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  • relocating

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    newbie, in fact so new I’m still in ny state. Moving to tacoma end of October and looking for rental near a good high school (daughter 15). Will be working at TGH and St. Joe. Is stadium good High School? How about Wilson ? Curtis? Thanks -Teresa

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    Posted: September 15, 2009, 6:33pm EDT
    by TeresaNP
  • September Update

    First Day of School

    How you doin’ mamas?  We’re all settled into school here at Casa Tacomamama.  I  have a pretty full schedule right now,  so I’m very grateful to all of you who have kept this site lively with your posts.  Please do keep it up.

    A [...]

    Posted: September 13, 2009, 9:55am EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • Dance Birthday Parties

    Action Dance and Performing Arts Academy offers the a fun birthday parties where the children also learn and improve their self confidence.

    Our parties consist of a 45-minute dance class of your choice (ballet, ballroom, hip hop, tap, jazz, lyrical and many more) and 45-minutes in our party area with one of our [...]

    Posted: September 13, 2009, 8:42am EDT
    by ActionDance
  • Mommy and Me Movin’ and Groovin’

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    Mommy and Me Movin’ and Groovin’ -|- Tacoma
    Taught by: DANETTE
    Tacoma, WA

    Learn More: [Washington.ActionDance.com]

    Description: Wednesdays and Fridays 12:00-12:45  beginning in October
    Ages: 2-6 with parents (any age )

    Action Dance and Performing Arts Academy

    1010 South 30th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

    Moms and dads bring your young [...]

    Posted: September 13, 2009, 8:42am EDT
    by ActionDance
  • Sumner Co-Op Preschool has a few openings

    We are a playbased preschool that has served the Sumner and surrounding areas for 30 years. We have a few openings in our Blue Class 3-5 years old. The class is held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.We also have some openings in our Green Class 18-36 Months which is [...]

    Posted: September 13, 2009, 8:41am EDT
    by Teacherangela
  • Early Childhood Music Classes

    Teacher Genne is accepting new students for Musikgarten classes.  Musikgarten is an incredible approach to learning music, specifically the piano.  It’s a musical education that mimics how a child acquires language and a wonderful way to create well-rounded musicians.  Classes build on skills learned and culminate with students playing the [...]

    Posted: September 10, 2009, 7:06pm EDT
    by teachergenne
  • Tacoma Council PTA sponsors Legislative Meeting

    PLEASE JOIN US for Tacoma’s next ALL-CITY PTA MEETING
    Wednesday, September 23rd from 7 PM- 8:30 PM
    Tacoma School District Central Administration Building
    601 S. 8th St Tacoma, 4th floor Boardroom

    Find out What’s Going On with Education Reform and Funding in Washington
    We’ll hear from Washington State PTA’s Outstanding Advocate [...]

    Posted: September 10, 2009, 5:47pm EDT
    by staceyriley
  • Pre-K openings at North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool

    North Tacoma Co-op has openings for four and five-year-old children for the 2009/2010 school year. We are a parent participation program affiliated with the Bates Technical College Home and Family Life Division. We provide a safe and positive environment for your child to learn through hands-on experiences, to explore through imaginative play, [...]

    Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:53pm EDT
    by jlaubsch11
  • Beautiful Infant, Children, Family and Maternity Portraits

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    Alicen Lum Photography specializes in Infant, Children, Family and Maternity Portraits.  Although she will take some posed photo, her style is mostly candid and natural.  She offers affordable digital package option, where you get all your images on a DVD.


    www.alicenlum.com
    Become a fan on [...]

    Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:51pm EDT
    by Alicen Lum Photography
  • Belly Casts

    Immortalize the shape of your pregnant belly! A belly mask can be left pure white, painted or embellished in many ways. Decorating the mask can even be a fun and meaningful baby shower activity. This is a wonderful, unique keepsake of the sacred time of pregnancy, and a way to [...]

    Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
    by jada
  • Henna!

    Henna is such a hit wherever it shows up.  At birthday parties, I have given henna tattoos to toddlers, Grandmas, and everyone in between.  It is especially popular with teens and tweens.  It’s also a great addition to any fair, corporate event, bridal shower or baby shower.  $45 first hour, $25 [...]

    Posted: September 09, 2009, 7:48pm EDT
    by jada
  • Name That Metal Man! The Children’s Museum’s Metal Urge Inspired Contest

    Our visitors have created metal sculptures, used metallic fibers and danced the robot! Now will you help us with our final Metal Urge inspired project?

    We’d love the Metal Man standing guard over Becka’s Studio to have a name!

    Name that Metal Man Rules Submit your child’s Metal Man name along with your contact [...]
    Posted: September 07, 2009, 1:50pm EDT
    by pedelbacher
  • Proctor Playgroup

    First off, a tip of the hat to Jenny for creating and maintaining such a valuable community resource. I discovered this blog before I had even arrived here a year ago (I’m a transplant from Pennsylvania) and it has been a wonderful way to learn about Tacoma.

