Business News
"It's a myth that credit unions are not as convenient as banks," said Heidi West, vice president of marketing for America's Credit Union. "On the contrary, many credit unions, including ACU, offer multiple electronic services including online banking, mobile banking, online bill pay, eStatements, eNotices, eAlerts and account aggregation. Our
Military Resources
The Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a private group supporting families that have exceptional needs. This includes families who have a member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or an intellectual disability. While enrollment into EFMP is required by the Service member, the group welcomes
Nightlife It List
The Tim Hall Band hosts the Sunday Night blues Jam at Dawson's Bar and Grill on South Tacoma Way. Frontman "Too Tall" Tim Hall is a towering, workingman blues guitarist who originally rocked it psychedelic with Jerry Miller in the Bay Area during the
Veterans
Today, the portable Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) consumed by American ground troops come in packages that are easy to open. In times past, the rations carried by a soldier or Marine were enclosed inside steel cans. The P-38 pocket can opener of the early World War
Archives
MEAT The Tacoma Farmers Market and 6th Ave Farmers Market now carries local, pasture-raised, grass-fed meats. Featured days and more info can be found at tacomafarmersmarket.com. VEGETARIAN The Mandolin Café will feature vegetarian dishes throughout the month of September. Veg out at 3923 S. 12th St. in Tacoma. SPARKS FIREHOUSE DELI Come Sept. 3 Puyallup
Military Resources
They have been there, they understand and they are here to help. As Veterans of Foreign Wars, they understand that deployments can weigh heavily, emotionally and financially, on Soldiers and family members left behind. Through National Military Services, VFW Posts can offer support and assistance
Arts
MONDAY For years, the Greta Jane Quartet played every Monday at the Royal Lounge. "Quartet of what?" you ask, as yet unhip to Ms. Greta Jane Pederson's jazz combo featuring Cary Black, Vince Brown, and Andrew Dorsett. In your world, jazz is the Pandora station your boss makes you listen to
