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TOP 2014 STORIES SHOW A YEAR OF CHANGE By Derek Shuck and Steve Dunkelberger

Change was the order of the year in Tacoma. Whether it was new laws or new business establishments, the City of Destiny morphed and evolved throughout 2014.

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Changes to Sound Transit Sound Transit raised rates for its transcounty bus services to keep up with costs of keeping the wheels on the road. Sound Transit bus fares were increased by 25 cents, while Pierce Transit rates did not change. The biggest change is Sound Transit system’s discounted fare for low-income riders, which will match a similar program offered by King County Metro that will start in March. To qualify, a household of four has to have an annual household income at or below $47,700. That discounted rate is to be $1.50, and all changes will be enacted on March 1, 2015. While changes to fares are in the air for buses, Sound Transit officials held a series of public meetings in September to brief Link

watchers about expansion plans that would extend the rail service from the Theater District to the Stadium District and up to the Hilltop neighborhood along Martin Luther King Jr. Way straight on to 19th Street. Engineers are now conducting a design and concept review for a 2.4 mile route that would have stations at Old City Hall, Stadium Way and South fourth Street, in the Stadium District, on Division Avenue, MLK and sixth Avenue, MLK and South 11th Street and MLK and South 19th Street. The cost of adding a station hasn’t been determined since those details will be folded into the overall traffic, design and environmental review. The working cost for the expansion is $165 million that will be split between Tacoma, Sound Transit and federal grants.

n Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1:30 p.m., friends and admirers filled the stadium at Mount Tahoma High School to honor Dr. Gordon Klatt, the man who founded the international Relay for Life movement. That movement, active across the United States and in 23 other nations, has raised more than $5 billion to fight cancer. It does that work at every level, from research to transportation for patients, and against every kind of cancer. Much of the money stays to work in the community where it was raised. Klatt died of heart failure Aug. 3. He was 71, and had been diagnosed with stomach cancer in May 2012. It’s a testament to the joy he brought to the fight against a grim disease that Relay had already filled Mount Tahoma’s stadium once this year. On June 13 and 14, thousands of walkers, survivors, teams and medical professionals turned out to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Klatt’s big idea. In 1985, Klatt was a colorectal surgeon who spent much of his time cutting rotten cancer out of good people. He was also a runner, an accordion player and a good guy. He was particularly angry at cancer that spring, and wanted to find a new way to raise money to kick it off the planet. The answer did not lie with the accordion. Instead, he came up with a blatant stunt he hoped might raise $10,000. He would walk and run around the University of Puget Sound’s track at Baker Stadium for a solid 24 hours, and his friends would back him with pledges. For a modest fee, they could also join him on that track.

At the end of that day and night, he covered 83 miles, brought in $27,000 and got people wondering what might happen if more people walked for 24 hours, and asked their friends to donate. The next year, with the help of organizers including Tacoma Public Schools public information officer Pat Flynn, they tested the idea with 19 teams and raised $33,000. They have refined the event as it has grown. It starts with a survivor lap each year, filling the track with the patients, caregivers and survivors who walk as proof that this disease can be beaten. Come the darkness, they light luminarias to honor people who have died of cancer, as well as survivors and caregivers. They close with the Fight Back Ceremony, and Klatt’s cheer, “Keep up the fight!”

Tacoma Art Museum opened the much-anticipated Haub Gallery of Western Art Tacoma Art Museum opened the muchanticipated Haub Gallery of Western Art, capping a four-year effort that included the gifting of some 295 pieces of art from Erivan and Helga Haub and their family to create one of the most complete collections of art of the American West in the nation. The gallery opened in November, with more than 5,000 visitors expected to stroll through the exhibit through the weekend. That donation led to the creation of a new art wing that added 16,000 square feet of display space in four galleries to showcase works that include artworks that have never been on public display. The Haub Family Collection of Western American Art includes works spanning more than 200 years by 140 artists, among them Albert Bierstadt, George Catlin, John Clymer, Thomas Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Remington and Kevin Red Star. “The closest similar gallery is 1,000 miles away,” Haub Gallery Curator Laura Fry said,

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noting that the Tacoma gallery space rivals a Los Angeles museum as well as museums in New York, Colorado and Texas. The collection includes sculptures and paintings of traditional horses and cowboys as well as alluring landscapes, superb portraits and delightful pop-art takes on the American West from every phase of the “Western migration” that continues to this day. Designed by Olson Kundig Architects in Seattle, this is Tom Kundig’s first completed museum design, and was finished on time and on budget by Sellen Construction, a fact TAM Director Stephanie Stebich credits to the museum’s relationship with the Puyallup Tribe, which held a Native American blessing ceremony when construction started. “I give them credit for us being on time and on budget,” she said, noting that the new wing was paid for before the doors opened. “Not a lot of art directors can say that.” u See TOP 10 / page A4

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‘K’ and 4th Street Tacoma has a tremendous pothole problem, and the city knows it. During the past couple of years, the city has acknowledged this issue by spending millions of dollars in major arterial repairs with the council’s “pothole initiative.� And in 2010, routine maintenance by Tacoma’s Grounds and Maintenance Division completed street repairs on 229,638 square feet of road. In 2011, the city repaired about 150,000 more square feet of roads riddled with holes, and continued those efforts in 2012. And while that may sound like a lot of ground, new holes pop up – or return – each and every day, which means a pothole-free road might never exist in Tacoma. With the help of our readers and our dedicated Pothole Pig, we will continue to showcase some of the city’s biggest and best potholes through our weekly homage to one of T-Town’s most unnerving attributes. Help the Pothole Pig by e-mailing your worst pothole suggestions to SaveOurStreets@tacomaweekly.com. Potholes in need of repair can be reported to the City of Tacoma by calling (253) 591-5495.

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Bulletin Board LEMAY MAKES TOP 10 MUSEUMS LIST USA Today’s list of the ten best museums in Seattle included one not even in the Emerald City – America’s Car Museum in Tacoma. The Museum was also included in the outlet’s list of the top family-friendly museums. Described as “one the hottest (museums) in the Pacific Northwest region,� this recognition comes on the heels of the Museum’s recent win as the top museum in the Best of Western Washington contest sponsored by Evening Magazine. “We are delighted that residents and travelers to the Puget Sound appreciate the cultural jewel that is America’s Car Museum,� said David Madeira, president and CEO. “We have worked diligently since our opening two years ago to make a contribution to the rich life of the Puget Sound and these types of recognition tell us that we are succeeding.� ACM is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features 12 rotating exhibits, 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles on display and activities that appeal to everyone in the family. TACOMA FILM FEST ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES The 10th annual Tacoma Film Festival is proud to announce that our call for entries is now open. The festival brings in over 100 features and short films from all around the world during the second week of October, bringing an interactive film experience that is unmatched in the South Sound. This year from Oct. 8-15, TFF will take over multiple Tacoma venues including its host: Western Washington’s Best Indie Movie Theatre, The Grand Cinema. The Tacoma Film Festival accepts film submissions of any length or genre through FilmFreeway and Withoutabox. All Washington residents can submit their films for free. Visit www.grandcinema.com for more info. Films submitted are eligible for our Grand Jury Awards with cash prizes. The awards given in 2015 will include: Best Short Narrative Film, Best Short Documentary Film, Best Regional Film, Best Feature Narrative Film, Best Feature Documentary Film, Audience Choice, Audience Choice – Short, Local Audience Choice Award, Local Audience Choice Award – Short, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Cinematography and Best Screenplay. Established in 2006, TFF is a celebration of independent film mirroring the diverse and eclectic sensibilities of Western Washington’s second largest city. Including live action, documentary and animated short and feature films from the Pacific Northwest and all over the world, TFF prides itself on showcasing the connectedness of local, national and international film. The Tacoma Film Festival annually programs Filmmaker Magazine’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film. It’s the first-of-its-kind film series for the publication’s 25 New Faces of Independent Film issue. We look forward to continuing this special program, as we aim to further support up-and-coming indie filmmakers and their work. METAPHYSICAL BOUTIQUE HOLDS HOLISTIC FAIR Inspired, A Metaphysical Boutique at 765 Broadway is proud to present our first Annual “FIRST NIGHT Holistic Fair� featuring local New Age practitioners, handmade jewelry and gift products. This year, we are honored to have Kastasha Combs and Sandie McNaughton starting at $2 per minute, Marli Parker offering readings and Reiki healings, clowning and face painting by Twinkle Toes the Clown and Aura Energy Readings by Dahn Yoga. Admission is free! We

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RAGS SHOW SUPPORTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS The 21st annual RAGS Wearable Art sale and gallery competition will take place March 12-15, 2015, at the Larson’s Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma in Fife. In the last 20 years RAGS has raised $1,297,000 for the YWCA Pierce County’s domestic violence prevention programs. The RAGS Guild continues to build this event because the need for services for victims of abuse continues to grow. Creative clothing, fashion accessories, and unusual jewelry from more than 70 artists of local, regional and national acclaim will be for sale at the boutique-style show. A third of each RAGS artist’s sales benefit the YWCA’s domestic violence prevention and intervention programs. Many RAGS artists hail from the Puget Sound area, and artists from around the country also display and sell their work at RAGS. Months before the show, the all-volunteer guild solicits regional individuals and businesses for monetary and in-kind donations to defray show expenses and supplement RAGS’s contribution to the YWCA. As a result, nearly 100 percent of RAGS proceeds go directly to the YWCA. The blend of art, fashion, shopping and fundraising is what makes RAGS significant to its many loyal supporters, according to Margaret Ross, RAGS chair. “RAGS draws on passions that run deep among shoppers, artists and volunteers,� says Ross. “Domestic violence is an all too familiar issue in our community. Whether directly or indirectly, we likely know someone affected by abuse. Those who participate in the annual RAGS event believe that it is important to fund programs offering hope to families affected by domestic violence. And when that opportunity is combined with shopping for unique wearable fashions, people find that it’s a fun way to support an organization that is saving lives in our community.� “The RAGS show offers variety in every price range,� Ross says, “from artistic, affordable beaded bracelets and whimsical accessories, to luxurious hand-woven garments, and unique gold, silver or precious stone jewelry.� Besides its boutiquestyle “Marketplace� sale, RAGS also features a gallery-style competition of one-of-a-kind garments, accessories, and jewelry. Judged by well-known names in the arts community, the winners in several categories earn cash awards. Some of these special works are for sale, giving shoppers the opportunity to own an award-winning piece of wearable art. The RAGS show is open to the public at no charge at Larson’s Mercedes-Benz of Tacoma, 1701 Alexander Ave. E. Show hours are Friday and Saturday, March 13 and 14, from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Sunday, March 15, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. The weekend begins with a ticketed gala preview event on Thursday, March 12. The gala ticket price is $70 and tickets may be purchased at RAGSWearableArt.org. For more information about the 21st annual RAGS Wearable Art Show, visit RAGSWearableArt.org, call the RAGS hotline at (253) 272-4181, ext. 352 or contact Mandi WebsterMartin at awmartin@sitecrafting.com or (253) 686-0967. For more about YWCA Pierce County’s domestic violence prevention and intervention programs, visit YWCApiercecounty.org. see more bulletin boarD items at tacomaweekly.com

