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The Heart of Stars
Foss Waterway Seaport Museum 2nd Annual Installation |
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Listen to music for THE WALL by Colin Scott Reynolds while you scroll
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PDF: COMMUNITY 20/20 OVERVIEW DOCUMENT
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WHO WE ARE: ORIGINS (link)
PDF: OUR ORIGINS DOCUMENT
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
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ALSO GIVE CLOTHES, FAMILY GAMES, TOYS & SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN PERSON AT PARTNERING LOCATIONS IN TACOMA AND GIG HARBOR:
LINK TO LOCATION NEAR THE TACOMA MALL ON SO. 38TH ST. (CLICK ON LOCATIONS: TACOMA)
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Bring COATS to the shop on 6th Ave & find Classic Vintage wares, Y2K gear, fly shoes, Yeezy & more (MAP)
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SUPPORT ORGS
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DONATE NICE QUALITY ITEMS
DONATE QUALITY CLOTHES, GAMES, TOYS AND MORE AT DONATION STATIONS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES LISTED BELOW: ITEMS RECEIVED ARE GIVEN TO PEOPLE IN NEED.
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SUPPORT ORGS GET DEALS
COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE RESOURCES FOR THE PEOPLE THEY'RE INTENDED FOR, THIS GROWING GUIDE WORKS AS AN INCLUSIVE PLACE FOR PEOPLE IN NEED TO REFERENCE FOR WHERE TO GO FOR WHAT THEY NEED IN THE SOUTH PUGET SOUND. FIND FOOD, HOUSING & OTHER RESOURCES. ORGS: ADD YOUR WORK TO THIS GROWING GUIDE & FOLLOW HERE.
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2025:
 The Heart of Stars: In collaboration with artist Steve LaBerge & the Tacoma Light Trail
SEE THE HEART OF STARS INSTALLATION AT THE FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT AND BREWING IN THE STARS AT THE ODD OTTER BREWERY DOWNTOWN TACOMA. FOSS STARS WILL BE UP UNTIL MONDAY, FEB 17. ENJOY!
Brewing in the Stars: In collaboration with Odd Otter & the Tacoma Light Trail
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SERVE THE SERVANTS
FIND AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES AND BANDS SUPPORTING AT-RISK YOUTH WITH US THIS SEASON. AS THE LIST OF SUPPORTERS GROWS, WE WILL BE ADDING THEM TO A GROWING ONLINE LIST WHERE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE WHAT YOU WANT IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WE WORK WITH.
BUSINESSES: GROW WITH US 1) CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWING TROVE OF INCENTIVES FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO GIVE TO YOUTH 2) SPONSOR A STAR FROM THE HEART OF STARS INSTALLATION AT FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT: WE'LL DELIVER A LIMITED RUN FOSS STAR TO YOU WHEN WE TAKE THEM DOWN IN FEBRUARY. CONTACT US HERE (EMAIL) |
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT US RECENTLY ON KING 5's EVENING MAGAZINE
GET VINYL AT TACOM'S MOST UNIQUE RECORD STORE, BREADTRUCK RECORDS: 100% OF ALL YOUR TIPS GO TO SUPPORT STARS 4 PEACE. FIND MORE ABOUT TACOMA'S BREADTRUCK RECORDS HERE THE BEST WAY FOR YOU TO SUPPORT OUR WORK IS TO GIVE DIRECTLY TO THE ORGS SUPPORTING AT-RISK YOUTH THIS SEASON: FIND ANY ORG SUPPORTING YOUTH THAT YOU FEEL ALIGNS WITH WHAT YOU VALUE AND GIVE THEM $30 OR MORE DIRECTLY. SIMPLY SEND US THE PROOF THAT YOU DONATED: YOU'LL RECEIVE A TROVE OF GREAT LOCAL DEALS (SEE MORE) |
ONGOING
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A DECEMBER
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NEW YEARS EVE
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Colin Scott Reynolds Opened at Music & Heart in Wright Park in 2019, Beginning a Cycle of Support for Tacoma's At-Risk Youth
2019 Tacoma's music community came together to begin a new chapter in our city's longest-enduring music festival. 20 bands were on the ground ready to play in support of At-Risk Youth. Radio was on the ground and youth organizations like Oasis Youth Center, The Coffee Oasis, Vadis, Reach & H.O.P.E. Victims Advocacy Services were provided space.
