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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Dec
1
Tue
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Dec 1 @ 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
Dec
4
Fri
Puget Sound Grantwriters Funders’ Forum – Registration Now Open! @ Virtual
Tickets
Dec 4 @ 8:45 am – 11:45 am

10th Annual South Sound Funders Forum
(Virtual This Year)

Snag insider tips to make your grant proposals stand out!
The South Sound Funders Forum is a great opportunity to hear directly from foundation and corporate funders about their giving guidelines, focus, processes, and any recent pivots.

Choose four 25-minute sessions, each led by one of our region’s major grantmakers. In this Zoom simulation of sitting around 12-person tables, you will be able to discuss grantmaking with funders – while wearing your slippers!

2020 Funder Selection: Funder selection will start at noon on Tuesday, November 17. Registrants will receive instructions by email the preceding week.

NEW THIS YEAR: Sessions will be recorded (pending permission of each funder): A few days after the event, you will receive a link offering you a 30-day window to watch each funder present and answer questions (so you can learn about funders whose sessions you couldn’t attend).

Note: This is not a forum for making specific pitches about your program or organization, but rather an opportunity to hear directly from grantmakers and to gather contact info for future development.

Please read the etiquette rules for the South Sound Funders Forum. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, December 4!

2020 South Sound Funders Confirmed So Far (more added each week – check for updates online):

• Bamford Foundation
• Ben B. Cheney Foundation
• Boeing Company
• KeyBank
• MJ Murdock Charitable Trust
• Serve WA
• Tacoma Creates
• The Russell Family Foundation
• Tulalip Tribes Charitable Contributions Fund
• ArtsWA
• Umpqua Bank

The Grant Doctor will be in! Experienced grantwriters and consultants will be available on the main Zoom link during the entire event. This is your opportunity to ask specific questions about your grant-seeking including prospect research, understanding an RFP, feedback on writing proposals, budgets, and more. Drop in during breaks or in lieu of meeting with one of your funders.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Click Here for more information.
Questions? Email psga@grantwriters.org
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities: We are looking for Session Monitors who stay with one funder the entire event to help with technical issues and manage time. Perks include getting to know one funder more in-depth, event cost waived, and having access to recorded sessions of all funders after the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jennifer Dumlao (jennifer@viriditasgrants.com) or Gale Hemmann (ghemmann@communityyouthservices.org). We are prioritizing volunteer recruitment from organizations within communities of color and grant seekers who identify as BIPOC.
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Online meeting logistics:
This web-event will be hosted on Zoom. A registration confirmation email will follow with instructions. For best results, use Zoom’s free downloadable apps for smartphone or computer, paired with a reliable Internet connection. A telephone-only (dial-in) option also will be available.

PSGA recommends that all registrants set up and test Zoom in advance, and join the Zoom meeting at least 10 minutes before the official start time. We are sorry that we are unable to provide tech support.

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Categories: Non-Profit Fundraising Events Tags: Business Development Fundraising nonprofit
Handmade Market Mingle Zoom Party @ Virtual
Tickets
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

*FREE Zoom Party (Dec 4, 6-8pm) with entertainment, vendor spotlights, and lots of prizes! RSVP for an email reminder! https://tacomahandmademarket.eventbrite.com
*Virtual marketplace Nov 28 – Dec 8
*Food is Free Project Tacoma fundraiser (VIP Swag Bags)

Vendors include:
Downing Pottery + Cascade Candle Company
Happy Fox Studio Jewelry + Craft Theory
Luna Fin Designs + Snapology of Gig Harbor
Indigo Street Studio + HJ Rustic
Cocoa Loves Grey + Blue Cactus Press
Dear Sunshine Paper Co. + PlayMakers & Co.
Brown Betty + LillieBugs Sweet Creations
Lazy J Custom Creations + Jenny L. Miller
Poppy Jewelry Designs + Vesc Creations
Bones Bits + Delphic Jewels

Find more details here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/656721381944290/

Questions? Email handmadepnw@gmail.com or visit www.handmadepnw.com

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Seasonal and Holiday Events
Dec
5
Sat
Fort from Home: Paper Ornaments @ Online Webinar
Tickets
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am

Fort from Home brings the talents and expertise of Fort Nisqually interpreters to you live through interactive virtual programming. Check our website for program details.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Family Events Local History Tags: #fortnisqually #livinghistory History
Fort from Home: Victorian Ornament Making @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum-Online
Tickets
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Virtual Program. Fort Interpreter Carolyn shows you how to make a Victorian Christmas. Join us for a discussion on Victorian Christmas traditions and demonstrations on how to make Victorian inspired ornaments.

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Categories: Family Events Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events Workshops, Classes and Lectures
Dec
8
Tue
Layoff Assistance Session @ Virtual
Tickets
Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm

Facing a layoff, furlough, or job loss? WorkSource Pierce is here to help!
Attend our free online Layoff Assistance Session to learn about benefits and resources available to you in Pierce County.

Topics covered in the session include:
• Unemployment benefits and how to file for assistance
• What to do about health care and/or retirement benefits
• Expanding your job skills through training and educational programs
• Career guidance, job search assistance, and other resources at no cost to you

More information and registration details on the WorkSource Pierce website.

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Categories: Workshops, Classes and Lectures Tags: job search layoff unemployment
Hey Singers! 
Tickets
Dec 8 @ 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
Dec
12
Sat
Craft Saturday – Holiday Ornament @ Job Carr Cabin Museum
Tickets
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

In Fall 2020, Job Carr Cabin Museum is offering socially-distanced Craft Saturdays.
Pick up a free craft kit from the museum porch on designated dates, while supplies last.
First-come, first-served. Please use social distancing etiquette when you pick up your craft kit. Instructional videos will be available on-line a few days before each event.

December 12, 11am-1pm, Holiday Ornament
– Children can use the materials and instructions provided in this take-and-go craft kit to create a unique holiday ornament.
– We are accepting non-perishable foods for St. Leo Food Connection during this event.

These Craft Saturday events are designed to meet state and local public health guidelines.
* All visitors must wear face coverings.
* Please maintain six feet distance from other visitors.
* Visitors will not be able to enter the museum building.

Thank you to Gray Lumber and Tacoma Creates for supporting these museum events. Take-home craft kits are available at no charge. Donations gratefully accepted.

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Categories: Family Events Kids Local History Tags: arts and crafts children family activities food drives
Fort from Home: Victorian Christmas Music @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum-Online
Tickets
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Virtual Program. Join us for a Victorian Christmas musical performance.

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Categories: Arts and Entertainment Education Family Events Kids Local History Seasonal and Holiday Events
Heritage Skills Workshop: 19th Century Watercolor @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum-Online
Tickets
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Virtual Workshop. This workshop interweaves a hands-on activity with a presentation on historical context. During the workshop, participants will make their own watercolor using the materials and techniques of the mid-19th century. Participants will learn about the artists behind mid-19th century images of the Pacific Northwest and discover their place within the historical movement to document the west.

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Categories: Education Local History Workshops, Classes and Lectures
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