Salishan Association E-Newsletter
Stay connected. Get involved. Build community.
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Manager's Message with Salishan Association's General Manager:
- Community Reminders
- Landscaping
- Safety
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Happening in Salishan with our Community Relations Manager:
- Recent Recap
- Events and Programs
- Ways to Get Involved
- Ongoing in Salishan
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Partner's Corner opportunities from community partners:
- Employment & Finances
- Health & Fitness
- Education
- Community Resources
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Summer is waning and school is beginning! Time to enjoy these final hot days, prep for school and get outdoors. Here are some helpful reminders:
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Reporting to Security -
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If you see an ongoing crime or emergency, please contact 911.
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Other incidents can be reported to Salishan Security 253-223-7552 during their onsite hours Monday-Friday 1pm-4am and Saturday-Sunday 4pm-4am. Calls outside of these hours will be directed to voicemail.
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The City of Tacoma also offers 311 services 24/7 to report things like abandoned cars, burnt out street lamps, illegal dumping, non-violent crimes, and more.
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To report activities in Swan Creek Park and the Roosevelt Community Garden, please contact Metro Park's security group Seattle's Finest 253-225-1056.
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Yard Care - Summer heat is still hanging around and so is our drought. Please remember to water your lawns.
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Leash Your Pets! - Salishan's CC&Rs require all pets to be walked on a leash. This is for the safety of all our residents and to prevent being fined or reported to Animal Control.
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Landscaping - Irrigation Repairs
Thank you all for your patience as the irrigation systems throughout Salishan underwent repairs. Most of the sprinklers are now operating, but please continue to report any that are broken or malfunctioning to our office by emailing Janette.Simon@managementtrust.com with their location and a description of the problem.
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Safety - Preventing Mail Theft from TPD
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Community Update - Special Guest Eastside Councilwoman Catherine Ushka at the Salishan Association Board Meeting
Please join us Thursday, September 16th 6-7pm for a special session of our monthly Salishan Association Board meeting. Alongside our regular guests from Tacoma Housing Authority, Salishan Security, Tacoma Police Department, and Safe Streets, we will be joined by our City Council representative Catherine Ushka.
We encourage you to join us virtually to ask questions, voice concerns, and explore together the wellbeing of our neighborhood.
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As always, you are welcome to join every Salishan Association Board Meeting 6pm the third Thursday of most months (excluding Dec). Each meeting begins with an open Neighborhood Forum.
Enjoy the end of summer safely and the start of our return to school!
Janette Simon
General Manager
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Recent Recap - National Night Out & Summer Music Festival
The Salishan Association once again held an in person National Night Out & Summer Music Festival celebration Tuesday, August 3 We served 700 picnic bag meals with banh mi from La Ca Bar, had a record 18 sponsors and donors, a Resource Fair with 28 community booths, over 21 COVID-19 vaccinations with Medical Team International, a live music festival on two stages featuring 7 performances, and rallied support from 30 volunteers! Thanks again to YOU and our sponsors and partners Tacoma Housing Authority, Community Health Care, Pacific Christian Center, Rainer Scholars, The Trust for Public Land, The Management Trust, Sound Transit, MultiCare, Gesa Credit Union, Impact Public Schools, Tacoma Probono Lawyers Association, Stressed Out Entertainment, Tacoma Public Library, Lyon Pride Music, Medical Teams International, Safe Streets, Fellowship Bible Church, and Tacoma Refugee Choir.
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Recent Recap - Digital Arts Camp
The Salishan Association partnered with Arts Corps and resident artist Jasmine Brown to loan iPads to 18 students and host a week long, virtual Digital Arts Camp. The work of our very talents students is featured online in our virtual gallery, and will also be printed on banners to be hung at our Back-to-School Fair (see below) and along Portland Ave as a temporary outdoor gallery.
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Events & Programs - Salishan Back-to-School Fair
ALL STUDENTS are invited to the Salishan Back-to-School Fair
(in conjunction with Lister Elementary's Ice Cream Social & Teacher Meet and Greet). Come enjoy FREE school supply & resource giveaways, activities, raffles and treats and view the Digital Arts Camp Outdoor Gallery:
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Events & Programs - Cooking Demo & FREE Slow Cooker
Want to join our Cooking Demo Saturday, August 28 at our Mobile Farmers Market, taste a savory Banh Xeo Vietnamese pancake, and walk away with free ingredients? Sign up HERE!
