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Hi Tacoma, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Hilary Duff, Santana, and The Doobie Brothers announced, World Cup fan zone prep, and a witchy flea market + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
A smarter route to care: Beyond Ride and Wesley Bradley Park in Puyallup are exploring a partnership that could improve medical rides for local seniors, easing care transitions while supporting dignity and independence — learn why transport continuity matters.
Big name acts on deck: Auburn’s White River Amphitheatre is shaping its 2026 summer lineup, with Hilary Duff, Carlos Santana, Toto, and The Doobie Brothers announced, and more shows added each month — check out the full lineup.
Countdown to global spotlight: Pierce Transit and local leaders are preparing for World Cup crowds, exploring surge service for light rail, buses and Sounder. Tacoma is expected to host one of nine fan zones — learn how agencies are preparing.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
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:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance
Nothing prepares you for a late-night emergency at the vet. I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache.
From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.
As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
It’s super affordable and reimburses up to 90% on qualified vet bills. It was too late for me, but it’s not too late for you. Sign up today.
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🫶 We got your back
Old-school burger fix: Craving crispy edges and a juicy center? Frisko Freeze delivers the classic drive-in vibe with burgers, fries, and shakes that taste like summer, even on a rainy Tuesday. It’s unfussy, nostalgic, and reliably satisfying for a low-key fix.
Roll into the week: El Centro Skate Rink keeps it smooth with a maple hardwood floor curved for speed, plus open skates, lessons, and that irresistible rink energy that turns laps into a habit. Friends, slices, and fast wheels make weeknights brighter.
Blow your mind, not glass: Need a midweek jolt of creativity? Museum of Glass serves live Hot Shop action and exhibits that make desk lamps blush. Watch molten ideas take shape, wander the galleries, and leave with that ‘I should make more things’ energy.
Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.
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📆 Tacoma for grown ups
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🏛 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.
🎶 Considering Matthew Shepard @ Tacoma City Theaters | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – Trade the endless doomscroll for something that actually heals as Seattle U and UW choirs perform Craig Hella Johnson’s Considering Matthew Shepard, a profound modern oratorio. Gorgeous voices, real heart, and an evening that stays with you, long after the last note.
🥧 Heritage Skills Workshop: Pie, Tart or Torte Pan @ Fort Nisqually Living History Museum | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Grab your apron and some patience, and make a proper tin pie pan the 1850s way at this heritage workshop. Learn tinsmithing basics, swing a few honest tools, and leave with a pan ready for pie, tart, or torte, plus excellent kitchen swagger.
🎼 Nordic Chamber Music: Sweden – Whirling Swedish Winds @ First Lutheran Church | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Trade your usual playlist for a breezy Swedish getaway as a top-flight Puget Sound woodwind quintet whirls through Aulin, Stenhammar, and company. It is rich, tuneful, and mercifully lunch-break length, so you can get your culture, then your fika. Prepare to be blown away, gently.
🌿 Down and Dirty: Soil Building Secrets for a Greener World @ Franklin Park Community Garden Tacoma | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Your tomatoes tired of performing miracles in Tacoma clay? Ea Murphy is spilling the dirt on dirt in a hands-on workshop about living soil, the soil food web, and natural ways to build fertility. It’s capped at 20, so snag a spot at tacomatreefoundation.org/calendar/down-and-dirty.
🔮 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.
🌙 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.
Live music & entertainment:
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🔥 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.
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📻 Tacoma report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 50°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 72%
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 85%
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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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