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Amtrak/Freighthouse Square plans The latest design proposal to shuttle Tacoma Amtrak’s station from Puyallup Avenue to nearby Freighthouse Square and tie into the transit hub there cleared another hurdle. The project’s advisory committee endorsed the latest plan submitted by Washington State Department of Transportation officials to renovate the center section of the 100-year-old building to allow for Amtrak operations with a roster of construction guidelines to “respect” the wood-frame look of the former Milwaukee Road Railway but acknowledges that building requirements will also call for steel beams. A previous design required wood framing at the west side of the building but drew heavy criticism for dramatically altering the look of the landmark retail and office complex. The current list of the committee’s guidelines call for a design that includes canopies for waiting passengers, design features that are compatible with the existing Freighthouse architecture and noise limiting features and policies.

The Charter Review process Legally, Tacoma made some changes to the city thanks to the Charter review process. The event brought together a committee of 15 members to review the city’s charter, the rules governing the city’s government. The committee got together over several months of intense meetings to put together a list of changes that would then be sent to the council for approval on the election ballot last November. One of the more important items discussed was a potential shift in Tacoma’s form of government to a strong mayor system. The issue could have been on the ballot should the city council have approved it for a vote. Though the issue didn’t make it onto the final ballot, the discussion about it lasted several months and was a hot button issue for the city. Cities with more than 100,000 residents generally have a municipal structure that has the mayor playing a strong leadership and oversight role of city activities, by proposing budgets and overseeing department chiefs, for example. In Tacoma those duties are being done by the city manager with approval from the City Council, which has the mayor voting as one of the nine members as well as chairing the council meetings. “Most people believe the mayor controls the city, but it really is the city manager because the mayor has no authority,” said Adrian S. Kwiatkowski, president of The Strong Mayor-Council Institute, which advises cities about matters of local governance. Kwiatkowski reviewed Tacoma’s charter and council makeup and offered his opinions on a few items that he found unusual. While people often believe that having more council members representing a city makes the council more accountable, he said, the opposite is often true because individual council members have only one vote against the remaining eight members. Toss in the fact that council members are term limited to two terms, and Tacoma has a constant turnover of elected representatives that stymies progress and newer council members catch up on important issues, or defer to other members, which negates the political need for the council position.

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bases. “We wanted to give the most populated cities the largest share,” liquor board spokesman Brian Smith said. Pierce County has 31 retail marijuana stores county wide, with eight of them in for Tacoma, two each for Puyallup, University Place and Lakewood and one for Bonney Lake. The remaining 17 are licensed around the rest of county and smaller towns. “There is nothing in I-502 that says communities can opt out,” Smith said, noting that cities with moratoria on marijuana sales and collective farms might face legal challenges if they attempt to outright ban retail shops from their borders. “There is potential for friction there.”

Tacoma breaks ground on new waterfront development complex Downtown Tacoma busted out the golden shovels to break ground on The Henry development complex on the Foss Waterway on Feb. 20. The Henry, a seven-story complex, is on schedule to be completed in August of 2015 and the city of Tacoma hopes it is a beacon to let developers know that downtown is open for business. The $32 million, 52,000-square-foot project will not only house a variety of studio, one and two-bedroom apartment units, but also about 11,000-square-feet worth of commercial space. “We think [The Henry] is going to help create more economic activity and building activity, were

hoping to bring more developers into Tacoma to do what we’re doing,” Co-developer of The Henry Scott Carino said. Scott, his brother Tony and his father Ernie are veterans of developing in the Tacoma area, building Thea’s Landing downtown over 10 years ago, where it has flourished and become a flagship project for downtown development. The Henry will offer 116 units ranging between 530 and 1200 square feet and within easy walking distance to not only the Museum of Glass but whatever commercial businesses end up in the complex.

Plans set in motion for two new hotels Tacoma City Council unanimously authorized city officials to begin formal negotiations with a Chinese-funded investment company to build two 30-plus-floor, mix-use towers next to the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, following a briefing on the project last April, with the first opening set for 2017. “It is a very complex project, so it is very important that everyone knows what everyone else’s responsibilities are,” said Tacoma’s Business Development Manager Elly Walkowiak. “It is a matter of being clear with expectations. We have a lot of work to get done very quick and efficiently.” Yareton Investment and Management, LLC is a Seattle-headquartered subsidiary of the Shanghai Mintong Real Estate Co. Ltd., submitted plans for a 300-room luxury hotel that would also have 150 condominium units, a 400-car garage and spaces for

office and retail operations on two parcels that are currently home to parking spaces for the convention center at South 17th Street and Broadway. Negotiation points include plans to replace those parking spaces, the vacating of a section of street, utility easements, the sale price of the parcels themselves, which are appraised at a combined of $6 million, construction scheduling and proof of finances and viability. “It’s a matter of being clear with the expectations,” Walkowiak said. One tower would be 34 floors and include 10,000 to 60,000 square feet of retail space with underground parking. That height would make it 10 floors taller than Tacoma’s tallest highrise, the Wells Fargo Plaza. Hotel rooms would be located on the middle floors while the upper floors would be condominiums. The second-phase tower would be between 12 and 18 floors of condominiums.

Billboard controversy rolls on The City of Tacoma’s community working group has been tasked with drafting recommendations regarding the size and location of billboards within the city and has been methodically gathering information from all sides since it formed in the fall. The council-appointed group is made up of community members, advertising specialists and industry officials in a way that is meant to be balanced and informed about the pros and cons of billboard advertising through rounds and rounds of presentations and discussions before any recommendations are crafted. The 18-member group first met in September, with bi-monthly meetings set through February.

Draft recommendations would then go to the city’s Planning Advisory Board for another round of review before heading to the City Council next summer. The working group process is a way for the city and Clear Channel to resolve their ongoing battle regarding billboards, which is still chugging its way through the legal process. Clear Channel wants fewer limits on billboard size and location, while residents want tighter restrictions to protect their scenic views and control “visual pollution.” The city is now home to 318 billboards at 173 locations. That number and allowable locations will change, and digital billboards Clear Channel had proposed aren’t under discussion.

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While both ports are growing, they are growing more slowly than other ports, largely because of the rise of shipping terminals in British Columbia as shippers seek ways to avoid higher taxes, such as the harbor tax in U.S. ports that can be about $100 per container. The alliance will allow, for example, efforts to deepen terminal waters to allow for larger ships in a coordinated way so that the larger ships could come to the region, regardless of the port, any time they desire rather than stage the work independently of each other. Both ports also have already coordinated lobbying efforts on infrastructure issues like the expansion of State Route 167, but their voices just got louder with the jump in its ranking on cargo traffic. Washington State Department of Transportation studies concluded that congestion in Pierce County costs the average person $950 per year due to wasted time and gas, noting that travel time between Puyallup and Tacoma would improve by 15 percent, saving 13,915 person-hours of travel time per year with the completion of SR 167.

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ing prostitution, were arrested in Portland and charged federally with trafficking women for sex between Portland and Pierce County. The Joint Task Force dubbed it “Operation Dollar Bill� for the cash Young wears in his hair in his driver’s license photo. Both Young and Jackson pleaded not guilty in Federal court in Tacoma and are heading to trial.

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Tacoma Weekly reporter Kathleen Merryman announced last spring she had cancer, setting off a flood of well wishes and a series of articles about her treatment journey. “I’ll be cutting back on work for a while, and we decided you deserve an explanation: I’m the luckiest person with breast cancer you know,� she wrote. “This poor, weak cancer of the stage 2 B ductal invasive type is doomed. One wonders why it even bothered, given the scores of smart, skilled, kind people arrayed against it with the best science and equipment anywhere.� Merryman’s saga was exhausting, inspirational and informative. She is now recovering at home to prepare for the year of writing ahead.

‘BEST OF WESTERN WASHINGTON Tacoma businesses, personalities and locations received more than two dozen awards during KING 5’s The Best of Western Washington annual awards. Winners included everyone from Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Tacoma Weekly Sports Editor Justin Gimse to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium for best park and Ted Brown Music for best instruments. LeMay – America’s Car Museum took best museum honors and Jazzbones took home best Blues Club. And of course, the Grand Cinema won for best indie movie theater. LeMay is a technologically advanced, interactive automotive museum and educational center that showcases the cultural impact of cars, motorcycles and trucks on our uniquely American way of life. The museum topped some of the biggest museums in the state to be crowned the best museum on the west side.

