Bakeries are personal. One bakes your favorite baguette; another rolls the perfect rugelach, and another brews the best coffee. Then there’s cake and donuts… The best advice is to cast your net far and wide and sample the wares. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Thurston County Both the San Francisco Street Bakery and the Blue Heron Bakery have deep roots in … [Read more...] about Bakeries: A Sweet Slice of Life
Pierce County
Amazon Donates $30,000 to Support Childhood Literacy in Pierce County
As National Literacy Month in September came to a close, Amazon, announced a $30,000 donation to United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) to support the ongoing early childhood literacy initiative in the community. In partnership with UWPC and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, this donation will provide 1,400 local children aged 0-5 with 16,800 books over the next year, ensuring … [Read more...] about Amazon Donates $30,000 to Support Childhood Literacy in Pierce County
All Systems Go for Olympia Harbor Days 2024 51st Celebration
Experience the magic of the waterfront as downtown Olympia transforms into a vibrant hub of nautical excitement with tugboats, workboats, tall ships, steamships, dragon boats, and other historic vessels of twentieth-century commerce. Savor the delicious flavors of the Northwest with 22 different food vendors, including traditional Tribal Cedar Smoked Salmon from Lucky Eagle … [Read more...] about All Systems Go for Olympia Harbor Days 2024 51st Celebration
Small Town Charm at Meeker Mercantile
Discover the small-town charm of Meeker Mercantile in Puyallup for all things unique and giftable. The new boutique opened this winter, offering a space for local creators and makers to showcase their goods, along with a variety of clothing, art, and home decor items from additional small business brands. Conceived by the dynamic duo of Catie Diaz and Laura Romero, … [Read more...] about Small Town Charm at Meeker Mercantile
Explore Tacoma’s Parks
Metro Parks Tacoma is among the elite nationally-accredited park systems in the United States. From large regional events to world-class zoos, local parks and pools, historic facilities, sports and classes, there is something there for everyone. Find your favorite places to explore and escape. 2024 Special Events June 1-2 Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival at … [Read more...] about Explore Tacoma’s Parks