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There are no shortage of delectable gatherings blipping across the foodie radar. I like to think of it as conditioning, just as a marathon runner trains their body -- I do the same. Except I'm preparing for the gluttony of the holiday season. Here are some of my favorite libation
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ANNOUNCER: Just four short months ago, An American Tavern filled the void of what was once Black Kettle Bites and Brew. Boasting a small menu that includes, salads, dogs and tacos -- An American Tavern feels very, well ... American. Dutch and Jackie decided to pop in for a bite
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Last year, Lakewood Playhouse produced Brighton Beach Memoirs, the first part of Neil Simon's autobiographical "Eugene Trilogy." Now they follow up with the second part of the trilogy, Biloxi Blues, with the same director, John Olive, and the same lead actor/narrator, Drew Bates as Eugene Jerome. In Brighton Beach, Eugene
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Humankind has gathered around the fire to narrate and listen to stories since the dawn of time. It's an instinctive desire that more often than not also includes sharing food and drink as well. Even now in a modern age we gather with complete strangers in a dark room, munching
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(Photo: Tech. Sgt. Trier Stewart, 627th Air Base Group executive assistant, writes a problem statement during the 62nd Airlift Wing Manpower’s Practical Problem Solving Model class at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 20.) Innovation, cost effectiveness and time saving can come in many shapes and sizes in the Air Force. At McChord
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(Photo: Airman 1st Class Lauren Sprunk, 23d Wing photojournalist, and her son, Jayce, pose for a photo illustration, May 11, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, in honor of mothers who serve in the military.) The Air Force recently updated a policy to reduce restrictions on pregnant women who perform
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It has become customary this time of year for me to celebrate the coming of spring by previewing shows and concerts the dawning season has to offer. If all goes according to plan, this will be the most comprehensive preview yet. In the past, after scouring piles of show listings
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In this country today, one in three women and one in four men have been -- or are being -- abused by an intimate partner. The Domestic Abuse Women's Network (DAWN) works to help the survivors of this tragedy. With offices located in Kent, DAWN was formed by two women after helping
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From a borrowed soup kettle 87 years ago, Seattle's Union Gospel Mission began feeding and caring for those needing help during the Great Depression. "It is a passionate community of people who follow Jesus in His relentless, redeeming love for all people," said Hillary Dunham, director of marketing. "Our mission is
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Saint Teresa of Calcutta, better known as Mother Teresa, once said, "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one." This is the attitude which characterizes the Thurston County Food Bank, which last year provided food to more than 57,000 individuals. "That number is growing," food bank development director Judy
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Being outdoors is exhilarating and invigorating. "The outdoors is about freedom," Ed Bronsdon, the executive director of Outdoors for All, wrote in a news article. The organization strives to offer quality outdoor recreational opportunities to injured active-duty servicemembers, their families, and veterans. "We believe in the transformative experience that outdoor recreation provides in
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Every year, about 40 percent of the food produced in this country never makes it to a dinner table. Meanwhile, there are millions of Americans who go hungry. Closer to home, one in seven people in Washington state don't always have enough to eat. One in five of them are children. "Hunger
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Contributing to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is as simple as making a few strokes on a keyboard. Simply go to the online pledge portal (cascadiacfc.org) and follow the easy-to-follow guidelines. Doing so opens the door to a full range of giving options -- payroll or annuity deduction, credit/debit card, e-check, and
Travel
There are a couple of different ways to explore Mount St. Helens, and this trip focuses on where to get the best views of the eruption site. About a two-hour drive at its furthest point on the Spirit Lake Highway, which dead ends at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, the drive from
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On Labor Day weekend, 14 Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) soldiers and two airmen competed in the Military Defender's Cup Soccer tournament in San Antonio, Texas. "The Defender's Cup tournament is open to all branches of the DoD," said Capt. Micheal Awoyomi, Plans Officer, 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, who serves as head
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On the third Friday in September, the United States recognizes National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This is a day to honor and remember past and present Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action. On Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a crowd gathered for a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Memorial Grove to pay their
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They can't be seen just yet, but holiday elves will soon appear at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) when Santa's Castle hosts its 25th anniversary open house from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, at 2094 Bitar Ave. on Lewis Main. The all-volunteer staff works year-round to make Christmas brighter for
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Over the past year, a selected set of Army units have been piloting the new six-test Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) as the first phase of replacing the three-test Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT). Used since 1980, the APFT includes the two-mile run, push-up test, and sit-up test. The ACFT is
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The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is pulling electronic cigarettes and vape products from on-base store shelves amid safety concerns, officials said Tuesday. The move, which takes effect Monday, follows a plan announced last week by retail giant Walmart to stop selling the products amid concerns
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RSVP here for the Military Dream BIG Fair Oct. 12 in Spanaway. CLICK HERE to RSVP What will your post military career look like? Are you a spouse looking for a career that can align with your unpredictable military life? Our career and education seminars will get you
