Music is integral to the holiday season with traditional carols, symphonic melodies and voices to warm your hearts. The South Sound area has an eclectic array of possibilities. Tacoma Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight.Friday, December 19 at 7 pm, Temple Theater All … [Read more...] about South Sound Holiday Concerts
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GET Prepaid Tuition Plan Reopens with Unprecedented Pricing
For the first time ever, GET units are priced lower than current tuition. The GET Prepaid Tuition Plan reopened for its 26th enrollment year on Nov. 1, 2025. The annual enrollment period runs through May 2026, giving families another opportunity to begin saving for future education and career training costs. The GET unit purchase price for the 2025-26 enrollment year is … [Read more...] about GET Prepaid Tuition Plan Reopens with Unprecedented Pricing
Zoo Society’s Long Table Dinner and Auction
Supporters gathered at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium for Wild Greens, The Zoo Society’s annual Long Table Dinner & Auction. The golf-themed celebration kicked off with a lively cocktail hour on the main lawn featuring animal encounters, mini golf, a Happy Gilmore-inspired trick shot, and mouthwatering bites from local chefs. Guests then moved to the plaza for a … [Read more...] about Zoo Society’s Long Table Dinner and Auction
Hands On Children’s Museum Summer Splash! Gala
The Hands On Children’s Museum hosted Olympia’s signature sunset garden party, the Summer Splash! Gala. Beneath twinkle lights in the Museum’s enchanting outdoor space, guests came together to celebrate and sustain more than 30 Access Programs—ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn through play. Sponsored by Olympia Federal Savings, the Gala sparkled with … [Read more...] about Hands On Children’s Museum Summer Splash! Gala
The Aspen Institute names Pierce College a Top 200 Community College
Today, the Aspen Institute named Pierce College as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation's premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and … [Read more...] about The Aspen Institute names Pierce College a Top 200 Community College