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X-WR-CALNAME:Tacoma · community · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Welcoming Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260807T180014Z UID:2629-1788998400-1789862399@www.tacomacommunityhouse.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180014Z URL:https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/event/welcoming-week-3/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Community House X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tacomacommunityhouse.org/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Christopher Columbus Society DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260816T184744Z UID:omkdrk1i0e8cpr2nnb3un2h1bg@google.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T184744Z X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Scottish Rite X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tacomascottishrite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Play to Learn | Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch (A.M.) DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260917T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T000439Z UID:10009646-1789639200-1789644600@greentrike.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Play to Learn is a free program for parents\, grandparents\, n eighbors\, family\, and friends who nurture children ages six and under\, with thematic curriculum that invites individual play\, fun group activiti es\, songs\, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjo y together! Support from Tacoma Creates makes Play to Learn available for children and families in Tacoma locations. \nPre-registration is no longer required. Check-in upon arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000439Z LOCATION:Swasey Library\, 7001 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United Stat es URL:https://greentrike.org/event/play-to-learn-tacoma-public-library-swase y-branch-3-2/2026-09-17?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaig n=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Greentrike X-SOURCE-URL:https://greentrike.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rescue Effect Adoption Event DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T182647Z UID:10000095-1789639200-1789666200@www.thehumanesociety.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Adopt a pet with waived adoption fees\, thanks to a grant from the ASPCA. When you adopt one pet\, you help many. That’s The Rescue Ef fect. Join us and make a life-changing difference. LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T182647Z LOCATION:The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County\, 2608 Center Stree t\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409\, United States URL:https://www.thehumanesociety.org/event/rescue-effect-adoption-event/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.thehumanesociety.org/get-involved/volunteer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Associated Ministries Meeting and Luncheon DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001517Z UID:10713@tahomauu.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001517Z URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events/associated-ministries-meeting-and-lunc heon/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Associated Ministries Meeting & Luncheon DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001517Z UID:10714@tahomauu.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001517Z URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events/associated-ministries-meeting-luncheon /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Internship Encounter: Washington State Legislative Internship Prog ram DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T003131Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53755351566654 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Internship Encounter series brings employers recruiting in terns to campus to connect with PLU students. We focus on inviting local e mployers offering opportunities for almost every student on campus. Stop b y to explore available internships and network with potential future emplo yers!\n\nOrganization: Washington State Legislative Internship Program\nDa te: Thursday\, September 17\, 2026\nTime: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. \nLocation: AUC \, across from Old Main Market LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T003131Z LOCATION:Anderson University Center URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/internship-encounter-washington-state-l egislative-internship-program-6309?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics& utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:New Volunteer Orientation DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T181205Z UID:10474-1789646400-1789648200@www.tpc-habitat.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Interested in volunteering with Tacoma Habitat? \nNew voluntee rs must attend a virtual New Volunteer Orientation prior to their first shift. \nDuring the orientation\, you will be asked to provide your email address and birth date for a background check. Following a successful bac kground check\, you will have access to VolunteerHub\, our scheduling soft ware\, and you will be able to schedule yourself for volunteer shifts in e ither construction or one of our Habitat Stores. \nPlease note: \n\nHabit at is unable to sign off on court-ordered community service hours.\nAll vo lunteers must be 16 or older.\n\n\nregister LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T181205Z LOCATION:Online\, via Zoom\, United States URL:https://www.tpc-habitat.org/event/volunteer-orientation_jan162025-2025 -12-18-2026-01-05-2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tpc-habitat.org/events/category/workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Quarterly Faith Leader Luncheon DTSTART:20260917T190000Z DTEND:20260917T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T045147Z UID:27249-1789646400-1789650000@associatedministries.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T045147Z LOCATION:Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation\, 1115 S 56th St\, Tac oma\, WA\, 98408\, United States URL:https://associatedministries.org/event/quarterly-faith-leader-luncheon /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Associated Ministries X-SOURCE-URL:https://associatedministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Play to Learn | Tacoma Public Library Swasey Branch (P.M.) DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181446Z UID:10010329-1789650000-1789655400@greentrike.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Play to Learn is a free program for parents\, grandparents\, n eighbors\, family\, and friends who nurture children ages six and under\, with thematic curriculum that invites individual play\, fun group activiti es\, songs\, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjo y together! Support from Tacoma Creates makes Play to Learn available for children and families in Tacoma locations. \nPre-registration is no longer required. Check-in upon arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181446Z LOCATION:Swasey Library\, 7001 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United Stat es URL:https://greentrike.org/event/play-to-learn-tacoma-public-library-swase y-branch-p-m-5/2026-09-17?