Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) is located in downtown Tacoma on Pacific Avenue, near the Washington State History Museum and Union Station. The galleries showcase TAM’s permanent collection of American, European and Asian art; it’s also home to many Northwest artists, as well as host to traveling national and international exhibitions. More information can be found at www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum (SAM) is located in downtown Seattle. SAM is home to numerous exhibitions showcasing diverse art from around the world. Moreover, SAM offers unique learning opportunities for students and teachers wishing to learn more about art and culture, library resources that include over 26,000 books, catalogues, journals, and non-print materials. More information can be found at www.seattlemuseum.org.

Tacoma-Pierce County Calendar of Events
If you’re looking for something to do, this would be a place to start your search. Through this website you will discover amazing combination of cultural attractions located in your own city, historic sites, outdoor activities that are a step away from your home, and stunning natural beauty of Washington State. To start your search visit www.traveltacoma.com.

Toastmasters International
Toastmasters provides the opportunity to build the public speaking skills and confidence that you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is an efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of getting great communication skills. Local Toastmasters Sunrisers Club is located at Bates Technical College and meets every Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.  For more information please contact Vlad Samoylenko, vice president of membership, at 253.680.7113, or email vsamoylenko@bates.ctc.edu.

Muslim Journal
The Muslim Journal is published every Friday and is circulated throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean Islands. Visit www.muslimjournal.net for more information.

Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
In partnership with Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), TACID provides independent living skills training to individuals with disabilities in Pierce County to maintain or regain independence in the home and community. Services include instruction in daily living activities, communication, low vision orientation, mobility, braille, and the use of adaptive equipment. For more information visit www.tacid.org. 

Seattle LGBT Community Center
The Seattle Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Community Center's mission is to provide opportunities and tools for LGBT individuals, organizations and communities that ensure their voices can be heard, included and affirmed; to be a place to engage, organize and effect change. For more information visit www.seattlelgbt.org.

Human Rights Campaign
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. For more information visit www.hrc.org.