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Thank you to everyone who voted on the poll! 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

Hi! My partner and I are moving to Tacoma for my new job at St Joseph - we have no idea where to look for places to live and don’t know where to start. Between the two of us we have lived in Boston, Alaska, Japan and the Bay Area besides both growing up in the PNW, but we are out of the loop now so would love advice on where to look.

We have a dog and would love parks nearby or a place with a yard. I would like to be close to St Joseph for work and preferably also public transport too. It would be incredible to be somewhere were we could walk to coffee or shops and restaurants (no idea if this is possible). We are both pretty community oriented and love to spend time in third spaces or outdoors with friends.

My SIL has said there’s houses in Ruston for 2k a month, is that a good area and is that reasonable rent (it doesn’t seem so in my mind, but I’m currently in a college town paying 1.3k for a tiny one bedroom apartment)?

People also say Tacoma is unsafe - is that true or just the fears of folks? I‘ve walked the tenderloin in SF at night for jazz clubs and also have run to my truck to avoid moose in Alaska so I’m not sure what safety standards are 😅

Thanks so much!

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.

You're invited to an afternoon of music, dancing, and joy! This is a celebration for everyone.

Through song and story, our choir of immigrants, refugees, and allies will honor the journeys that have shaped us and the communities that sustain us. This free concert will feature guest artists and speakers, original songs, a dance floor, and community partner booths. Come ready to clap, sway, sing along, and dance!

• Date: Saturday, May 30
• Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
• Location: Tacoma Armory

RSVP Here!

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I need help!!!! Should I get the dash camera from Toyota or should I get the garmen mini 3?
Please help me decide.

For General Conversation...

Since COVID, has anyone else completely lost the desire to go out to eat because of the prices?

I went out three times in the past month; an early Mother’s Day dinner, a birthday dinner at Korean BBQ, and a small moving-away dinner at Applebee's. Each was just 4 people, very limited alcohol, and every bill still landed around $250 after tip.

Maybe I’m just getting old and cheap, but at those prices it honestly ruins my appetite. I actually enjoy cooking at home more anyway, but restaurant prices now feel less like a treat and more like a financial decision. Anyone else feeling the same way lately?

Like the title says. I'm just wondering if there is ever a sweet spot where the line for gas isn't out to the main street lol​

I'm moving to Tacoma over the summer for work. Does anyone have any recommendations for a mail service? As a renter, I find it convenient and helpful, not having to change my address too much or simply having an alternate address.

I really like the one I use in Bellingham, but they are not in the Tacoma area :(

Weird to believe in ghosts but not trans people

Will there be a local vigil for Juniper Blessing the beautiful young lady murdered in Seattle?

I’ve seen posts from other cities and even other states that will hold vigils for her this weekend so I wanted to ask. Might just place some flowers at the UW Tacoma campus in her honor if nothing else.

(Please leave any hate out of this post, have some compassion and self respect).

Hello, I am looking for a really cheap Wii and game for my sons birthday. I really don't have much to spend but I don't want to let him down. Thank you