TACOMA GAY EVANGELICAL MINISTER WORKS TO BUILD BRIDGES

Amid the controversies flying about these days over same-sex marriage, Tacoma author Dave Thompson is working to build some bridges. A gay, evangelical Christian minister, Thompson is actively inviting other Christian evangelical ministers to dialog with him on these sensitive issues in the hopes of fostering better understanding about “each side’sâ€? point of view and, even better, to change some hearts and minds in conservative religious circles about how to welcome gay people in the church. Thompson planted the seeds for this mission in 2010, when he published his book “Over Coffee: A Conversation For Gay Partnership & Conservative Faith.â€? Set in the Old Milwaukee CafĂŠ in Tacoma, the book is a faith-based conversation between himself and a small town pastor concerning a gay church member who wants to be openly coupled in the church. Page by page, the reader is a “fly on the wallâ€? during this conversation, making “Over Coffeeâ€? an educational, engaging and easy read for evangelical leadership and church congregants alike. Thompson describes the book as being about his journey as a gay man wrestling through the conflicts between his faith and his sexual orientation, which

SELF-PROCLAIMED ‘KING OF TACOMA’ ARRESTED IN OPERATION DOLLAR BILL

James Young is an aspiring rapper and felon with a tattoo of a crown and the words “King of Tacoma� on his hand. His family hails from the Hilltop neighborhood and he fills his Rebel Mafia YouTube posts with profanity-laden rants and angry threats. In one video, he raps, “Bust your teeth with a bottle of gin,� and, “I sell prostitutes for a living, (N-word) I’m a pimp, (N-word).� The felon talks about life in prison, singing, “Before I turned 21, I copped a brick, praying to the sky, getting high, living negligent.� He makes no secret of how he makes his money, “Cause I’m a real mother-F***|\***| pimp (N-word).� Alongside his music career, he is also a sex predator. Local cops, FBI and Homeland Security agents spent eight months investigating Young for sex-trafficking, using coercion and drugs to convince more than a dozen women to work for him. Young, who has 14 convictions, and his cousin, Tony Jackson or “Charm,� who served time for promot-

included seeking reparative therapy at 15 years old in the hopes that he could change his sexuality. Later in life he would go on to pursue his calling in faith, attending Harvard Divinity School, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Northwest University (Assemblies of God) and Trinity Bible College (Assemblies of God). He was associate pastor at Kings Circle Assemblies of God in Oregon and interim music pastor at Christian Life Center in Montana, among his other ministry experience. Combined with his same-gender attraction, Thompson decided to address the conflicts he was feeling so that others, including his parents and family, could learn from it. He also found a partner along the way and now the two are engaged. To stay abreast of developments and to learn more about Thompson and his efforts, visit www.authordavethompson.com.

WHAT’S RIGHT WITH TACOMA: TEN THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THE EAST SIDE There is no better place to begin the 10-stop love tour of Tacoma’s East Side than Antojo’s, and no better guide than Tacoma City Councilmember Marty Campbell. Tacoma Weekly reporter Kathleen Merryman found this out the fun way, as she created a list of what makes a neighborhood a community.

PERCEVAL LANDS ON ‘EVENING MAGAZINE’

KING 5 television’s “Evening Magazine� producer, Anne Erickson and videographer Tom Bishop paid a visit to Tacoma Weekly to profile the City of Destiny’s most famous swine for a segment about the little pig’s crusade against potholes. Perceval, the pig named in honor of the first knight of King Arthur’s fabled Round Table to quest for the Holy Grail, powdered his snout and headed out on yet another search for the “perfect pothole.� The latest media attention comes on the heels of Perceval sightings in Seattle Weekly, KOMO News, The News Tribune, Exit133.com, Business Week and asphalt patch producer U.S. Cold Patch, as well as a flood of community blogs and shout outs on social media. He is one tired swine.

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MOST-READ SPORTS ARTICLES ON TACOMAWEEKLY.COM #1 SWEDEN COMES CALLING FOR TACOMA’S DEREK JOHNSON FRANKLIN PIERCE, PLU, SOUTH SOUND FC AND TACOMA STARS STANDOUT

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TUESDAY, DEC. 30 – HS BASKETBALL Girls – Mt. Tahoma vs. Fife Fife HS – 6:15 p.m.

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hen imagining pole dancing, many people think of fit women spinning erotically on poles. This is an image Inhibitions Pole Dancing, located at 16005 56th Ave. Ct. E, Puyallup, is looking to shake off. “I started Inhibitions Pole Dancing a few years back,� owner Naomi Martin said. “I’m developing it. It’s the average woman wanting to get back in shape. A lot of people feel like they need to get back in shape before they dance, and I really focus on helping you get back there.� Martin offers several different levels of classes and workshops, but one theme is certain: anyone can dance. All levels of fitness and experience are welcome to join Inhibitions Pole Dancing’s dropin classes, or their private classes to get more in depth one on one training. “At our studio, you don’t have to get fit before taking a pole fitness class. You take a pole fitness class to get fit,� Martin said. “We’re very yoga-esque in our studio. We really work on the mind-body connection.� Martin sees pole dancing as both a release of stress and a confidence booster. The confidence gained inside the classes transfers to the outside world, with one student even attributing a promotion at work to the confidence gained in Martin’s class. Martin herself turned to pole dancing for release as she was fighting for her health. “I struggled since 2008 with an autoimmune disease, and it has really taken a lot away from me, and

one of the one thing I like about pole fitness is what I could always turn to make myself feel better. You can make it as crazy as you want, or you can make it as simple as you want. That’s why I feel I try to get the average women in classes, and that’s why I try to make it for the average women. I believe it can be that for everyone,� Martin said.

Martin said she has had great success in recreating that success for many women who take her classes. “That’s the biggest thing I got out of the class was confidenceâ€? student Harmony Firkins said. “My first class was awkward but exciting at the same time. I’ve done multiple classes and it was neat to see my confidence grow slowly as my skills grew in class. And Naomi is a great teacher to provide a safe space to try and grow that confidence in.â€? Inhibitions isn’t just about teaching fancy moves. They look at the big picture and teach clients how to chain the flashy spins together to create a cohesive routine. “I was taking classes at other studios where you learn all these spins, flips and tricks and you don’t know what to do with them rather than just do them. You don’t learn all the in-between moves. At our studio we teach those in between moves; how to put everything together from beginning to end and makes it a really nice balance,â€? Martin said. Inhibitions Pole Dancing does its best to teach every aspect of pole dancing, whether sexy, therapeutic or athletic. “There are different spectrums of pole dancing. There’s the erotic side of it then there’s also the more gymnastic side. At our studio we kind of marry those together. You get a little bit of both worlds and you can create it into whatever you want,â€? Martin said. Complete listings for what Inhibitions offers include: • Group Fitness Classes that are drop-in and help women exercise and increase confidence. • Workshops that focus on other elements of pole dancing (in between moves) including chair dancing and lap dancing. Martin will be adding conditioning classes for pole fitness. • Mind Body Flow Class, which focuses on creative movement. Taking you outside a basic routine. • Private lessons and Group Private Lessons for women and groups of women that want more one-on-one attention. • Pole Parties that focus more on having fun rather than technical and fitness aspect of pole dancing. For more information on Inhibitions Pole Dancing, visit www.Inhibitionsspoledancing.net/home.html.

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s we approach the end of another year it’s time to recap some of the happenings that made 2014 so memorable. So, without further ado, here are a dozen of the biggest stories that were covered in Tacoma Weekly’s “City Life” section over the past 12 months.

Miley Cyrus: As freaky as advertised (and then some)

If you were an unescorted 15-year-old girl, braving blustery conditions in a revealing teddy bear unitard or glittery hot pants on Feb. 16, the best case scenario was that you were headed to the Tacoma Dome. That’s where Miley Cyrus launched the U.S. leg of her new Bangerz tour, and America’s twerkiest pop star did not disappoint when it came to bizarre, gaudy spectacle. It was like “Showgirls” meets “Yo Gabba Gabba” on magic mushrooms. It had dancing furries, a living bobble head, a latex-clad amazon and little person and something best described as Snuffleupagus’ bigger, dopier cousin. At the epicenter of all that freaky activity was ringmaster Miley, touching herself a little more than anyone should in public and, at one point, chomping down on a random thong someone threw onstage; not advisable for most, but she can afford the antibiotics. The tour may have been deemed a commercial flop in the press, but it definitely gave local fans plenty to talk about.

Tacoma goes to pot

How much has the cultural landscape changed since voters passed Initiative 502, legalizing the use of recreational marijuana in Washington? Consider that the Tacoma Dome hosted not one but two pot-themed events this year. Up first, in August, was CannaCon Northwest, which founder Bob Smart described as “a big home and garden show, but it’s about cannabis.” The four-day conference was aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs who wanted to learn the ins and outs of Washington’s fledgling cannabis industry, and they took away tips on everything from marijuana cooking techniques to book keeping and taxes. A few months later, Tacoma’s Sky Movement label put on the Dope Music Show, a big showcase of hip-hop, art and cannabis culture that was sponsored by Seattle marijuana vendor Dámá Cannabis on Dec. 13. “We kind of like to take the meaning as dope music, dope fashion, dope art, dope lifestyle,” Sky Movement spokesman Darryl Crews explained. But between humorous PSAs about toking responsibly showing between sets by Chris Brown, Schoolboy Q, Tyga and locals Will Jordan and Clemm Rishad, stoner rapper Devin the Dude partook openly onstage with no fear of arrest, letting fans know they were at the dawn of a new, post-prohibition era. All of that, and not to mention a handful of pot vendors that set up shop in Tacoma, starting with Rainier and Pine in August. On the flip side, though, the clock is counting down on all those PHOTO BY ERNEST JASMIN unlicensed medical HIGH TIMES. A few thousand fans took in hip-hop, marijuana shops that fashion and PSAs about responsible cannabis usage were around before at this month’s Dope Music Festival. the law changed.

Controversies lead to cancellations

Many big names stopped in Tacoma this year, but some of the biggest buzz was about a couple of controversial big shots that would not be coming to town. One of those was outspoken right-wing rocker Ted Nugent who

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made national headPHOTO BY BILL BUNGARD lines in July when IRRESISTIBLE TRAIN WRECK. Miley Cyrus the Couer d’Alene threw everything but the kitchen sink into her over-theTribe called off his top February appearance at the Dome. show at their Idaho casino, citing his long history of making racially incendiary remarks. The Puyallup Tribe followed suit, pulling the plug on the Motor City Madman’s Aug. 4 stop at their Emerald Queen Casino. “Racism is intolerable on this reservation because we’ve had to put up with racism for hundreds of years – and still do to this day,” Puyallup Tribe Vice Chairman Lawrence W. LaPointe said. More recently, Bill Cosby has found himself in hot water with little sign of things cooling off as women line up to publicly accuse the iconic comedian of drugging and sexually assaulting them, with alleged incidents dating back to the 1960s. Broadway Center took its cue to call off his April 2015 appearance at their Pantages Theater. “Broadway Center is a non-profit organization that works diligently to strengthen the community’s social fabric by building empathy, furthering education and sharing joy,” Executive Director David Fischer said. “We were not confident in our ability to meet those objectives by proceeding with Mr. Cosby’s performance in Tacoma.”

