Looking for ways to spend your time during the first month of the New Year? Need a new date night idea? A way to entertain your kids on the weekend that isn't screen-oriented? I've been scouring the internet to find you things to do across the South Sound this January!
GENTLE YOGA FOR ADULTS
Experience one hour of Gentle Yoga at the Parkland/Spanaway Library. This class is led by Virginia, a yoga instructor from Omni Yoga Studio & Academy.
Date: Wednesday, January 3
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Parkland/Spanaway Library, 13718 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, 98444
More info: Besides your personal yoga mat and wearing your favorite yoga clothes, no other supplies needed, registration required, ages 18+
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS FAIR
The Community Health Fair aims to bring together local healthcare providers, community organizations, and residents to create an environment of health awareness, education, and engagement. At our health fair, you'll have the opportunity to learn about: Healthy eating habits, preventing diabetes and hypertension, mental wellness, sound bath meditation, art therapy, dental care and wellness, COVID-19 vaccines, participate in fitness activities, get free health screenings, comedy yoga.
Date: Sunday, January 6
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: The Star Center, 3873 S. 66th St., Tacoma, WA 98409
More info: Free, all ages
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MOMMY & ME YOGA
Join us for a fun and relaxing Mommy & Me Yoga session! Spend quality time with your little one while enjoying the benefits of yoga. Our experienced instructor will guide you through gentle yoga poses suitable for both moms and kids. It's a great way to bond, improve flexibility, and find inner peace. No previous yoga experience is required. Don't forget to bring your own yoga mat and comfortable clothing. Come and join us for a rejuvenating session of Mommy & Me Yoga!
Date: Saturday, January 6
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
Location: 4927 North Pearl Street, Ruston, WA
More info: $15 to join (including the little one), space is very limited! Sign up through Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
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WHAT’S YOUR SPIRITUAL NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION?
This is the time of year when many of us ask ourselves the big questions — Am I happy? What's my purpose? Is my life working for me? How can I make this year better than the last? We have New Year's goals and aspirations for our careers, families, relationships, health, wealth and more, believing these will make us happy. But what makes us truly happy? Join us for a lively discussion as we explore our own spiritual growth and the building of diverse, spiritual communities around us. Get a ticket to let us know you are coming!
Date: Saturday, January 6
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Tacoma Public Library, Swasey Branch, 7001 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA
More info: This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted.
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PLU TRAIL WALKING MOAI WITH BLUE ZONES PROJECT PARKLAND-SPANAWAY
Make walking a weekly rhythm by joining our Walking Moai! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to explore the PLU Trail. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the outdoors, and improve your well-being.
Date: Sunday, January 7
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Meets outside of Olson Auditorium at Pacific Lutheran Univeristy, PLU Trail, 12180 Park Avenue South Tacoma, WA 98447
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COMMUNITY YOGA AT THE WATERFRONT MARKET
Finding a place to do yoga in Ruston just got a lot easier. Community Yoga at the Waterfront Market at Ruston, every Tuesday! Bring your mat down to the market for a great stretch. All levels of Yoga experience welcomed. This free event is a great way to focus on your wellness. Special thanks to Grit City Wellness for helping us bring wellness to the Tacoma community! As always find other great events in Ruston Washington here.
Date: Tuesday, January 9
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: Waterfront Market at Ruston, 5101 Ruston Way, Ruston, WA 98407
More info: All ages, free
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SHAMANIC SOUND BATH
Feeling stuck and unresolved about a chronic issue, perhaps unable to move past it? There’s a subtle, nonverbal way of breaking through resistance with sound and vibration. Experience the depth of connecting to the center of your being, where infinite resources are accessible and available. All you need is a yoga mat, a blanket and pillow for the journey to begin. Taught by Francesca Siena, RF, Reiki Master Teacher, Cranial and Sound Practitioner, founder of Artemisia Healing Arts in Tacoma.
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Marlene's Market & Deli, 2951 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
More info: Free. Age limit is 13 and older, space is limited. Please pre-register your spot online: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/w8wkzy4
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DIVERGENT BONDS - NEURODIVERGENT MEET UP
Welcome to Divergent Bonds! A place where neurodivergent people can meet up. Join us at the Puyallup Public Library (324 S Meridian) for an exciting in-person event. This meetup is a fantastic opportunity for neurodivergent individuals to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Whether you identify as autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, or have any other neurodivergent traits, this event is for you. We'll have engaging discussions, interactive activities, and a welcoming environment where you can be yourself. Don't miss out on this chance to meet like-minded individuals and build lasting connections. We can't wait to see you there!
The meeting host will be Chante Anderson. Chante is a fellow neurodivergent individual that is wanting to create a safe and welcoming environment for neurodivergent individuals to make connections with one another in the community and potentially even build frienships.
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Puyallup Public Library, 324 South Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371
More info: Free, all ages
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COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS
Join us in healthy community conversation around mental health and youth violence. Learn more about The Community-Driven Plan for Youth Safety. Let's get together, again as a community, to share resources, find new resources for at risk youth, ways to get involved and see what’s going on in your city!
Date: Saturday, January 13
Time: 3:30 - 6:00 PM
Location: The Evergreen State Collage, Tacoma Campus, Tacoma, 1210 S. 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA
More info: If you're looking for opportunities to sponsor or volunteer, please email: shatara@archetypebabe.com.
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SKY & SEA
One of our favorite things? Taking care of the Earth and this beautiful Puget Sound region we call home. Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich’s expansive and moving Postcards from the Sky opens this program, which then features four outstanding local percussionists in Viet Cuong’s concerto for percussion quartet, Re(new)al, inspired by the renewable power of hydro, wind and solar energy. Debussy’s iconic La Mer, arranged by Marlijn Helder for chamber orchestra closes the program. We are delighted to collaborate with local organizations doing great work in our communities to combat the effects of pollution and climate change. Stay tuned for opportunities to connect with Tacoma Tree Foundation and Communities for a Healthy Bay around this concert.
Dates/Times: Saturday, January 20, 7:30 PM and Sunday, January 21, 2:00 PM
Location: SCHNEEBECK CONCERT HALL, 1567-1625 N Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98416
More info: tickets starting at $30.00
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