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Hey Tacoma, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: A major pediatric heart care partnership, Ricky’s Lounge opening, and a witchy flea market + lots of fun things to do for free.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Tacoma protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 In the news

Big step for children’s health: Mary Bridge Children’s in Tacoma and Cincinnati Children’s launched a heart care partnership, expanding access to cardiology and complex surgery ahead of Mary Bridge’s new children’s hospital opening this spring — learn more about the collaboration.

Named for the owner’s uncle: Speakeasy-style bar Ricky’s Lounge will open in downtown Tacoma later this month, pouring old fashioneds with a 1920s and 1930s vibe, plus Mexican bites, live jazz, karaoke, and theme nights — get all the details.

Local vintners expand presence: Spruce Hill Winery is now open in uptown Gig Harbor, adding a second tasting room next to Harbor Greens from winemakers Mark and Jo Bader — see the exact location.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Create and connect at Crafternoon
• Explore Tacoma’s dark art market
• Experience Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses reading
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 We got your back

Twirl-worthy pasta plans: Fresh pasta night away from home, Manuscript serves house-made noodles, citrus carbonara included, and Roman-style pies in a cozy Stadium District hangout ideal for catching up with friends. When the week calls for comfort and plenty of twirl, Manuscript delivers.

Closet time travel: Craving pieces with stories? At Savoy Special Vintage, racks stay tight and finds stay interesting, ideal for refreshing your look without matching the algorithm. A slow lap often reveals something singular worthy of a permanent spot in rotation.

Cold therapy, big payoff: Grit City Wellness pairs whole‑body cryotherapy with sauna, red light, and compression, ideal for reviving sore legs, foggy brains, and shaky Monday optimism. In three brisk minutes, the chill resets your system, leaving you warmer, looser, and surprisingly ready to move again.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍿 Craft & Movie Night @ Real Art Tacoma | Tuesday (3/3) at 6:30 PM – First Tuesday at Real Art Tacoma means crafts on tables, classics on the projector, and no pressure to color inside the lines. Bring your yarn, puzzle brain, or Lego stash, then settle in for Back to the Future, Muppets from Space, and free, all-ages fun.

🏛 Night at the Museum @ University of Puget Sound, Thompson Hall Room 295, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98416 | Thursday (3/5) at 6:00 PM – After-hours at the Puget Sound Museum of Natural History is springing to life with docents spinning tales of symbiosis, migration, nests, eggs, plants, and pollinators. It’s free, family-friendly, and low-commitment, just drop in at Thompson Hall on the UPS campus, feel smarter, then grab dinner.

✈ Seymour’s Kids Club: Winning Her Wings @ Washington State History Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Seymour’s Kids Club is landing an interactive Living Voices show, Winning Her Wings, where kids meet the trailblazing Women Airforce Service Pilots who flew past prejudice and wartime barriers. It’s Washington history with propellers, curiosity, and zero worksheets. Free with registration, ages 4 to 10.

🏒 Try Hockey for Free @ Tacoma Twin Rinks | Saturday (3/7) at 1:10 PM – Got a kid who treats the hallway like a slapshot lane? Try hockey for free at Tacoma Twin Rinks, ages 4 to 17, with coaches, loaner skates, and plenty of first-timer patience. Bring sweatpants, gloves, a helmet, and a smile.

🔮 Witchy Flea Market @ Crescent Moon Gifts | Sunday (3/8) at 10:00 AM – Indoor witchy flea market at Crescent Moon Gifts, where pre-loved decks, altar gear, books, and curios find new covens. Admission is free, blissfully climate-controlled, and no resellers in sight. Got judging crystals or extra cauldrons? Grab a $20 booth, and purge with pride.

✂ Crafternoon @ Crafty AF | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Take a break from errands and drop in for Crafternoon, a free meetup for makers. Bring half-finished knitting, stubborn embroidery, a journal, or that project glaring at you from the closet, then swap ideas and make progress. No pressure, good company, and crafty satisfaction.

🌙 Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner @ University of Puget Sound Upper Marshall Hall, Wheelock Student Center Tacoma, WA 98416 | Sunday (3/8) at 6:00 PM – Bring your curiosity, not a casserole, and come break the fast at an interfaith Iftar dinner during Ramadan, with speakers, neighborly conversation, and a chance to support our Muslim neighbors. Warm, thoughtful, and actually delicious. Free registration with a $20 suggested donation, register at bit.ly/2026Iftar.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Tacoma report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 54°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 100%

Rain. Cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 98%

Rain before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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