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Greentrike X-SOURCE-URL:https://greentrike.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Washington’s Original 1889 State Constitution Viewing DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T060231Z UID:10007763-1789650000-1789671600@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,free DESCRIPTION:Washington’s Original 1889 State Constitution Viewing\nOne d ay only!\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 1:00 – 7:00 PM\nWashington St ate History Museum\nIncluded with admission. Admission is free from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Third Thursdays.\nDon’t miss this rare opportunity! For o ne day only\, join us at the Washington State History Museum on September 17\, 2026\, to view the original 1889 Constitution of the State of Washing ton. Presented by the Office of the Secretary of State and the Washingt on State Archives\, this special event is part of Washington’s America2 50 celebrations and honors the Day of Civic Engagement. \n\n“It is our duty and obligation to the people of Washington to preserve and make acce ssible significant documents that helped shape our state and how we live o ur lives\,” said Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. “Washingtonians will have the opportunity to connect with a formative piece of their history th at they otherwise may not have had. We want to bring their history to them .” \n\n\nWashington’s Constitution was created in 1889 by 75 delegates who drafted the document that paved the way for statehood. On November 11 \, 1889\, President Benjamin Harrison approved it\, making Washington the 42nd state in the Union. \n\nWhen not on display for special occasions\, t he constitution is carefully protected in a climate-controlled vault at th e Washington State Archives in Olympia. Learn more about the Washington St ate Constitution at the Washington State Archives web page. \nThis event is made possible thanks to the generous support of PCVA Attorneys at Law. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T060231Z LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/washingtons- original-1889-state-constitution-viewing/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medi um=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Third Thursdays – September DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T120216Z UID:10007192-1789657200-1789675200@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:community,education,free DESCRIPTION:Third Thursdays – September\nSeptember 17\, 2026\, 3:00 to 8 :00 PM\nEnjoy free admission\, special events\, and extended hours from 3: 00 to 8:00 PM every third Thursday of the month\, courtesy of Columbia Ban k. \nFREE THIRD THURSDAYS EVENTS – SEPTEMBER \n\n \nEdmonds Ferry – Da vid Demarest \n\nShaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritim e Identity\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nFREE\nJoin us on Third Thursday for an evening with the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area exploring the communities\, cultures\, and traditions that h ave shaped life along Washington’s waterways. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T120216Z LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/third-thursd ays-september/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma- wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yarn Group DTSTART:20260917T224500Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T211046Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53303336451596 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A weekly gathering of knitting\, crocheting\, crafts and commu nity! Drop by any week\, stay as long as you can. All supplies provided. No experience necessary - there's always someone who can teach you the b asics. A partnership between PLU Campus Ministry and Trinity Lutheran Chu rch Parkland. \n\nHosted at Trinity Lutheran - enter through glass doors o n Wheeler St (across from PLU library) LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T211046Z LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church (enter glass doors on Wheeler St) URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/yarn-group-3815?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:In-Person Homeowner Orientation DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T002249Z UID:10688-1789660800-1789668000@www.tpc-habitat.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Your journey to homeownership starts TODAY! Register for the i n-person Orientation.\nAttendance at a Homeowner Orientation Session is th e first step to becoming a Habitat homeowner. \nLocation:  Tacoma Habita t Offices. \nDoors will close 15 minutes after the beginning of the orient ation. \nOur homebuyer program is designed for households with a maximum g ross income* (before taxes) of 80% of Area Median Income based on the numb er of individuals living in the household. Further information about eligi bility can be found here. \n*All adult household members age 18+ are requi red to complete the orientation to be approved for the program. \n\nregist er LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T002249Z URL:https://www.tpc-habitat.org/event/in-person-homeowner-oreintation-2026 -07-16-2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tac oma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tpc-habitat.org/events/category/workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Teen Sacred Circle: A Space for Healing DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001029Z UID:10003597-1789662600-1789662600@www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001029Z URL:https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/event/teen-sacred-circle-a-space-for -healing-2/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Puyallup Tribe X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/fifa-world-cup-2026-schedul e-and-events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Thursday Neighborhood Nights - Weekly DTSTART:20260918T000000Z DTEND:20260918T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T052547Z UID:10002247-1789664400-1789675200@www.tacomaartmuseum.org CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:TAM is open late and FREE every Thursday\, 5 – 8 pm!\nEvery Thursday evening at TAM\, we keep the doors open late\, welcoming everyone to experience the Museum free of admission. Neighborhood Nights offers pr ograms with community partners\, artists\, scholars\, and entertainers. St op by TAM Cafe for a bite or a drink before enjoying exhibitions and enj oy artmaking in TAM Studio. Thursday evenings at TAM are the perfect time to bring your friends\, family\, or a date to connect with art. \nThird T hursdays\, our artmaking space opens up for Teen Open Studio!  