Music
Nationally renowned musician Randal Bays, along with the Bays Family Band and pianist Suzanne Taylor, will present an evening of traditional Irish music, Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. The concert, which according to Bays will feature "the grassroots, rural dance music that's nurtured and passed on in families and
Jobs & Education
For the past 40 years, the University of Phoenix has existed "to provide working adults with higher education at times convenient to them" (www.phoenix.edu) through both online and campus-based classes, including classes held on the campus of Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) located at 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. "CPTC's
Bars & Clubs
Last August, former Army Ranger, Justin Shine, of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, attended a benefit release party at Narrows Brewing Company on 19th street in Tacoma to highlight Narrows Brewing's latest achievement, "Lead the Way IPA." The party was to raise funds for
Music
Christmas is almost here, and that means the new year can't be too far away. Looking for something fun to do to welcome in 2016? Here are a few ideas to get you started: First Night Tacoma, Thursday, Dec. 31, Theater District, Downtown Tacoma, $10, www.firstnighttacoma.com. This annual family-friendly, alcohol-free event begins
Arts
Here's a question for you: What can one possibly learn about climate change from the records of an 18th century expeditionary voyage to the Arctic? At noon, Thursday, Dec. 17, the former director of the Washington State Historical Society, David Nicandri, will explore this question and other interesting revelations from his
Military Life
Christmas can be the most frustrating holiday of all. You want to give thoughtful, memorable gifts to everyone on your list, but as the holiday draws closer, you begin to realize that you have no idea what to get for your dad, or your Auntie Anne, or your Cousin Timmy,
Attractions
The Christmas season is upon us - that joyful season of light in the darkest part of winter. To help celebrate, the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, located in Wright Park on South G Street in Tacoma, presents some great opportunities for celebration and merry making with two very special events:
Attractions
What says "Merry Christmas!" better than a perfectly decorated Christmas tree? How about 60 beautifully decorated Christmas trees? Even better: how about all those Christmas trees in one warm, dry place? Once again this year, the Mary Bridge Brigade is proud to present its annual Festival of Trees. This year, the
Bars & Clubs
When it comes to craft breweries, the Puget Sound Region revels in an embarrassment of riches. From Olympia to Bellingham, from Gig Harbor to Kingston, dozens of boutique breweries dot the landscape. While all have their own unique signature offerings year-round, come Christmas, some brew up something special to celebrate
News Front
At 11 a.m. Nov. 11, about 100 people gathered in the cold, gray drizzle at DuPont's PowderWorks Park. Dressed in colors to represent their respective organizations, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Team Red, White and Blue and the JBLM chapter of wear blue: run to remember, were there to participate in this
Stage
Gray, cloudy fall weather got you down? Politics bumming you out? Just plain sick and tired of the daily grind? Maybe what you need is a good laugh and a chance to spend an evening with friends, forgetting those troubles and ... who knows? ... maybe even being inspired. The Olympia
News
In 1915, James Richard Thompson opened the Mountain View Cemetery. His son, J. Arthur Thompson, built the Mt. View Funeral Home on the property in 1942, making it the first combined cemetery and funeral home on the West Coast and only the second in the entire country. Over the years,
Features
There is a tradition at The Swiss Restaurant and Pub in Tacoma. Smiling down from the walls of the restaurant are photos of deployed service men and women, each holding a hand drawn sign reading, "I'd rather be at The Swiss." But one picture holds a special place. The image of
News Front
Almost one hundred years ago, Grace Darling Siebold sent a son off to war. That son never returned. Originally notified that her son, George, was missing in action, Grace began to frequently visit the military hospital, hoping to find her child among the injured. While she was there, Grace began helping
Military Life
What could be better than a spine-tingling murder mystery? And who doesn't enjoy an expertly prepared buffet dinner? What if there were a way to solve a whodunnit while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner at the same time? Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., the Club at McChord Field will provide
Outdoors
Looking for a fun way to welcome Fall? Harvest festivals throughout the Puget Sound area can turn any Oct. weekend into a celebration.PIERCE COUNTY Metro Parks Tacoma (www.metroparkstacoma.org/harvestfest) is sponsoring four separate harvest festivals this year featuring arts and crafts, carnival games, live entertainment and more. They are: Harvest Fest at Norpoint,
News
They are a rapidly vanishing national treasure, those valiant young men, those members of the Greatest Generation who were willing to sacrifice everything in order to, truly, save the world. At the rate of nearly 500 a day, every day, they leave us, and with them their memories, their unique
Features
Sometimes we all need a break from the routine. Lunch or dinner at a nearby restaurant can be just what's required for a fresh perspective. Listed here are the top 10 Yelp reviewed restaurants located less than five miles from the Joint Base Lewis-McChord main gate. Whether you're craving a
Travel
Nestled on the eastern shore of the Olympic Peninsula, Shelton, Washington is only a forty minute drive from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, making it the perfect spot for a weekend getaway. Located just off Hwy. 101, the county seat of Mason County boasts beautiful views, gorgeous hikes, and plenty of small
Military Life
Joint Base Lewis-McChord's own roller derby team, the Bettie Brigade, will face the Rainy City Roller Dolls from Centralia for their final bout of the season, and they'll help kids in the process this Saturday. Just who is the Bettie Brigade? The "JBLM Bettie Brigade is a nonprofit sports organization ... an