    Since I am [...]

    Posted: August 31, 2009, 6:53pm EDT
    by chickpea.mama
  • SoccerTots Fall Classes Start

    SoccerTots classes start up again on September 9th at The Soccer Center in Tacoma. Register online at www.soccercentertacoma.com

    What: SoccerTots Fall Session
    Who: Kids 18 months -6 years old
    Where: The Soccer Center, 2610 Bay St. E, Tacoma, WA 98421
    When: Starts 9/9/09.
    Duration: 8 weeks
    Cost: $88 + tax

    Call or [...]

    Posted: August 24, 2009, 7:48pm EDT
    by SoccerTots
  • Redesign!

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    (Again) You’ll no doubt see some weirdness where I used inline css, and this theme handles things a little differently from the old one. We’ve got drop down menus now though, which should make it a lot easier to get around and find things.

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    Posted: August 23, 2009, 10:35pm EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • School Board Primary Results

    Early results show Jerry Thorpe followed closely by Catherine Ushka-Hall. If these results hold as later votes are counted, they will go on to be the two candidates on the ballot for the general election. This post will be updated as results come in.

    Update: The latest numbers show Catherine Ushka-Hall [...]

    Posted: August 18, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • Seabury Middle School Grand Opening

    August 30th from 1-3pm, Seabury will celebrate the opening of its Middle School at 925 Court C in Tacoma’s theater district. Come for entertainment and refreshments and learn more about this innovative program for highly capable students. Call Joslyn Kearns at 253-952-3111 for more information. www.Seabury.org.

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    Posted: August 18, 2009, 11:58am EDT
    by ksteuart
  • 2009 WASL Scores Released

    Statewide, 60% of our schools failed to meet Adequate Yearly Progress standards, a huge jump over last year, while test scores remained essentially the same. (How does that work? The bar was raised this year.) According to OSPI, only 1 district with more than 500 students met AYP standards this [...]

    Posted: August 14, 2009, 10:43am EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • Train to Trek

    Tacoma Rail

    Did you know that Tacoma Public Utilities operates a passenger rail line?

    Once a month, (including tomorrow) a train leaves Freighthouse Square, bound for Eatonville and Northwest Trek wildlife park. On the train, passengers have a chance to learn a little bit about the animals [...]

    Posted: August 14, 2009, 9:30am EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • Preschool, preschool…what to do?

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    I am looking for a preschool/pre-k  for my 4 year old son.  My dilemma, the least of my problems, is my son is shy and sensitive.  I would like for him to begin the transition into kindergarten, via a part-time preschool/pre-k.  There is very little extra money in the current budget to fit in a preschool [...]

    Posted: August 14, 2009, 9:15pm EDT
    by Alexandra74
  • Baby & Toddler Music Class

    boymt1Music Together Fall 10 Week Session starts September 14th! FREE DEMO CLASS! Tuesday September 8th at 10:30AM Wed  September 9th @ 10:15AM

    Thurs. September 10th @ 10:15AM

    for more information see Harborvoice.com


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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 4:44am EDT
    by kathyanneb
  • Shanghai House Brings New Flavor to Commerce Street

    Tacoma has plenty of fabulous Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese grub, but very little in the way of worthwhile Chinese restaurants. Shanghai House, which opened this spring on Commerce, is a refreshing deviation from this trend. It may not sport the fanciest of menus, but the restaurant is already doing a [...]

    Posted: August 07, 2009, 1:00pm EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • National Night Out Locations, Tacoma!

    Because it is a crime to hide such good information in a PDF, the complete list of Tonight’s Pierce County Block Parties, and locations:

    Highlands Safe Streets
    6110 North 15th St. Tacoma 98406
    6:00:00 PM - 9:00:00 PM

    Tacoma Narrow’s Business District
    Corner of 6th Avenue/ Oxford Street
    Tacoma 98406
    3:00:00 PM [...]

    Posted: August 04, 2009, 4:43pm EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • The Worst Heat May be Over, But Fire Danger Remains High

    Tacoma Fire Dept Photo

    Last night, the Tacoma Fire Department responded to three separate fires within a span of about 10 minutes. For more details on that, check out the Tacoma Fire Department Blog.

    Tacoma Fire Dept Photo

    With temperatures returning to a frosty 83 degrees this afternoon, it [...]

    Posted: July 31, 2009, 8:16am EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • Co-op Preschool for 1 & 2 year-olds!

    Children participate in developmentally appropriate play and activities led by the Children’s Teacher, while parents have a parenting discussion facilitated by parent educator in the adjoining room (children are welcome to check-in/hang out with parent as much as desired…although most get pretty interested in the cool activities in the other [...]