Enjoy han ds-on artmaking geared towards teens. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T052547Z LOCATION:Tacoma Art Museum\, 1701 Pacific Ave.\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/event/free-thursday-neighborhood-night s-6-2/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=taco ma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Art Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Identit y DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T000255Z UID:10007156-1789666200-1789671600@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Shaped by Sea and Story: Exploring Washington’s Maritime Ide ntity\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\, 5:30 – 7:00 PM\nWashington State History Museum\nFREE\nJoin the Maritime Washington National Heritage Are a for an evening exploring the many communities and cultures that have sh aped\, and continue to shape\, life along Washington’s waterways. Throu gh storytelling\, performance\, and conversation\, we’ll reflect on how living on the water has influenced who we are as Washingtonians. Together\ , we’ll also explore how these histories and traditions are preserved\, shared across communities\, and knit into a shared sense of place. \n \nIm age credit: Edmonds Waterfront by David Demarest. \n\nAbout the “We the People Lecture Series”\n\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” takes place on “Third Thursday” evenings when Washington State History Muse um admission is free. The series invites everyone to explore what it means to be a Washingtonian and how that identity connects to the nation’s fo unding ideals of life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness. Each sessi on will look at this idea from different perspectives\, helping us see the many ways people understand and experience Washington’s story. The seri es will team up with local cultural groups\, historical and heritage organ izations\, Tribal museums\, and educators to encourage community participa tion and highlight the importance of sharing history. Programs will includ e a mix of talks\, demonstrations\, trivia\, and performances that combine learning with fun\, offering something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\nThe “We the People Lecture Series” is a part of Washington State’s comm emoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of In dependence. Learn more about how to get involved at: www.America250WA.org . LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T000255Z LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/shaped-by-se a-and-story-exploring-washingtons-maritime-identity/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Health Occupations Students of America DTSTART:20260918T010000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T183313Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53940219664013 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The mission of HOSA Club is to establish a healthcare communit y rooted in the value of knowledge\, integrity\, and improvement. We do th is through guest presentations\, working together to build new skills\, pr oviding opportunities to create awareness\, and sharing what we learn with others. Through these activities\, members build important skills\, grow as caring leaders\, and support the health of our campus and community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T183313Z LOCATION:Anderson University Center\, 150 ~ The Center URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/health-occupations-students-of-america? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Native Plant Sale DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260928T065900Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10084363-1789714800-1790553540@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z LOCATION:Tacoma Nature Center\, 1919 S Tyler St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, Un ited States URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/fall-nativeplantsale/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TNC Stewardship Work Party DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10013311-1789722000-1789732800@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:TNC Stewardship Work Party\n1st and 3rd Fridays of the month\; 9 am-12 pm at Tacoma Nature Center\nFree! No pre-registration necessary\n \nHelp us care for the park by participating in a work party held on the 1 st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 9 am-12 pm. Stewardship volunteers he lp maintain the trails and grounds at the Tacoma Nature Center. Tasks incl ude trimming vegetation\, planting\, removing non-native species and maint aining planting beds and gardens. Picking up litter and other miscellaneou s tasks also may be part of the job. \n\nNo experience is necessary but pl ease come dressed for the weather and getting dirty\nAll ages are welcome but children need to be supervised at all times by an adult\nWork parties will occur rain or shine LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z LOCATION:Tacoma Nature Center\, 1919 S Tyler St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, Un ited States URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/tnc-stewardship-work-party/2026-09-1 8/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond the Bin: Third Fridays DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T003508Z UID:10010393-1789722000-1789747200@tacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Free Community Donation Events\nLooking to clear out clutter w ithout filling up the landfill? Bring your usable items to a weekly Beyon d the Bin Community Donation Event at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Cent er and donate them to local nonprofit partners who will reuse\, repurpose \, and redistribute them back into the community. It’s a simple way  to reduce waste\, support neighbors\, and keep valuable materials in use. \nThird Fridays with Northwest Center\nThe third Friday of each month\, Ap ril – September\, we’re partnering with Northwest Center. View a full list of Northwest Center’s accepted items. \nItems are accepted on a fir st-come\, first-served basis. Events will end once collection trucks are f ull. We reserve the right to decline items for any reason\, including con dition\, size\, demand\, market value\, or seasonality. Oversized\, haza rdous\, damaged\, or non-accepted items will not be accepted. Participant s are responsible for safe disposal of declined items.  \nPlease note:  the items we accept are subject to change\, depending on which organi zation we’re partnering with for each event. Please review our event c alendar and our partner’s accepted items list before attending Beyond t he Bin events. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T003508Z LOCATION:Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center\, 3510 S. Mullen Street\, Tacom a\, WA\, 98409\, United States URL:https://tacoma.gov/event/beyond-the-bin-third-fridays/2026-09-18/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/tacoma-venues-and-e vents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Play to Learn | Fern Hill Library DTSTART:20260918T170000Z DTEND:20260918T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T181205Z UID:10009596-1789725600-1789731000@greentrike.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Play to Learn is a free program for parents\, grandparents\, n eighbors\, family\, and friends who nurture children ages six and under\, with thematic curriculum that invites individual play\, fun group activiti es\, songs\, and a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjo y together! \nPre-registration is no longer required. Check-in upon arriva l. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T181205Z LOCATION:Fern Hill Library\, 765 84th St S\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98444\, United States URL:https://greentrike.org/event/play-to-learn-fern-hill-library-5-2/2026- 09-18?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Greentrike X-SOURCE-URL:https://greentrike.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Third Friday Potluck DTSTART:20260918T184500Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001517Z UID:10517@tahomauu.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us downstairs in the social hall for lunch and an informa tive presentation from a wide variety of knowledgeable speakers. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001517Z URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events/third-friday-potluck-7-2026-02-20-2026 -03-20-2026-04-17-2026-05-15-2026-06-19-2026-07-17-2026-08-21-2026-09-18/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rove Vendor Day at Dank’s Edmonds – September 18 DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T003426Z UID:1417988-1789743600-1789754400@dankswarehouse.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Rove Vendor Day at Dank’s Edmonds – September 18\nLooking for a chance to learn more about Rove and the products behind the brand? J oin us for the Rove Vendor Day at Dank’s Edmonds on Friday\, September 1 8\, 2026\, from 3 PM to 6 PM. Rove representatives will be visiting our Ed monds location to connect with adult customers\, answer questions\, and sh are more about the brand and its cannabis products available in Washington . \nWhether you already know Rove or have noticed the brand while browsing our menu\, this in-store vendor day gives you an opportunity to learn mor e directly from the people who know the products. \nAt Dank’s Warehouse\ , our vendor days are all about connecting our 21+ customers with the Wash ington cannabis brands available on our shelves. Stop by\, meet the Rove t eam\, explore the current menu\, and discover what’s available at Dank ’s Edmonds. \nMeet Rove at Dank’s Edmonds\nRove has become a recogniza ble cannabis brand with a focus on vape products and cannabis technology. The brand offers multiple product formats and varieties designed for the r egulated adult-use cannabis market. \nDuring the Rove Vendor Day at Dank ’s Edmonds\, customers can speak directly with a Rove representative and learn more about the products currently available in Washington. It’s a n opportunity to ask questions about product formats\, hardware\, strains\ , flavors\, and other general product information before deciding what may fit your preferences. \nDiscover Rove Cannabis Products\nIf you’re inte rested in Rove\, take some time to browse the current Dank’s Edmonds men u before the event. Product selection and inventory can change\, so checki ng the menu is the best way to see what is currently available at our Edmo nds dispensary. \nOur Dank’s budtenders will also be available to answer questions and help you navigate the store’s current selection. \nWant t o save time when you arrive? Customers can browse the online menu and plac e an order for convenient in-store pickup. Online ordering makes it easy t o explore current inventory before heading to the store. \nWhy Attend a Ca nnabis Vendor Day?\nA vendor day gives customers an opportunity to go beyo nd the packaging and learn more about the company behind a cannabis produc t. \nThe Rove Vendor Day at Dank’s Edmonds is designed to be informative \, approachable\, and easy to attend. You can stop by during the three-hou r event\, meet a representative\, ask questions\, and then explore the pro ducts currently available from Rove and other Washington cannabis brands. \nVendor events can be particularly helpful if you’re exploring a produc t category you haven’t purchased before. Instead of trying to navigate e very option on your own\, you can gather general product information from the visiting brand and speak with our Dank’s team about the products ava ilable in-store. \nYour Local Edmonds Cannabis Store\nDank’s Warehouse E dmonds proudly serves adult cannabis customers throughout Edmonds and the surrounding Snohomish County community. Our goal is to create an approacha ble shopping experience with a wide variety of products from licensed cann abis producers and processors. \nVendor days are one of the ways we help c ustomers learn more about the brands they see on our shelves. Throughout t he year\, we welcome representatives from cannabis companies to our Edmond s location so customers can ask questions and learn more about the regulat ed Washington cannabis market. \nVisit Rove at Dank’s Edmonds on Septemb er 18\nMark your calendar for Friday\, September 18\, and stop by Dank’s Warehouse Edmonds for an afternoon with Rove. The Rove team will be avail able from 3 PM until 6 PM. \nThe event is open to adults age 21 and older with valid government-issued identification. Cannabis products are availab le for purchase only through Dank’s Warehouse. Product availability and inventory may vary. \n\nEvent Details\nEvent: Rove Vendor Day at Dank’s Edmonds\nLocation: Dank’s Warehouse Edmonds\nDate: Friday\, September 18 \, 2026\nTime: 3:00 PM–6:00 PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T003426Z URL:https://dankswarehouse.com/event/rove-vendor-day-at-danks-edmonds-2/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Dank's Warehouse X-SOURCE-URL:https://dankswarehouse.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Private Meeting - Social Hall DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001517Z UID:10576@tahomauu.com CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001517Z URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events/private-meeting-social-hall-2026-03-20 -2026-03-27-2026-04-03-2026-04-10-2026-04-17-2026-04-24-2026-05-01-2026-05 -08-2026-05-15-2026-05-22-2026-05-29-2026-06-05-2026-06-12-2026-06-19-2026 -11-2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma -wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.tahomauu.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oak Tree Park Work Party DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10010511-1789808400-1789819200@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Every 3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at Oak Tree P ark\nRegister online via MyImpact\n\nJoin Park Steward Albert to help beau tify and maintain the restoration site at Oak Tree Park\, remove invasive plants and keep the park clean. \n\nAll ages and abilities welcome\, no ex perience necessary.