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CAVE Community and Veteran Events Welcome to Community and Veteran Events (C.A.V.E.), Where Passion Meets Purpose!

This Friday: explore public works contracting at Parks Tacoma’s free Skilled Trades Workshop.Get an overview of bidding ...
10/19/2026

This Friday: explore public works contracting at Parks Tacoma’s free Skilled Trades Workshop.

Get an overview of bidding opportunities, contracting requirements, Parks rosters, and small-business resources. Parks Tacoma is expanding its small-business support program for Veteran-owned businesses.

📅 Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Parks Tacoma Headquarters, 4702 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
🔗 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skilled-trades-workshop-public-works-contracting-orientation-tickets-2002233523367

The event is free, but seating is strictly limited to 25 people. Registration is required, and seats are first come, first served. Reserve your spot now.

Monday Mental Health Reset: Give your hands two quiet minutes.Use the thumb of one hand to gently massage the palm and f...
10/19/2026

Monday Mental Health Reset: Give your hands two quiet minutes.

Use the thumb of one hand to gently massage the palm and fingers of the other. Notice warmth, pressure, and texture, then switch sides. Keep the pressure comfortable: this is a pause, not a test or treatment.

If hand massage is not comfortable for you, simply rest your hands and notice their contact with your lap or a surface.

Small moments of physical care can help us reconnect to the present. What is one small way you can make today feel a little gentler?

Make a sweet, filling snack with three low-cost pantry staples.This Tried and True recipe keeps things simple. No oven. ...
10/16/2026

Make a sweet, filling snack with three low-cost pantry staples.

This Tried and True recipe keeps things simple. No oven. No gourmet ingredients. Just peanut butter, oats, and honey or syrup: items commonly found at discount stores or food pantries.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bites

Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup peanut butter
¼ cup honey or syrup

Directions:
Stir the oats, peanut butter, and honey or syrup together in a bowl.

Mix until the ingredients hold together.

Shape the mixture into small bites.

Chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator.

These bites make a simple dessert or snack when the pantry calls for something sweet, affordable, and easy.

Veterans Coffee & Resources: Community Inspired, Community Engaged.This is a time for coffee and conversations with Vete...
10/14/2026

Veterans Coffee & Resources: Community Inspired, Community Engaged.

This is a time for coffee and conversations with Veterans, resources, and military community families. Join a Veteran, share a cup of coffee, and connect with fellow Veterans, local community members, and organizations dedicated to your success.

We are proud to have Center Collision as our sponsor. We could not host these without their sponsorship.

📅 Thursday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Tacoma Urban League, 2550 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
🔗 RSVP: www.CommunityandVeteranEvents.com/events

Questions: [email protected]

C.A.V.E. | Community and Veteran Events

When autumn evenings grow darker, make room for five quiet minutes.Brew something warm. Sit down with it. Place your pho...
10/14/2026

When autumn evenings grow darker, make room for five quiet minutes.

Brew something warm. Sit down with it. Place your phone out of reach.

Notice the warmth of the cup. Taste the drink slowly. Follow one easy breath, then another.

This simple sensory pause can create a calm transition into the evening. It requires no special equipment, only a warm drink and a few uninterrupted minutes.

This is general wellness information, not medical advice.

Community and Veteran Events is an information and resource connector.

Monday Mental Health Reset: Try a 60-second posture reset.Pause where you are and let both feet feel supported. Unclench...
10/12/2026

Monday Mental Health Reset: Try a 60-second posture reset.

Pause where you are and let both feet feel supported. Unclench your jaw, lower your shoulders, and lengthen your spine without forcing it. Let your hands rest comfortably, then take a moment to notice whether your body feels even slightly more settled.

No perfect posture required, just a brief check-in and a little more room to breathe. This can be done seated or standing, and you can skip any adjustment that causes pain or discomfort.

What is one place your body tends to hold tension?

Trunk spots are still open! Have a car, truck, motorcycle, bike, or another creative setup? ⬇️Decorate it, bring some tr...
10/10/2026

Trunk spots are still open! Have a car, truck, motorcycle, bike, or another creative setup? ⬇️

Decorate it, bring some treats, and help us create a fun afternoon for local kiddos.

🍬 Free candy + treats

🎃 Decorated trunks + community partners

🎶 Live performance from an international musician

👻 Halloween fun throughout the parking lot + first floor

Reach out to us if you’re interested in joining!

Let one line carry the day.Darker PNW evenings can feel long, especially as the holiday season approaches. A simple jour...
10/09/2026

Let one line carry the day.

Darker PNW evenings can feel long, especially as the holiday season approaches. A simple journaling habit can create a steady moment without adding pressure.

Use any inexpensive notebook and pen. Set aside five minutes. Write one honest line about the day.

“Today, I noticed…”

That is enough.

Write about the weather, a small comfort, a difficult moment, or something worth remembering. Skip a day when needed. Begin again without judgment.

Resource: one notebook, one pen, and five quiet minutes.

Small reflections can give busy days a calmer place to land.

Meet the partners who make this workshop possible.Workshops like this would not be possible without strong community sup...
10/08/2026

Meet the partners who make this workshop possible.

Workshops like this would not be possible without strong community support.

Parks Tacoma is Tacoma's metro parks district, serving the community with parks, programs, and recreation. It is expanding its small-business support program for Veteran-owned small businesses.

TractionSpace offers office space, virtual offices, and much more in downtown Tacoma.

JK Handymanllc is a go-to for full remodels and other projects.

AdminiFy 360 is your business support, handling administrative work, social media, and e-commerce for small businesses.

Thank you to each partner for making space for connection, learning, and new opportunities.

📅 Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Location: Parks Tacoma Headquarters, 4702 S. 19th St., Tacoma, WA 98405
🔗 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skilled-trades-workshop-public-works-contracting-orientation-tickets-2002233523367

This is a free event. Seating is strictly limited to 25 people. First come, first served. Registration is required.

Get ready for a Halloween afternoon filled with candy, costumes, games, raffles, prizes, and a special guest appearance ...
10/08/2026

Get ready for a Halloween afternoon filled with candy, costumes, games, raffles, prizes, and a special guest appearance by singer Riio! 🎃🍬

Trunk or Treat 2026 is free and family-friendly. Bring the whole family for a festive afternoon of fun, treats, and decorated vehicles.

Participation spaces remain for:
• A decorated vehicle
• A motorcycle
• A 6-foot table

ONLY 7 vehicle spaces are available, so bring your best Halloween spirit and get ready for a fantastic afternoon!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: TractionSpace Parking Lot, 748 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402
🔗 Details & RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trunk-or-treat-at-tractionspace-tickets-2002294121618

email [email protected]

Presented by C.A.V.E., Community and Veteran Events, in partnership with Above the Record and TractionSpace.

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1001 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 5A
Tacoma, WA
98407

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