    Posted: July 27, 2009, 2:46pm EDT
    by midland
  • Many Suspected Pedophiles Face Little or No Bail in Pierce County

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    In nearly one third of cases currently on the Pierce County Superior Court calendar or jail roster, child molestation and child rape suspects appear to have been released on personal recognizance after their initial arrest.

    Last week, the high-profile cases of suspected child pornographer/child molester Jeffrey Smiley and convicted child rapist [...]

    Posted: July 27, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
    by Jennifer Boutell
  • Tacoma Middle School Parents

    Tacoma has been chosen as a field site for the Families in the New Millennium research project, conducted by the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. 

    If you have a child entering or enrolled in a Tacoma middle school, we would love to hear from you.  You will have the opportunity to share [...]

    Posted: July 27, 2009, 10:09am EDT
    by MJenkins
  • Baker Middle School PTSA Rummage Sale

    Come join us for our PTSA Rummage Sale on August 9th from 10-4 during Fern Hill Days! We will be in the bus zone at the school. Bring  New School Supplies and get 10% off!!!  Name Brand Children’s clothing (and clothing of all sizes), toys, Sports equipment and children’s cleats, [...]

    Posted: July 26, 2009, 10:05am EDT
    by BakerPTSA
  • Stand for Children Endorses Catherine Ushka-Hall for Tacoma School Board

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    Stand for Children, a state-wide grassroots education advocacy organization, has announced their endorsement of Catherine Ushka-Hall in the contested Tacoma School Director Position 2 race. “Catherine will bring a fresh perspective to the school board” states Jennifer Boutell, Tacoma parent and Stand for Children North End Team Coordinator. If elected, [...]

    Posted: July 20, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Which are the best chilcares around proctor ?

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    We are new in Washington and ProctorTacoma. I have a 2 and a half boy and a 13 months old boys. I would really apreciate if you can give me the best and highly recommended childcare around Proctor Tacoma. Thanks in advance !! cares/day cares

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    Posted: July 19, 2009, 9:35am EDT
    by gigicse
  • Try SoccerTots for FREE!

    SoccerTots will be offering FREE drop-in classes this August. SoccerTots is a fun physical development program for kids between the ages of 18 months and 6 years old. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our program, meet our instructors, and have fun!

    Dates and times will be posted [...]

    Posted: July 17, 2009, 2:07pm EDT
    by SoccerTots
  • Tacoma Maritime Fest Quick & Dirty Boat Building Contest. August 29th at Thea’s Park on The Foss

    The 6th annual Tacoma Maritime Fest Quick and Dirty Boat Building Festival will take place at Tacoma Maritime Fest on August 29th.  With a limited amount of materials teams of 3 people construct a boat to their own design given a limited amount of materials.  Oh, and they have to [...]

    Posted: July 17, 2009, 11:08am EDT
    by Jose Carumba
  • Seabury Opens New Middle School

    Seabury School is offering grades 6-7 at a new middle school campus in downtown Tacoma for the 2009/2010 school year, with grade 8 to be offered in 2010/2011. Located at 925 Court C, Seabury School steps out of the traditional middle school model while still maintaining high standards of achievement [...]

    Posted: July 15, 2009, 4:41pm EDT
    by ksteuart
  • Grant Center for the Expressive Arts

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    NameGrant Center for the Expressive Arts LocationN 11th and Fife Streets, Tacoma Websitehttp://www0.tacoma.k12.wa.us/schools/websites/index.asp Age Range of Children at School3-4 preschoolk-5th grade Type of Schoolpublic Monthly Tuition Why this school?neighborhood schoolacademics and/or test scoreseducational philosophyteacher quality Is there anything you don't like about it?

    There are too many great things going on!  Also, we are losing our wonderful principal' [...]

    Posted: July 14, 2009, 3:57pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Tacomamama Endorses Catherine Ushka-Hall for School Board

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    catherinefamily

    I know just enough about the Tacoma school system to know that I don’t know enough to serve on the school board. Fortunately, I know someone who does.

    Catherine Ushka-Hall is a Tacoma mom from the historically under-represented East side. She’s served as president of the [...]

    Posted: July 14, 2009, 7:51am EDT
    by jenyum
  • Fircrest Presbyterian, Performing and Visual Arts Camp, July 27 -30th

    Several of our talented parishioners have joined together to offer a special arts camp for youth, from 3 years old - 6th Grade.  This event is open to the public.  Each day, children will learn their strength in various arts through christian teachings and music, drama, theatre and dance.   Snack will be provided.

    Camp is free [...]

    Posted: July 13, 2009, 11:20am EDT
    by gewgalme@gmail.com
  • FREE SCREENING OF SHREK @ THE GRAND CINEMA

    Hurry and don’t miss a special FREE screening of Shrek at the Grand Cinema this Saturday, July 18. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the movie will begin at 10:30 a.m. The film is completely FREE to everyone, but limited to the first 100 on a first come, first seated [...]

