Neighborhood News
- 40 Years of Habitat for Humanity
- Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat is celebrating 40 years in a delicious new way! Bliss Ice Cream and Tacoma Habitat have teamed up to craft a new flavor called Home Sweet Home. With every scoop you buy in October only, $0.50 is donated to Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat to help provide safe and stable homes for families in our community. What a tasty way to give back! Home Sweet Home is rich and creamy, combining sweet-and-salty peanut brittle from locally owned Mama’s Brittle with ribbons of chocolate swirls, an irresistible blend that delivers the perfect burst of flavor in every bite. The peanut brittle is an ode to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and Habitat for Humanity Champion, who grew up on his family’s peanut farm in Plains, Georgia. Grab a scoop before this tasty partnership ends on October 31.
- Peaks and Pints Turns 9
- It’s been nine years of barley, cedar and unabashed Tacoma soul. Peaks & Pints celebrates its ninth orbit with a flannel-fueled rager, worthy of its mythos. They’ll have their new house liquids of tap including Finnriver’s Buckhorn Cider and Lumberbeard’s Cut-off Flannel IPA. The Barleywine Revue will ignite the night with bluegrass thunder among the firelight flickers. No tickets, no cover, just fun, music, cider and hop-drunk gratitude among the November chill at their basecamp Proctor location. Party 6pm – 10pm November 1.
- UrbanWork 1102 Broadway Grand Opening
- Join an evening of celebration unveiling UrbanWork’s newest coworking space location in downtown Tacoma at 1102 Broadway. The event will kick off at 4pm with a ribbon cutting ceremony with optional guided tours of the new offices, the flagship location at 950 Broadway and access to the Rainier Amenity Center. Stick around after for fresh pours of Outer Dark Coffee, tastings of Odd Otter Brewing, light snacks and charcuterie and casual networking. If you’re looking for a new office, curious about coworking or want to connect with Tacoma’s business community, come see UrbanWork in action. Learn more at UrbanWork.space
Local Governance
- Tacoma Discontinuing ShotSpotter
- The City of Tacoma has made the decision to end its contract with SoundThinking, so it will not be implementing ShotSpotter. City administrators and the Chief of Police, Patti Jackson, listened to concerns raised by the council on behalf of community members on the use of the technology in Tacoma. The City and TPD remain dedicated to addressing gun violence and improving TPD’s investigations of violent crimes involving firearms.
- Candidate Info for Undecided Voters
- If you are still looking to decide who your chosen candidate should be in our local races, hear from the candidates themselves thanks to the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. They’ve put together a voters guide where each candidate was provided questions and a 600-character limit in advance. Within these limits, their responses are uncensored and unedited. The candidates are presented alphabetically by last name within their race and numerically by position number within their council or commission. Those candidates who failed or refused to respond are so noted. Find the guide here.
Arts & Entertainment
- Sea Glass Holiday Tree Craft Party November 1
- Join the Sea Glass Holiday Tree Craft Party on November 1, at Red Elm Café. 11am – 1pm you will receive all supplies and step-by-step instructions to create your own beautiful light-up sea glass holiday tree. No prior experience necessary and everyone will leave with a finished piece and a smile. Plus, you will get a chance to win a door prize. It’s suggested to arrive 30 minutes early to order food and find parking as well as wear comfy clothes or an old shirt in case of glue. Spaces are limited. Reserve your spot here.
- Rocky Horror Circus Show 10/31
- Do the Time Warp – suspended from silk! Tacoma Arts Live’s Tacoma Armory is exploding into a glitter-lit carnival at the ever-loved Rocky Horror Picture Show is reimagined by Ethereal Chaos Productions and Akasha Aerial Arts into a high-flying, high-camp circus spectacular! Think sequins, straps and sins on the half shell; acrobats spinning through “Sweet Transvestite” while they seduce gravity itself; call-backs raining down like confetti. Chaos with choreography, desire with a harness, and Halloween at full altitude. Circus from 9pm – 11pm at the Tacoma Armory Parade Floor. General admission and VIP available at tacomaartslive.org and at the door. Show is 18+.
- Arts at the Armory, Coming Soon!
- One of Tacoma’s most vibrant arts weekends is coming! November 15 & 16, 11am – 5pm at the Tacoma Armory, Arts at the Armory brings together more that 130 local artists under one roof to showcase and sell their work – from ceramics and jewelry, paintings, prints and textiles. It will be the perfect place to find locally made holiday gifts while connecting directly with Tacoma’s creative community. The event has free admission and is served by multiple Pierce Transit routes. Learn more.
