Nestled on the Gig Harbor waterfront where Donkey Creek meets the bay, the Harbor History Museum is celebrating its 14th year of operation. Yet the Museum’s campus has a much deeper history, first as a village site of the sx̌ʷəbabš , or Swift Water People, a band of the Puyallup Tribe. In the early 1900s it became the site of C.O. Austin’s log mill and later, the original site … [Read more...] about The Harbor History Museum
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Life in Pierce County
Vibrant and diverse, Pierce County is made up of over 20 cities, including urban Tacoma, charming Gig Harbor and home of the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The County is composed of historic structures and buildings, breathtaking waterfront views, lush rural land, quaint and welcoming suburbs, an ever-industrious energy, and is the neighbor to magnificent Mount Rainier. … [Read more...] about Life in Pierce County
Enrolling in School in Pierce County
Choosing the best academic environment for your child can seem daunting when you move to a new area. There are numerous traditional options to consider—your neighborhood public school, a charter school, or private school—in addition to currently popular options such as online programs and homeschooling. Pierce County is home to 16 public school districts and several … [Read more...] about Enrolling in School in Pierce County
Washington Center & Ballet Northwest Present Olympia Dance Festival!
The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 4 at 7:00pm. The 2023 Olympia Dance Festival features 17 dance companies from throughout Western Washington, plus special guest artist Jason Rodgers, a renowned tap dancer who has been seen on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars", the North American tour … [Read more...] about Washington Center & Ballet Northwest Present Olympia Dance Festival!
With Humor and Pathos, This Flat Earth
Harlequin Productions in Olympia presents This Flat Earth by Lindsey Ferrentino, August 26 – September 17 at the State Theater. Artistic Director Aaron Lamb will direct. The play depicts the aftermath of a school shooting, as experienced by two students who witnessed it. Harlequin Productions is a participating theater with #Enough: Plays to End Gun Violence, and two student … [Read more...] about With Humor and Pathos, This Flat Earth