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Events & Programs - FREE Crochet Classes!
Salishan's very own Debra Carson is teaming up with Tacoma Public Library to offer a FREE Crochet Class monthly! Sign up to reserve your spot and get your free kit of class materials:
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Ways to Get Involved - Community Yard Sale
Salishan’s Community Yard Sale is Back*!
*assuming new restrictions aren't put in place due to COVID-19
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When: Friday September 10 - Sunday September 12
Time: 10am-4pm
Register Your Home’s Yard Sale and Get:
• FREE Yellow balloon to mark your yard sale
• FREE Salishan Yard Sale maps
• FREE Local ads on Facebook and Craigslist
or by sending your Address, Name and Phone number to Debra Carson 253-682-0205 debra.carson@managementtrust.com.
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Ways to Get Involved - Volunteer at Mobile Farmer's Market
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Ways to Get Involved - Vendors at Mobile Farmer's Market
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Ways to Get Involved - Call for Committee Members
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Help address graffiti prevention and removal on the property in Salishan. |
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Help neighborhood beautification through landscaping, art and projects. |
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Weekdays in Salishan - Last Free Summer Lunches & Kits
Come by the back of the FIC parking lot Monday-Friday 12-12:30pm to pick up a free lunch from St. Leo's until August 30th.
Fridays 11am-1pm join KBTC Kids for some activities and take home Tacoma Public Library Craft Kits.
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Weekly in Salishan - Mobile Food Bank Fridays
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Weekly in Salishan - Mobile Farmers Market & Craft Fair
*NEW $10 RAFFLES!*
Every Saturday 2-4pm through October check out a sampling of fresh produce and products at Salishan's Mobile Farmer's Market by the FIC. The Salishan Association will now be sponsoring weekly raffles at the market along with local craft vendors, musicians, and cooking demos.
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Monthly in Salishan - Pet Resource Pop-up
Come by the FIC the 3rd Saturday 2-4pm each month for pay-what-you-can pet food and resources.
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Stay connected, get involved, build community!
Stephanie Christy
Community Relations Manager
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Community Update - Focus Groups on Resource Access
Looking to make $200?
Resilient Pierce County is conducting two community workshops specifically for Salishan/East Tacoma residents on resource access. Participants will receive a $200 visa gift card upon completing both the September 11 and 18 sessions 12-4pm at the FIC.
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THA Resource Hub - Virtual Drop-in
Looking for Employment? Resources? Referrals? Just want to hang out? Join any Thursday 11am-12pm on Zoom Meeting ID: 859 1550 2210
Connect by phone: 253-215-8782.
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Employment & Finances - FREE Financial Services
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Employment & Finances - Rental Assistance
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Employment & Finances - Navigating the Child Tax Credit
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Health & Fitness - Eastside Community Center FREE for all till Aug 31, Then FREE for 18 & Under Starting Sept 1
Salishan residents are advised to cancel any existing promotional memberships they have from this summer by August 31 in order to smoothly transition to the new passes.
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Health & Fitness - Lunch & Learn about COVID-19 Vaccine
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Health & Fitness - Free Uber to and from COVID-19 Vaccine
Need a ride to get your COVID-19 Shot? Hop in a free Uber!
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Education - Parent & Student Voice Focus Group till Aug 30
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Education - Triple P Parenting Support
Join a FREE online group:
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-Digital Resource Map Graduate Tacoma and the Tacoma Urban League have partnered to provide Tacoma families and youth an online directory of resources to ease the burden of navigating a new system of services.
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-Tacoma Housing Authority offers a list of financial or home resources and student learning resources Here.
-Washington State Corona Virus Response offers a list of links to programs and services that may be helpful for Washingtonians who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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-Free student lunches Any student 18 or younger can get free breakfast and lunch packs five days a week this summer. Near us, students, parents or guardians can pick up food at Lister, First Creek or the FIC till August 30.
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-FREE Transportation Help for those seeking employment opportunities or job training:
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-Free Books in Salishan 11 Little Libraries
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For those who are unvaccinated, wearing cloth face coverings in public settings is recommended to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Stay connected, stay safe & enjoy summer! |
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Janette Simon
General Manager
253-682-0205
janette.simon@managementtrust.com
Stephanie Christy
Community Relations Manager
253-503-0460
stephanie.christy@managementtrust.com
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Office Hours
Weekdays
9am-5pm
Walk-ins (masks):
10am-2pm
4205 East R St Tacoma, WA 98404
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