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So Franklin Elementary canceled it's TK program last week. It seems like every year TPS is in a deficit. I looked at the salary schedule on open payroll and as of 2023 6 people were making over 250k per year and 36 were making over 200k. The OSPI superintendent makes less!!!

Yet that are canceling TK programs and last year they laid off/or relocated a bunch of Para educators across the district para salary is max of 30 grand per year.

What are they spending money on? Last year there was an article about HR using 8000 to have a team retreat at some swanky resort. If this is common knowledge what else are they doing with the money? Would it be worth it to start a campaign to hire a financial investigator to look at misappropriation of funds?

The administration retreat last year was 8800 I was way off. I corrected it.

Sorry about that.

Heard from a friend they watched a pedestrian get hit by a car going speed limit on pearl street near DQ. Saw that there was a big response from police and fire, does anybody have an update on the situation?

We are a group of musically-inclined locals with kids who are all interested in playing in bands. We’re exploring developing a youth music program here focused in putting kids in cohorts to play, alongside individual lessons. Anyone else out there ever looked for something like this for their kids? Ever found anything? Would your kids want something like this? Are you a musician who would want to participate? Thanks for your thoughts 🥁🎸🎺🎤🎹

Hi there! I haven’t been to Cheney Stadium before and am looking for feedback on how easy to navigate it is. I have some mobility issues - I have trouble walking/standing for long periods and need to take breaks when possible. How far away is the parking area to the stadium entrance? Is there usually a long line to get in to the stadium? Is the stadium itself large / does take a while to get to your seats from the entrance? I’ve recently attended a concert at Climate Pledge, so with that as a comparison, is there generally more/less walking involved to navigate Cheney Stadium? Thank you for any info/help!

This Thursday, the Curtis High School jazz band will be playing at T Town Swing. Go out and support our young musicians

Oh, and also, there's dancing. Beginner class included with the dance at 8, and you don't need to bring a partner

It will be certifiably awesome

Here are some of the upcoming events for the end of May:

• Book Swap & Sip (& Mobile Library): May 19 4-9pm, Odd Otter Brewing Co.
• Craft & Movie Night: May 19 6:30-9:30pm, Real Art Tacoma (bring your own craft or use what they have, featuring the movies Robots & 9)
• Concert in the Cone w/James Doyle: May 21 6-7pm, Museum of Glass Hot Shop
• Bike to the Broadway Farmers Market: May 21 10am-2pm
  • Receive a $5 market token if you bike to the market and visit the Tacoma On the Go (TOTG) booth!

   

• Indoor Art & Craft Show: May 22 8am-6pm, Eastside Community Center
• Libraries With Heart: May 22 10am-12:30pm, Main Library
  • Self-monitored blood pressure device demo & launch for new free blood pressure monitoring kits at all 8 TPL branches.
• Restoring Salmon in Tacoma: May 26 6:30-7:30pm, Wheelock Library
• Fish Hatchery Tour: May 26 6:30-7:30pm, Puyallup Fish Hatchery
• How to Apply for Grants for Artist Projects (GAP): May 27 6-7:30pm, Main Library (registration required)
• Gothic Curios Artist Market: May 31 10am-4pm, Real Art Tacoma

View the full list here: https://linktr.ee/tacomaevents

I've been searching rly hard for a job and friends and I've had no luck.. id love to meet someone who can drive (sorry I don't drive) who wants to hang out, especially other lbgt people :)

Hi all! I’m visiting SeaTac for the week, and was looking to make some connections while in the area. Today I went to Metro Market for dinner and asked these 3 recent grads from U of Puget Sound (all sociology majors) about any fun things to do in Tacoma. There was one that was kind of cute and mentioned I think a cool food spot as a good “date idea.” Idk if they were being nice or I was just being clueless to hints as a guy, but would love the chance to talk again. Also if anyone else wants to shoot out fun social ideas for a 20s-something young professional let me know!

Me and my friend were talking about how we should normalize pained wailing as a way to relieve some emotions. But there's so many people who could benefit from that. The idea is that we find somewhere a little away from houses in the woods, trails, etc. And we walk out at night as a group just letting it all out. We need this, anybody in?

Many of us understand how important Parks Tacoma is in our community. Many of us are also aware of the current major budget issues facing the department, and I'm sure many of us have questions. (Shout out to the commissioners on social media who have been sharing background and answering questions - it's been insightful).

Tonight, Monday May 18, is a special meeting and public hearing about the budget where all community members are welcome. Comments can be submitted by 4pm today, and verbal testimony during the event is also possible.

6:00pm 4702 S. 19th St. Tacoma • Remote link is also available

All details here, including the meeting link - budget information - meeting agenda etc.

https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/special-meeting-5-18-26/

Too often there's folks online complaining (and sometimes, rightly so) about local government and entities (like Parks); there's a lot of opportunities to be involved and informed that too often aren't taken. Here's one of them.

Hey!

I’m a 23 y/o female in Tacoma. I grew up on Washington’s east side and eventually ended up over here. I’ve been here for a few months but have only met a handful of people, most of who I was never really able to fully connect with, so I’m really lacking a sense of community here.

What do you guys do to meet people around this age? Coffee shops? Parks? Maybe a bar, but I can’t seem to find many great places where it’s the vibe I could go in alone for a drink. It’s hard to connect organically anymore and have just never had a great experience with dating apps/apps like bumble bff.

So, looking for suggestions. Thanks!

Saw about 5 cop cars a couple blocks down from Trappers and heard a bunch of yelling