TAM’s Haub wing opens for business

Tacoma Art Museum opened its much-anticipated Haub Gallery of Western Art last month, capping a four-year effort that included the gifting of some 295 pieces of art from Erivan and Helga Haub and their family to create one of the most complete collections of art of the American West in the nation. The Haub donation led to the creation of a new art wing that added 16,000 square feet of display space in four galleries to showcase works that include the works Albert Bierstadt, George Catlin, John Clymer, Thomas Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe, Frederic Remington, and Kevin Red Star, many of which have never before been on display.

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GIRL TROUBLE. Bon Von Wheelie, K.P. Kendall, Bill “Kahuna”

Henderson and Dale Phillips holding up “Strictly Sacred” director Isaac Olsen, circa 1992.

The Girl Trouble story is finally told

Girl Trouble has been “eluding fame since 1984,” as its cynical motto goes. But maybe that streak will come to an end thanks to “Strictly Sacred: The Story of Girl Trouble,” director Isaac Olsen’s intimate, new documentary about Tacoma’s garage-punk heroes. “Sacred” reveals four lovable misfits who form a band and help shape Washington’s bourgeoning indie-rock scene in the late ‘80s only to look on as their peers cash in during the Great Grunge feeding frenzy that arrived a few years later. But money isn’t always the point. While a lot of those signed bands aren’t around anymore, this foursome’s friendship still endures; and this is a tale about sticking to your guns and making a difference while staying in a place that you love. The film made its debut at the Seattle International Film Festival in March and had a short run at the Grand Cinema months later. True to Girl Trouble’s do-it-yourself spirit, Olsen said his next step is to raise funds to distribute it through his own film company,

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THE THINGS WE LIKE ONE MONSTER JAM

Puget Sound motor sports fans will kick off the New Year with 12 of the world’s biggest and baddest monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of intense speed, racing and destruction as Monster Jam rolls into the Tacoma Dome from Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11. Monster Jam events are affordably priced for the whole family with Super Value seats starting at just $15 for adults and only $10 for kids tickets (advance purchase only). Tickets are now on-sale and available for purchase online at Ticketmaster. com, all Ticketmaster retail outlets, charge by phone at 1 (800) 745-3000 or at the

Tacoma Dome box office. Learn more at www.tacomadome.org.

TWO WINTER WONDERLAND Come to Northwest Trek to see animals throughout the park and enjoy winter-themed enrichments like fruit, evergreen trees decorated with treats, wrapped gifts, ice piles and snowmen. After watching critters explore their treats, enjoy a narrated tour of the park’s free-roaming area from the comfort of a heated tram or learn how animals adapt to winter at the indoor Cheney Family Discovery Center. This event lasts all weekend, from Friday, Dec. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 28. Activities are free with admission. Info: www.nwtrek.org.

THREE FAMILY WORKSHOP Build, tinker and learn together as you

explore the world of cars at LeMay – America’s Car Museum on Dec. 28. You and your child, grandchild or family will spend quality time together designing, creating or exploring cool car concepts, 11 a.m. to noon. Geared toward families, targeted for ages 5-12 and their adult. $5 per project team for members; $8 per project team plus admission for non-members; extra activity kits available for an additional fee. Pre-registration required; registration at door if available. Info: www.lemaymuseum.org or call (253) 683-3964.

FOUR JOB CARR In November 1864, Job Carr arrived in Washington Territory after crossing the continent on the Oregon Trail. Celebrate his “Eureka!” moment 150 years ago at a

celebration at the cabin on Dec. 27 with crafts and refreshments. In the grand scope of human history, 150 years may not be much, but it’s a milestone worth celebrating. There will be a guided walking tour of Old Town, from 2-3 p.m. Info:www. jobcarrmuseum.org.

FIVE JAZZ CLASS Learn jazz theory, improv and performance technique with jazz great Kareem Kandi. The jam is every Tuesday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at Ted Brown Music in Tacoma. This class is geared toward high school age students who must know how to sight read and know scales. Any instrument is welcome. Fee is $80 per month and 100 percent goes to Ted Brown Music Outreach, a non-profit organization supporting youth music. To register, contact Stephanie at (253) 272-3211.

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DINOSAURS ROAM TACOMA DOME Local families traveled 144 million years back in time last week at the Tacoma Dome, to a time when scaly behemoths ruled the Earth, as “Walking with Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular” came to town for the first time since 2007. Based on the BBC documentary series, “Dinosaurs” took awestruck families on a 96-minute tour of the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic periods, with delightfully realistic, mechanical creatures helping paleontologist Huxley (played by Australian actor Andrew Blackman) explain what the planet was like before mammals were all the rage. The smaller raptors were brought to life by actors in costume, but the larger ones required up to three technicians to operate, and some weighed in at a hefty 1.6 tons. Brachiosaurus was especially impressive, standing four stories tall and drawing gasps as it extended its crane-like neck into the front rows for a closer look. It and the other dinosaurs were quite a sight to behold: their eyes blinked convincingly, massive muscles seemed to ripple under their reptilian skin, and their roars shook the rafters. Several kids could be seen clapping their hands over their ears and giggling with glee as Tyrannasaurus Rex, the most famous dinosaur of them all, made her debut toward the end of the show. The show is quite compelling family entertainment, and a great learning experience for grown-ups and little people alike. Visit www.tacomaweekly.com for more of Bill Bungard’s photos. Ernest A. Jasmin, Tacoma Weekly

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KellĂŤ McLaughlin makes use of totem CULTURE CORNER AG M T animals as means of portraiture Museum of the Week: UIDE TO THE

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The Hilltop neighborhood’s Fulcrum Gallery recently unveiled a new exhibit called “Bestial Mirrors.â€? This one-person show by KellĂŤ McLaughlin consists of ceramic sculptures and large wood cut prints. Both the sculptures and prints feature animal heads on human bodies and function as symbolic portraits of local people who are in McLaughlin’s circle or who have crossed her path. Looking at the art and reading the accompanying wall tags, one gets a clear sense that McLaughlin has both a fondness for and fascination with many of the denizens of our gritty City of Destiny. Her depictions and descriptions indicate a delight in the pierced and tattooed folk that play in bands or work with their hands; folks who smoke cigarettes and drink Pabst Blue Ribbon beer at watering holes like the Java Jive and the Top of Tacoma. These are not the down-and-out but the up-and-coming, who are engaged in a rough-andtumble pursuit of their own visions. People like these are a vitalizing element in the life of Tacoma. McLaughlin depicts them as beasts, showing the totemic, animal spirit of her subjects along with objects from a personalized system of symbols generated by the artist. Thus, one friend of McLaughlin (she does not name names) is shown as a warthog dressed in a striped suit surrounded by chrysanthemums. In the upper corners are spider webs. A black widow spider dangles from one of the webs. The wall tag explains

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Escape the cold and enter a world of warmth at Museum of Glass this December. MOG will transport you to the tropics with: Leis for members on every visit, Hawaiian dishes at the Museum cafe, Choripan, a drawing for a Hawaiian vacation (visitors who make a $10 donation to Museum of Glass at the front desk in December will be entered into a drawing for a holiday on the island of Maui. The drawing will be held on March 28, 2015. Participants do not need to be present to win)

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“Closureâ€? wood cut print by KellĂŤ McLaughlin.

that the friend portrayed is possessed of the nurturing strength of a warthog and is full of the beauty of the chrysanthemum and yet has the cunning and darkness of a black widow. Messages can be read in tattoos on the hands of the beasts. In addition to their function as symbolic portraits, the decorative nature of the prints makes them seem like big tarot cards. McLaughlin is every bit as adept at ceramic sculpture as she is at printmaking. There are three of the large, bare-breasted bust figures that stole the show not too long ago at a student exhibition at Pacific Lutheran University. Sculpted in clay and low fired (with teeth and facial studs done in luster glaze), the bust portraits are finished off with oil paint to form a bronze-like patina.

The same technique was used for a series of crows – disjointed heads, wings and bodies – mounted on the wall in the Fulcrum’s back area. These were inspired by the artist having overhead a conversation between two locals on the topic of crows and their intelligence. McLaughlin had a perception of the speakers themselves as a pair of crows. This fascinating show reveals something of the nature of some of the proud beasts that walk among us. It reminds us, too, to get in touch with our own inner animals and celebrate what we are. McLaughlin is off to a great start here at the beginning of a professional career. “Bestial Mirrors� runs through Jan. 15. For further information visit www.fulcrumtacoma.com.

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The Kids Design Glass Program invites children 12 and under to stretch their imaginations and create original designs based on the artwork displayed at the Museum. The whimsical designs kids create stretch the talents of MOG’s highly-skilled glassblowing team – and they love the challenge. One entry is selected to be interpreted into glass by the Hot Shop Team each month.

Dec. 29 & Dec. 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Featured Artist Ethan Stern

Born in 1978 in Ithaca, New York, Ethan Stern currently owns a glass studio in Seattle and has established himself as a major upcoming artist in contemporary sculpture in glass. Stern earned an Associates degree in Ceramics at TAFE College in Brisbane Australia and a BFA in Sculpture and Glass from Alfred University. His work has been featured in solo and group exhibitions across the country and in 2010 Stern received the Best Emerging Artist award from Museum of Glass. Stern was most recently presented with the People’s Choice award at the Museum’s 2014 Red Hot Gala.

Dec. 31, Noon - 5 p.m. Countdown to Coneheads! New Year’s Eve Celebration!

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Dec. 31, 4 - 5 p.m. First Night Fire Dancers

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Fleetwood Mac redux

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Bob Rivers bids adieu

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Katy Perry: The new Queen of Pop?

Miley Cyrus had already made her failed bid for the crown with the aforementioned Bangerz Tour. Then Katy Perry showed up at the Dome in September, using a different approach to emerge as the frontrunner to be pop’s next queen.

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0/0 02).#%33 Katy Perry delivered “Roar,� “I Kissed a Girl� and other hits when her Prism Tour stopped in Tacoma.

Fleetwood Mac had just headlined the Tacoma Dome a year and a half ago, so there was a good chance the legendary rock band would cover much of the same ground during its return engagement last month. Still, there was at least one compelling reason for fans to plunk down ticket money one more time: the return of singerkeyboardist Christine McVie. McVie wrote some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits in the ‘70s and ‘80s, and there was an added emphasis on her contributions, notably “Everywhereâ€? and the poignant finale, “Songbird.â€? But PHOTO BY BILL BUNGARD band mates Stevie Nicks and her ex-beau Lindsay 3/.'")2$ Christine McVie was back in the fold Buckingham delivered the night’s most moving when Fleetwood Mac returned to Tacoma last month. numbers, performing as an acoustic duo: the oftcovered “Landslideâ€? and Buckingham’s goose-bump-raisComing soon: New Indigo ing turn at singing lead on “Never Going Back Again.â€? Girls The Indigo Girls helped get Tacoma’s Two scoops of Sugarland concert year started right when the iconic Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles hit folk-rock duo headlined the Pantages Thethe talk show circuit pretty hard in early ater in January. Then, a few months later, we caught up 2014 to talk about her crossover solo with Amy Ray to talk about her solo tour, and it just so hapalbum, “That Girl.â€? That and the three-plus pened that she had just finished working on new tunes with years that had passed since Sugarland released its “IncredIndigo writing partner Emily Saliers. Ray gave us the skinible Machineâ€? album sparked rumors that one of country’s ny on their forthcoming album, their first in years, which biggest acts might be breaking up. will contain songs called “Texas Was Clean,â€? inspired by But the duo’s less vocal half, Kristian Bush, put local one of her TV obsessions, “Friday Night Lights,â€? and “The fans at ease before his free Fourth of July performance Rise of the Black Messiah,â€? about the Angola Three and at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “Nobody panic,â€? he said, corruption in American prisons. laughing heartily during an exclusive interview with Taco“There’s a litany of problems in the prison system,â€? she ma Weekly. “I’m very grateful that people are worried, but said. “We don’t really look at prison as this chance any I wanna make sure everyone knows not to freak out. The more to reform and rehabilitate people and give them a band did not break up. But you may channel your anxiety chance to look at the context of why they’re in there.â€? Jorinto purchasing my new record.â€? dan Hamlin will produce the album, and fans can expect it Nettles showed up a couple months later at the Washsome time next year. ington State Fair Grandstand and made fans pine for the reunion even more as she slipped Sugarland hits into an ‌ and summer concerts otherwise eclectic set. Sassy opener Brandy Clark, a native continued to rule of Morton, provided a glimpse into country’s future durFrom Sasquatch to Mayhem Fest, Music, ing a set that included “Mama’s Broken Heart,â€? a hit she Hometown Throwdown to Art on the Ave, wrote for Miranda Lambert. The song was nominated for we had a blast hitting the amphitheater cira Grammy a few weeks later. cuit last summer. Among our favorite outdoor performances this year were Nine Inch Nails’ brilliant team-up with Grit City Comedy goes dark Soundgarden at White River Amphitheatre (even if Death Things seemed to be looking up for Grips broke up before we could witness them opening with Grit City Comedy Club in the summer their bizarre brand of acid-rap); Queens of the Stone Age’s of 2013 as owners relocated the new epic main stage set at Sasquatch; and seeing Tacoma’s most 502 Martini Bar & Lounge with plans to adorable indie-rockers Pig Snout – featuring 6-year-old renovate that space’s under-utilized third floor. But before a Dahlia x and 9-year-old Lucien Tamminga – as they rocked year had passed, the relationship between Grit City’s Aaron their little hearts out during Music and Art in Wright Park. Flett and Vince Miller and 502’s Chuck Haines had soured Seriously, pop, rock and hip-hop fans are spoiled in this part beyond repair. of the country.

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TACOMA’S BIGGEST ALCOHOL-FREE, ALL-AGES NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION, FIRST NIGHT, WILL BRING A LEGION OF POPULAR PERFORMERS TO VARIOUS DOWNTOWN STAGES AND VENUES STARTING AT 6 P.M. ON DEC. 31. PEARL DJANGO (SHOWN), WILL JORDAN, CLEMM RISHAD, THE FAME RIOT, KYE ALFRED HILLIG AND MANY MORE WILL PERFORM, WITH TICKETS RANGING FROM $10-$14; WWW.FIRSTNIGHTTACOMA.ORG.

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SASSY! The Gritty City Sirens – featuring Heather Tolbert, a.k.a. Heather Hostility - will ring in the New Year at Temple Theatre. By Glen Casebeer Special to Tacoma Weekly

New Years Eve will be rocking with lots of reasons to get you out of the house and party. Whether you decide to make your way to the casino, head to Sixth Ave or hang out downtown, Grit City has got you covered for all of your celebratory needs. Here are 10 of your best bets for ringing in the New Year: First Night (downtown): Tacoma’s biggest, alcohol-free, family friendly New Year’s celebration will bring 29 musical acts to downtown stages and venues with genres ranging from the glitzy glam-pop of hometown heroes The Fame Riot to the rootsier stylings of The Banner Days, a collaboration between singer-songwriters Bradford Loomis and Beth Whitney. Trust us, it’s worth it just to get down there to see these two; but then also consider local favorites Ben Union, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Will Jordan and Clemm Rishad, those last two fresh off of their main stage performances at Sky Movement’s Dope Music Festival, which took over the Tacoma Dome on Dec. 13. There’s also “Alice In Wonderland” and the Akimbo Puppets, among other activities. Tickets are $10 to $15 with a detailed schedule and other info available at www.firstnighttacoma.org. Emerald Queen Casino (2024 E. 29th St.): Legendary rockers Three Dog Night (“One,” “Shambala,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come”) will headline the EQ’s free, annual show this year. To get in you have to pick up an entry bracelet by the I-5 Showroom escalators starting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Those will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of two provided to each guest. Seating to this New Year’s Eve event with Three Dog Night will also be on a first-come, firstserve basis. Local band The Cronkites will open the show at 8:30 p.m., and the event is open to ages 21 and older. For more info check www.emeraldqueen. com or call the ticket office

at (253) 594-7777. Museum of Glass (1801 Dock St.): The downtown pre-funk starts at noon here where you can make your own unique “Conehead” party hat with artist Jennifer Adams while enjoying ambient musical dreamscapes performed by Dean the Dreamweaver. Kick off First Night celebrations in Tacoma from 4-5 p.m. with fire dancers from Asraiya on Fire on MOG’s main plaza. MOG’s online calendar, at museumofglass.org, has more details, or you can call (866) 468-7386. Jazzbones (2803 Sixth Ave.): Headlining the party here will be popular NBCTV “The Voice” contestant and Duvall native Austin Jenckes with popular local country act Aces Up, adding support and up-andcoming Tacoma artist Jessica Lynne, opening at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $35, and you must be 21 or older to attend; www. jazzbones.com. Courtyard Tacoma Downtown (1515 Commerce St.): Chris Anderson will headline the hotel’s Cascade Ballroom. Once known as the “Singing Busboy of Jebino’s Restaurant” in Eatonville, Anderson’s star has been on the rise with a throwback style of music ranging from jazz standards to Motown to traditional pop. There will be an appetizer buffet, courtesy of Pacific Grill, a cash bar, champagne toast and party favors. The show starts at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $59 to $84 and are available at www.brownpapertickets.com. Harmon Brewery (1938 Pacific Ave.): Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Orchestra will headline the free New Year’s show here. Music starts at 9 p.m. Call (253) 383-2739 for reservations. Temple Theatre (47

St. Helens Ave.): Tacoma’s popular burlesque ensemble Gritty City Sirens will ring in 2015 in a dazzling way with their “Sparkle Soiree” show. There will also be belly dancing, drag performances, live music by folk-pop duo Champagne Sunday and dance tunes spun by DJ Broam. Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and tickets are $25; www. brownpapertickets.com. The Social Bar & Grill (1715 Dock St.): This waterfront venue will bring in the New Year with a big DJ dance party. A champagne toast with gifts and party favors are include in the package and you can make reservations by calling 253) 301-3835. Malarkey’s Pool & Brew (455 Tacoma Ave.): The Grit City Podcast’s New Year’s Eve Bash is a free event hosted by Brogan and Scott who will have guests from their show including local actors, comedians, artists, athletes and musicians. There will be food, drinks, raffle prizes and a champagne toast at midnight. Call (253) 3833301 for more info. Tacoma Comedy Club (933 Market St.): If you’d prefer to laugh your way into 2015, Tacoma Comedy Club has a couple of special performances headlined by Jon Reep at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Reep has won NBCTV’s “Last Comic Standing,” but he’s perhaps better known as Dodge’s “that thing got a Hemi?” guy. The early show is open to ages 18 and older, but you have to be 21 to attend the late show. Tickets are $25 for one, $40 per couple and $150 for a table of four; www.tacomacomedyclub. com.

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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 31 BOB’S JAVA JIVE: Saucy Yoda, masonapron, Bango Skank (party rap, indie-rock, punk) 8 p.m., $5 CLUB SILVERSTONE: DJ Eric (gay-friendly dance) 9 p.m., $2 FRANCISCAN POLAR PLAZA: Forest Beutel (singer-songwriter) 7 p.m., $4-$8 GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (dance) 9 p.m., NC KEYS ON MAIN: Dueling pianos, 9 p.m., NC LOUIE G’S: Mechanism, UnHailoed, Antihero, Perception (metal, hard rock) 7 p.m., $10, AA MASA: DJ Mauro (downstairs), DJ Niros and DJ Sessions (upstairs, Latin, top 40, pop) 9 p.m., $5-$10 THE SPAR: High & Lonesome (bluegrass) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Andrew Rivers (comedy) 8, 10:30 p.m., $15 UNCLE SAM’S: Offtrack (rock, country)

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DOWNTOWN TACOMA: First Night featuring Pearl Django, Will Jordan, Clemm Rishad, The Fame Riot, Ben Union, Stephanie Johnson and many more (eclectic) 6 p.m., $10-$14, AA GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Notorious 253 (dance) 8 p.m., $15 HARMON BREWERY: Rich Wetzel’s Groovin’ Higher Orchestra (jazz, Latin) 8 p.m. JAZZBONES: Austin Jenckes, Aces Up, Jessica Lynne (singersongwriter, country) 8:30 p.m., $5 MASA: New Year’s Eve bash (DJ dance music) 9:30 p.m., $10-$15 NORTHERN PACIFIC: Open mic, 8 p.m., NC, AA STONEGATE: Sass (blues) 8 p.m., NC TACOMA COMEDY: Jon Reep (comedy) 7:30, 10:30 p.m., $25-$150, 18+ early show

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TW PICK: SCROOGE! THE MUSICAL Sat., Dec. 27, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Little Theatre, 210 N. I St.

Tacoma Little Theatre presents the holiday classic “Scrooge! The Musical.” This musical with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse is adapted from the 1970 film “Scrooge,” which starred Albert Finney and Sir Alec Guinness. The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. Price: $15-$25. Info: (253) 272-2281 WEE ONES WEEKLY Fri., Dec. 26, 9:30-11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Ave. Enjoy thematic, informative and musical programs just for toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups. Price: $15 for family of four. Info: (253) 627-6031 NATURE’S GIFT OF WATER: PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF WASHINGTON Fri., Dec. 26, 10 a.m. to 5:30p.m. American Art Company, 1126 Broadway This is the Plein Air Washington Artists’ Juried Exhibition. This year’s juror is Jeremy Lipking. This exhibit features 30 Plein Air Artists and 89 pieces. Price: Free. Info: (253) 272-4327 PLAY & GROW STORYTIME Sat., Dec. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Anna Lemon Wheelock Library, 3722 N. 26th St. Join us for bubbles, books, music and more. Kid friendly, all ages. Price: Free. Info: (253) 617-7811

ZOOLIGHTS Sat., Dec. 27, 5-9 p.m. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St. Every holiday season, the zoo is transformed into a winter wonderland. See beluga whales, elephants, owls, reindeer, dinosaurs and other dazzling attractions during this oneof-a-kind event featuring more than 500,000 lights, 3-D light displays, a carousel and more. Price: $7.50 advance; $9 at the gate; free for children 2 and under. Info: (253) 591-5333 LITTLE BILL AND THE BLUENOTES Sun., Dec. 27, 5 p.m. Johnny Dock’s Restaurant, 1900 E. D. St. When you think of blues musicians in the Northwest, one of the first names that comes to mind is “Little Bill” Englehart. After all, he has been a fixture on the music scene here since he first started playing in the mid-1950s. He’s managed to survive the excesses of the 60s, the disco of the 70s, the urban cowboys and the techno pop of the 80s and in the pro-

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PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE Sun., Dec. 28, 11 a.m. First Congregational Church, 7209 S. Puget Sound Ave. Join us on Sundays for a unique worship experience. Infused with traditional and contemporary elements that inspire and enlighten, our worship service also allows you to have your voice heard. We will never tell you what to believe and respect your right to interpret your faith and we love to hear from you. During the service, if you choose, you can give your interpretation of the lesson. The pastor does not have the last word. We are an open and affirming congregation of thinking seekers. Price: Free. Info: (253) 383-3878 HILLTOP ARTISTS 20TH ANNIVERSARY Sun., Dec. 28, 12-5 p.m. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. This is an exhibition showcasing the impact of glass art on the lives of youth, the Hilltop neighborhood and beyond. It will include glass objects, images and videos. Price: $10; $8 seniors, military & students; $4 children 6 - 12; free for children under 6. Parking garage $2.50 hr. Additional free parking is available on Dock St. Info: (253) 284-4750 AVALANCHE AWARENESS SEMINAR Mon., Dec. 29, 7-9 p.m. Mountaineers Tacoma Branch, 2302 N. 30th St. The NWAC – AIARE Avalanche Awareness Program is offered as a public service to communities, schools and outdoor clubs. Program length is 1.5 hours. Specific programs are in place for middle and high schools, motorized (snow-

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NATIVE ART EXHIBIT Mon., Dec. 29, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tahoma Center Gallery at Catholic Community Services, 1323 S Yakima Ave Andrew Morrison’s artwork represents four seasons, four directions, medicine wheel, sacred circle and the journey of all Native American souls. This body of work is called “stop hit technique.” Will Victor Foulkes is a Tsimshian artist and his medium is ink on paper. Will uses no pencils or erasers; some of his designs are influenced by the tribal stories of the Northwest Coastal Tribes. Price: Free. Info: (253) 502-2617

COMMUNION AND REFLECTION Wed., Dec. 31, 12 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 S. 12th St. Communion service, all are welcome, with brief spiritual reflection on faith and daily living, about 30 minutes. Price: Free. Info: (253) 564-4402

ARGENTINE TANGO LESSONS Tues., Dec. 30, 7-9 p.m. Cultura Event Center, 5602 S. Washington St. Learn to dance Tango in the style of Argentina, where tango was created. Learn the art of connection and moving with another person in this incredible and versatile dance. Beginning class at 8 p.m., intermediate at 7p.m. with two hours of classes and practice for all levels concentration on good social tango, not tricks or “patterns.” Price: $8.50-$12 singles; $13.50$20 couples. Info: (253) 444-2314

MADE AT THE MUSEUM: IITTALA BIRDS BY TOIKKA Thurs., Jan. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. This is an exhibition of Iittala Birds by Toikka. Price: $10; $8 seniors, military & students; $4 children 6 - 12; free for children under 6. Parking garage $2.50 hr. Additional free parking is available on Dock St. Info: (253) 284-4750

LAKEWOOD ITTL LEAD GROUP Tues., Dec. 30, 7:30 a.m. IHOP, 7445 S. Hosmer St. iTTL is a referral groups organiza-

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ARIES (Mar. 21 – Apr. 19) It is easy for you to give others great advice and express your important opinions. But it seems hard for you to accept the same from others. Someone has been trying to tell you something that is a huge eye opener. During the coming year, learn when and what to listen to.

LIBRA (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22) Many new and exciting things will be coming your way in 2015. But always remember to take the appropriate steps before being overly eager. If something seems too good to be true then it probably is. Reduce, reuse and reorganize are your mantras for a successful new year.

TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20) Take time to think and plan your strategy for the New Year. You have many goals and talents so decide which will be the most successful and rewarding for the long term. Happiness, security and comfort mean the most to you. What are you going to do to maintain this?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Being in touch with what is current or trendy has always been important for you. Now it is time to show the world what you bring to the table and how your ideas and talents can benefit others. This New Year encourages self-expression and confidence in unique and ingenious ways.

GEMINI (May 21 – Jun. 20) This New Year tests your ability to listen to your inner guide. Allow your intuition to guide you through life until it is an unwavering habit. You keep hoping that you will find a way to ease your troubles. Just remember to be positive and that all answers come from within.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Try a different approach for 2015. Keep your focus positive and what is working smoothly instead of constantly pointing out what is wrong or lacking in your life. Keep drama, gossiping and feelings of dread to a minimum. With practice you will seem like a different person.

CANCER (Jun. 21 – Jul. 22) Celebrate your many successes of the past year and know that success will be repeated in 2015 as long as you maintain your current ethic. Integrity and determination are two of your many gifts. Your hard work and dedication will continue to be rewarded and inspire others to do so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) The New Year may hold special changes for you – either in career or residence. Take them in stride and don’t worry too much about the details. What is meant to be will be regardless of how hard we resist or push too hard. Be eager while using your sound judgment.

LEO (Jul. 23 – Aug. 22) There are many people that wish they were you, or have what you have. Jealousy or envy can consume our energies causing bitterness. Show others this year how hard you have worked for what you have and to live in a spirit of gratitude. Be an example to others by showing kindness and love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) You have learned several lessons that will help you in the New Year. Unique opportunities will reveal themselves as time allows. Keep maintaining your current focus with diligence, as success is not accomplished overnight. Look for answers to solutions in dreams and happenstance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22) This past year has left you spinning like a top in several directions all at once. The New Year is the time for you to settle down and fully focus on one thing at a time. Only then can you evolve to the next step and then the next. Soon you will be where you want and accomplish more.

PISCES (Feb. 19 – Mar. 20) Good habits can be easy to keep when we focus on what is good in our life. A positive outlook is all you need for change. The New Year brings you messages and tools to help you gain and maintain this for long lasting happiness. Smile and laugh a lot to keep that upbeat attitude.

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NOTICES TO: IWALANI MCCLOUD FOR THE MATTER OF: LAIRD, KELANI vs. MCCLOUD, IWALANI CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-DISS-2014-0155 COMES NOW the Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, by and through its own motion, and orders the scheduled Initial Hearing set for the 8th day of January, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. be rescheduled to Thursday January 22, 2015at 2:30 p.m. due to Judge’s unavailability. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Thursday the 22th day of January, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT.

TO: Cecilia M. Shorty FOR THE MATTER OF: Schaaf Mark D. vs. Shorty Cecilia M. CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-CUST-2014-0142 The Petitioner has filed a Civil Petition for Custody against the Respondent in this Court. Both the Petitioner and Respondent have the right to legal representation in this case. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. The Respondent must respond to this Civil Petition within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Petitioner and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 3rd day of February 2015 at 9:00 a.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DATE: this 9th day of December 2014. In the matter of the Estate of Bettie Rose James In the Tribal Court of Puyallup Tribe of Indians for the Puyallup Indian Reservation Probate has been established for the Estate of Bettie Rose James, Case NO: PUY-CV-LOA-2014-0078 The above identified Case Number is notice of Probate of the Deceased Bettie Rose James. Puyallup Tribal Probate Code 8.04.340, Notice to Creditors against Bettie Rose James and to the Tribe for presentation of their claims against the Estate, unless it is determined by the Court that the Estate is exempt from the claims of creditors. Bettie Rose James 3602 E. Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA 98404 All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present such claims in writing with proper vouchers to the Administrator of the Estate listed below. A hearing for Motion to Probate Estate is set for February 3, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Puyallup Tribal Court, 1638 E. 29th St, Tacoma, WA 98404 Claims against the Estate of Bettie Rose James may be sent to the administrator of this Estate, Andrew James 3602 E. Portland Ave. Tacoma, WA 98404

NOTICES TO: ROSETTA THOMAS In the Welfare of: M-T, L DOB:06/04/2014 Case Number: PUY-CW-CW-2014-0028 YOU are hereby summoned to appear for an DISPOSITIONAL Hearing in the Children’s Court of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, which is located at 1638 East 29th Street Tacoma, Washington 98404. You are summoned to appear for a DISPOSITIONAL Hearing on the 22ND day of JANUARY, 2015 at 9:00AM If you have any questions, please contact the court clerks at (253) 680-5585. NOTICE, PURSUANT TO TRIBAL CODE SECTION 7.04.750, THE COURT MAY FIND THE PARENT, GUARDIAN OR CUSTODIAN IN DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND OR APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING. THIS MAY RESULT IN YOUR CHILD(REN) BEING PLACED IN ANOTHER HOME AND THE PARENT ORDERED TO CORRECT CERTAIN PROBLEMS. Notice, pursuant to §7.04.740, If the parent(s), guardian or custodian fails to respond or appear for the formal adjudicatory hearing, the Court may find the parent(s), guardian or custodian in default, and enter a default order of child/family protection and order necessary intervention and appropriate steps the parent(s), guardian or custodian must follow to correct the underlying problem(s). Notice, pursuant to § 4.08.250, when a party against whom a judgment is sought fails to appear, plead, or otherwise defend within the time allowed, and that is shown to the Court by a motion and affidavit or testimony, the Court may enter an order of default and, without further notice to the party in default, enter a judgment granting the relief sought in the complaint. TO: RYAN O’LOUGHLIN FOR THE MATTER OF: IN RE: M. O. CASE NUMBER: PUY-CV-NC-2014-0195 The Petitioner has filed a Civil Petition for name change against the Respondent in this Court. Both the Petitioner and Respondent have the right to legal representation in this case. This Court has a list of attorneys and spokespersons who are admitted to practice in this Court. The Respondent must respond to this Civil Petition within twenty (20) days after being served. The Respondent must respond by serving a copy of a written answer on the Petitioner and by filing this written answer with this Court along with an affidavit of service. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear in the Puyallup Tribal Court on the Puyallup Indian Reservation, in the matter of which is located at 1638 East 29th Street, Tacoma, Washington, and you are to stay until this Court may hear this matter. YOU ARE SUMMONED to appear on Tuesday the 20th day of January 2015 at 10:30 a.m. for an Initial Hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT. DATED this 15TH day of December 2014.

VOLUNTEERS Math or Reading Help Wanted! Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers at Sherman Elementary School on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 PM. Tutors are also needed at Mt. Tahoma High School with Algebra in the Math Boot Camp on Monday or Thursdays afterschool. This program is designed to help students improve their math skills/grades before the semester ends on 1/23. Please contact Trisha Tracy @ 571-3843 or ttracy@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information. Build a Brighter Future. Help a Student Read Dedication and tireless efforts are making a dif-

ference in our community. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 2nd grade readers or to assist in the Homework Club at Fern Hill Elementary School on Wednesdays from 45 PM. Please contact Judy Merritt @ 571-3873 or jmerrit@tacoma.k12. wa.us for specific information.

Help Students Graduate. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 912 grade at Oakland High School. Students need assistance in Algebra,

VOLUNTEERS Basic Math and English Monday - Friday. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Leigh Butler @ 571-5136 or lbutler@tacoma.k12. wa.us for more information.

A Student Needs You. The process of grooming kids for success can act as a powerful deterrent to dropping out of high school. Communities In Schools is looking for dedicated volunteers with an interest in tutoring 912 grade at Foss High School. Students need assistance in Algebra, English, Geometry and Trigonometry on Monday and/or Wednesdays. Volunteers must be consistent, reliable and willing to share their knowledge in one of the above areas weekly. Please contact Tiffynee Terry-Thomas @ 571-7380 or xx for details. Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care Needs Volunteers Looking to have a positive impact on your community this year? Invest a few hours per week to support our patients and families. Read a book, listen to life stories, give caregivers a few hours to rest and renew. Apply your listening skills and compassion in a meaningful role as a Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care volunteer. Comprehensive training and on-going support are provided. Join our caring and professional team to change lives-especially your own. Training starts soon. Call 1—855—534— 7050 to learn more or log onto www.chifranciscan. org and click on Hospice and Palliative Care under “Our Services” Food Bank We are a local food bank on the east side of Tacoma, WA and are powered strictly by volunteers. We provide much needed food and other basic household items to people in need on a weekly basis. Being a volunteer driven organization we are always looking for good people who are interested in donating a few hours of their lives helping make the lives of someone else a little better. Donate as much or as little of your time you want for a wide variety of tasks, there is always plenty to do. If you are looking for a way to be part of something bigger and give a little much needed help to the local community then contact us and we’ll get you started. Please join us in helping to spread a little holiday cheer. Contact Enzi 253-212-2778. Volunteer Math Tutor Tacoma Community House is looking for volunteers to help adults improve their basic math skills. Classes are Monday through Thursday 1:00-2:00 pm. The commitment is for one class weekly but we would love to have your assistance any day if you are available. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or a kthomas@ tacomacommunityhouse. org for more information.

Volunteer Classroom Assistants Looking for a rewarding experience? Help adult students improve their basic reading and writing skills. Classes are Monday through Thursdays 2:00-4:00 pm. Please contact Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 or kthomas@tacomacommunityhouse.org for more information. Help a Child Improve Reading One-on-one support makes a huge difference in an elementary student’s ability to overcome reading challenges. As a Read2Me Tutor, you can be that person who makes a difference. The Tacoma School District and the Tacoma Community House are partners in this endeavor and we are on the lookout for committed tutors for grades 1-3. Call Karen Thomas at (253) 383-3951 for more information. Hospice Volunteers Needed To Provide a Special Kind of Caring Franciscan Hospice needs volunteers with helping hands and open hearts to support terminally ill patients in homes and nursing homes in our community. As part of the Franciscan Hospice care team, you will provide companionship and support to patients and their families in a variety of ways. Volunteers receive comprehensive training and support for this life-affirming work. There is a volunteer training starting soon. For more information, call us at (253) 534-7050. EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY FISH FOOD BANK Seeking volunteers to staff Thursdays from 3:30pm 6:30pm and/or Saturdays from 11am-2pm . Those interested contact Community Coordinator, Kate Wright at 253-826-4654 Address: 3505 122nd Ave E Edgewood Donate time and receive free groceries. Volunteers needed with skills in management, organization, clerical, food handling, warehousing, maintenance etc. and receive free groceries from a Non-Profit Food Distribution Program. Older teens are welcomed to volunteer and gain valuable work experience. Contact Ms. Lee at (253) 6777740 for further information. PAWS NEEDS WILDLIFE VOLUNTEERS PAWS in Lynnwood is looking for volunteers to help care for wildlife this spring. Every year, PAWS cares for more than 3,000 injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife. Join the team and you can help feed and care for these remarkable animals. It’s a remarkable experience you won’t find anywhere else! For any questions please contact Mark Coleman, Communications Manager, at 425-787-2500 x 817. These are exciting times and you can make a difference! South Sound Outreach Services invites you to be trained as an In Person Assister Volunteer to help Pierce County residents enroll online for health insurance in the Washington

VOLUNTEERS Health Plan Finder. Open Enrollment is October 1 until March 31st. Coverage begins January 1st, 2014 for those enrolled by December 15th. Interested trainees may call Heather at SSOS 253-593-2111. You’ll be glad you did!

Become a Senior Companion today! Volunteers help frail or disabled seniors stay in their own home and maintain their independence. Activities include running errands, providing transportation or simply being a friend. Hourly stipend and mileage reimbursement provided. Requirements: must be 55+, serve at least 15 hours a week and be low-income. Drivers are especially needed currently. For more info call Julie Kerrigan, Program Director: 1(800) 335-8433, ext. 5686 Help furnish hope to those in need! NW Furniture Bank Volunteers needed. “NWFB helps restore hope, dignity and stability in our community by recycling donated furniture to people in need.” Tuesday-Saturday Truck Volunteers Needed- 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Truck volunteers ride along in the truck, deliver furniture to clients and make residential and corporate pickups; they are an essential part of the NWFB Team. To volunteer contact us at volunteer@ nwfurniturebank.org or call 253-302-3868. Portland Ave Community Center Senior Programs We need a volunteer to host programs Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-12, & 1-2:30 pm at Portland Ave Community Center Senior Programs. Volunteer will be calling Bingo and doing some extreme crafting, gardening during spring & summer and into fall. If interested call Bonnie @ 253-278-1475 MondayFriday 8:30-4PM. Ayusa International SeeksTacoma Host Parents for High School Exchange Students Ayusa International, a 30year-old non-profit that promotes global learning through the hosting of high school foreign exchange students, is seeking parents/families in Tacoma to host for the upcoming 20132014 school year. Ayusa students are 15-18 years old and come from more than 60 countries around the world including Brazil, Japan, Germany, Ecuador, France, Peru, Morocco, China and Spain; they are all proficient in English. For more information, please visit our website: www. ayusa.org South Sound Outreach is offering free tax preparation for those who make $50,000 or less. To schedule an appointment call 253.593.2111 or visit our website at www. southsoundoutreach.org. Project Homeless Connect is an annual event where homeless individuals can receive free services. The next event will be held at Tacoma Dome on Oct 23rd. For more information visit www. pchomelessconnect.com or call 253.593.2111. Get involved with Metro Parks Tacoma’s Citizen Advisory Councils! The Business & Responsive Agency Council helps district leadership

with business planning, financial sustainability decisions, revenue development and quality assurance. Monthly meetings focus on issues that affect the future of our park system. Visit www.metroparkstacoma.org/businessvolunteer to learn more or call Brett Freshwaters, Chief Financial Officer, at 253.305.1081. Brettf@tacomaparks. com. Metro Parks Tacoma Special events bring the community together and provide families with affordable fun. Metro Parks Tacoma needs volunteers to help produce memorable events. Visit www. metroparkstacoma.org/ volunteer and signup to be notified of special event service opportunities. To learn more, contact Roxanne Miles, Volunteer Manager, at 253.305.1068. Roxannem@tacomaparks. com.

Make a difference in the life of a child! The Northwest Youth Sports Alliance is looking for coaches for our developmental youth sports program. Sports vary by season. Coaches are provided general training and go through a national background check clearance process. For more information, visit www.metroparkstacoma.org/nysa or contact Roy Fletcher, Youth Sports Coordinator, royf@tacomaparks. com or 253.305.1025. Join us in changing lives! Changing Rein Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies, a nonprofit, offers equine assisted services to differently-abled individuals. Currently the program offers several volunteer opportunities. Our primary need at present is for program volunteers who work with our horses and support our riders in therapeutic and adaptive lessons. Other volunteer opportunities include: grounds maintenance and administrative/clerical work. Must be at least 14 years old to participate. Horse experience helpful, but not necessary. Training provided. For more information contact: Volunteer Coordinator at 253-370-1429 or volunteer@changingrein. org. The Tacoma Maritime Institute meets every 4th Monday at the Midland Community Center 1614 99th Street East Tacoma WA Potluck at 6:00, all are welcome. Meeting Starts at 7:00

CONVERSATION PARTNERS NEEDED Help adults learn to speak English! Mornings, no experience or foreign language skills needed. South Tacoma. Contact Lee Sledd, Madison Family Literacy, 253-5711887.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you enjoy helping toddlers learn, you can help us! Seeking retired or experienced volunteers to assist in expanding our capacity and provide quality learning for busy little people. (No diaper changing!) Background check required. Contact Lee Sledd, Madison Family Literacy 253-571-1887

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Absolutely Charming, Mediterranean Style, custom built North Tacoma view home. Enjoy Commencement Bay view from Mstr Br balc. Inside feat. incl. Marble floor entry, St. Steel Appl, Gran. counttops, Cust. built Hickory cab. + Beaut. Brazilian Cherry hardwood floor, Bay windows. Mstr suite w/ FP & Lrg bath+steam shower, Cali closet. New Energy Efficient heating. Cent. vacuum, new paint in & out, new carpet, Finished Bsmt w/ kitchen. Close to Schools, Parks, Freeway, Hospitals & Waterfront. $623,000.

Gil Rigell Better Properties N. Proctor (253) 376-7787

3 Bed, 1 3/4 Bath. 1,356 sq ft. Open floor plan & vaulted ceilings highlight this handsome rambler on a park-like corner lot in Artondale. Kitchen features an island, new smooth-top stove & convection oven, tile countertops & bay windows. Family room with fireplace is perfect for entertaining as is the large deck & fenced backyard. The master suite, one of three newly carpeted bedrooms, has French doors to the deck and a remodeled ¾ bathroom. 30-yr roof installed in 2005. 10 mins to schools, shopping, recreation & SR-16 MLS# 573155 $257,500

Debbie Houtz Better Properties 253-376-2280

16 N SALMON BEACH $349,000 Welcome to this uniquely Northwest home in the waterfront community of Salmon Beach! Featuring main living area on the 2nd floor, the home boasts an amazing panorama stretching from the Narrows Bridge(s) to Pt Defiance. Open concept great room with living/dining/kitchen laid out with views like crazy! 1500 sq ft of deck space gives you lots of room for gardening, entertaining or just relaxing in the SW exposure, with spectacular sunsets, the Olympic Mtns, marine activity & wildlife galore... MLS# 690309

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10 N SALMON BEACH $409,950 3 bed, 1 3/4 bath. 1,650 sq ft. Welcome to the unique Salmon Beach community! You are literally minutes from the hustle & bustle of town, yet totally in another world. When you descend the stairway to “the beach”, your cares melt away as you breathe in the salt air & take in the sights & sounds of nature - whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, otters, seagulls, eagles, herons & more. Literally 12 hours of summer sunshine on your deck that enjoys southwestern exposure. MLS# 646183

Call Dave Peterson, Managing Broker and long-time Salmon Beach resident Better Properties N Proctor 253-222-8480 or davepeterson@betterproperties.com

1116 N. Jackson $214,000

p Very clean duplex with mirror units- 2 bed, 1 bath each, both with individual washer/dryer in unit. Rents not at current value- seller is just super nice- great tenants- keep em or live in one side and rent the other or whatever you wish- it is your choice. HUGE lot- 3.81 acres.

MLS# 647460. $248,000 Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800 11717 10th Ave E

3 bed, 2 bath. Great air quality and “Green” building materials. Elegance at your feet with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout! Special touches include.. closet organizers in every closet, Manabloc Plumbing, Zero VOC paint. Eco-friendly yard with native plants and 2 car garage. Ideally located close to freeways, shopping...

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Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

7901 164th St E., Puyallup

2 parcels : Build your dream home with a gorgeous view of Narrows Bridge and Puget Sound. The property is being sold as one to maximize the building envelope and open space but see what works best for you. Build on one lot, sell the other or build on the whole lot, there is so much opportunity here! (MLS # 612161) Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308 Sergio@betterproperties.com

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Beautiful Craftsman walking distance to Univ. of Puget Sound. Completely remodeled. Hand scraped bamboo floors, renovated kitchen with custom granite counter tops and island, stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry & millwork throughout, formal living, dining room, den/ study, butlers pantry. 3 bedrooms upstairs w/full master bath. Fin. basement features spacious family room/full bath & utility area. New electrical & plumbing. ( MLS # 686944)

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Two separate living quarters- upstairs has 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen and laundry room; lower level has one bedroom, shower, toilet and sink, living room and large kitchen. Laundry possible on either floor (back porch main floor) or lower level. Great rental property or MIL unit or just a home with lots of space- you decide. Quick commute. New carpet, newer windows, Fresh paint, coved ceilings, electricity to garage with new openers. Welcome home.

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Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

3720 S. Alaska $195,000 Coved ceilings, hardwoods, large rooms, covered outdoor living space w/ gorgeous gas fireplace, trex decking & patio for entertaining. And the kitchen? Slab granite, walk in pantry, breakfast bar and dining area all adjoining the great room. HUGE bonus room upstairs, a den on the main AND the home backs to dedicated greenspace- no one will be building behind you... Gotta love the privacy.

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Shannon• Better Properties (253) 691-1800

2001 N Cedar St.

Exceptional Craftsman lives beautifully. Welcoming front porch, beautiful hardwoods and classic built-ins. Stunning kitchen w/Granite, Viking stove and a Apron sink that steals the show! Lovely yard with Arborvitae trees that provide just the right amount of privacy to relax and rewind. New sewer line, panel and YES a 2car garage! Perfect location: short walk to UPS or Proctor. Great Schools: Lowell, Mason and Stadium. $480,000 MLS# 655057

Better Properties N. Proctor Pam (253) 691-0461

1617 N. Division Classic 1920’s craftsmen charmer in the heart of North Tacoma. Hardwood floors, Wood burning fireplace, formal dining room w/ French doors open to patio. Lots of windows & natural light, large kitchen, huge master bedroom suite with walk-in closet. New double pain windows, updated electrical, new icynene insulation, built in storage, unfinished 650 square foot basement with utility & laundry. Walk to restaurants, schools, parks. You will love being an owner in the historic GreyGables! MLS # 643110. $153,500

Heather Redal (253) 363-5920 Heatherredal@gmail.com

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5414 S Junett St., Tacoma

Wonderful turn of the century home w/ lovely upgrades AND original charm: New underground power, sewer & waterlines w/ new plumbing, new panel & wiring in home. Soaring ceilings & built-ins add character. MLS# 526817. $258,000

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Completely remodeled w/over 200k in high end upgrades. 10 offices, private exits, shared executive conference room, kitchen w/dining area, lots of storage, and 15 parking stalls. One office could be used as apartment for out of state clients. ADA Accessible. Mall & 38th Street Exit.

Affordable Comfort $45,000

Manufactured Home. 48 X 24 Model “Cottage” by Silvercrest. Two bedroom, two bath. Nice dining area with built-in dining hutch and nice sized kitchen with lots of cabinets. Stove and fridge are like new. Washer and dryer included. New Heat Pump/air conditioner. Living room has beautiful new shades for the windows. New sunroom built on back of the home. Located in small, well-kept, 55-plus Mobile Home Park. Large lot with low monthly rental for the lot ($352.50). Wheelchair ramp for the front door. Home is very clean- move in ready.

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Businesses Opportunities

4 Sale with Owner Contract LONGTIME ESTABLISHED POPULAR RESTR./LOUNGE Business for sale. $189,000 & size, 4,100 sq. ft. GIG HARBOR CHINESE RESTR., same owner 26 yrs., $50,000 Huge reduction

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3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1391 SqFt, 0.14 Acres: Adorable vintage craftsman w/original woodwork, finishes & attention to detail throughout! Picture perfect with hardwood flrs, fireplace, coved ceilings, large din rm & spacious, bright kitchen w/upgrades & stainless steel appliances. Remodeled bath w/high ceilings, dressing room & closet, 2 bedrooms upstairs, one on main. Dry basement large enough for bed/bath & family room. Fenced bkyd is like a private oasis with mature landscaping & room for entertaining & gardening & garage. Easy access. MLS# 698945

Sergio Hernandez (253) 431-2308 Sergio@betterproperties.com

SAME OWNER: BARTENDING ACADEMY OF TACOMA, Since 1959, Very profitable, Training provided. TAVERN, w/cocktails, Pulltabs, Mineral Lake, Mineral, Wa., EZ terms, Seller Financing

RICHARD PICTON 253-581-6463 or ED PUNCHAK 253-224-7109

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February 13, 8:30pm

February 14, 8pm

I-5 Showroom $65, $100, $165, $175

I-5 Showroom $30, $40, $60, $65

I-5 Showroom $40, $55, $85, $90

MORE Winners, MORE Often! 1-888-831-7655 • www.emeraldqueen.com EQC I-5 (I-5 Exit 135): 2024 E. 29th St., Tacoma, WA 98404 EQC Hotel & Casino (I-5 Exit 137): 5700 Pac. Hwy E., Fife, WA 98424

You must be 21 to enter the casino. Management reserves the right to change any event or promotion. Tickets available at the EQC Box Offices. EQC is not responsible for any third party ticket sales.

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