After the last box is moved into your new home, you might think the hardest part of moving is over. And you’re right, but there are still things to take care of before you can relax completely. Get Your Utilities Set Up You don’t want to arrive at your new place late at night and find that the lights don’t work. Before you move, arrange for the utilities to be set up … [Read more...] about Getting Settled into a New Home
New Neighbors Guide Pierce County
Inta Vintage Celebrates Five Years
When Inta Vintage moved into their new home in Sumner five years ago, Pam and Curt Johnson were thrilled by their purchase of the 100+ year old building. “It wasn’t an easy move because we were moving dozens of vendors at the same time we were bringing the building back to life,” said Pam recently. The historic building in downtown Sumner needed new plumbing, electricity, … [Read more...] about Inta Vintage Celebrates Five Years
Seniors and Holiday Celebrations: 6 Tips for a Joyful Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and togetherness, but it can also be a challenging period for many older adults. For seniors, the holidays might bring feelings of loneliness, especially if they have lost loved ones or are unable to participate in traditions as they once did. Here are six thoughtful ways to include seniors in Christmas and other holiday … [Read more...] about Seniors and Holiday Celebrations: 6 Tips for a Joyful Season
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
Asia Pacific Cultural Center: New Year Celebration featuring Cambodia
Music and the smell of food from the parking lot, two live stages, learning about a new culture, and being surrounded by families just like yours coming together for the new year — this is exactly what to expect on February 28, 2026 at the Tacoma Dome, thanks to the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Each year since 1997, there has been a different host country either from … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Cultural Center: New Year Celebration featuring Cambodia