\nTools and training will be provided. Gloves are requi red.\nDress for the weather. Work party will take place rain or shine.\nRe strooms not available at the park.\n\nFor questions\, please reach out to Community and Special Projects Coordinator\, Kevin Johnson\, at kevin.john son@tacomaparks.com. \nWhat to Bring \nBring a water bottle\, snack and ga rdening gloves if you have them (we’ll have spares). \nWhere to Meet \nP lease meet at the park entrance on Pine street S (Get directions). \nWhere to Park \nStreet parking is available on Pine street S. \nYouth Participa nt Waiver \nIf you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent o r guardian\, please come to the event with our Youth Participant Waiver si gned by a parent or guardian. LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/oak-tree-park-work-party/2026-09-19/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Grit City Litter Cleanup DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10062919-1789808400-1789819200@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/litter-cleanup-marina-6/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:McKinley Park Work Party DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10010377-1789808400-1789819200@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:3rd Saturday of the month | 9 am – 12 pm at McKinley Park\nR egister online via MyImpact\n\nHelp Habitat Steward Danny keep McKinley Pa rk’s habitat healthy by clearing invasive weeds. After the work party\, take a stroll through the trails to check out the waterfall and reflection pond – a real gem in the Eastside of Tacoma. \n\nAll ages and abilities welcome\, no experience necessary.\nTools and training will be provided. Gloves are required.\nDress for the weather. Work party will take place ra in or shine.\nRestrooms not available at the park.\n\nFor questions\, plea se reach out to Community and Special Projects Coordinator\, Kevin Johnson \, at kevin.johnson@tacomaparks.com. \nWhat to Bring \nBring a water bottl e\, snack and gardening gloves if you have them (we’ll have spares). \nW here to Meet \nPlease meet near the park entrance on Upper Park St (Get d irections). \nWhere to Park \nStreet parking is available on East I St. \n Youth Participant Waiver \nIf you are under 18 and attending the event wit hout a parent or guardian\, please come to the event with our Youth Partic ipant Waiver signed by a parent or guardian. LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/mckinley-park-work-party-2/2026-09-1 9/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dickman Mill Work Party DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260906T120542Z UID:10112408-1789808400-1789819200@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T120542Z URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/dickman-mill-work-party-2/2026-09-19 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trafton Slope Volunteer Work Party DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T063316Z UID:10009355-1789808400-1789819200@tacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Tacoma and Pierce Conservation District in ca ring for Trafton Slope. This natural area is tucked away in South Tacoma\, consisting of both the more familiar Pacific Northwest forest ecosystem a nd also some Garry-oak prairie. Activities include caring for existing pla nts\, removing weeds\, and mulching. This work supports water quality\, ou r local wildlife\, pollinators\, and the neighboring community. \nAll are welcome\, no experience necessary! Instruction\, gloves\, tools\, and snac ks provided. \nFor exact meet up location and to sign up\, please RSVP he re. \nYouth Policy: All minors will need to have a parent/legal guardian s ign and bring a waiver to participate. Youth 15 and under need to be accom panied by a parent or legal guardian. \nFor your safety and comfort please bring: \n\nClothing that can get dirty\nLong pants and sleeves\nSturdy sh oes (closed toed shoes required\, no sandals or flats)\nRain gear and warm layers (the event will happen rain or shine)\nFull water bottle! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T063316Z LOCATION:Trafton Slope\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98409 URL:https://tacoma.gov/event/trafton-slope-volunteer-work-party-14/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/tacoma-venues-and-e vents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Women in Fire Service - Information Session DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T063316Z UID:10011830-1789808400-1789830000@tacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Tacoma Fire Department is hosting two Women in Fire Servic e events for women who are considering a career in the fire service. The e vent will give you the opportunity to use basic firefighting tools\, and y ou will learn from TFD’s women firefighters. This is your chance to meet other women in the fire service and ask questions specific to women in th e profession. \n  \nWe have two available sessions: September 19 and Octo ber 10. \n  \nWhat to Expect \n\nHear from women leaders with TFD and the City of Tacoma\nDiscuss a career in the fire service\nLearn about career advancement within the department and beyond\nHear first-hand accounts of what it’s like to be a woman in the fire service\nUnderstand our hiring process\, salaries\, and benefits\nAsk questions you might otherwise be he sitant to ask\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity for hands-on activitie s like pulling hoses\, EMS skills\, and handling equipment. \nSpace is lim ited\, so sign up today! LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T063316Z URL:https://tacoma.gov/event/women-in-fire-service-information-session/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/tacoma-venues-and-e vents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:City-Wide Cleanup Event DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T063316Z UID:10011825-1789812000-1789819200@tacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join Tidy-Up Tacoma\, Litter Free 253 and Oscar’s Enemies fo r a Citywide Cleanup Event! \nChoose from cleanup locations across Tacoma and help keep our neighborhoods clean and welcoming. Each site will be sta ffed\, and bags\, gloves and litter-picking equipment will be provided. No experience is needed\, and volunteers of all ages and abilities are welco me. \nPlease sign up in advance to help us prepare enough supplies for eac h location. \n📅 Saturday\, September 19⏰ 10 a.m.