. Jennifer
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What's this? What's this? A chill is in the air! What's this? E-scooters everywhere! What's this? The summer has now gone, soon we'll be freezing, though our snowy nights are rare! What ... is ... this? It's the holiday season in the South Sound, with all the quiet nights, crisp atmosphere,
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Comfort, confidence and safety were some of 308th Brigade Support Battalion's goals during its short range marksmanship training at Yakima Training Center Nov. 17. The 308th BSB deployed from Joint Base Lewis-McChord Nov. 8 and spent more than two weeks at YTC learning to efficiently operate a
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Through Congressional budget battles over military spending and political wranglings over the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Joint Base Lewis-McChord will continue to support the allied mission in Afghanistan, upgrade its infrastructure, drive resilience initiatives and develop staff efficiencies, Col. Thomas Brittain said Nov. 22 after
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I Corps Soldiers are playing a vital role in securing Afghanistan and helping the Afghan people take control of their country, I Corps Commanding General and International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Commander Lt. Gen. Mike Scaparrotti told local mayors and retired military leaders at Joint
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Sergeant First Class Luis Jimenez's mother taught him at an early age that volunteering just one hour of personal time goes a long way. Jimenez grew up watching his mother volunteer annually in the kitchen at the Salvation Army. The small action stuck with Jimenez and in
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE FRIDAY, DEC. 2 10 AM The
