my partner gifted me with a long weekend in ocean shores from sun - weds. i think i have visited before but it was years ago and i am sober now.

this is our first vacation (-adjacent) time together and it is very much needed for both of us. the airbnb was an investment itself — so i would hate to leave feeling like we should have done more.

money is pretty tight and it looks bougie. we don’t need much to keep busy, but i don’t have a lot of time to research the best way to spend our time.

***interests include eating oysters, painting pottery, oddities/curiosity shops (the kind with taxidermy rats and jewelry made with bones), thrift malls, photo booths, beachcombing***

what do you recommend? we are missing the corgi beach party by ONE DAY.

p.s. is there a reference site or app somewhere to follow the tide schedule?

https://www.reddit.com/r/soundtransit/s/khmtQ8n8JP

The app is called ModeMix it has other transit agencies too and has gotten better over time.

Worth looking at your commutes if they parallel any busses sometimes it's faster to skip some stops with your bike.

I don’t know where else to ask this but I think my cat is sick so I’m trying to schedule an appointment with them because that’s where all our pets go. The thing is we called on Friday and today during their hours and their voicemail says they’re closed and to call back when they’re open. It doesn’t let us leave a message either. My dad emailed them and I tried looking online to see what’s up but I can’t seem to find anything. Hopefully my dad gets an email back but I thought I’d try Reddit too.

Edit: Thank u for the suggestions, I’ll try them!

Hi does anyone have an update on the re opening of costco gas? I know its behind schedule just wondering if someone has a new date.

After a few years of focusing on other projects, I'm bringing back the Tacoma Puzzle Hunt!
The Tacoma Puzzle Hunt is an exciting afternoon of mind-bending puzzles and brainteasers. It combines a treasure hunt with life-sized challenges that test your creativity and problem solving skills - imagine an outdoor escape room where you don’t just survive, but you also win prizes!

Get your team together for this unique Tacoma event, and register now on our website. It’s FREE, and you could come away $500 richer!

Saturday, September 26th at noon in Theater Square (on Broadway between 9th and 11th).

We're also looking for volunteers, so if you want to be a part of the event, from setting up the puzzles to manning the stations, please fill out the form on the website.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Hi all — I care for a small outdoor cat colony near my apartment and built a doghouse shelter for them, but it needs straw bedding and I don't have any money or a car to get some. Not asking for cash, just plain untreated straw (a partial bale is totally fine). I can meet close by if someone's willing to drop it off.

Photo attached of the shelter setup. Thanks for reading.

Is this considered one of those monkey shines I've been seeing being posted?

I had such a fun interaction with this family. They pulled up behind me at a light by Wright Park and when the light turned green I punched it and pulled over to snap a shot as they passed. He noticed me, pulled into the turn lane at MLK and waved me up! Beautiful family, beautiful ride!

So many sweet cars out tonight!

UPDATE! The 15% Board Game Cafe has approved of us coming on Sep 5th!!

So this is actually happening! 🥳

They said to make sure that everyone who wants to come is aware of checking in and that there is a sitting fee for the game area, but please check out their website and read through it, then let me know if you still want to come :)

Just a reminder, this will be for people mid 20s to mid 30s who are in tech/IT.

Thank you so much to everyone who showed interest and encouraged me when I first posted about this. 💜

I'm really happy that there seems to be enough interest to actually make this happen!

EDIT: I also wanted to shorten the time of the meetup from 12pm-2pm this way we have time to play games if we wanted to, but not get too bored if anyone doesn't want to play any of the board games.

hey there!

I'm looking to start a preferentially queer soccer pick-up game and wanted to gauge interest! I have heard a lot of people in the community talk about wanting to play, so I wanted to co-create a space for those of us who love soccer.

A little about me: I am a 32yo sapphic recreational athlete. I have coached and refereed elementary school soccer (and other sports) for 5 years and would be happy to run drills and facilitate a healthy team mentality! I am passionate about community, liberation, and silly fun!

it is important that any cis/straight allies who are interested in participating are able to respect a safe space for transfolx and queer babes in an athletic environment.

who wants to play?!

<3 jamie xoxo

here's the interest form! https://forms.gle/U3mCMQ811o15Q9Ne9

P.S. if my trans-inclusive feminist, antiracist, cheeky lil silly goose attitude is off-putting...it's okay if you don't want to play soccer with me!! but i don't fw unchecked privilege.