–noon📍 Multiple locations across Tacoma🔗 Sign up and view cleanup locations: rebrand.ly /CleanupDay \nThis event is part of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing Tidy-Up Tacoma initiative in partnership with community-led cleanup groups. LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T063316Z URL:https://tacoma.gov/event/city-wide-cleanup-event/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/tacoma-venues-and-e vents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dinner Church DTSTART:20260919T234500Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T211046Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53358028190177 CATEGORIES:community,food DESCRIPTION:A monthly gathering for worship around a (free!) meal in the N ess Family Chapel - September 19th\, October 17th\, November 21st. Begin g athering at 4:45pm. Worship begins at 5pm. Dinner Church is a table-center ed expression of church that reclaims one of the most ancient and most hum an practices - sharing a meal. Rooted in the life of Jesus and the early c hurch\, Dinner church invites strangers to become friends\, stories to be shared\, and communities to be transformed. \n\nMeal will be vegetarian wi th gluten free options. RSVP helpful but not required - September 19\, Oct ober 17\, November 21. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T211046Z LOCATION:Ness Family Chapel – Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Perfor ming Arts\, Chapel URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/dinner-church?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Weekends at The Penalty Box Sports Bar in Lakewood\, WA DTSTART:20260920T020000Z DTEND:20260920T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T000242Z UID:10001641-1789844400-1789855200@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,food DESCRIPTION:This and EVERY weekend\, come join us for our events! \nThe Pe nalty Box is THE place to be for socializing\, live music\, pool and dart tournaments and so much more! We have an excellent selection of Food and B everage options\, with EVERY day specials\, be sure to follow our pages on social media. \nWeekly Events Include: \n\nSmokin’ Saturdays\, w/ Fresh off our In-House smoker made dinner specials starting at 5pm.\nBlind Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournaments at 6:30 pm weekly on Saturdays\nSpeed Poo l Tournaments at 7:00 pm every Saturday\nFREE Texas Hold’em Poker tourna ments Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 pm\, also on Sundays at 1:00 pm\nDaily pool leagues\nThe Friday Faceoff Series featuring local talent in a head to head matchup most Fridays at 6:00 pm\nOnce a month\, or more Concert Se ries at 9:00 pm on Fridays\nWe have 8 pool tables\, 3 dart boards\, more T V’s than you can count\, and show ALL sporting events!\nOpen to all ages until 9pm daily\nEvent Space is Available for your next Party\, Graduatio ns\, or get together!\n\nCheck Out The Penalty Box on social media\, or co me on by\, we’re located at 2510 84th St S in Lakewood\, WA 98499. Call (253) 302-4928. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000242Z LOCATION:The Penalty Box\, 2510 S 84th St\, Lakewood\, WA\, 98499\, United States URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/weekends-at- the-penalty-box-sports-bar-in-lakewood-wa/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Point Defiance Animal Loop Road Work Party DTSTART:20260920T163000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T120548Z UID:10112556-1789896600-1789905600@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Third Sunday of the Month | 9:30 am-12 pm\nMeet on the trail a cross from the back of the Zoo Maintenance buildings on North Animal Loop Rd. (view map)\nRegister online via MyImpact\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin local bot anist Romey Haberle to take back the trailside from nonnative blackberries and set the native berries free. We are working to restore the tree canop y in this favorite birding spot and entrance trail to our beautiful forest . A seasonal small wetland makes this a unique location\, with many differ ent kinds of plants not seen in most of the park. \n\nAcross the seasons\, we’ll take a short stroll to practice plant names and see what natural wonders are unfolding in this special spot.\nThis opportunity is best for ages 12+ because we will mostly be working with blackberries and those bit e back!\n\nWhat You’ll Do \n\nRemove unwanted weeds\nCare for newly plan ted native plants\nLearn about local ecology and restoration practices\nHa ve fun working with fellow nature lovers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring \nWe ar sturdy shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, and bring a water bottle. Tools\, gloves\, and training provided. \nWhere to Meet \nMeet on the tra ilhead across from the zoo parking lot on on North Animal Loop Rd. (view m ap) \nWhere to Park \nParking is available in zoo parking lot D\, directly across from the trailhead. \nYouth Participant Waiver \nIf you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian\, please come to t he event with our Youth Participant Waiver signed by a parent or guardia n. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T120548Z LOCATION:North Animal Loop Rd. Trailhead\, Five Mile Dr\, Tacoma\, WA 9840 7\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/point-defiance-work-party-6-4/2026-0 9-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Garden Volunteer Party DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063721Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53997123461042 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Get your hands dirty\, meet fellow Lutes & Parkland Community Members\, and help grow fewsh produce for our campus and local community.\ n\n \n\nWe encourage volunteers to bring rain gear\, a water bottle\, and to wear closed toe shoes.\n\nAll PLU student\, faculty\, staff and Parklan d community members are invited to join. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063721Z LOCATION:PLU Community Garden URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/garden-volunteer-party?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pierce County Homeless Memorial DTSTART:20260921T010000Z DTEND:20260921T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001325Z UID:27667-1789927200-1789930800@associatedministries.org CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001325Z LOCATION:Shiloh Baptist Church\, 1211 South "I" Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 984 05\, United States URL:https://associatedministries.org/event/pierce-county-homeless-memorial /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Associated Ministries X-SOURCE-URL:https://associatedministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Play to Learn | Bryant Neighborhood Center DTSTART:20260921T170000Z DTEND:20260921T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061202Z UID:10009864-1789984800-1789990200@greentrike.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to pla y together! Play to Learn is for parents\, grandparents\, neighbors\, fami ly\, and friends who nurture children ages six and under\, with thematic c urriculum that invites individual play\, fun group activities\, songs\, an d a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together! Sup port from Tacoma Creates makes Play to Learn available for children and fa milies in Tacoma locations. \nPre-registration is no longer required. Chec k-in upon arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061202Z LOCATION:Bryant Neighborhood Center\, 1615 6th Ave\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405 URL:https://greentrike.org/event/play-to-learn-bryant-neighborhood-center- 8-2/2026-09-21?