OUBT announces its IT training kick-off at Tacoma Community House November 4

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

The Olympia University of Business and Technology (OUBT) has opened a new training session and location on .NET programming beginning Saturday November 4th. This culminates discussions and collaboration with the Tacoma Community House in Tacoma, ... [...more]

Get in the Halloween spirit at Fort Casey’s Haunted Fort this weekend

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

Washington State Parks and the Keepers of the Admiralty Head Lighthouse invite the public to experience Fort Casey Historical State Park at its scariest during the park’s 3rd annual Haunted Fort event. The pre-Halloween ghoulish good fun runs ... [...more]

Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Index Staff

The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission: At-Large positions 1, 4, 5, and 6 – Persons representative of acknowledged accomplishment or persons working outside of ... [...more]

Norwegian? Is Norway calling you home?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Index Staff

Norwegian reality TV show benefits from Americans’ newly roused desire to leave the U.S. and return to their homeland. Seattle open casting call is a chance for them to get there. Nationwide Casting for Season 9 of Alt for Norge … [...more]

3100: Run and Become, Ultra Marathon runner speaks at Tacoma’s REI

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Index Staff

Presenter Sopan Tzekov will share his personal experiences running the longest ultramarathon in the world, the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race. Called ‘The Mount Everest of ultramarathons’ by The New York Times, this is ... [...more]

Parks serves up Murder Mystery Dinner, October 27

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Index Staff

For one night in October, the ever popular Murder Mystery Dinner returns to Chambers Creek Regional Park, 9850 64th St. W. in University Place, which sets the stage for a fun, engaging and delicious evening. The masterful minds of the … ... [...more]

Solar In Tacoma workshop November 11th

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Index Staff

Do you care about the planet we’re leaving behind for future generations, and more importantly, do you want to help solve climate change? If so, please come to our free solar workshop and learn how solar photovoltaics (PV) can reduce … [...more]

City of Tacoma seeks consultant to study anticipated construction job opportunities for Hilltop residents

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Index Staff

To connect Hilltop job seekers with anticipated opportunities in the region, including the Tacoma Link Extension project, the City of Tacoma seeks a consultant to do a detailed analysis of their specific needs. “Investing in transit is an ... [...more]

Compass 2 Campus brings 1,000 fifth graders to WWU campus

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Index Staff

Mentoring program, now in its ninth year, aims to empower kids to be lifelong learners About 1,000 fifth graders from Skagit and Whatcom counties visited Western Washington University on Tuesday, Oct. 17, to see firsthand what a university ... [...more]

Vancouver Export Resources Forum November 1

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Index Staff

The Vancouver Export Resources Forum will bring together the small business and trade communities for a morning of discussion and networking with Washington’s local, state, and federal resource partners. Learn from Washington State Department of ... [...more]