Tacoma Community
Michael Duggan
5 Ways to Support Food and Housing for ...

We all get by with a little help from our friends. And really, we get by with a little help from strangers too. Be a friend or a friendly stranger by finding one way to support neighbors in Tacoma and across Pierce County by choosing from the 5 ways to give on our list. Support stable housing for youth and young adults, volunteer at a food bank, donate to connect people to supportive services, or participate in a community meal. Over time, we all have something to give and a real need to receive—most often it’s probably both at once.

5 Ways to Support Food and Housing for Neighbors in Tacoma and Beyond - Vol. 3
Things to do in Tacoma
Michael Duggan
Savoring Summer - In and Around Tacoma, Vol. 2

Summer: fleeting, fading, blossoming, full. Whatever summer is, it isn’t over yet. And you have my permission—nay, encouragement—to scorn all the advertisements and strikingly unseasonal displays that try to tell you otherwise. This article is like a home recipe for savoring summer in and around Tacoma. Mix the ingredients to your taste—sky gazing with a dash of free outdoor music, sun-warmed berries with a sprinkle of salty PNW beaches, roadside bouquets with a side of community festivals for spice. It’s a whole year until summer comes again so there’s no need to save room; go ahead and clean your plate.

Savoring Summer - In and Around Tacoma, Vol. 2
Tacoma Community
Michael Duggan
Tacoma High 5 - April 2026

Tacoma High 5 is our way to nudge you toward what we love about Tacoma. It’s a short list with a commitment to the local—it embraces the season, invites delight, encourages a spirit of exploration and some generosity as well. This month’s list includes poetry, a parade, park work parties, dinner to your door, and a slice of cake to lift your spirits.

  1. Community Event

  2. Sweet Treat

  3. Exploration & Adventure

  4. Local Love

  5. Volunteering & Sharing

Tacoma High 5 - April 2026
Tacoma Community
Michael Duggan
Tacoma Giving Guide: Local Shops - Local People ...

Welcome to our local giving guide with suggestions for supporting Tacoma people who own and work in small shops, coffee roasters, and independent book stores. We start off with 3 ways to give to neighbors outside your circle of friends by supporting health, nutrition, advocacy, and welcome. All these ways of giving put love into the Tacoma community!

Tacoma Giving Guide: Local Shops - Local People - Local Love
Tacoma Community
Michael Duggan
Tacoma Love: 5 Good Things—Vol. 5

This is not an ultimate, all time, best of the best, win or go home, top 5 list. No, we aren’t really bringing that kind of energy to life. This is the 5th edition of 5 things we like in Tacoma from a list of way more things we like in Tacoma. Sound good? A monthly free film, nacho cheese to balance your diet, the habit of drinking coffee where the seals can see you, an opportunity to notice and collect, and a very particular sort of blind date. Some of it’s free. All of it’s good. We’re not making any other claims (who needs all that best-stress anyway?).

Tacoma Love: 5 Good Things—Vol. 5
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Downtown Open House: Sunday, 1 - 3 pm

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Downtown Open House: Sunday, 1 - 3 pm

Looking for a home that puts you in the heart of the city near transportation, theaters, breweries, cafes, cocktail bars, parks, and museums? Get up close with this townhouse in the City Steps condo community this Sunday, June 24th!

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Meet Kerri & Take On Human Trafficking With WA Trafficking Prevention!

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Meet Kerri & Take On Human Trafficking With WA Trafficking Prevention!

Kerri shares Tacoma with the rest of us, and as the Executive Director of Washington Trafficking Prevention she’s helping to lead a statewide effort to fight and end human trafficking. Learn how you can recognize trafficking and how you can act to stop it! Also get a sneak peak about what she likes best about Tacoma…

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What's Happening, Tacoma?

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What's Happening, Tacoma?

Not as in “Oh no! What’s happening?” but as in “What’s going on around town?” This is our roundup of 15 super-duper-sweet happenings around Tacoma this June. You’re going to want to read this!

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North End Rambler Open House: Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm

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North End Rambler Open House: Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm

Looking for a bright, open, single-level home in the North End of Tacoma? This sweet rambler with its updated kitchen and bathroom and beautiful oak floors is ready for you! Close to 6th Ave and the Proctor District for groceries, coffee, shopping, and dining.

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Proctor District Open House: Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm

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Proctor District Open House: Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm

Searching for a home in the heart of Tacoma’s North End? The walkable Proctor District is top notch for small town living within the city. I’ll be here to help you meet the neighborhood and tour this home, listed by Anne Jones. See you this Saturday, May 19th!

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Out on the Town: Tacoma Wednesdays

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Out on the Town: Tacoma Wednesdays

It’s gonna be Wednesday all over Tacoma! From $1 tacos in the Dome District, to bowling lanes in the north and west, to cheap wells in the east, and blues on the waterfront, follow your inner compass, or our guide toward 15 Wednesday only destinations.

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Lincoln Students Growing Life Skills, Community, and Lots of Plants Too!

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Lincoln Students Growing Life Skills, Community, and Lots of Plants Too!

It’s the Lincoln High School Plant Sale this Wednesday, May 2 - Sunday May, 6. Last week we visited Abe’s Golden Acres to interview Mr. Iverson and some of the LHS students working, learning, and growing at the farm. We were impressed and charmed. You will be too.

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What's Happening? Tacoma Wayzgoose! AND...

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What's Happening? Tacoma Wayzgoose! AND...

It’s what? It’s Tacoma Wayzgoose weekend (we’ll explain). AND 2 more events you don’t want to miss (if you like dogs, plants, sweet people, or community togetherness).

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Tacoma Arts Like Crazy!

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Tacoma Arts Like Crazy!

Thursday-Sunday it's all the arts in Tacoma! Literary readings, local makers, installations, performance, musicians, and you. It's here for you! Maker, Vintage & Fair Trade Pop Up Market, Creative Colloquy Readings, and Homecoming at Alma Mater.

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Open House at this Bright Hilltop Classic: Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm

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Open House at this Bright Hilltop Classic: Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm

Tall ceilings, bay windows, fir floors, and an open staircase preserve the historical charm of this Hilltop home. Come see for yourself this Sunday, April 15th. 

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Second Hand Home: Habitat for Humanity Store

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Second Hand Home: Habitat for Humanity Store

If you're into hand-me-downs, one-of-a-kind thrift store finds, saving money, and participating in a force for good in our community, then read on and make a visit to a Habitat for Humanity Store.

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Have You Been to the Delightful Neighborhood Market?

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Have You Been to the Delightful Neighborhood Market?

Meet this friendly market tucked on a North End block ready to serve up local Tacoma favorites alongside your basic corner store stock. Oh, and bring your growler!

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This Weekend in Tacoma: Flea Market, St. Paddy's Day, Soccer, & A Sweet New Cafe

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This Weekend in Tacoma: Flea Market, St. Paddy's Day, Soccer, & A Sweet New Cafe

Support local artists, makers, and bakers at the Fieldhouse Flea Market. Cheer for Tacoma's own soccer team. Visit the city's newest cafe. Celebrate St. Paddy with a music festival. This weekend is going to be so good!

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Hilltop Craftsman Open House: Saturday, 1-3 pm

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Hilltop Craftsman Open House: Saturday, 1-3 pm

Do you dream of custom Craftsmans with original oak and fir floors, of built-ins, fireplaces, and cozy corners set high above the street with a bungalow porch to welcome you inside? Then you'd better come see me here this Saturday, March 10th!

Hi, I'm Michael Duggan, a licensed broker with Windermere Abode. I would love to help you through the home buying or selling process. Please contact me to set up a meeting and get things started. 

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