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma- wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Greentrike X-SOURCE-URL:https://greentrike.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Autumn Equinox DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260729T211046Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_48296080189015 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The autumnal equinox occurs every September in the Northern He misphere\, marking the beginning of fall. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T211046Z URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/autumn-equinox-2026?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:TPU at Eastside Neighborhood Council Meeting DTSTART:20260922T013000Z DTEND:20260922T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T183548Z UID:10000427-1790015400-1790019000@www.mytpu.org CATEGORIES:civic,community DESCRIPTION:TPU representatives will be presenting on the 2027-2028 utilit y rate proposals. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T183548Z LOCATION:Virtual Event URL:https://www.mytpu.org/event/eastside-neighborhood-council/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Public Utilities X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mytpu.org/payment-billing/rate-information/public -meetings-presentations END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mushroom\, Flower & Animal Mosaics with Kathleen McHugh DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T060314Z UID:10006484-1790071200-1790092800@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Help Artist Kathleen McHugh craft mushroom\, flower\, and anim al mosaics to decorate the Children’s Garden!\n\nKathleen McHugh receive d her formal art training at the Cornish Institute of the Arts in Seattle\ , Washington. She is a visual artist with a special interest in providing artistic experiences for children and youth. She believes that creative en gagement helps individuals discover themselves\, explore their interests\, and develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue their artistic\, a cademic\, intellectual\, and personal goals.\n\nSupported by the National Endowment for the Arts LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T060314Z LOCATION:Hands On Children’s Museum\, 414 Jefferson St NE\, Olympia\, WA \, 98501\, United States URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/mushroom-flo wer-animal-mosaics-with-kathleen-mchugh/2026-09-22/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Project Homeless Connect DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T045147Z UID:27124-1790074800-1790089200@associatedministries.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A one-day essential services resource fair for our homeless co mmunity members. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T045147Z LOCATION:Fife Community Center\, 2111 54th Ave E\, Fife\, WA\, 98424\, Uni ted States URL:https://associatedministries.org/event/project-homeless-connect/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Associated Ministries X-SOURCE-URL:https://associatedministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Power of Play Lunch 2026 DTSTART:20260922T183000Z DTEND:20260922T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T001220Z UID:10009812-1790076600-1790082000@greentrike.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:The Power of Play Lunch is Greentrike’s annual lunchtime fun draiser! Join us to support Greentrike’s children’s museums\, programs \, and resources for the children\, youth\, and families in our neighborho ods. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T001220Z LOCATION:Hotel Murano\, 1320 Broadway\, Tacoma\, 98402\, United States URL:https://greentrike.org/event/power-of-play-lunch-2026?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Greentrike X-SOURCE-URL:https://greentrike.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:International Lutes Meet & Greet DTSTART:20260922T233000Z DTEND:20260923T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003148Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53887407188496 CATEGORIES:community,food,music DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL LUTES MEET & GREET \n\nConnect with the PLU glob al community! International students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni are in vited to gather for food\, music\, and great conversation. As part of the fun\, we’ll be crafting personal shields that showcase and celebrate whe re we come from. LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003148Z LOCATION:Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, KHP 201 URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/international-lutes-meet-greet-2777?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Interfaith Women's Tea DTSTART:20260923T010000Z DTEND:20260923T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T001810Z UID:27785-1790100000-1790105400@associatedministries.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Join us for tea and conversation! This month we will be talkin g about “Infancy in Our Faith Traditions.” Light snacks provided. Brin g a friend! \nFind us in the upper building at St. Mark’s Lutheran Churc h by the Narrows. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001810Z LOCATION:St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows\, 6730 N 17th Street\ , Tacoma\, WA\, 98406\, United States URL:https://associatedministries.org/event/interfaith-womens-tea/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Associated Ministries X-SOURCE-URL:https://associatedministries.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Staff/Faculty Queer Coffee DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T003111Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53941436699867 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Queer Coffee is a space for 2SLGBTQIA+ staff & faculty to conn ect.\n\nFall 2026 Queer Coffee will be every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9am-10am in different locations around campus. Please fill out this inter est form (if you haven't before) for the calendar invite\, where specific locations are listed. If you are unavailable for Queer Coffee this semeste r\, you can still sign up to stay in the loop about our other meet-ups and events!\n\nPlease share the interest form with any other 2SLGBTQIA+ PLU e mployees who you think might want to join us!\n\nAccessibility information for each location will be provided on the specific gcal invites.\n\nEmail Magdalena at stickemk@plu.edu with any questions.\n\nBONUS: We will also be hosting monthly Queer Connections: a connection space for 2SLGBTQIA+ st udents\, staff\, and faculty. More details to come. