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Don't kill the bees!>>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #repost @wrap2tap @allabouttacoma #regrann #SaveTheBees #TacomaCares #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoytacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at Tacoma, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/BwxCouIAoFX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11w2gcxltsy8g

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Always something interesting going on in T-town. Sunday we were driving by the Grand Staircase and saw this. Of course I had to stop and find out what was going on. Half had signs and the people next to them had tv's that were playing all the horrible ways the animals we eat for food are kept. If you're unfamiar with how our food is raised there are lots of great documentaries. The one that got my daughter and her friend to become vegetarians when they were about 10 is Food Inc. I stayed and chatted for a spell with one of the people on the side who were involved. If you are a Vegan or Vegetarian I learned of an app called Happy Cow. It locates restaurants that have these options. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #TacomaTalks #LeeHeath #TacomaCares #happycow #vegetarian #vegan #animalcruelty #UWT #SocialStatement #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar (at University of Washington Tacoma) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsHxKItARWq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t9jtsz6gcdg5

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July 12, 2017 is when you need to start bringing your own shopping bags. Thin plastic carryout bags will no longer be distributed at any Tacoma retailers or there is a minimum charge of 5 cents a bag for paper bags; however, those who receive EBT/WIC/TANF are excluded from the bag charge. Bags other than carryout bags, such as produce bags, dry cleaning bags & newspaper bags will still be available for free. The law follows the same model that 12 other communities in WA State have already successfully implemented. This was passed on July 12, 2016 to give a one year adjustment period. These photos were from one of the City Council meetings where the public weighed in. As you can see, even The Sonics Guy spoke in favor of this. The Dollar Store has reusable bags as well as most stores. It really isn't a big deal, it just takes a little time to remember consistently. I have a bag with all my bags inside of it on my front seat so I don't forget. Many Countries around the world successfully banned plastic bags many years ago to help save the planet/oceans/sea life as well as to combat unsightly plastic bags littering the landscape. This is your 2 month heads up. Please spread the word as well.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #exploretacoma #TacomaCares #movetotacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #tacomacitycouncil #TacomaBagBan #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar #LeeHeath @tacomatalks (at City of Tacoma Government)

[tacomatalks]

Urban Grace Church in downtown Tacoma was deemed a historic landmark in 2009. It wasn't always known by that name, it was formerly the First Baptist Church. Now it is an interdenominational church combining Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Lutheran practices. Frederick Heath, Gove, and Bell created the building in 1924, and is a Gothic Revival style. This spacious building has 53 rooms that includes a 1250 seat auditorium, kitchen, nursery, banquet hall that could seat 500 complete with a stage, small chapel, choir rooms, and of course the Pastor's study. It is believed to be the oldest continuously used location for Christian religious services in Tacoma. Urban Grace is an integral part of our community providing not just weekly religious service at 10:30 on Sundays, but also hosts local events. ~ #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #exploretacoma #movetotacoma #TacomaHistory #TacomaHistoricPlaces #TacomaLandmarks #TacomaChurches #TacomaCares #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar #LeeHeath @tacomatalks @UrbanGrace #UrbanGraceChurch (at Urban Grace, The Downtown Church)

[tacomatalks]

July 12, 2017 is when you need to start bringing your own shopping bags. Thin plastic carryout bags will no longer be distributed at any Tacoma retailers or there is a minimum charge of 5 cents a bag for paper bags; however, those who receive EBT/WIC/TANF are excluded from the bag charge. Bags other than carryout bags, such as produce bags, dry cleaning bags & newspaper bags will still be available for free. The law follows the same model that 12 other communities in WA State have already successfully implemented. This was passed on July 12, 2016 to give a one year adjustment period. These photos were from one of the City Council meetings where the public weighed in. As you can see, even The Sonics Guy spoke in favor of this. The Dollar Store has reusable bags as well as most stores. It really isn't a big deal, it just takes a little time to remember consistently. I have a bag with all my bags inside of it on my front seat so I don't forget. Many Countries around the world successfully banned plastic bags many years ago to help save the planet/oceans/sea life as well as to combat unsightly plastic bags littering the landscape. This is your 2 month heads up. Please spread the word as well.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #exploretacoma #TacomaCares #movetotacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #tacomacitycouncil #TacomaBagBan #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar #LeeHeath @tacomatalks (at City of Tacoma Government)

[tacomatalks]

"Honoring All Who Served~ 1047 U.S. servicemembers from the state of Washington were killed in action during the Vietnam War. Each flag on this lawn represents a Washington service member who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty." The @uwtacoma did a wonderful job of creating this with the Veterans & Military Resource Center.This was placed in an area that is part of the Prairie Line Trail. *************************** #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashigton #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #movetotacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar #LeeHeath #salutethefallen #VeteransDay #TacomaVeteransDay #unitedstates #unitedstatesflag #military #uwtacoma #Veterans #TacomaCares #prairielinetrail (at University of Washington Tacoma)

