Tacoma in the News: Seattle Magazine’s Best Neighborhoods
We hope you didn’t miss the following story on Tacoma’s growth, development and prosperity:
• The July print edition of Seattle Magazine includes an article called, “The Rise of T-Town: Affordable housing may be the reason that drives some Seattleites south – but they’re also finding great neighborhoods.”
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New Business Update: Jeffrey Braun Furniture showroom
Jeffrey Braun Furniture will host a showroom grand opening celebration from noon to 5 p.m. on Aug. 21 at 728 Broadway, Suite 2A. For RSVP information, visit Jeffrey Braun Furniture’s Web site.
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University of Washington, Tacoma, offers master plan update
In this week’s Tacoma City Council study session, representatives from the University of Washington, Tacoma, offered information about their master plan update, which includes community input, on meeting the future needs of this institution that now serves freshman to graduate students. To listen to an online archive of this session, visit the TV Tacoma Web site and select the Aug. 12 study session.
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Heart of the Hill festival to draw hundreds to McKinley Business District
The Heart of the Hill McKinley Art and Street Festival will occur tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Division and 34th streets on McKinley Avenue. This year’s function will include musicians, vendors, food, a Madonna look-a-like contest, a pet parade, a school supply giveaway and more. For additional information, visit the McKinley Business District Web site.
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Engines rev for the South Tacoma Classic Car Show
The South Tacoma Business District will host the 12th annual Classic Car Show tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. between 50th and 58th streets on South Tacoma Way. More than 300 cars will be available for viewing, with music, food, vendors and entertainment throughout. For more information, visit the South Tacoma Business District Web site.
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Develop your green thumb with the Community Garden Tour
The highly successful Tacoma Community Garden Tour will occur for a second time from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 23. Maps will be available at the Proctor Farmers Market or by e-mailing growingconversation@gmail.com. Those who get their map stamped at each garden will receive a free plant. For more information, visit the Grow Local Tacoma Web site.
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