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T003111Z LOCATION:Locations Vary - Please Submit Sign Up Form for Specific Location s URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/stafffaculty-queer-coffee-F2026?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Corryography-Free Photography viewing by David Corry DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002502Z UID:10004555-1790154000-1790175600@www.southsoundtalk.com CATEGORIES:community,free DESCRIPTION:Date(s): Now through February 27\, 2025\nTime: 9am-3pm daily ( Monday-Friday\, Holidays closed)\nWhere: 1323 Yakima Ave Tacoma WA 98409\n Catholic Community Services-Main Building\, 2nd Floor \nFront door remains locked.  Please ring bell and a member of Reception will escort you to t he Gallery \nAn amazing mixture of photographs featuring Washington Nature Scapes\, architecture and portraits by artist David Corry.  Photographs are in both color and black-and-white and ALSO feature a unique music scen e. \nDavid Corry is a local artist based in the beautiful San Juan Islands whose interest in photography  began at an early age.  His career as a photographer started in the Army and after attending the Visual Art Instit ute in Ohio he joined a commercial photography studio.  His work is multi -faceted and varied. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002502Z LOCATION:Catholic Community Services of Western Washington\, 1323 Yakima A ve\, Tacoma\, 98405\, United States URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-pierce-county-event/corryography -free-photography-viewing-by-david-corry/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:SouthSoundTalk X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.southsoundtalk.com/tacoma-events-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Play to Learn | Salishan Family Investment Center DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T181446Z UID:10010398-1790157600-1790163000@greentrike.org CATEGORIES:community,family DESCRIPTION:Play to Learn is a free program for children and adults to pla y together! Play to Learn is for parents\, grandparents\, neighbors\, fami ly\, and friends who nurture children ages six and under\, with thematic c urriculum that invites individual play\, fun group activities\, songs\, an d a whole group circle time for children and adults to enjoy together! Sup port from Tacoma Creates makes Play to Learn available for children and fa milies in Tacoma locations. \nPre-registration is no longer required. Chec k-in upon arrival. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181446Z LOCATION:Salishan Family Investment Center\, 1724 E. 44th St.\, Tacoma\, W A\, 98404\, United States URL:https://greentrike.org/event/play-to-learn-salishan-family-investment- center-6/2026-09-23?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ta coma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Greentrike X-SOURCE-URL:https://greentrike.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Point Defiance Garden Club Work Party DTSTART:20260923T170000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T120511Z UID:10112962-1790157600-1790164800@www.parkstacoma.gov CATEGORIES:community LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T120511Z LOCATION:Point Defiance Lodge\, 5715 Roberts Garden Drive\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98407\, United States URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/point-defiance-garden-club-work-part y/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-w a X-SOURCE-NAME:Parks Tacoma X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parkstacoma.gov/activities-and-sports/category/fe stivals END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:(NEW STARTING LOCATION) Noon Walk @ Point Ruston and Wilson Bridge DTSTART:20260923T190000Z DTEND:20260923T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T065830Z UID:event_315682723@meetup.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers\nWe will meet at the parking lot of the Ruston Waterfront Market. We will then walk down to the Ruston Waterfront and make a loop along Ruston Way back to the market. For those who want to walk a bit farther\, we can continue to Wilson Bridge and back . LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T065830Z URL:https://www.meetup.com/tacoma-unlikely-hiker/events/315682723/?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma Unlikely Walkers & Hikers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walking Moai for faculty and staff DTSTART:20260923T191500Z DTEND:20260923T194500Z DTSTAMP:20260831T183246Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53851064705747 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Walking Moai: meet at the Martin Luther Statue in Re d Square at a new time at 12:15 pm every Wednesday and join PLU colleagues in a 30-minute stroll around campus. What is a moai? Pronounced "mo-eye"\ , it is a social support group that originated in Okinawa\, Japan and it t ranslates to "meeting for a common purpose.” LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T183246Z LOCATION:Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts\, meet at the Martin Luther Statue in Red Square URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/walking-moai-for-faculty-and-staff?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Multicultural Child & Family Hope Center Vaccine Clinic DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T121121Z UID:10000425-1790175600-1790186400@tpchd.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Flu and COVID vaccines will be offered as available. \nAll chi ldren are welcome regardless of insurance status. Walk-ins welcome. \nAdul t vaccinations are limited based on supply. Pre-registration required fo r adults to determine insurance status. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T121121Z LOCATION:Multiccultural Child & Family Hope Center\, 2316 S. State St. Sui te C\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98405\, United States URL:https://tpchd.org/event/multicultural-child-family-hope-center-vaccine -clinic-12/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department X-SOURCE-URL:https://tpchd.org/venue/1208-south-10th-street-tacoma-wa-9840 5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Latinx Lutes Meet & Greet DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003148Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53887424468718 CATEGORIES:community,food,music DESCRIPTION:LATINX LUTES MEET & GREET\n\nAn event to celebrate our communi ties and Hispanic Heritage on campus through music\, food\, and refreshmen ts. Come get to know other Latinx/Hispanic students\, staff and faculty in our PLU community! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003148Z LOCATION:Amphitheater – Mary Baker Russell Music Center\, AUC 133 URL:https://calendar.plu.edu/event/latinx-lutes-meet-greet-9427?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=tacoma-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Pacific Lutheran University Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://calendar.plu.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR