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SAT., JUNE 29 UNDY 5000 Come run this USA Track and Fieldcertified 5K in your undies to fight colon cancer! That is right – run in your underwear for a good reason – to bring attention to the part of the body affected by colon cancer. Instead of a typical race shirt to add to your extensive collection, every participant will receive a pair of boxer shorts. No, running in your underwear is not required but you will see some great outfits as we make colon cancer a disease that is okay to talk about. Friends of Tacoma City Marathon Association receive a special discount to this race. Enter TACOMA4 for $10 off your registration. The race starts at 9:30 a.m. at Cheney Stadium. Info: http://support.ccalliance.org. HAPPENINGS –
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BULLETIN BOARD BUY A SOLDIER DINNER AND A CRUISE HAPPENINGS – Have you ever seen a soldier in uniform and wanted to say thank you? Now you can! On July 3, Rock The Dock Pub, the Tacoma Yacht Club and Patriots Day Events are partnering up to buy a soldier dinner. The goal is to provide 30 soldiers and their significant others a night of dinner, drinks and a cruise on Commencement Bay as a humble way of saying thank you for their service, sacrifice and continued dedication. During June the staff will be accepting any donation large or small and 100 percent will go directly to Patriots Day Events to help organize this event as well as many more. Ask your server or bartender for details. Info: http://rockthedockpub.com.
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EMERALD QUEEN CASINO’S TASTE OF TACOMA IS BILLED AS “THE ULTIMATE FAMILY PICNIC,” AND 225,000 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW UP TO GRAZE AT DOZENS OF BOOTHS MANNED BY LOCAL RESTAURANTS. THE EVENT TAKES PLACE JUNE 28-30 AT POINT DEFIANCE PARK IN TACOMA. NEW THIS YEAR IS “THE TASTE COOKS!,” A LIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATION HOSTED BY TV TACOMA’S AMANDA WESTBROOKE. THERE WILL BE BEER AND WINE TASTINGS FOR THE GROWN UPS AND AN ECLECTIC MIX OF COMEDY, ROCK, JAZZ, R&B AND OTHER STYLES ON MULTIPLE STAGES. THE FESTIVITIES TAKE PLACE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 11 A.M. TO 9 P.M., AND SUNDAY FROM 11 A.M. TO 8 P.M. ADMISSION IS FREE. INFO: HTTP://WWW.TASTEOFTACOMA.COM.
VALUE VILLAGE DONATION DRIVE HAPPENINGS – Visit the University Place Value Village, 6802 19th St. W. and proceeds from all donations of quality, reusable clothing will benefit The Arc of Washington. The organization helps to empower individuals with disabilities. There will be a drawing for a $50 gift certificate, as well. Info: www. valuevillage.com. TEDDIE BEAR MUSIC MUSIC – Teddie Bear Music is a child and parent musical adventure. Join instructor Janice Berntsen as she shows students how to share the gift of music and movement with their children, ages 1-4. Sessions are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at Ted Brown Music, located at 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. Info: www.tbmoutreach.org. HOT HULA FITNESS ETC – Every Monday through Wednesday, Asia Pacific Cultural Center hosts hot hula fitness classes from 7-8 p.m. Inspired by the dances of the Pacific islands, hot hula fitness incorporates easy to perform dance moves set to the sounds of traditional Polynesian drum beats fused with funky reggae music, resulting in a modern, hip fitness workout. Hot hula fitness is a fun, new and exciting dance workout that isolates your larger muscle groups, quads and arms, providing a total body workout in 60 minutes. All ages and fitness levels will enjoy hot hula fitness. Admission: $6 (discount with APCC membership). APCC is located at 4851 South Tacoma Way.
BILL BARCLAY TALK ETC – King’s Books welcomes Bill Barclay as he discusses “The Failure of Neoliberalism: Financial Panic, Economic Stagnation and What We Can Do About It.” Barclay was in financial services for 22 years before retiring in 2004. The event starts at 2 p.m. at King’s Books, located at 218 St. Helens Ave. Info: www.kingsbookstore.com.
BOOK ARTISTS EXHIBITION HAPPENINGS – This exhibition at the Collins Memorial Library on the University of Puget Sound campus in Tacoma marks the third annual membership show of the Puget Sound Book Artists. It features a wide variety of handmade books by 30 artists from the Puget Sound area and beyond. The exhibit has grown in popularity during the last three years, and this year new members from Oregon, New Mexico and Indiana are featured. These talented artists interpret the book in exciting and original ways that push the boundaries of tradition. The exhibition runs through July 31. Info: http://www.pugetsound. edu/news-and-events/campus-news/details/1185.
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TACOMA TWILIGHT CRITERIUM CLASSIC HAPPENINGS – The Criterium is unlike any other type of bicycle race – taking place on a short, closed city street circuit, this style of race gives spectators the opportunity to see the high speed – up to 35 mph or more – action up close. Whether or not you are aware of the intricacies of competitive cycling, the excitement of the race will be enjoyed by all. The race starts at 2 p.m. in Proctor District. Info: http://www.tacomatwilight.com.
