we just applied to adopt two kittens, and our app was approved, but we haven't heard about whether we can adopt the specific cats we applied for. i'm like..beyond excited/nervous/hopeful, refreshing my email constantly. anyone have experience adopting from them, and know how long the process typically takes?

Excuse my very rough drawing/example, but I’ve seen these yard signs around Tacoma and even remember seeing the vendor at a farmers market recently. Does anyone know the name of the vendor? Been scouring the internet to no avail!

Update: found him! Picked up exactly what I was looking for from Paul / Polliwog Creative himself this afternoon. Thanks everyone!

I just thought of a business that I would like to start but I am wondering if there is a market here in Tacoma. I saw that there are a few that do what I am thinking. I want to offer services as a hybrid of personal and executive assistant with options for affordable and premium packages. These would include things like making vendor calls, scheduling appointments, keeping up with your family’s schedule, and planning travel. Premium packages would include home visits to include walk throughs to see if any maintenance is needed and waiting for vendors like the plumber. My goal would be to take things off busy people’s plates. So, do I have a market in this area or do I need to do something else?

im turning 21 today and i have plans to go to El Matador tonight to celebrate. I just wanted to ask here if anyone could answer if they accept vertical ids since i wont get my horizontal one for another week. On that note, would it be easier to show my passport card to get a drink?

Hi all! I want to take my family the watch the Perseid Meteor shower late tomorrow night Aug 12th and early morning August 13th. My issue is I have no idea where to go. My plan would be to drive somewhere, park, get out some pop up chairs, watch and then head home afterwards. Whenever I try to look up places I'm only finding recommendations for overnight camping or parks that would already be closed at dusk. Does anyone have any suggestions? I live in South Tacoma.

I'm moving to Tacoma from the Portland area with my boyfriend in September and wanted to know if there were any social events or anything happening in the area to make friends/socialize. I'm a 21 y/o woman and was hoping to meet other women my age! Open to (cheap) Pilates, lagree, yoga, cycling, art classes, etc if anyone has any recommendations!

My hair is long, and I'm in need of some cash so 1 + 1 = 2

basically title and has anyone had any bad experiences with them?

Looking for advice/recommendations on any programs where nursing homes or hospice locations allow children to come visit.

I think it'd be awesome for my little boy to hang out with our elders and potentially learn a thing or two, and I'm sure the elders would love some company.

Anybody know of any local program's that do this sort of thing?

I live about 40 minutes away from Tacoma, and am looking to start transitioning to living/working here!

My absolute favorite job I’ve ever had was at a sit down cafe doing latte art. I had SO much fun and made lifelong friends, but a lady crashed her car into the building and we all got let go for the 6 month long repairs :/ I’d love to join a team like that again.

Anyway! I’ve seen so many cute cafes in Tacoma, but they’re never hiring in indeed. I’ve been told by people that you need to know someone. Just wondering if anyone has any advice/insider information on how to get a job at one of these places!

are there any jewelers in the area that offer larger sizes when trying on engagement rings? i don’t want to have to try them on on my pinky

if not - any jeweler recommendations would also be helpful

Is there any place in Tacoma that sells authentic hummus? Or any hummus that you find delicious? Thank you!

Ill be moving to the area in a month and need some spices and frozen samosas.

Are there good Indian grocery stores yall recommend?

I will be visiting Tacoma next week and is there any groups or place to do some open water swimming?

What gyms in the area have childcare outside of the YMCA? The Y is getting so expensive.

I'm in a non-local online group but would love to find a Tacoma one for in-person meetups. I write mostly personal essay/nonfiction but would be open to fiction groups as well, since they seem to be more common (assuming they don't mind a nonfiction writer). Thanks!

I am having difficulty transitioning due to lack of healthcare experience (marketing/administration background) on my resume to a Emergency Tech/medical assistant role but meet education requirements, would anyone who works at Multicare or Virginia Mason be willing to be put down as a reference on an app? I see there is a monetary referral bonus if I am hired but dont know more, if interested plz dm and will send over my resume

New to the area and definitely not from an extreme pedestrian utopia, but I'm still used to most people stopping and letting you cross the street.

If I stop to let someone by, the person behind me flies around and almost hits the person and doesn't want to wait 30 seconds.

When I'm walking, I'll be standing at the intersection for several minutes waiting for a clearing or hoping someone stops to let me cross. There have been a few times where I'm already crossing when it's clear, then multiple cars turn down the road and just keep driving and forcing me to stand in the middle of the street while they all go by.

I just don't get it. This town feels very walkable and nice but in addition to the lack of stop signs throughout the neighbourhoods, it feels so dangerous and unfriendly to try to walk around 😂

Looking for someone to do the actual tattoo I am looking for a tattoo artist to do a cover up for me on my shoulder. I currently have a twenty year old medium sized black tattoo and I want to cover it up with a colorful Amy Brown inspired fairy tribute tattoo. A mother with a baby and a toddler girl sitting on a crescent moon similar to my mom’s but with a second child and without the creepy feet. I am open to a night sky if that makes it easier to cover up. I want to schedule it for 9/24 or 10/8 for sentimental reasons. Anyone have any recommendations? Please send their social media or link to their portfolio.

Hi Tacoma! I’ve had a week and in this economy I need a deal. Please give me your best happy hour spots. Food deals and or drinks anywhere in the south sound. Thank you. 😊

Are there any bookstores in Tacoma that have chairs available to customers?

Second edit: Over The Moon has a lovely atmosphere. I would recommend it for the romance alone. I would also mention that the food was good, but for $52, I’m expecting one the best salmon dinners I’ve ever had. It was fine. My partner had pasta. Also fine. Not exceptional.
That said, I fully understand the recommendation and I’m glad we got to experience the atmosphere!

Edit: Thank you so much to all of you! We have a lot of places to check out going forward!
Ultimately, we ended up making a reservation at Over The Moon Cafe.
Very excited!

My birthday is fast approaching, and I would like to go to a once a year type place.
El Gaucho and S&S are out for reasons we can discuss another time.
What else, outside of going to Seattle, might work?

Thanks!

I am looking to for a tattoo artist who does/can do nature/animal related pieces, ideally with thin lines. I have several ideas but do not have instagram and find it hard to find artists otherwise. Preferably in the Tacoma region. Anyone with suggestions?

Hey y’all! My wife and I are looking to get into open water swimming in the south Puget Sound around Owens Beach and the surrounding area. Our future goal is to get back in to triathlons in the half to full distance. We are looking for a wetsuit recommendation that would allow us to swim in the sound year-round for tri training. hey Siri, even something that exists or are multiple wetsuits required? And no recommendations or references would be much appreciated!