Duchess of Downtown Tacoma

Jewell Day Spa 2501 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406 Connect on Facebook PH#253.572.5224 http://www.jewellspa.com   The big (bad) news this week is that our friends at Jewell Day Spa had a fire which has temporarily closed them down. Everyone is talking about it, including Ocryx and Joe :   If you want the details about what happened you can read Sonia's blog where she gives daily updates on what is happening.    Sonia and Michael Jewell are always the first one to help their friends in need so its not surprising that in this crisis our community is gathering forces to help them through this. There is an online fundraising effort happening HERE and a benefit is being discussed potentially at O'Malley's on August 11th (this is very tentative information at this point - more details will be released as plans firm up).     Clara Spa   1506 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402 Connect on Facebook 253.682.2005 http://www.ClarasSpa.com I've had such a...

It's an important week here in downtown Tacoma. Spring has finally arrived and with it comes a renewed sense of being alive. Suddenly there are a millions reasons to get outside, talk to your neighbors, put away those fleece jackets and say hello to bright colors everywhere. No where is this more apparent than when the Farmers Market returns. There's no better way to feel energized than to add fresh organic produce to every meal. I don't know about you but I'm really looking forward to the opening of the Broadway Farmers Market tomorrow. Tacoma Farmers Market   S. 9th St. & Broadway, Tacoma, WA http://www.tacomafarmersmarket.com Connect on Facebook Farmers Market Shopping Tips ..it is an art!! In Preparation Bring Containers and Shopping Bags TFM sometimes offers deals on reusable tote bags yet it's easiest if you bring your own. You are contributing to the most basic recycling and environmental causes by using cloth and string bags, besides buying...