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Flu season and you: Avoid getting sick with the flu shot

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Why should the flu matter to you? Influenza is an important public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, the flu causes between 3,000 and 50,000 deaths nationally, depending on the severity of the season, it can cause approximately 200,000 hospitalizations and billions in medical costs and indirect costs such as lost wages. 

But closer to home, there are some things you can do to prevent the flu or minimize its impact if you do get sick.

  

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Vashon Island Holiday Art Studio Tour 2012

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December 2, 2012 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

The Holiday 2012 Vashon Island Art Studio Tour will be held on two weekends, December 1st and 2nd and 8th and 9th, 10-4 each day. It’s a free, self-guided event with 38 participating studios, shops and galleries. Follow the numbers designated on the Studio Tour map which is available online at www.VashonIslandArtStudioTour.com, and at most island businesses.

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Vashon Island Holiday Art Studio Tour 2012

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December 1, 2012 - 10:00am to 4:00pm

The Holiday 2012 Vashon Island Art Studio Tour will be held on two weekends, December 1st and 2nd and 8th and 9th, 10-4 each day. It’s a free, self-guided event with 38 participating studios, shops and galleries.

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Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month

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November 2012 marks the 11th anniversary of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts that includes more than 300 community-hosted arts and culture events, exhibits and workshops for all ages taking place every day throughout the month. Programming includes music, theater and dance performances; visual art exhibits; film screenings; literary readings; lectures; cultural events; and workshops. All events are open to the public and many activities are free.

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Celebrate Halloween at moonlit fun run through Point Defiance Park

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Runners and walkers who dare to enter the Black Cat fun run, held Saturday, Oct. 27 along Point Defiance Park’s Five Mile Drive will be treated to a race unlike any other in Tacoma!
The Halloween-themed event features a glowing race course through the woods, a costume contest and family friendly fun.

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Browns Point Salmon Bake 2012

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August 4, 2012 - 12:00pm to August 5, 2012 - 8:00pm

The Original Browns Point Salmon Bake

August 7th and 8th - Noon to 8 PM

● Alderwood cooked salmon dinners with corn on the cob, salad and roll.
● Tasty burgers, hotdogs and shakes also available.
● Family fun with crafts, games, and a bouncy house.
● Live music and local entertainment on the mainstage
● Beer garden stays open till midnight

201 Ton-A-Wan-Da NE
Tacoma, WA 98422

Offsite parking with a complimentary shuttle from Browns Point Elementary School parking lot. Shuttle service stops at 8pm.

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Browns Point Salmon Bake 2012

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August 4, 2012 - 12:00pm to August 5, 2012 - 8:00pm

The Original Browns Point Salmon Bake

August 7th and 8th - Noon to 8 PM

● Alderwood cooked salmon dinners with corn on the cob, salad and roll.
● Tasty burgers, hotdogs and shakes also available.
● Family fun with crafts, games, and a bouncy house.
● Live music and local entertainment on the mainstage
● Beer garden stays open till midnight

201 Ton-A-Wan-Da NE
Tacoma, WA 98422

Offsite parking with a complimentary shuttle from Browns Point Elementary School parking lot. Shuttle service stops at 8pm.

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Art on the Ave - FREE Tacoma Youth Theatre Memberships!

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July 15, 2012 - 11:00am to 7:00pm

Tacoma Youth Theatre will have a booth at this year's 'Art on the Ave.' We'll be offering FREE YOUTH MEMBERSHIPS to all interested young artists (ages 5 - 18.) 

Youth Membership includes:

...$50 off all program fees through 12/31/12 
...Tacoma Youth Theatre T-Shirt 
... Periodic FREE Workshops - next one on July 28 
...Email updates
...Tacoma Youth Theatre Membership Card 
...Mention in all Tacoma Youth Theatre playbills

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