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There's a new vocabulary word in town, South Sounders, and it is surely to be on everyone's frozen and chapped lips this winter season: brumous: (broo'mes) adjective, of gray skies and winter days; filled with heavy clouds or fog; relating to winter or cold sunless weather. Sigh. The only thing that's fun about
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Longtime rhythm and blues sensation Randy Oxford Band hits the infamous Midwest Blues Highway to kick off 2014 with one really important stop along the way. The band will represent Tacoma at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis this January. It's the largest gathering of blues bands
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Look out Memphis - you are about to get a taste of Tacoma, and it's gonna be sweet! Longtime rhythm and blues sensation Randy Oxford Band hits the infamous Midwest Blues Highway to kick off 2014 with one really important stop along the way. The band will represent Tacoma at the
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When business owner and veteran Patrick Hughes sees potential, it's a pretty big deal. And that's exactly what he sees in his South Tacoma business Jazzy's Café. Hughes' vision for the restaurant is straightforward: he sees the establishment as not only providing great food and service in a customer-focused and friendly
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>>> SMILE Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! See the ultimate sad sack Charlie Brown and his sad sack little Christmas tree find the holiday spirit in the Christmas classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas, at a dreamy locally renowned theater. Break out the "peanuts" to take in this charming Tacoma Musical Playhouse production, and
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>>> CELEBRATE Jigs, Clogs and Hootenannys OK, while the winter solstice technically is the shortest day of the year, and nighttime falls at a ridiculously early hour, for some, the solstice means getting their party on and celebrating. In the Appalachia region, winter solstice means breaking out the instruments, sweet treats and
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>>> COMMUNITY YE OLDE TREE LIGHTING Hear ye, hear ye, longtime (or short time) people of Tacoma and the South Sound! Job Carr, Tacoma's original Gritizen and the first settler in these here parts, has a sweet little museum and original cabin replica in his honor in Tacoma's Old Town district (birthplace
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To say that South Puget Sound leader and historic public figure Henry Sicade was an innovator is an understatement. Highly regarded and respected, Sicade played instrumental roles within his own Puyallup Indian Tribe, the community of Fife, and the South Puget Sound region at large. A look back at his life
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>>>HELP GIVING ON THANKSGIVING Homelessness, hunger and despair are a daily and painful reality for thousands of men, women and children in Pierce County. The Rescue Mission, in operation now for more than 100 years, has been serving the Tacoma-area homeless community by providing meals, shelter, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, education
People Rule
Lakewood resident Jamie Johnson has many official titles that she is proud of in life: military spouse, mother, businesswoman, volunteer, community supporter and athlete. However, there's one new official title to add to the list that is near and dear to her heart. Johnson has been given the title of Mrs.
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>>> ART MINGLE WHILE YOU SHOP A recent dialog with a Seattle friend: Friend: "Hey, we are coming down to Tacoma and spending the weekend to see the sights." Me: "For real? Why?" Friend: "Uh, yeah. We are coming down for the art. Duh. You LIVE there - don't you know that?" Yeah, I guess I
Military Life
While military spouses play a key role within their families, they are also important contributors to and supporters of their local communities. Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce recognized and honored one of these special people during a ceremony at Burs Restaurant. The Chamber's first annual "Military Spouse of
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Watch out costume stores, I am about to raid you! Believe me when I tell you that you will see me coming, wild eyed and goofy grinned, ready to nab some dreamy little costumes for my ultimate holiday fantasy. It's not scary or too weird (now, now, don't stop reading, stay
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Local high school student Jamon Parker is the real deal. The Lakes High School senior was recently awarded the Comcast Communications Scholarship Award. Applicants are selected based on their submitted essays and desire to enter the communications field. He is also a recipient of the Wesley Youth Award. This award asks
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Making people look and feel beautiful is an important job. For many, it's not only a passion, but also can be a fulfilling and rewarding career. Here in the South Sound, those who are interested in a career in the beauty industry are in luck. There's a local academy that makes
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This fall, the United Service Organizations (USO) will say a special thank you to one of Joint Base Lewis-McChord's very own. This year, Sgt. Craig D. Warfle of the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, has been selected as the USO's 2013 Soldier of the Year. The USO will recognize Warfle and
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Looking for a great venue for an upcoming special event? The beautifully renovated American Lake Conference Center has you covered - and then some. The center re-opened early last month and is proud to offer its services in a new, elegantly appointed venue. Conveniently located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on the
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Celebrate the season of giving a little early this year with a terrific local theater experience, some great eats and drinks and the chance to make the holiday magical for a military child in need. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Santa's Castle, a nonprofit organization that has provided Christmas gifts to the children
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Centrally located in the South Puget Sound, the city of Fife is today a hub of business, retail and industry, boasts an award-winning school district and features great parks and community activities year round. However, the Fife of the past was a small farming community. And like many other communities of
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For Jason Mitchell, it's all about service and a mission, but perhaps not in the way you'd think. Sure, the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) Chief Warrant Officer 3, now in his second year serving at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has served his country proudly for 17 years. Yet Mitchell is a
