PROMO
Every time the Weekly Volcano walks into Tacoma Cabana, we expect a diminutive man in a white suit to run past us, pointing into the air and screaming "Da plane, da plane!" The ambience of the Cabana is very Fantasy Island, complete with wicker chairs, palms in
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The ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the newly remodeled Joint Base Lewis-McChord United Service Organization (USO) Center held today - Nov. 8, on McChord Field, marks a new era for the USO of Puget Sound. First, it will be renamed The Shali Center after the late Gen. John Shalikashvili, a USO
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The 62nd Airlift Wing and 627th Air Base Group were deemed "mission ready" during an Operational Readiness Inspection outbrief Nov. 5 at the McChord Field base theater. The ORI, which took place Oct. 13-20 at the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., tested the units' ability to conduct its wartime
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Airmen from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron worked tirelessly through the night Friday and well into the afternoon Saturday to process more than 20 vehicles and support equipment destined for the East Coast to support Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The vehicles, sent from the Seattle City Light power company in Seattle,
Business News
Lakewood Ford likes to thank local Servicemembers. From donating a van to McChord's Airman Against Drunk Driving program in 2011 to collecting frozen turkeys for a Joint Base Lewis-McChord Thanksgiving Feast and care package items for deployed troops, the dealership has lived up to its motto of "veterans serving veterans." And with
Spouses
Kimberly Newlove didn't think anything of the military van parked on the street where she lived, she didn't think anything of it when officers rang her doorbell, she didn't think anything of it when they asked to come in... until the chaplain walked in. Her husband and high school sweetheart,
Business News
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry likes to think of himself as a general member of the Lakewood and Steilacoom communities. The broader population, however, knows him as a high-profile Medal of Honor recipient and military hero. In connection with the official grand reopening of the Lakewood Albertsons on Oct. 31, three
Business News
They say you only have one chance to make a first impression. For military units and businesses, one way to make a lasting impression is to adorn a headquarters building with memorable, custom-made artwork. Though door mats may not often be thought of as art, the mats supplied by Maingate
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Throughout the month of November brave men have been attempting to eradicate cancer by growing mustaches (thus raising awareness, which is fatal to cancer). The movement is called Movember. All the Farrelli's Pizza joints are down, hosting a Big Stashe Bash Thanksgiving Eve demanding all participants wear a big mustache
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With all the cousins and neighborhood chums flocking to T-town for the holiday, Thanksgiving eve is one of the best nights for hangin' at your favorite pub for a brew or six. Parkway, Harmon, Doyle's, Brotherhood and the Top of Tacoma are just a few hot spots that will involved
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You know you'll want to go underground after Thanksgiving. Last year's Turkey Day still haunts. Uncle Smitty transporting a live turkey on his Harley so Cousin Red and him could shoot it in the backyard. Of course it wasn't long before the police arrived doling out tickets for discharging firearms,
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You knew there was a reason to hold on to that Christmas-light-laden with prancing woodland creatures sweater. Hell, you once thought even the sweater with reindeer had potential. Well, it's time to explore your closet because the Bad Sweater Party is back at Doyle's Public House. Everyone has a sweater
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Little Creek Casino Shelton. Wine Wednesdays Acoustic. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Crazy Texas Gypsies Open Jam. 8 pm. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Jay Wendell Walker. 8 pm. $15. ROCK/POP The New Frontier Lounge Tacoma - Dome District. Apricot & The Beginners, Si Si Si. 9 pm. NC.