    Posted: July 13, 2009, 10:46am EDT
    by marecle
  • Baker Middle School PTSA Rummage Sale

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    Rummage Sale ~
    Sunday, August 9th
    10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    @Baker Middle School
    Bring a new school supply (or more!) and get a coupon for 10% off!

    Join us during Fern Hill Days for our big, blow out PTSA Rummage Sale! This is an opportunity to find unique treasures and [...]

    Posted: July 11, 2009, 8:46pm EDT
    by BakerPTSA
  • Northwest Native Arts Market & Festival

    In the Spirit will culminate with a two-day Northwest Native arts market and festival, in the History Museum’s Boeing Outdoor Amphitheater and Plaza. Check out a variety of products from some of the best Pacific Northwest weavers, printmakers, carvers, bead artists and other artisans. Additionally, visitors can experience Native American [...]

    Posted: July 09, 2009, 11:48am EDT
    by History Museum
  • Icons of Washington

    See symbolic ‘icons’ of the features, events, people, and landscapes that make Washington state unique. This exhibit not only identifies icons, but explores why and how these icons came to be. From the Space Needle to Lucky Lager brewing company, and from Ezra Meeker’s efforts to save the Oregon Trail, [...]

    Posted: July 09, 2009, 11:45am EDT
    by History Museum
  • Marking Time: Voyage to Vietnam

    Graffiti has long been a form of artistic or political expression; some call it art, some call it vandalism. But archeologists and art historians find it useful to provide context and insight into the minds of those who inscribe personal messages in public places. View an original sleeping station with [...]

    Posted: July 09, 2009, 11:44am EDT
    by History Museum
  • In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit

    The Washington State History Museum and the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at The Evergreen State College present the fourth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit. This juried art exhibit showcases the works of contemporary Northwest Native American artists. FREE public opening event July 16! The exhibit [...]

    Posted: July 09, 2009, 11:43am EDT
    by History Museum
  • Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story

    Acclaimed nature photographer, Keith Lazelle, has captured the beauty of the Hoh River, one of only a few virtually intact rivers in the contiguous United States. Explore the rich history and cultural significance of this ecosystem, including efforts to protect and preserve it. The exhibit will be on display from [...]

    Posted: July 09, 2009, 11:42am EDT
    by History Museum
  • Public pools

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    New to town- any good place to swim laps (moderate level) and get in a swim?

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    Posted: July 08, 2009, 7:50pm EDT
    by Nordicgirl
  • “Whoopie! It’s Wednesday!” activities start 7/15 at Foss Waterway Seaport!

    “Whoopee! It’s Wednesday!” – Children’s Summer Programming at Foss Waterway Seaport starts now!Know any elementary school children ready for fun this summer? Each Wednesday in July and early August, Foss Waterway Seaport is hosting special activities for kids, beginning Wednesday, July 15th. We also provide other maritime exhibits, [...]
    Posted: July 08, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
    by madhuri
  • Varsity Grill is turning 3!

    Varsity Grill in downtown Tacoma is turning 3 and will be celebrating with a night of Dueling Pianos on July 11th starting at 6pm. Join us for great prize giveaways including spa packages, Taylormade golf bags, Brewery Dinner Tours and $3 food and drink specials ALL NIGHT!

    Best of all, Varsity [...]

    Posted: July 03, 2009, 11:00pm EDT
    by varsitygrill
  • Updating Your Profile

    Tacomamama now has a browse-able membership directory! I’ll be adding a little bit more functionality to it over the next few weeks.

    That means it’s time to update your profile. Log in and visit this link to list your website and tell us a little bit more about yourself. [...]

    Posted: July 03, 2009, 10:56pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Adding Photos to Your Posts

    uploadbutton

    Photo uploading works again!  (Finally)  To add a picture to your post or calendar entry, just click on the button next to “Upload/Insert.”

    Don’t forget to click on “Insert Into Post” when you have selected your image.

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    Posted: July 02, 2009, 4:12pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • How to Change Your Tacomamama User Pic

    As much fun as those monster icons are, I imagine that many of you may want to change your user picture to something a little more personal.

    Tacomamama uses “Gravatars.” Gravatars are globally recognized avatars associated with your email address. Go to Gravatar.com and sign up. Follow the [...]

    Posted: July 02, 2009, 3:43pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Butterfly shaped cake?

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    Anyone know where I might purchase a birthday cake in the shape of a butterfly?

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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 10:20am EDT
    by kwon1962
  • Tacoma Public Schools to provide summer breakfast and sack lunch program

    The Tacoma Public Schools Food Services will provide a breakfast and sack lunch food program for children at various schools throughout the district. Go to the district newsroom on the Web site at www.tacomaschools.org for a list of locations and meal times. This schedule is subject to change.

