Military Life
Sergeant 1st Class Robert Clark, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, used to be like many active-duty servicemembers trying to find a way to deal with stress when he first entered the Army. Clark's way was to party, blowing a whole
Military Life
What makes for a more exciting summer camp experience than learning how to use a chainsaw, handle a fire hose, or rappel out of a fire tower? We can't think of a single thing. If you can't either, you'll be delighted to know Capital Metro Fire (CMF) has opened registration
Military Life
Parents of very young special-needs children often feel overwhelmed working with their little ones. "It can be very isolating and confusing," wrote Taylor Johnson, in an email. The wife of a Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier, Taylor, and her husband have two young special-needs children. To help them, the Johnsons were referred by the
Military Life
St. Vincent de Paul of Tacoma-Pierce County is a welcoming community of individuals committed to offering person-to-person service to those in need. "We are one of the best kept secrets in helping others," commented Tracy Peacock, executive director, as she walked through a well-organized reception yard. "We help those in need, and
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the April 2019 Spouse Magazine, click HERE. In this month's issue: <<< Top 10 breakfast sweet treats <<< Flavor for days at E-San Zap Cafe <<< Sweat Like a Mother <<< How to stay on track: prioritizing health <<< Decorating on a tight
Archives
The Night Tacoma Danced is not for everybody, believe me. It is meant only for those of you who like to eat a variety of yummy food, enjoy a lot of fine entertainment, appreciate good art and are willing to have fun to support programs for kids. Sounds like a
Online Interactive Guides
Click here to view our interactive 2019 Spring Career & Education Guide.
Archives
I dropped by a.o.c. gallery to see a group show that was described as a kind of transition show between the old a.o.c. managed by the husband-and-wife partnership of C.J. Swanson and David N. Goldberg and the new artists-owned cooperative gallery managed by, as the name implies, the participating artists
Archives
Why, oh why, you might be asking, does the Weekly Volcano put itself through this torment every year? The crowds, the lines, the expense … all to hand off a cheerfully wrapped box with the ideal gift inside, certain to thrill the recipient. No pressure there. Trying to escape the mayhem,
Archives
Blues is alive and well in the 21st century, and while there might not be any bluesmen left from the cotton fields of the Mississippi, thanks to a batch of young musicians who are dedicated to keeping the genre alive, the sound of the Delta can still be heard like
Music
April marks my 10th anniversary writing for the Weekly Volcano. In that time, the vast majority of my coverage has centered around music in the South Sound, and it's been a real roller coaster ride to see how the scene has shifted and developed. Fallow periods come and go, but
Arts
Elise Richman and Nicholas Nyland are ubiquitous presences in Tacoma art spaces, but what they've done together at 950 Gallery is something one has to wonder if either of them could have done alone. Their site-specific and collaborative installation is one large piece of abstract art with individual pieces that
Features
Mother Nature has teased us with a window or two of blissed, sunny rays of sunshine, which means more and more foodie festivities will be taking place outdoors! This is a good thing because we can now pretend that putting on our walking shoes and putting in our steps for
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Gone is Fish Fish Fish on Sixth, and in its place is another burger concept from the owners of Shake Shake Shake. Dutch and Jackie head down the Ave to get their hands on a burger made from fresh beef. DUTCH: Not a lot of interior change happened from the
Arts
What better way to welcome the sun back into our lives this April than by heading to the park with a good book ... or two ... or three ... or four ... okay, you get the point! There's something magical about cracking open a new book while lounging in
Stage
Salon is the French word for room. It sounds much the same in la langue française as it did in Latin (sala) or Italian (salone) in days past, but leave it to the Italians and French to elevate it into the realm of the intellectual. Beginning in the 1500s, artsy-smartsy
News Front
For more than a year, Rainier Wing airmen have been taking care of their medical needs in different facilities around McChord while the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron building was being renovated. The experience meant a less private and intimate session with providers, and often times customers had many stops. To showcase
News Front
The Air Force now has an enterprise-wide mobile app designed to provide airmen with streamlined access to information they need for their lives and careers. Air Force Connect was one of six ideas to compete as a finalist in the 2018 Spark Tank competition, which provided the authority and funding to
News
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is an excellent choice for active-duty, transitioning and veteran servicemembers wishing to further their career dreams. "We offer an umbrella of services to help this important population of students to succeed in their chosen career field," said Jen Weinmann, the college's workforce development faculty counselor. Home to
News
Six transitioning servicemembers attended the Sheet Metal Skilled Trades Rotation March 28. The veterans got the chance to learn about a new career as a Sheet Metal Apprentice and also build a tool box in the hands-on project portion of the event. Participants were allowed to keep the tool box they built. The