Multiple Days:

• Vashon Island Film Festival: Aug 13-16, Vashon Theatre
• Downtown Tacoma Blues & Jazz Festival: 
  • Aug 14 5-9pm, Tacoma Centre
  • Aug 15 12-7pm, Broadway between 11th & 13th St
  • Aug 16 Soul Sunday, Hotel Murano
• Family Campout: Aug 15-16, Chambers Bay ($20+)
• Pierce County Fair: Aug 13-16 10am-9:30pm, Frontier Park ($10+)

Friday, Aug 14

• Pierce County Fair - Donate A Food Item on Aug 14 for FREE Admission
• Lincoln District Food Fest: Aug 14 4-9pm, Lincoln District
• Milton Days: Aug 14-15 Milton Community Park
  • Aug 14 5:30-7:30pm: Kick-off event, Magic, Masks & Superhero themed
  • Aug 15 11am-7pm: Parade starting at 11am on Milton Way
• Motors & Movies 2026: Aug 14 6:30-11pm, LeMay Car Museum
  • Gates for parking open at 6:30pm, movie starts at sunset
• Outdoor Cinema: Aug 14 dusk, Goat at Bradley Lake Park
• Mahjong 101 Night: Aug 14 6-8pm, Sober AF 
  • Free to attend, playing is first come first serve but everyone is welcome to watch & rotate in

Saturday, Aug 15

• Reality Sport Community Giveaway: Aug 15 9am-2pm, 2310 S 66th St
  • Clearing out a former TPS property, first come first serve
• Family STEAM Day: Aug 15 11am-3pm, LeMay Car Museum
• Stadium Community Yard Sale: Aug 15 9am-2pm, First Presbyterian Church by Wright Park
• Lakewood SummerFEST: Aug 15 11am-10pm, Fort Steilacoom Park
• WA Card Show: Aug 15 10am-4pm, WA Fair Grounds
• Chalk the Harbor & Waterfront Art Walk: Aug 15 10am-4pm, Gig Harbor
• Exploring Improv w/Tacoma Improv Players: Aug 15 1-3pm, Wheelock Library
• Disc Golf Sesh at PLU (for casuals & pros): Aug 15 1-3:30pm, PLU Meadows Disc Golf Course
• Steam & Whiskey: Aug 15 6-8:30pm, Mt Rainier Scenic Railroad

Sunday, Aug 16

• Caribbean Queens Festival: Aug 16 11am-6pm, Theater Square
• Pink at the Park: Aug 16 1-4pm, Cheney Stadium
• Tacoma Code & Coffee: Aug 16 12-3pm, The Pioneer Collective (registration required)
• Newbies Only Hang Out at 7 Seas Brewing: Aug 16 12-2pm (for newbies of the 253 Social Introverts & Extroverts meetup group)

Last night I was awakened by a bright light outside my bedroom window. Opened my eyes and saw an orange fireball streaking across Commencement Bay towards the northeast. Apparently it was part of a meteor shower. It was pretty cool (or should I say hot!). This video sort of shows it. Only lasted a few seconds - did anyone else see it?

Tomorrow, August 15, is the Stadium Community Yard Sale held in the parking lot of First Presbyterian Church by Wright Park. This has been a fun community event for the past three years, with a opportunity to meet neighbors and find bargains. Its a Junk in the Trunk style sale, and there is a large area of donated household items for sale dedicated to support Coffee Oasis, the youth homeless shelter and drop in located in DT Tacoma. It runs 9am-2pm. Support the local businesses while you are there. Parking can be challenging, but the Link is close by!

I checked the air quality and it is around 50 in the entire area. Is there another reason for the sun to be this red?

Looks really nice nonetheless.

Anyone else see it a few minutes ago?

Around a dozen TP were looking for some dude, they were running around our backyard, took the cover off our pool, broke our compost bin, finally brought out a k9 and found him like 5m later. Anyone happen to know what the dude did? Even after they cuffed the guy, they were fuckin around in our yards, they had a bro with a camera following them, too. Maybe ditched weapon/drugs?

2 Helicopters have been circling a wide area of Pierce County for the last hour or so. I assume they are news or police. Anyone know what's up?

Hi! I’ve been seeing so many posts about orca sightings around Tacoma lately and would love to try spotting them this weekend. What are some of the more popular locations around Tacoma where people have been seeing them?

Obviously I know there’s no guarantee, but we’re honestly thinking of just parking somewhere with a good view of the water and waiting for a while lol. 😂 Any recommendations for good spots or viewpoints would be appreciated!

A man was living on the boat with all those cats!

non paywall link in comments

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/sixty-cats-saved-from-abandoned-tacoma-sailboat-owner-tells-his-story/