Saint Martin’s University is gearing up for its annual major fundraiser for student scholarships, the Saint Martin’s Gala, with not one, but two celebrity chefs this year and a butcher! Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau, The Chef in the Hat™, and butcher Dario Cecchini are set to host the event at the Marcus Pavilion on Saint Martin’s campus in Lacey on November 4, … [Read more...] about Saint Martin’s University Gala 2023
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Explore your inner “CREATIVE WARRIOR” at The Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Studio
Housed in a charming historic building in Kitsap County, glass artist Lisa Stirrett runs a working glass studio open to the community and focused on empowering women through art. The Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Studio showcases colorful glass art from butterflies to hanging mermaid ornaments, all handmade in Silverdale, and provides space for all to experiment with glass art … [Read more...] about Explore your inner “CREATIVE WARRIOR” at The Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Studio
Go Red for Women supporters Raise their Paddles
Go Red for Women supporters raised their glasses and their paddles at Be The Beat: A Go Red for Women Experience at Block 41. The American Heart Association and event chairperson, Claire Verity, Market President of Regence BlueShield, welcomed about 240 guests to the event designed to shine a spotlight on women’s cardiovascular health and specifically the event theme focused on … [Read more...] about Go Red for Women supporters Raise their Paddles
United Way of Pierce County Celebrates 100 Years
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) celebrated the organization's 100th anniversary, which took place during COVID on May 14, 2021, with the Creating Possibilities Together Gala at the Silver Cloud at Point Ruston Waterfront. The event was a huge success, with 350 community members coming together to support UWPC's Centennial Campaign … [Read more...] about United Way of Pierce County Celebrates 100 Years
Women Who Inspire Us: Kelly Wilson
Being a child in a family without enough food to eat is hard for many to imagine, and it is the unfortunate truth for many youth in our community. Kelly Wilson took that information to heart 17 years ago when she and friends filled backpacks for a holiday weekend when students were not able to take advantage of meals at school. That event ignited what is now All Kids Win, a … [Read more...] about Women Who Inspire Us: Kelly Wilson