Author: senco253

South End Neighborhood Council in Tacoma, WA

South Tacoma/South End Candidate Forum

Join us for the South Tacoma Neighborhood Council Annual Meeting & Candidate Forum!
Meet the South Tacoma/South End relevant candidates for Mayor, District 5, and At-Large Position 6, and share your questions on the issues that matter most from housing and safety to the environment and community services.

📅 Thursday, October 23 · 6 PM
📍 STAR Center – Voyage Room (3873 S 66th St, Tacoma)
🕔 Doors open 5:30 PM · Food, beverages, and childcare provided

Co-sponsored by the South Tacoma and South End Neighborhood Councils.
Submit your question for the candidates here ⬇️

https://forms.gle/QwYfAtrakD9mx3Re7

Hosmer Trunk or Treat

🎃 3rd Annual Hosmer Trunk or Treat – Everyone’s Invited! 🎃

Join us for a fun and festive community celebration — the 3rd Annual Hosmer Trunk or Treat!

🗓 Friday, October 25th

🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📍 Kaiser Permanente, 9505 S Steele St (Hosmer & Steele)

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon of costumes, candy, and community connection! This free event is open to everyone and features decorated trunks, treats, and local resource tables from community partners.

We’re also inviting local businesses, community organizations, and service providers to join in the fun by hosting a trunk or resource table. Share your programs, give out treats, or simply connect with residents in a positive, welcoming environment.

👉 Want to participate?

Sign up to host a trunk, share resources, or volunteer here.

✨ Hosted by the South End Neighborhood Council, Tacoma Police Department, Hosmer Business Association, Sage Investment Group, and Kaiser Permanente, with support from community partners across Tacoma.

Let’s make this a safe and joyful Halloween celebration for the entire South End!

10/18 PICTURE PAC AVE Special Edition Neighborhood Walk at 9am

We’re excited to announce SENCo is teaming up for another Picture Pac Ave special edition walk this October! Join us and share your ideas about the future of Pac Ave in the South End.

9am October 18 from 72nd-84th along Pacific Avenue; Meet-up in the SE corner of the (now closed 😔) Fred Meyer parking lot on 72nd Street and Pacific Avenue (7250 Pacific Ave) where the walk will begin and end.

We hope you will join us!

If you have questions or comments about the Picture Pac Ave project, please contact Senior Planner Wesley Rhodes at (253) 208-0083 or email him at WRhodes@tacoma.gov .

10/11 WAPATO South End Neighborhood Walk #12 at 9am

Howdy folks! Happy fall! We’re looking forward to heading back to the Wapato neighborhood this month for our walk. These monthly walks around different locations in the South End are a fantastic way to start the weekend. All are welcome to join us! 😊

Saturday, October 11th at 9am meet up in front of the Bath House by the Sheridan Avenue Wapato Park entrance (6500 South Sheridan Avenue) where the walk will begin and end.

Your South End Neighborhood Council guides short monthly walks around South End hot spots where we focus on identifying potential solutions and ideas for neighborhood improvements, as we pick up litter along the way.

All ages welcome! Join us for upcoming walk #12 in the Wapato neighborhood with your ideas, questions, & comments to help us advocate for ways to make the South End even better.

💚 Tea or coffee for the walk is donated by 38th & G Starbucks

Questions? Email senco253@gmail.com

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SENCo General Meeting

📣 SENCo General Meeting – Monday, September 8 at 7 PM

Neighbors, you’re invited to join us for our September South End Neighborhood Council (SENCo) General Meeting! 💙

We’ll be gathering virtually via Zoom only this month due to unforeseen circumstances with our fire hall meeting space. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Meeting ID: 783 240 9538

Passcode: 236276

This is your space to:

✨ Share community concerns and care

✨ Highlight upcoming events you or your group are hosting

✨ Hear updates on local projects and initiatives

If you’re unable to attend, please feel free to email us your questions or comments at SENCo253@gmail.com.

📌 Agenda highlights include Green Tacoma Day, Fred Meyer Community Town Hall recap, and a presentation from Caleb Carbone – City of Tacoma Homeless Services.

We look forward to seeing you Monday at 7 PM!