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EXPLORE THE SHORE HAPPENINGS – Explore the Shore will provide hands-on learning about sea creatures and train participants how to be citizen scientists. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium staff will teach children, adults and families more about Puget Sound’s beaches and the creatures that live there. The zoo’s Explore the Shore programs are set for July 7, July 22 and Aug. 20 at Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park. All are timed to take best advantage of the low minus tides that reveal many of Puget Sound’s most interesting shoreline creatures. The events and programs are free and open to the public and reservations are not required. Bring sunscreen and wear shoes and clothing appropriate for walking on rough beach terrain. Zoo naturalists accompany participants on low tide beach walks, where kids and adults will learn to identify tide pool animals and record their presence and location for addition to the scientific Nature Mapping database (www.naturemappingfoundation.org). Participants will learn about the biological diversity of local beaches and better understand how to protect them. Info: www.PDZA.org or call (253) 404-3665. ROCK THE BOWL This year, Point Defiance Park’s bowl area will be filled with fun, fresh, cool experiences. While you are at the Emerald Queen Casino Taste of Tacoma filling up on gyros, pizza and other great local food treats, take a break to get active with a zip line, rock climbing, hamster ball and more! The festivities take place June 28-30. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org. HAPPENINGS –
T-TOWN SWING Get your Tacoma swing dance fix every Thursday at Urban Grace Church, located in downtown. Intro to swing dance: 8:30-9 p.m., free with dance admission. Social dancing, 9-11:30 p.m. is $5. The atmosphere is super laid-back and fun, and features great guest instructors and DJs playing awesome swing music from the 1930s and 1940s, and it is sure to keep all the dancers hopping all night long! In addition, blues will be played every second and fourth Friday of the month and kizomba every fourth Sunday. HAPPENINGS –
BROWNS POINT LIGHTKEEPERS COTTAGE – The Browns Point Lightkeepers Cottage, Gardens and Museums are now open every Saturday from 1-4 p.m. through November. Tour the 1903 cottage and view the new exhibit in the basement museum called “Dash Point Since 1906” – a collection of old and new photos and fun artifacts celebrating the Dash Point community. Visit the historical vignettes in the basement including kitchen, sewing room and old-fashioned school. Also on the grounds is the Boathouse museum that houses a replica Coast Guard surfboat, information on its construction and a collection of antique tools. View the original lighthouse bell, and visit the recently restored Jerry Meeker Real Estate office on the grounds. This is the original 1906 office from which Meeker sold Hyada Park building lots. The park is a great place to picnic, fly a kite, beachcomb and more. Admission is free. Great for HAPPENINGS
all ages. Limited entrance to people with disabilities (stairs). Group or school tours may be arranged by calling the message phone (253) 927-2536. Location is in the Browns Point Lighthouse Park at 201 Tulalip St. N.E. Limited parking or access the park through the adjacent Browns Point Improvement Club parking lot. Info: http://www.pointsnortheast.org or (253) 9272536. BALLROOM DANCING HAPPENINGS – The STAR Center hosts ballroom dancing on the first Sunday of every month and every Monday afternoon from 1-3 p.m. There is live music. Admission is $5. It is a good idea to come with a dance partner. This dance was formerly held at South Park Community Center. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org/star or (253) 404-3939. ZIP LINE NOW OPEN HAPPENINGS – Two courses at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium test physical agility and mental toughness – and anyone can conquer them. Zoom is more than a zip line; it is an aerial activity course that includes a number of challenges such as a swinging log bridge strung between trees, a high wire to walk and a fishermen’s net strung between trees to climb through. And, yes, there are sections of zip line to put some zing into the adventure experience. There are two distinct circuits to Zoom, one for kids as young as 5, sized just right for smaller children, and one with appeal for a range of ages, including adventureseeking adults. Info: www. pdza.org/zoom.
DRUM CIRCLE MUSIC – Ted Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages drum circle every Thursday from 6:30-8 p.m. You do not need to have a drum to participate. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit www.tedbrownmusic.com. CHARITY BOOT CAMP ETC – Jeff Jowers, owner and founder of Tacoma’s Ultimate Fitness Boot Camps, is hosting charity fitness boot camps every Saturday morning at 8:15 a.m., benefiting Campfire USA. These drop-in classes are $10 apiece, with all proceeds going to charity. Info: www.tacomabootcamps. com. FREE FIRST WEEKENDS ETC – Bank of America bankcard holders and employees receive free admission to the Tacoma Art Museum the first weekend of every month as part of Bank of America’s national Museums on Us program. Info: museums.bankofamerica.com. THE VALLEY CHORALE ETC – The Valley Chorale, a soprano-alto-tenor-bass singing group, meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Lutheran Church of Christ the King, located at 1710 E. 85th St. in Tacoma. If you like singing, contact Joy Heidal at (253) 848-1134 or Dixie Byrne at (253) 677-5291 for more information and a personal invitation to join the group. UKULELE CIRCLE MUSIC – Ted Brown Music Tacoma hosts a free, all-ages ukulele circle every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. For more info contact Ted Brown Music at (253) 272-3211 or visit www.tedbrownmusic. com.
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