Need something to do today?  The Weekly Volcano provides activities for your entire weekend click here to see what you might like!

I love a good happy hour for catching up with friends and clients & sharing some great appetizers. This link has all the information, including locations, ratings etc. Go enjoy and get happy!  Boathouse 19 down by Narrows Marina had some of the best calamari I've had anywhere & has outdoor seating! Tried the fried pickles too…they were good! http://happyhours.weeklyvolcano.com/tacoma-olympia/find/places/

It is the opinion of over 100 analyst and experts that our appreciation is headed in the direction of pre-bubble prices. What does this mean? That we are on our way to a healthy "normal" market which everyone benefits from! 

http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/06/26/experts-say-housing-prices-are-about-to-turn/

Great news in the real estate recovery continues! Take a look at this article to see some numbers!

http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/housing/story/2012-07-18/housing-starts-june/56297966/1

This may appear as a simple little market but it holds wonderful surprises! Fresh organic fruit & produce, supplements & holistic products. Check it out…what a great new addition to our City!

https://www.facebook.com/northtacomatalk/posts/403178583072910

Downtown Tacoma Block Party in Opera Alley this August! This will be the 3rd year of this event and you will find food, music & entertainment for all ages! A beer garden for adults will be part of the festivities!

http://www.facebook.com/events/161295604005146/

Want to play local this summer? Here is a link to Tacoma's events & festivals!

http://calendar.thenewstribune.com/tacoma_wa/events/community+events+in+tacoma

The following is a list of our local markets & what they offer & hours. Eat fresh & local!

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/04/13/1624108/area-farmers-markets-sprouting.html

Art On The Ave is this Sunday the 15th in Tacoma's 6th Avenue. Great local artists, bands food & crafts. Don't miss it…so much fun!

http://on6thave.com/art-on-the-ave.html

July 28th & 29th come to Wright Park in Tacoma for some fun, games, music & food!

http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/ethnicfest/