    Please contact [...]

    Posted: June 17, 2009, 2:54pm EDT
    by Pamela B. Thompson
  • North Tacoma Goodwill Store opens June 18

    Goodwill will hold a grand opening June 18 of a new North Tacoma Store, 5401 Sixth Ave., Suite 600, in the former Longs Drug building between Les Schwab and the Sears Outlet stores. The store opens at 9 a.m. During the grand opening weekend, June 18-21, shoppers will have the opportunity to [...]

    Posted: June 15, 2009, 4:14pm EDT
    by merlich
  • Triune Pilates:New Pilates Equipment Classes for the Working Professional

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    Triune Pilates is offering early morning and evening classes. Tues, Wed, and Friday 7AM; and Wed at 7:30AM and 6pm. Come join and share the the excitement with friends and family. Pilates will ensure a lifetime of strength, balance, and flexibility. Call 253-341-8899 today!

    http://www.triunepilates.com

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    Posted: June 14, 2009, 11:54pm EDT
    by TriunePilates
  • Summer Baby & Toddler Music Together Class!

    Music Together

    Register for: Summer 6 week Session
    Starts: Wednesday: July 8, 2009  @10:15 AM

    Harbor Place (very close! First exit off the bridge)
    1016 29th St. NW Gig Harbor, WA 98335

    Music Together is an international research based early childhood music class for babies to 5 years of age! Music, motion [...]

    Posted: June 11, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
    by kathyanneb
  • Summer Camps at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma

    The Children’s Museum has super fun summer camps with themes like cooking, art, science, and my favorite Backyard to the Moon (which is a little bit of everything). There are two-day camps for 3-5 year olds and week long camps for K-3rd graders. The Museum has been doing camps for [...]

    Posted: June 10, 2009, 10:29am EDT
    by keahim
  • Train to Trek Great Father’s Day Outing

    What: Board vintage railcars for a relaxing day-long excursion on the Train to Trek. It’s a mixture of wildlife
    and history with presentations by expert naturalists and area historians that ends with a day at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. While at the park, visitors can see the spring babies including bison, [...]

    Posted: June 07, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
    by Cami
  • Father’s Day Gift Idea

    I have been involved with planning a series of 6th Avenue Progressive Dinners. The June dinner is on the 17th and we tried to keep the men in mind when selecting the restaurants. I know my husband has had a great time at previous dinners.

    The June dinner starts at [...]

    Posted: June 06, 2009, 8:48am EDT
    by 6th Ave Mama
  • Train to Trek Offers Great Father’s Day Family Outing

    Board vintage railcars for a relaxing day-long excursion on the Train to Trek.  It’s a mixture of wildlife and history with presentations by expert naturalists and area historians that ends with a day at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.  While at the park, visitors can see the spring babies including bison, [...]

    Posted: June 06, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
    by Cami
  • Infant care reviews/recommendations?

    I’m the mother of a 5-month-old boy, and I’ll be returning to work in a month. I’ve got a spot for him in a daycare near my home, but I locked that in when he was a fetus. Now that I’ve met him and know his individual needs, I’m doing [...]

    Posted: June 03, 2009, 12:23pm EDT
    by katgeorge
  • Fun Summer Day Camp in South Hill!!!!!!!!!!!

    Taekwondo summer camp is an adventure for kids! The fun and freedom of being outdoors, learning new skills, traditional philosophy and making new friends. Each week offers opportunities with special themes, and highlight activities. Days are filled with Taekwondo adventure, field trips, sports, culture, crafts, outdoor training and learning. Give [...]

    Posted: June 02, 2009, 10:35am EDT
    by marasaurus
  • National Learn to Row Day!

    Commencement Bay Rowing Club, in coordination with USRowing, is hosting a free learn to row day!  This will be held at the Commencement Bay Rowing Club’s boathouse on American Lake, Saturday June 6th.  It will run 9am-noon.

    Come on out and give rowing a try!

    Any additional questions visit www.combayrow.net.

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    Posted: June 01, 2009, 5:48pm EDT
    by k_baurichter
  • See “Heidi” on stage

    From the Tribune:  The Tacoma Children’s Musical Theater production of “Heidi” continues with afternoon performances next Saturday and Sunday (5/30/09 & 5/31/09), and with morning matinees Tuesday (5/26) and Thursday (5/28) at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 Sixth Ave. For more information call 253-565-6867 or visit www.tmp.org.

    Tickets: $15/$13/$10 - [...]

    Posted: May 25, 2009, 3:51am EDT
    by CMD
  • Art Classes for All Ages

    Art Classes with Laura Parker

    All Ages, affordable private and group rates, birthday parties and special occasions!

    Saturday and Sunday classes available.