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The band played the official somg of each of the Armed Services at the Veterans Day 2017. Thanks to all who have served, and their families. ♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢ #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashigton #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #movetotacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #WhatDidYouSeeWhileWalkingTacoma #TacomaCares #armedservices #VeteransDay #airforcesong #armysong #navysong #marinesong #coastgaurdsong #bigband #military #militaryband #militarymusic #StayStellarTacoma #StayStellar #LeeHeath (at War Memorial Park)

[tacomatalks]

Thank you to all that have served and sacrificed for all of us. Also thanking the families. Not just today, but everyday~ 2017 service at War Memorial Park for Veterans Day. Saluting the fallen Soldiers. ♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢♢ #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashigton #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #movetotacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #WhatDidYouSeeWhileWalkingTacoma #TacomaCares #thankstothosewhoserve #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2017 #WarMemorialPark @tacomaweekly @metparkstacoma (at War Memorial Park)

[tacomatalks]

I call this photo 'Urban Decay'- If you see illegal dumping in Tacoma it can be reported through the phenomenal Tacoma First 311 app, the cityoftacoma.org website, or call 253-591-5000. You don't have to see who did it, just that it's garbage where it shouldn't be. #GiveAHootDontPollute #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashigton #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #MoveToTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaCares #Tacoma311 #PierceCounty #UrbanDecay #photography #nofilter #epicpic #couch (at Tacoma, Washington)

[tacomawashingtonguide-blog]

@nourishpierceco is hiring an Administrative Assistant at their central office. See their site for more info.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #repost #regrann #JobsInTacoma #HiringInTacoma #TacomaJobs #TacomaFoodBanks #TacomaCares #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at Nourish Pierce County) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/Bwa8RqGAszM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mayu8plq84e5

[tacomawashingtonguide-blog]

Free neighborhood clinic>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #regrann @neighborhoodclinic #TacomaCares #healthcareforall #TacomaFreeClinics #TacomaClinics #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at Neighborhood Clinic) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/BwAXt_SAyKG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2wnh820te5ny

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Craving vegan cuisine? Here's today's (3/29) specials at Viva Tacoma #yum >>>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #repost @vivatacoma #regrann #VeganInTacoma #VeganFood #TacomaCares #TacomaResaurants #SupportLocalBusinesses #eatlocal #EatLocal253 #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at Viva Tacoma - Vegan Cuisine) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/Bvm4koEglXi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i0g2v16byzau

[tacomawashingtonguide-blog]

Want to become a mentor? Tacoma Urban League has opportunities for you>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #repost @tacurbanleague #regrann #TacomaCares #MentorInTacoma #ChangeALife #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoytacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at The Tacoma Urban League) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/BvkUxWXgaok/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7xcykunngcvs

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July 15 this nest of 3 Robins blew down from my front porch. This is July 16 and so far so good. They are about a week old I believe. Robins lay 1 egg a day, usually have 4-5 in their clutch. Only 1 had eyes open yeaterday, today the next ones eyes opened, so one to go. I think having the nest helped their survival, familiar feel and smell. I have it in a fish tank, cover them with a soft piece of cloth, and am feeding them canned cat food. I'm planning on the worst, but hoping for the best. It should only be about a week before the first one is ready to fly off. Wonder if I'll suffer empty nest syndrome? #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashigton #tacomawa #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #MoveToTacoma #TacomaCares #babybirds #babyrobins #babybirds #birdfeeding #LeeHeath @tacomatalks (at Tacoma, Washington)

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@nourishpierceco would love a donation of fresh produce from your garden this year! You can drop donations off at any of their 17 mobile food banks as well~ >>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #repost #regrann #TacomaFoodBanks #donate #gardening #gardendonations #TacomaCares #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at Tacoma, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/BvhwbY4B8JP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wgafva2ganfb

[tacomawashingtonguide-blog]

ANOTHER CHALLENGE TACOMA! This one is by @martyrcampbell Can I get a "woop woop" for Marty?! Can't wait to see the T-Town Teens show up in force for this one! Use the tag #MartysTeenTacomaChallenge make sure & challenge other teens to see who can make the most environmental impact! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> #YourTacomaGuide #LeeHeath #TeenCleanChallenge #TTownTeens #teenchallenge #TeenChallengeTacoma #Environmentalimpact #KeepTacomaClean #GreenTacoma #TacomaCares @metroparkstacoma @tacomaweekly @tacoma_wa @tacoma.aroma.flavor @350tacoma @gritcitygrindhouse @alchemy_skateboarding @ywcapierceco @cloverparkschooldistrict #253challenge #Tacoma #253 #GritCity #CityOfDestiny #TacomaWashington #tacoma_wa #MoveToTacoma #VisitTacoma #ExploreTacoma #GetOutAndEnjoyTacoma #GetToKnowTacoma #TacomaTalks #SeattlesBackYard (at Tacoma, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/yourtacomaguide/p/BuyBKG0APAq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4s8kd6vxnv98