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Think running and drinking don't mix unless there's a K-9 unit involved? Not true. Last Thursday, the Tacoma Runners - a group of T-Town pavement pounders - held their first Thursday Beer Run - a weekly gathering of runners for a short jog at a "social pace." It was
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Tacoma Is For Lovers aims to "promote the visibility of local artists and encourages reuse, intentionality, sustainability and high craft." That, and they also do a bunch of lovin'. Starting this month and on Thursday, Feb. 11, the organization will hold a monthly craft night, where an invited artist
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The Super Bowl means one thing this year, with the Saints playing in the NFL's big game: Men in tight gold pants will be everywhere. And, on the other side of the ball, lanky Peyton Manning will be gunning for his second Lombardi trophy. The drama is sure to
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South Puget Sound resident, Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 titleholder, motivational speaker, disability advocate, author and businesswoman Jennifer Adams is positively unstoppable. Born only with partial limbs, Adams has been an inspiration, a beacon of hope and an energetic advocate and educator in the disabled community and beyond. Her accomplishments are awe-inspiring. Adams
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"The Single Soldier Project has another 100 single soldiers, from 555th Engineer Brigade, returning from Afghanistan in June and we want to be ready for them," said Denise Dhane, who spearheads the operation for the DuPont subchapter of the Association of the United States Army. The Single Soldier Project was instituted
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Looking for a way to give back but not sure how to get started or where to donate your precious time? A number of large organizations on Joint Base Lewis-McChord are staffed almost entirely by volunteers and more hands are always needed. USO Northwest, which operates the USO at SeaTac airport
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Mark lives in New York's Lower East Side, essentially squatting in an industrial loft with other artist types. His girlfriend, Maureen, left for a woman - Joanne. His musician roommate, Roger, has AIDS. His friend, Tom, gets mugged and is rescued by a drag queen, Angel. Roger gets pursued by
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According to a report released earlier in 2014 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 62.6 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2012 and September 2013. Sadly, that number is down from previous tallies over the last decade, however, in certain sectors, like
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[HIP-HOP] + THURS, MARCH 20 Every third Thursday El Protrero packs them in for live hip-hop, rap and DJs. That's right, El Protrero has remained a bastion for the type of hip-hop/rap that reflects the streets and attitude of Tacoma and Lakewood - among other enclaves in Pierce County. This Thursday,
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Thursday, Feb. 18 Ladies' Night half off glass pours, every Thursday in February, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.8215. Rhone Wines, 2007 Vintage tasting, 5:30-8 p.m., complimentary, Pour at Four, 3814 N. 26th St., TAcoma,
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Thursday, Feb. 11 Ladies' Night half off glass pours, every Thursday in February, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Garrison Creek Cellars Winemaker's Dinner, 7 p.m., Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar, 501 Columbia N.W., Olympia, 360.956.1928. Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma,
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Thursday, Feb. 4 Ladies' Night half off glass pours, every Thursday in February, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.8215. Ladies Night featuring half off all wine flights and $5 house pours, Sip, 4793 Point Fosdick
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FREE PANCAKES IHOP Restaurants nationwide will celebrate National Pancake Day Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering a free short stack in exchange for a voluntary contribution to Children's Miracle Network. COOKING CLASS Primo Grill hosts a Sicilian cooking class Feb. 20 from 2-4 p.m. The cost is $65. Reserve
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The Twilight Zone exists as a kind of anomaly in the history of television. It was a high-concept (well, most of the time) anthology of short plays, tales of the bizarre - designed to provoke thought and ideas - contributed to by the best sci-fi writers of the time. Viewers