    Classes Offered: Acyclic, Oil, and Watercolor Painting, Printmaking, Drawing, Mixed Media and Collage.

    About Laura

    Laura Parker has been painting for over fifteen years and hold a bachelors degree in fine arts from [...]

    Posted: May 23, 2009, 8:10pm EDT
    by artbylaura
  • The Muppets Come to Town, this Weekend!

    Well, Seattle.  But close enough.  If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this long Memorial Day  weekend, check out “Jim Henson’s Fabulous World” opening  at the Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum at Seattle Center.  The exhibit is part of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, and will [...]

    Posted: May 20, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • 6th Ave Progressive Dinner Wednesday: A Taste of Asia

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    The 6th Avenue Business District in Tacoma has a fun progressive dinner planned for Wednesday, May 20th.  “A Taste of Asia” will let us dine at four different restaurants for our meal, then finish with dessert, coffee/tea and live music (and dancing!) at Studio 6 Ballroom. 

    Purchase tickets at Far and [...]

    Posted: May 20, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
    by 6th Ave Mama
  • PreSchool Help Please!

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    I am the parent of the world’s shyest four year old. She needs to be enrolled in preschool next year. I prefer part-time and am very interested in Montessori, although this is not a must. We are poor. Not poor enough to qualify for ECEAP, but not terribly far from [...]

    Posted: May 18, 2009, 1:24pm EDT
    by ntflinn
  • Meet the Budgies - Today!

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    Budgiesphere

    It seems like everywhere I go these days, someone is talking about tweeting.  I’m referring of course to the latest big thing to hit Tacoma, the Budgie Buddies exhibit at the Point Defiance Zoo.  

     

    Budgiesphere

     

     

    We visited Thursday after school and managed to entice a few Budgies away [...]

    Posted: May 16, 2009, 8:02am EDT
    by jenyum
  • Happy Mothers Day, Tacoma!

    I hope you all have a wonderful day.  

     

    Arise, then, women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts, whether your baptism be that of water or tears!

    Say firmly: “We will not have great questions decided by irrelevant agencies. Our husbands shall not come to us, reeking with carnage, [...]

    Posted: May 10, 2009, 9:07am EDT
    by jenyum
  • Musikgarten classes for young children

    Musikgarten is a wonderful approach to help
    young children learn and enjoy music. This summer
    Teacher Genne will offer Nature’s Music on Friday mornings (10:30 - 11:15 & 11:30 - 12:15). The class includes moving, singing, dancing and playing instruments together.

    Each family will receive an oustanding Musikgarten CD, a parent [...]

    Posted: May 08, 2009, 6:24pm EDT
    by teachergenne
  • Dockyard Derby Dames form partnership against Domestic Violence

    While Tacoma’s rollergirls may engage in consensual violence on the track, they believe that no one should live in fear outside the rollerderby rink. At the May 9th bout, the Dockyard Derby Dames are partnering with the Pierce County Commission Against Domestic Violence to make homes safe in our community. [...]

    Posted: May 08, 2009, 3:23pm EDT
    by melanie_lynnette
  • Looking for On-Call Childcare

    Hi!  I’m a local Birth Doula and am looking for new childcare as my wonderful current childcare person isn’t able to do it anymore due to changes in her own life.  

    My boys are 10 & 7 and we homeschool so they are home during the day.  I would need someone [...]

    Posted: May 07, 2009, 11:05am EDT
    by doulakelli
  • “Just For Youth 16-24″ Job Fair

    A “Just For Youth 16-24″ Job Fair will take place tomorrow, May 7, in Building 19 at Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd., from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

    Admission is free. Participants should be prepared to be interviewed with resumes in hand. Business attire is recommended.

    For information, call Diana Small, 253.219.4606 or [...]

    Posted: May 06, 2009, 2:07pm EDT
    by merlich
  • Free Parenting Workshop: Money Matters at the Children’s Museum of Tacoma

    The Children’s Museum of Tacoma is offering a FREE parenting workshop on Tuesday, May 19. Seems very timely and they also offer free childcare during the workshop.

    Financial experts will share strategies for talking with your child about spending, saving, and sharing money. Learn fun financial literacy strategies, too!

    Date: Tuesday, May [...]

    Posted: May 06, 2009, 11:04am EDT
    by keahim
  • Little Noodle Shop Seeks New Space

    Know of any open restaurant spaces in or around Downtown/the North End?  One of my favorite lunchtime haunts is in danger of closing.  Their little space in the Safeway shopping center on Pearl Street is currently renting for $3000 a month.  Too much for a small family-run restaurant, particularly in [...]

    Posted: May 06, 2009, 10:05pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Foster family opens home to boy in need of heart transplant

    Foster Care Month spotlights Cindy Locke and foster son Mykal

    When Ivan, the son Cindy and Lenny Locke fostered and adopted, lost his fight with cancer at the age of 17, the family was devastated. He had been in remission and recovery seemed likely. “After all we went through; it was [...]

