Focus
It will require a little patience and a lot of hard work, but it will be worth it. After all, an entire room of furniture for $65 is nearly impossible to come by, and JBLM has just that to offer, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 9 Non-Appropriated Fund
Schools
Working in the Clover Park School District is more than a job. It's a way of life. In addition to long hours and ever-changing standards, teachers are faced with the prospect of ending the school year with an entirely different group of students than they started with. In the face of increasing
Schools
The workday doesn't end for teachers when students leave the classroom - or, often, even when the sun goes down. And yet, the nine teachers in Woodbrook Middle School's Language Arts department are taking on even more to further their own educations. The group is working together on the Take One!
Military Resources
Good help can be hard to find. Fortunately for those who need it, there are people like Diane Formoso around. Formoso, the founder of Caring For Kids, the nonprofit that provides such essentials as school supplies, food and clothing to needy students in the Clover Park School District, said she is seeing
Features
There's something to be said for dipping long-handled forks laden with fresh seafood, crisp vegetables - or even better, sweet treats - into a fondue pot. That's precisely what diners at The Melting Pot get to do during Tacoma Restaurant Week, when they get the choice of three salads, entrées and
Features
It's all about the seafood at Harbor Lights. What else could you expect from the longtime presence on Ruston Way that features majestic views of Commencement Bay? Two of its three dinners for the second annual Tacoma Restaurant Week - and all three of its starters - come from the sea. "Pretty classic,"
Features
Rather than getting adventurous, Stanley & Seafort's is sticking with signature items on this year's menu for Tacoma Restaurant Week. Between Oct. 14-18 and 21-25, diners can choose between three starters, entrees and desserts for $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner. "This time, we wanted to do it off our regular
Features
It's the perfect marriage of fresh seafood, casual dining and a gorgeous waterfront view. Anthony's At Point Defiance features some of its most classic dishes on the menu for Tacoma Restaurant Week. Between Oct. 14-18 and 21-25, diners can choose between three meals consisting of an appetizer and entree, and then
Education
Whether they're at war or home with their families, military parents are finding ways to be involved in Clover Park Schools - and their children's educations. They are taking on roles as PTA presidents, secretaries and community coordinators; volunteering time in the classroom; and fostering learning at home. "What I see is
Features
Meat and fire. Really, what could be more fabulous in a dining experience? That's exactly what you can get at El Gaucho, which is offering its famed Flaming Sword Brochette of Tenderloin as one of its signature entrees during Tacoma Restaurant Week. Between Oct. 14-18 and 21-25, guests can enjoy a
