Hip-Toss
Once relegated to the territory of geeky, pimpled teens and single, middle-aged adults holed up in their parents' basements rolling 8-sided dice and demanding to be called "Quarkward the Powerful" ala Dungeon & Dragons, gaming has expanded well beyond this unfortunate stereotype. All ages of people with varied economic backgrounds
Military Life
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The Army Mom Life Facebook group is a place where 3,600 active-duty Army moms come together as a community, to connect and seek guidance from other Army mothers in uniform. The topics range from pregnancy, parenting, promotions and uniform policy to mentorship in their work environments. Since
Features
I really like Pao, and I really, really like his donuts, but to be completely honest the huge pictures hanging in his donut shop (you know, the ones that each feature one of his three kids, at age one, propped up and smiling next to - quite literally - a
Focus
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - Research shows that soldiers exposed to shockwaves from military explosives are at a higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease - even those that don't have traumatic brain injuries from those blasts. A new Army-funded study identifies how those blasts affect the brain. Researchers at the University
News Front
WASHINGTON - Since activating last year, the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) has already employed teams three times to the Indo-Pacific region, and according to its commander, the brigade's schedule will only get busier, with a third of the unit overseas at all times. Now fully operational, not only is
Family
It's nice to have someone on your side, especially during these uncertain times when your household income may have dropped and the future isn't clear. Harborstone Credit Union has been doing just that through its Financial Navigator program. Think of it like having a trusted friend, there to be a listening
Explore
Ready for summer? Believe it or not, we'll actualy have days of blistering heat ... the kind that make us forget how many times we complained when it was cool and damp. Our Summer Guide 2012 can help ou plan for summer fun. See it here.
Stage
Photographer Peter Serko has had a lot more on his mind lately than his art. His brother David died of AIDS in 1992 at the age of 32. "For 20 years I have wanted to do a project of some sort about my brother's life and death. I finally found
Stage
Directing is a talent which requires many sub-talents. The well-prepared director should know something about music, world history, fight choreography, acting, architecture, carpentry, dramaturgy, and graphic arts. On top of all that, stage directors often get stuck doing their own publicity. That's okay, really; it gives
Family
The South Sound is in-between where you can almost taste warmer days ahead, but yet you still find yourself grabbing the raincoat most days, or not venturing out of the house at all. With COVID-19 restrictions still in place it can make it even more challenging to find something to
Health
Did you know more than half of American adults are overweight or obese? According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, the actual number is 66 percent. Imagine a map of the U.S. showing the Mississippi River. Then imagine everyone west of
News Front
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD - The top airmen and civilian employees serving the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord Field were recognized for their excellence during a recent ceremony. The following are those that stood out as "the best of the best" throughout the year 2020. Team McChord Annual Award Winners: Airman of the
News Front
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina - Airborne soldiers with 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 82nd Airborne Division, completed almost two weeks testing the Army's newest small leader radio (LR) packages. "Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division demonstrated tactical communications at its finest during the initial operational test," said Maj. Brian Ramirez, Leader Radio (LR)
Family
WASHINGTON - Millions of people enrolled in Tricare Prime can now receive the coronavirus vaccine from an outside provider without incurring fees, according to the Defense Health Agency. The waiver allows enrollees - excluding active-duty service members - to receive the vaccine at a non-network Tricare provider without incurring additional service
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Tim McKamey. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic Couch Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Palmer Junction. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash
Music
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Chicago Blues Jam. 8:30 pm. NC. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by
Music
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC First United Methodist Church of Tacoma Tacoma - Downtown. Benefit Concert For Oasis Youth Center, featuring Bobby Jo Valentine, Tom Goss. All Ages. 8 pm. $15 suggested donation. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Elk & Boar, Gina Belliveau, Jasper & The Homies, Brad Loomis. All Ages. 6 pm. Cork! A Wine Bar
Music
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Amocat Cafe Tacoma - Triangle District. Amocat Live! featuring the Amocat House Band. All Ages. 7 pm. C.I. Shenanigans Tacoma - Northend. Kitt Bender. 7 pm. Spar Cafe Olympia. Paul Mauer. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Jerry