    Posted: May 04, 2009, 2:52pm EDT
    by Dshs
  • JazzyJune’s First Call for Talent Auditions

    Reserve your ticket NOW to come as a guest, network and have fun OR become a finalists for the audition and get in for free!

    Tacoma’s Premier Networking Group, Women Resource, turns talent into fun business connections. Come out of your cars, your showers, your garages and audition for “JazzyJune’s Got [...]

    Posted: May 04, 2009, 7:59am EDT
    by SandsCostner
  • Tempest goes to the dogs, and well cats too

    Tempest goes to the dogs, and well cats too.

    In support of “Be Kind to Animals Week”

    We’re hosting a benefit for Coalition: HUMAnE

    Join us for:

    Breakfast for Dinner

    Wednesday, May 6, 2009

    Buffet dinner 5–7pm, 12Bones (dollars for humans)

    Tempest Lounge, 913 Martin Luther King Jr Way

    Door Prizes!!!!

    Pre-purchase tickets available from the bartender.

    Coalition: [...]

    Posted: May 02, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
    by hiptosnip
  • ChildTrek of Tacoma Wins National Contest

    CHILDTREK WINS NATIONAL EARTH DAY DISPLAY CONTEST

    Tacoma’s very own ChildTrek has recently won another award – [...]

    Posted: April 30, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
    by aroth
  • Sarah Osborne with Baby Blessings Doula Care

    My name is Sarah Osborne and I am a birth doula in the Tacoma area.  I am passionate about helping women and their families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. I am happy to assist with hospital, home, or birth center births and consider it a privilege to be invited into [...]

    Posted: April 30, 2009, 10:33pm EDT
    by theosborne4
  • The Tacoma Wheelmen’s Bike Club partners with Franciscan Health System.

    2009 begins a new partnership with Franciscan Health System and the Tacoma Wheelmen’s Bike Club.

    Cycling provides many health benefits; including increased mobility of hip and knee joints, building back and leg strength and improving mental wellbeing.

    “It is very exciting to partner with an organization that organizes and supports multiple [...]

    Posted: April 22, 2009, 2:00pm EDT
    by fhshealth
  • ABC’s of Asthma.

    ABC’s of Asthma.

    Wednesday May 13, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

    St. Clare Hospital Conference Room

    Lakewood

    Light refreshments provided

    May is Asthma Awareness month. Come join us for a free health talk and meet board certified allergy physicians from Allergy & Asthma Specialty Service, P.S., located in Lakewood.

    The providers will discuss simultaneously in Korean, English [...]

    Posted: April 22, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
    by fhshealth
  • Bates Technical College - child care review?

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    Does anyone have any experience or information about child care at Bates Technical College in downtown Tacoma?

    [...]
    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:57am EDT
    by seijin
  • Celebrate Tacoma’s sustainability efforts with a tree planting on April 23

    With Earth Day, Arbor Day and the City in its 15th year of being honored as a Tree City USA, a celebratory tree planting is scheduled on the morning of April 23.

     All are welcome to attend the planting of a 15-foot Sitka Spruce, a species native to the Pacific Northwest. [...]

    Posted: April 22, 2009, 9:41am EDT
    by UrbanForester
  • Jack & Jill Cooperative Preschool

    Jack & Jill Cooperative Preschool has openings in our 4 year olds class for the 2009-2010 school year.  At Jack & Jill you’ll find a place where your children will flourish as they learn through play and you will receive parenting support.  With my third daughter about to start her [...]

    Posted: April 21, 2009, 2:29pm EDT
    by pierypoo
  • North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool

    North Tacoma Co-op has openings for the 2009/2010 school year. We are a Parent Participation program affiliated with the Bates Technical College Home and Family Life division. We provide a safe and positive environment for your child to learn through hands-on experiences, to explore through imaginative play and to grow [...]

    Posted: April 21, 2009, 9:28am EDT
    by suzanne
  • Education Reform Bill Passed!

    2261 just passed the house tonight, 67 to 31.  A long day of standing in lobbies and sitting in the house gallery.  A much longer day for our representatives who didn’t finish their session until about five minutes ago. I will have deeper thoughts later, but for now I am [...]

    Posted: April 21, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • 2 year old birthday party

    Number of comments: 3

    I am trying to figure out something to do for my son’s birthday. He turns two on May 29th and I want to have a party outside of our house because it’s small and I don’t want to deal with the mess. Anyway, last year we went to Round Table [...]

    Posted: April 18, 2009, 7:52pm EDT
    by ksoverbeck
  • Children’s Ride Tips Over at Spring Fair

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    This gets me right in the gut.  My kids have ridden the lollipop swings and rides like it many times.  More info at KOMO, KIRO, KING, and the TNT.

