South Tacoma Activity and Recreation Center, better known as STAR Center, is far from the average community center. With activities ranging from hands-on culinary classes to a state-of-the-art fitness facility, STAR Center offers the community a place to connect, play and stay fit. On an average day, members can be seen dropping into a Zumba class, gathering to meet for a study … [Read more...] about Star Center – A Place To Connect
Summer 2014
Puget Sound’s Historic SSS Odyssey
The Odyssey, a 90-foot sailboat, was designed by Olin Stephens and built in 1938 by the Henry Nevins Yard of New York for Mrs. Barklie Henry, a member of the Vanderbilt family. As a pleasure vessel, Odyssey quickly proved itself as a winning member of the racing community of Long Island Sound. The family also sailed it down to the Caribbean for visits with Ernest … [Read more...] about Puget Sound’s Historic SSS Odyssey
Matador
721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.627.7100 matadorrestaurants.com Tex-Mex techno cool. That’s what the Matador is. Deep amber lighting, trendy techno beats, and the aroma of spices and fire greet you as you cross the threshold. Guests, numerous and closely packed, lean in to one another to intimately relate tales as they sip drinks and sway to the beat. The Matador owners … [Read more...] about Matador
Farmers Markets: Building Healthy Communities
Over the past few years, farmers markets have grown increasingly popular. From Tacoma to Olympia, these local markets provide a vital service to the communities they serve. Among a number of benefits is the unique opportunity for consumers to connect directly to farmers. At the Tacoma Farmers Market, the goal is simple: to provide fresh, healthy foods to everyone. “Every … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets: Building Healthy Communities
A Day Trip – Discover Centralia
Centralia is being revitalized. If you haven’t visited recently, this is the summer staycation destination you need to consider. Quaint and quiet, the downtown main strip features original brick-and-mortar buildings, but with a twist. There’s a modern group of boutiques, coffeehouses, wine bars and eateries, setting the stage for an extraordinary day trip for couples and … [Read more...] about A Day Trip – Discover Centralia