Biot, France becomes Tacoma’s newest sister city

On April 10, 2012, the Tacoma City Council approved Biot, France to be Tacoma’s newest sister city. This is Tacoma’s 12th sister city. The Tacoma-Biot Sister City Committee is accepting members who are interested in becoming involved with this new relationship. Contact Debbie Bingham, sister city coordinator, at debbie.bingham@cityoftacoma.org for more information.

Volunteer for the Planning Commission

The City of Tacoma’s Planning Commission has a vacant “Environmental Community” position available for citizens with a background or interest in environmental matters. The term for the position begins immediately after appointment by the City Council and expires June 30, 2013.
To apply, contact Cindy DeGrosse, Mayor’s Office, 747 Market St., Room 1200, Tacoma, WA 98402, (253) 594-7848, or visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=1834. To ensure consideration, applications are due no later than Wednesday, April 25, 2012.

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Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of April 11- April 25 on "The Scoop".

Tacoma Sister Cities program awarded exchange funding

The City of Tacoma is one of seven U.S. cities selected by Sister Cities International to receive the Leading Asia: Renewing the U.S. and Japan Sister Cities Network exchange funding. The funding will enable a 10-day Tacoma delegation visit to our Japanese sister city, Kitakyushu.

New one-stop website for business community

If you are looking to start, grow or locate a business in Tacoma, check out www.tacomameansbusiness.com – the City’s new business resource website. Tacomameansbusiness.com provides up-to-date business information as well as free business assistance options in Tacoma.

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Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of March 29 - April 11 on "The Scoop".

Opportunities open to volunteer for Tacoma Arts Commission

The Tacoma City Council invites individuals who are knowledgeable and passionate about the arts (literary, visual and performing) to apply for the Tacoma Arts Commission. If you are interested in supporting, enhancing and providing leadership for the arts in Tacoma, this is a great opportunity. For more information about the Tacoma Arts Commission, go to www.tacomaculture.org and select “The Arts".

Celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Avenue corridor on April 2

Join the Port of Tacoma and City of Tacoma to celebrate the opening of the Lincoln Avenue corridor on Monday, April 2, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Gog-le-hi-te Wetland (near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Stewart Street).

The Lincoln Avenue Corridor is a vital link between downtown Tacoma and the Port. It includes the City’s Lincoln Avenue Bridge, completed this past December, and the Port’s Lincoln Avenue Grade Separation, completed last summer.

This is an outdoor event. Attendees are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear, to dress for the weather and to park at Cascade Sierra Solutions, 2202 Stewart St.

Museum of Glass names new executive director/curator

The Board of Trustees of the Museum of Glass has announced the appointment of Susan Warner as executive director/curator. As director, Warner will oversee the continuing development of the Museum of Glass as it begins its tenth year of operation. Opened in 2002, the Museum has attracted 1.8 million visitors from all 50 states and 75 countries. In July, the Museum will celebrate its 10 year anniversary.

Celebrity Cake Studio makes a move

The Celebrity Cake Studio left its longtime home at Freighthouse Square for a new location at 314 E. 26th Street in the Dome District. Not only is this bakery making a move physically, but they're also planning to be on the move with Cake Mobile! If you are having a craving for a sweet treat, keep your eye out for a lavender mobile bakery. www.celebritycakestudio.com

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Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of March 15- March 28 on "The Scoop".

MLK Subarea Plan community workshop scheduled for March 22

Help define the key priorities for the Martin Luther King Jr. neighborhood and work to explore strategies for how to address them at a community workshop on March 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the McCarver Elementary School Library located at 2111 South J St. For more information visit the project website at www.cityoftacoma.org/MLKPlan.

Corina Bakery mixes it up!

Recently, Corina Bakery moved to a larger space next door to The Grand Cinema. The space is bigger and airier than Corina’s old locale. Go grab a baked goodie and some tasty coffee at Corina's new home located at 602 S. Fawcett Ave. www.corinabakery.com

Job growth projected for Tacoma

RealtorMag article touts Tacoma as the 8th largest area for job growth in the next decade: http://bit.ly/wPqYfr

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Get the lowdown on what's happening in Tacoma for the week of March 1- March 7 on "The Scoop". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBljZRAh_rk

A reason to celebrate

Did you know that it's Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week? Cheers! http://blog.seattlepi.com/washingtonbeerblog/2012/02/21/tacoma-drinks-washington-beer-week/

2012 Innovative Grant Program now accepting applications

If you have a great idea to improve your neighborhood, you should consider applying for a 2012 Innovative Grant. Innovative grants are intended to assist and support neighborhood organizations within Tacoma’s eight Neighborhood Council districts to develop and implement small-scale physical improvement projects.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. on April 27, 2012. Applications may be downloaded at www.cityoftacoma.org/neighborhoodcouncils or by email request to shari.hart@cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 591-5208.

The Scoop!

"The Scoop" is a brief snapshot of what's happening in Tacoma for the week of Feb.15. http://youtu.be/gegmB7vOWAo

Spaceworks Tacoma success

Spaceworks Tacoma is excited to announce that two project sites in the Hilltop Business District have converted to house full-time independent business tenants. After just six months with the program, both Fab-5 and N. Dybevik Piano Company have transitioned into leases with the property owner of the Spaceworks building located at 1310-1316 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way. www.spaceworkstacoma.com

Get charged up!

Tacoma now has 12 new public electric vehicle charging stations. The charging stations are available for public use at a cost of $3 per charge. For more information and EV locations, visit www.cityoftacoma.org/EVstations.