For more than 30 years, retired commercial banker Greg Rolsma has been involved in the South Sound community. Since 2004, he’s been an active member of Rotary Club of Tacoma #8, and he’s also served on the Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, Greg’s volunteerism was briefly put on hold when his health took a turn. Two years … [Read more...] about People Giving Back: Greg Rolsma
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LeMay – America’s Car Museum Celebrates 10 Years
LeMay - America’s Car Museum celebrated its 10th anniversary gala, where more than 320 guests experienced the wanderlust of classic and modern car chemistry. Guests enjoyed the black tie evening catered by El Gaucho. A pivotal highlight of the evening occurred when Nancy LeMay commanded the stage. Not only was the automotive matriarch richly entertaining, she also started … [Read more...] about LeMay – America’s Car Museum Celebrates 10 Years
Summer Splash! Gala 2022 “Alfresco Fun!”
The Hands On Children’s Museum hosted Olympia’s favorite sunset garden party, the Summer Splash! The “Alfresco Fun” fundraiser was held under the twinkle lights in the Museum’s beautiful outdoor space where guests could explore the half-acre grounds featuring a 56-foot vintage schooner, lighthouse lookout, children’s garden, and Puget Sound beach. Guests were met with … [Read more...] about Summer Splash! Gala 2022 “Alfresco Fun!”
Tacoma City Ballet & Tacoma City Orchestra: The Nutcracker Ballet
This December, Tacoma City Ballet will be performing The Nutcracker with original scenery and costumes as it was first presented in Russia in 1892. Performed at the Pantages Theater, the cast of talented dancers will be accompanied by the professional musicians of the Tacoma City Orchestra on Saturday, December 10 and 17 at 2pm and Sunday, December 11 and 18 at … [Read more...] about Tacoma City Ballet & Tacoma City Orchestra: The Nutcracker Ballet
Olympia Farmers Market Hires General Manager
The Olympia Farmers Market Board of Directors has selected Karin "Wren" Green as the Market's new General Manager. Wren was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She grew up spending hours ambling through Seattle's Pike Place Market, where her love of Farmers Markets began. Wren's background includes event management, non-profit management and small business … [Read more...] about Olympia Farmers Market Hires General Manager