- New Guest Art Curators for Tacoma Light Trail
- Guest Art Curators for Tacoma Light Trail play a key creative and logistical role in the festival. Each curator is responsible for selecting and supporting light artists whose work will be displayed at specific venues. Aleeza McCant is a Black queer neurodivergent artist whose work spans both traditional and digital media. Her artistic expression is firmly anchored in her heritage, diversity, and progressive values, seeking to push the boundaries of representation in the art world and Beyond. Soulma Ayers is a multidisciplinary artist and cultural curator whose work bridges contemporary art, hip-hop culture, and global influences. Born in Seattle’s historic Capitol Hill and shaped by the creative energy of NYC and DC, Soulma infuses her art with a deep reverence for Black heritage, community, and storytelling. Learn more about it all at www.tacomalighttrail.org
Opportunities
- Gig Harbor Garden Tour Call for Artwork
- The Gig Harbor Garden Tour Association is a non-profit whose mission is to provide a quality garden to promote literacy for children and adults on the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula. The GHGTA is inviting local artists to submit 2 dimensional garden related artwork to be considered for the publicity poster of the next Gig Harbor Garden Tour. The selected artist will not receive a monetary stipend but will benefit from the many facets of publicity and exposure as well they will get a free booth space in the next garden tour. Learn more and submit at www.gigharborgardentour.org
- Trades and Hiring Fair at the Tacoma Dome November 7
- Tacoma Public Schools, City of Tacoma and Korsmo Construction have come together once again for the annual Trades and Hiring Fair. This event is focused on workforce opportunities for those 16-24 years old and is a FREE event to students and community members across the region. Attendees can meet and talk with industry professionals about career pathways in construction, skilled trades, healthcare, maritime and more. Many employers are hiring on-site, interviewing for internships, apprenticeships and entry-level careers. Bring your resume to the Tacoma Dome, November 7 from 9am – 4pm. Learn more at https://ow.ly/WYbQ50XgBBY
- South Sound Housing Affordability Partners Looking for Board Members
- Do you want to help shape the future of housing in Pierce County? The South Sound Housing Affordability Partners are looking for new Advisory Board members to join the regional effort to make homes more affordable and attainable for everyone. Whether you’re a housing professional, community advocate or someone with lived experience, your voice matters. Vacancies must be filled by December. Apply today.
- City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department is Hiring
- The City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDS) is seeking a customer-service driven, community-minded person to join our Land Use Team as an Associate Planner. This Planner will work on a combination of discretionary land use permits, environmental review, and building permits. This person also staffs the customer service counter and supports our code enforcement team. The Associate Planner is the first step in the Planner series and reports to the Principal Planner/Supervisor for Current Planning. Learn more.
- One Table Auditions for December 11 Show
- As the One Table team gears up to create their next show (December 11 at Cider & Cedar) this is your chance to help make it happen. One Table auditions welcome both amateur and professional performers, ages 18 and up, to showcase their talent and bring their creative visions to life. Because our semi-improvised productions are developed collaboratively between directors and performers, One Table auditions offer a unique opportunity to show off, share your talents, and maybe even inspire our next performance. Auditions are November 1, 2-4pm and November 4, 4:30-6pm at ACE at the Tacoma Armory. Come prepared with a 1-3 minute monologue and bring a headshot or photograph. Schedule your audition here.
Recreation
- 80’s Themed Mystery Dinner at Ocean5
- This Halloween you can step into a world of big hair, neon and totally radical secrets. I Love the 80’s to Death is not only a dinner party, but an interactive murder mystery where you and your crew become part of the story. Some guests play detective, some will find themselves as suspects, and everyone is in on the fun! Dress to kill in your best (or worst) 80’s garb, enjoy a totally awesome eats like a taco buffet with pork carnitas, braised barbacoa, beans and rice, house made chips and guac and more. There are even prizes for the top detective team and best costumes. The night starts at 6pm with door opening and cocktail hour and cast reveal and murder mystery beginning before 7pm. This is a fun, immersive, 18+ night out and will be guaranteed to be a wickedly fun way to spend Halloween. Can you solve the crime before the clock runs out? Tickets here.
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