Pierce County Events Calendar

Pierce County Events Calendar

This calendar is the place to find fun events happening throughout Pierce County, including Tacoma, Puyallup, Lakewood and beyond.

Have an event that isn’t listed? Please email events@SouthSoundTalk.com with the following information:

  • Name of Event
  • Date, time and location (name of business if applicable and complete address)
  • Organizer(s) name
  • Cost
  • URL to purchase tickets
  • Website URL
  • SHORT description of the event
  • Photo

Our editors will review and post within a few business days.

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May
1
Sat
Washington State Franchise Show – Free Tickets @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Tickets
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS:https://thebizex.com/blog/washingtonstate
You are invited to The Franchise Show at Greater Tacoma Convention Center from May 1 – 2, 2021! (*Safety Precautions are in Place*)

Buying a franchise or proven business opportunity eliminates all the hard work of opening a business independently and will help avoid much of the risk of starting a new business. Take control of your future, increase your income, and find your path to a better lifestyle. Get the information you need to find the right business for you!

– Full-time and Part-time business opportunities from every industry, at every investment level
– Seminars: Legal Advice, How to Choose the Business For You, Financing Options and much more
– Proven money making businesses looking to meet new potential owners
– Get the information you need and ask questions from top-tier franchisors
– Save Hundreds of Hours of Research Time

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS: https://thebizex.com/blog/washingtonstate
May 1: 11AM – 5PM
May 2: 11AM – 4 PM

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Categories: Business Networking Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Tags: Bellevue Business Networking Business Development business networking business professionals franchise Tacoma Business Networking
May
2
Sun
Washington State Franchise Show – Free Tickets @ Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Tickets
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS:https://thebizex.com/blog/washingtonstate
You are invited to The Franchise Show at Greater Tacoma Convention Center from May 1 – 2, 2021! (*Safety Precautions are in Place*)

Buying a franchise or proven business opportunity eliminates all the hard work of opening a business independently and will help avoid much of the risk of starting a new business. Take control of your future, increase your income, and find your path to a better lifestyle. Get the information you need to find the right business for you!

– Full-time and Part-time business opportunities from every industry, at every investment level
– Seminars: Legal Advice, How to Choose the Business For You, Financing Options and much more
– Proven money making businesses looking to meet new potential owners
– Get the information you need and ask questions from top-tier franchisors
– Save Hundreds of Hours of Research Time

GET YOUR FREE TICKETS: https://thebizex.com/blog/washingtonstate
May 1: 11AM – 5PM
May 2: 11AM – 4 PM

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Categories: Business Networking Events Festivals, Expos, and Parades Tags: Bellevue Business Networking Business Development business networking business professionals franchise Tacoma Business Networking
May
3
Mon
6th Annual South Sound Business Summit @ email video speaker
Tickets
May 3 – May 7 all-day

The first full week of May is designated National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Six years ago, Paul Long, a local commercial/business banker, created the South Sound Business Summit to give the opportunity for business owners to hear from local and national leaders about the challenges and successes of owning a small business. Last year 150 business leaders attended the online summit and learned from 3 nationally recognized speakers.

For 2021, everyone has experienced challenges to business and need to hear about ways to grow, expand or survive during these unprecedented times. Many people are also tired of webinars, zoom meetings and we are still unable to meet in person. This year attendees will receive a daily email from Monday May 3rd- Friday May 7th with a short 5-7-minute video interviews from local leaders.

Topics and Speakers in 2021 will be

Monday
7 Content Creation Hacks- For your website and Social media
Speaker: Valarie Harris, Branding & Marketing Coach, Varris Marketing Group

Tuesday
The Government is sitting on Millions- Where to get grants and loans during this crazy time
Speaker: Paul Long, Senior Vice President Business Banking, Timberland Bank

Wednesday
DISTANCE THIS!- Social Distancing Marketing Strategies
Speaker: Doug Hudak, Owner, BAM Design

Thursday
Surviving the Pandemic: Overcoming COVID’s Mental Impact on Your Business
Speaker: Michael Brouillette, Owner & Therapist of Balanced Counseling

Friday
10x Your Productivity in 3 Days or Less
Speaker: Jillian Flodstrom, Small Business Strategist

Also, business owners do not have “extra funds”, so this year we are providing the summit to you at NO CHARGE. To sign up for the 2021 South Sound Business Summit at www.southsoundbusinesssummit.com

This speaker series is a great opportunity for business owners to learn through an educational event that inspires and connects the business community. We hope to be back in 2022 with another in-person event.

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Categories: Business Networking Events Education Tags: #shopsmallbusiness business business education
May
4
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

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Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
May
5
Wed
Kids Mental Health Pierce County Webinar – Impact of Trauma on Childhood Development @ Virtual
Tickets
May 5 @ 3:00 pm

This training focuses on how complex trauma effects childhood development in infants, toddlers, school aged children and adolescents. This training will explore ways to support healthy development, including tips on helping children regulate.

