• If you are a primary caregiver, then taking time off can be challenging. Check out the free workshop, “Getting & Using Respite” today from 9-11 a.m. It’s being held at the Soundview Building Conference Room, 3611 S. D St., Tacoma. 253-798-4600, PierceADRC.org.
• It’s that time of year for the traveling Northwest Glass Pumpkin Patch featuring hand-blown and crafted glasswork. It’s in Gig Harbor from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the Uptown Gig Harbor Shopping Center, 4621 Point Fosdick Drive NW, Gig Harbor. Admission is free; pumpkins range from $35-$85. 253-383-3499, northwestglasspumpkins.com.
• Find some great bargains at the monthly Swap and Flea at Cheney Stadium today from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The stadium is at 2502 S. Tyler St., Tacoma, admisssion is $1. 206-790-2505, swapandflea.com.
Check out blog.thenewstribune.com/getout for more events or go to calendar.thenewstribune.com for more ideas.
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