    [...]
    Posted: April 17, 2009, 7:36pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Children’s Consignment Sale

    Just Between Friends, a national children’s consignment chain, is coming to the Tacoma area April 24-26!  The sale starts next Friday at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Expo Center, and continues through the weeked with most items discounted 1/2 price on Sunday.  Admission is $2 on Friday, $1 on Saturday, and free [...]

    Posted: April 17, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
    by mamaof2
  • Senate Passes Education Reform Bill

    In a real nail biter that had me wondering if I’d get back to Tacoma to pick up my kids before bedtime, the State senate passed 2261, with a vote of 26 to 23.  If all goes well when the bill goes back to the house for (hopefully) concurrence, the [...]

    Posted: April 16, 2009, 8:27pm EDT
    by jenyum
  • Education Reform Poised for Victory

    The state senate is to debate education reform bill 2261 this morning, possibly changing the face of K12 education in the state of Washington.  The latest word from Olympia indicates Governor Gregoire is now willing to sign the bill!

    A few last minute measures are expected to [...]

    Posted: April 16, 2009, 7:38am EDT
    by jenyum
  • Kids Night Out at Round Table Pizza on Pearl

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    Round Table Pizza and the Tacoma Children’s Museum are hosting Kids Night Out on Tuesdays from 5-7pm. Don’t miss the fun provided by the Children’s Museum Outreach Program. This is a terrific event.

    [...]
    Posted: April 14, 2009, 10:09pm EDT
    by Karrie Hungerford
  • Donate to Goodwill and receive $1 off Puyallup Fair admission

    PUYALLUP – Donors to Goodwill will receive $1 off coupon discount gate admission to the Puyallup Spring Fair, April 16-19.

    Tacoma Goodwill will host a donation drive during the fair. Fairgoers are encouraged to bring gently used clothes and household items to Goodwill’s Attended Donation Station, parked at the Gold Parking [...]

    Posted: April 13, 2009, 8:00pm EDT
    by merlich
  • Not so much a post as a question/rant

    Number of comments: 2

    Who are the kids that knock on my door nearly every day selling candy bars to help “disadvantaged youth”? As far as I can tell they benefit, well, the usually older guy and sometimes teen girl who buy the bars at the convenience store a few blocks away and send [...]

    Posted: April 13, 2009, 9:12am EDT
    by ntflinn
  • Holistic Moms Network Open House April 30

    Finally: A community for moms interested in natural health and mindful parenting! South Sound parents can “find their tribe” and learn more about the Holistic Moms Network (HMN) at an open house 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Church. A national non-profit support and discussion network for [...]

    Posted: April 10, 2009, 8:07am EDT
    by nojomarie
  • Dockyard Derby Dames heading back to Tacoma!

    The rough and tumble rollergirls of Tacoma are into their third season. If you haven’t experienced them yet, get ready to see womens athletics like you’ve never seen it before.

    The Spring 2009 edition of South Sound Magazine describes the scene aptly: “The bouts mesh a frenzy of sports action with [...]

    Posted: April 10, 2009, 7:57am EDT
    by melanie_lynnette
  • Green Parenting Classes

    Bates Technical College’s Home and Family Life Department will offer two classes in April to help parents of young children, caregivers, and anyone who is interested, incorporate green principles and sustainable practices into daily activities. With classes taking place on or around Earth Day, this is a perfect educational opportunity [...]

    Posted: April 08, 2009, 1:05pm EDT
    by mamaryan
  • Federal Way Community Center Pool

    The Federal Way Community Center has a killer “leisure pool,” not unlike the Stewart Heights aquatics center in Tacoma–except it’s indoors, and they’re running on a special schedule this week (3/30-4/5/09) for kids on spring break! The young ‘uns  I went there today, where the kids were excited to see [...]

    Posted: March 31, 2009, 7:48pm EDT
    by arterialturns
  • Old Spaghetti Factory Cheap Eats

    For your info, as part of it’s 40th anniversary the Old Spaghetti Factory has many of it’s more popular menu items 40% off (see menu here: http://osf.com/menu/40_OFF_Tuesdays.pdf) on Tuesdays from today (3/31/09) through the end of April we were told. Since they have drinks, salads and ice cream included in [...]

    Posted: March 31, 2009, 7:23pm EDT
    by arterialturns
  • Secret Circus at Kings Books

    The Secret Circus continues Saturday April 4, 2009 at 10:30 AM at Kings Books 218 St. Helens Ave. in Tacoma with Mr. Mario, Hilda Gabby Girl and the Clay Martin Puppets.  There will be face painting and caricatures to go along with all the fun so bring the kids and [...]

    Posted: March 31, 2009, 5:27pm EDT
    by Mario Lorenz

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