Speaker:
Lindsey Greene, MSW,
Community Educator for Coordinated Care

Lindsey Greene is a social worker who is passionate about improving health care services for all youth, but especially those involved with the child welfare system. She joined Coordinated Care’s Community Education team five years ago to support those who work with youth through training. Prior to her current role, Lindsey served youth while working in the child welfare system in Washington State as well as Virginia, and also worked in residential treatment. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington in 2014. When she’s not on a Zoom training she’s most likely spending time with her partner and their 2 young daughters- ages 4 and 1.

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Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: education Kids Mental health Mental Health Professionals Parenting students
May
7
Fri
2021 Virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill @ Puget Sound Partnership Zoom
Tickets
May 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Puget Sound Partnership and the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission invite you to participate in the next session of this year’s virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill on Friday, May 7, from 1:00–2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We’ll discuss Puget Sound restoration and protection, salmon recovery efforts, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and infrastructure, among other topics, with Representative Dan Newhouse. There will also be a panel discussion with special guests.

Each member of Congress or special guest will speak for about 25 minutes. We encourage participants to submit questions for our speakers in advance when registering. There will also be an opportunity to post questions during a moderated Q&A session.

Advance registration is required and will close at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, May 6. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jy3-U6f0RAqjBKU6FXhf7A

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Categories: Education Local Government Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: Climate Enviroment government Infrastructure Puget Sound
May
11
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Hey Singers! 

Hey, Singers, be our guest to explore Tacoma’s largest a capella chorus in the barbershop style at 7 pm, every Tuesday. Join us at 602 N. Orchard. tacomavocalstandard@gmail.com or Facebook: TacomaVocalStandard

Read more
Categories: Adult Focused Events Arts and Entertainment Music Concerts
May
12
Wed
Kids Mental Health Pierce County Webinar: Secondary Trauma and Self Care @ Virtual
Tickets
May 12 @ 3:00 pm

Working with families who have experienced trauma can be challenging. This training will help service providers to understand the Secondary Traumatic Stress, compassion fatigue, burn out and compassion satisfaction. Participants will be able to recognize warning signs and personal triggers for work related stress. This session will include discussion on why self-care is important and participants will have the opportunity to start developing a personal self-care plan.

Working with families who have experienced trauma can be challenging. This training will help service providers to understand the Secondary Traumatic Stress, compassion fatigue, burn out and compassion satisfaction. Participants will be able to recognize warning signs and personal triggers for work related stress. This session will include discussion on why self-care is important and participants will have the opportunity to start developing a personal self-care plan.

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Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: educational Kids Mental health Mental Health Professionals Parenting students
May
14
Fri
2021 Virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill @ Puget Sound Partnership Zoom
Tickets
May 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The Puget Sound Partnership and Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission invite you to participate in our next virtual Puget Sound Days on the Hill session on Friday, May 14, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time. We’ll discuss Puget Sound restoration and protection, salmon recovery efforts, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and infrastructure, among other topics, with Representative Pramila Jayapal.

We will also host a panel discussion with Jane Nishida, acting assistant administrator for the Office of International and Tribal Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Barry Thom, regional administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries’ West Coast Region, and officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).

We encourage participants to submit questions for both the panel and Rep. Jayapal in advance, and questions must be submitted by 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, May 12. There will also be an opportunity to post questions during a moderated Q&A session.

Advance registration is required and will close at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, May 13. More details and registration info are available at https://www.psdoth.org.

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Categories: Education Local Government Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: environment Infrastructure Puget Sound salmon
May
17
Mon
Kids Mental Health Pierce County Webinar – Suicide Prevention @ Virtual
Tickets
May 17 @ 3:00 pm

This presentation provides an overview of the topic of youth suicide, signs and symptoms, and how caregivers and professionals should respond in times of crisis. The training will dive into the rates of youth suicide, risk factors, and proactive steps to take for prevention.

Speaker:
Lindsey Greene, MSW,
Community Educator for Coordinated Care

Lindsey Greene is a social worker who is passionate about improving health care services for all youth, but especially those involved with the child welfare system. She joined Coordinated Care’s Community Education team five years ago to support those who work with youth through training. Prior to her current role, Lindsey served youth while working in the child welfare system in Washington State as well as Virginia, and also worked in residential treatment. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington in 2014. When she’s not on a Zoom training she’s most likely spending time with her partner and their 2 young daughters- ages 4 and 1.

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Categories: Education Family Events Health and Wellness Kids Tags: Kids Mental health Mental Health Professionals Parenting students Webinar
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