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X-WR-CALNAME:Tacoma · community · today · 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 END:VCALENDAR