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Music & Heart in Wright Park website (2019)
Music & Heart in Wright Park is looking at its 6th year, supported in part by Tacoma Creates.
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The StarFlower of Destiny
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Share this project with people in your community with similar values & we'll work together for solutions
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2024
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Stars 4 Peace Introduction to ORIGINS.
Recorded June 2024. Pt. 1 ORIGINS: Stars 4 Peace
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THE WALL will be revealed in its newest form Sat, Aug 10 at Tacoma's Music & Heart in Wright Park
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CHOOSE YOUR SOLUTION:
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ADD ORGS YOU TRUST
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 THE WALL supports At-Risk Youth through Music & Art
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Stars 4 Peace Introduction to ORIGINS. Recorded June 2024.
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CHOOSE YOUR SOLUTION: 1. Give to a pre-vetted organization like OASIS YOUTH CENTER, THE COFFEE OASIS, H.O.P.E. VICTIMS ADVOCACY FOUNDATION & MORE HERE 2. SEND US PROOF / A COPY OF YOUR INVOICE 3. WE'LL SEND YOU THE FULL, NEWLY RELEASED 19-TRACK DOUBLE ALBUM SHADES OF BLUE IN RETURN & MORE THE 1st 300 PEOPLE TO GIVE $30+ WILL BE PART OF A SPECIAL, LIMITED TIME PILOT: THEY WILL RECEIVE A GROWING POOL OF OF MUSIC AS BANDS & MUSICIANS ADD IT THROUGH 2024. |
For example, you will receive the full, 19-track double album Shades of Blue by Dain Norman & the Chrysalis Effect released Valentine's Day Weekend at Tacoma's Elk's Spanish Ballroom, and more as music is added to THE WALL by Bands through 2024
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LOCAL MUSIC & NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES JOIN TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. SUPPORT A LOCAL ORGANIZATION WORKING TO HELP YOUTH (CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE ORG TO SUPPORT). YOU'LL RECEIVE SELECT SPECIALS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES AND FREE MUSIC FROM LOCAL BANDS. MORE ONLINE DEC 1. www.DESTINYINTHESTARS.ORG |
HOPE GROWS @ THE WALL
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INTO THE HEART..(of Sound)
Stars 4 Peace Intro w/ Dain Norman:
Musicians: ADD YOUR SOUND to The Wall. Join a community of musicians and artists dedicated to real solutions for at-risk youth and others in need. Choose some of your music to give to the people who donate to youth organizations: TELL US HERE.
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The Spirit in the Stars
The Giving Tree Foundation; Clothes 4 HOPE & Warmth for Mama Bears
Scroll through Sections Below to Explore More About this Project...
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OR Give in Person Quality Clothes, Games, Food & School Supplies at Marlene's Market & Deli on So. 38th St. & Playback Sports on Tacoma's 6th Ave.
So. 38th St.: FOR DIRECTIONS CLICK LOGO
6th Ave: FOR DIRECTIONS CLICK LOGO
ONLINE: BUY MEALS & MORE FOR YOUTH HERE
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Gift Barrel @ Marlene's; Marley's Wyrd (Sun is Shining)
What You Give, We Pick UpConsider Contributing:
Quality Clothes Good, Healthy Food Games Fit 4 Families School Supplies & Personal Care Items (Body & Teeth Care, Women's Hygeine) |
Organizations we support get the supplies they need
Then We Sort & Prep to Distribute
...Swim so wild, swim so free... |
People in Need ReceiveItems provided we deliver Direct-to-Need, on the streets and through trusted organizations.
Quality items last longer and provide greater warmth and dryness in the wet conditions of our regional environs
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Celebrating the rare life our culture is so well known for has been a hallmark part of our work since the earliest days of our work. 2014 we celebrated the work of renowned local ecotoxicologist (environmental marine scientist) Dr. John Stark. His contributions to our understanding of life in our region are indispensable.
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THE GRAND CINEMA, 2012 TACOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INSTALLATION OF STARS
2016: Star Party at Rainbow Center in Tacoma
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THE GRAND VISION
There is a light in everyone of us, and by focusing attention on the life we share in common across our communities and neighborhoods, from our Origins we use the Stars as a token to this life we share in common.
We continue to work with long-standing community partners along with an ever-growing community of new partnerships on Seasonal events like the Tacoma Santa Parade that happen annually. These events are great for friends and families, and all are welcome: Come as you are. There are many styles of stars and you and yours are invited to make one for yourself - instructions are easy, styles are simple and the possibilities for how they look are endless. Make one with friends! Great for lovers of crafts, families with children and for friends looking to do something fun in the City of Destiny. Find instructions here. Official Stars 4 Peace Star Kits are Coming Soon... want one? Bring your star to community events like the Tacoma Santa Parade. |
1st: Music & Heart
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2nd: Destiny Saturday (Antique Sandwich Co.)
2021
We provided 50 home made Star Kits to anyone desiring to be part that November, and that same month we installed a Donation Station at Marlene's Market & Deli, beginning a Season to bring quality clothes, food, games & school supplies to at-risk youth and women in need in Tacoma.
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3rd: Donation Station Installed (Marlene's)2021
The Donation Station is a great success, and is there now 2 years later, continuing to bring in the much needed supplies for youth.
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Thank you: Youth Need Real SupportONLINE
ONLINE: BUY MEALS & MORE FOR YOUTH HERE
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IN PERSON
So. 38th St.: FOR DIRECTIONS CLICK LOGO
6th Ave: FOR DIRECTIONS CLICK LOGO
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Those Serving Youth Directly Need Support to Provide What Youth Really Need:
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Also, Please Consider Helping Stars 4 Peace
Collaborators & "StarSeed"
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Vicci Martinez International Day of Peace Weekend Sept 22, 2012 @ The Historic Pantages Theater
In 2012 we forged a 3-way collaboration with Olympia's Procession Luminary team and Tacoma's Fall Free For All to welcome Vicci Martinez back for her homecoming birthday show at Broadway Center's Pantages Theater after her national tour from performing on The Voice. Vicci was born on the International Day of Peace, so when we surprised her with an unforgettable assembly of illuminated sculpture (video) stars became associated with peace in Tacoma communities.
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Stars installed at Tacoma's Historic Grand Cinema Tacoma Film Festival, 2012
After such a cataclysmic Beginning, we decided the most stellar thing we could do was create a public project to gain important support for people in need in our city's various neighborhoods and local communities.
We have worked with many organizations helping women in transition, disadvantaged students, survivors of trauma due to abuse, returning citizens, youth w/ no shelter & more. Your support helps more than you know. |
Where are Stars, also there are smiles
Annually since 2012, Stars 4 Peace have created or collaborated in events all over Tacoma, every year, working with a long list of organizations, businesses, arts groups & like-minded people. See above: Collaborators & StarSeed Supporters.
You will see that everywhere the Stars go, smiles also follow. It is our great joy to bring to our city a stellar expression of unity via such caring means. |
Concerted Discovery
This Season youth experiencing homelessness are our focus.
Do you know about youth in need personally, or who is helping youth in need in and around Tacoma? Please connect us! We are working to gather support for trusted, well known and reputable organizations that help youth in need directly in Tacoma's communities.
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Just Hear What is Real
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This project is now in post-production.
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Sound Comes Soon... |
See what we're doing in 2024 Sat. Aug 10 in Wright Park
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Music & Heart in Wright Park
2019 we began a cycle of awareness to gain support for solutions to youth with no shelter in Tacoma. We continue this work, creating well-informed content through the people serving youth at the ground level, at the critical organizations that are in touch with youth. Now in 2024 MHWP has been awarded its 3rd consecutive Tacoma Creates grant and is well established as a Tacoma festival . Working with Radio Tacoma and other media in multiple formats, our message will reach many people around Tacoma and the South Sound, fostering support and goodwill among those desiring to better youth in need. Thank you for your support for this project. |
2021
WEBSITE LINK ON LOGO: CURRENTLY IN REDESIGN FOR 2023
Celebrates Peace in Our City: Eat, Drink & Enjoy the Music: City-Wide
DESTINY SATURDAY is every September on a Saturday close to the International Day of Peace (Sept 21). Get into Tacoma Local Culture, enjoy and celebrate life in the City of Destiny.WANT TO BE PART? Bring Your Best to the People of Destiny: Get represented in it HERE |
2021 We returned to our roots at the Antique Sandwich Company
Poster from Destiny Saturday 2017
CONTACT US HERE. And Welcome to Destiny
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Stars 4 Peace, 2014, Wright Park - Tacoma, WA
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Wright Park is the cultural center of our community
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Tacoma "Own-ly" Since 2012
We use Music & Art to gain the much needed support youth and women need in our city's neighborhood communities. Your donations go directly to the people supporting youth directly at the grass roots level of our city's communities. Give In Person & Online |
Give Directly Here 2023
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2021 Dawndi plays & sings at the Sleigh
2021 For the Love of Smiles: Friends "Wolfdog" Tom & Shirly in the parade w/ us. Tom's support was vital
Albert is awesome & a true friend and help every year
Rhubarb the Reindeer of the Tacoma Rainiers
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Stars 4 Peace accompany Santa's Sleigh in the 8th Annual Procession of Stars at Tacoma's Santa Parade
Nov 20, 2021 Stars 4 Peace hosted a Star Building Workshop w/ the Tacoma Public Library Leading Up to the 8th Annual Procession of Stars at Tacoma's Best Holiday Santa Parade.
Library FUN ! 2021
We were asked by the Tacoma Light Trail to teach people how to make Stars in a Workshop - It Was Stellar
50 Stars were distributed to people all around the city & the Tacoma Library hosted an online-only workshop to learn how to build Star Luminaries with Stars 4 Peace
John Hargis created an ideal atmosphere for teaching
A generous spirit informs this work, and we hope this spirit spreads
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 In the Procession, the Great Star of Destiny; Music by Kendan Worley
Originally the 6th Ave Santa Parade, the event outgrew the Ave & moved to a bigger Way.
Kits in the Kitchen
50 Free Stars 4 Peace Star Kits were made to be given to all people wanting them, through the Tacoma Public Library and Tacoma Creates
Started in Washington
Star Kits All Made by Caring Hands
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A FUN TRADITION THAT IS FAMILY-FRIENDLY & FIT FOR ALL AGES, THE ANNUAL STARS 4 PEACE PROCESSION OF STARS AT THE TACOMA SANTA PARADE IS A HIT WITH CHILDREN, ADULTS & PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO ENJOY SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH LOVED ONES
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Publication delivered city-wide in 2016 (modified only w/ current website url)
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Donation Station at Amy's Casual Comfort on 6th Ave
2012 Original Procession: Smiles for Miles
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2018 Annual Procession of Stars at Tacoma's Santa Parade
2014 Procession of Stars through Tacoma's Wright Park
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Stars at the W.W. Seymour Wright Park Conservatory
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Stars at the W.W. Seymour Wright Park Conservatory
The W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Wright Park is Amazing
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All stars welcome
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Preparations for Tacoma Pride, 2016
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Some Stars are made to honor people we have lost in our communities
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Destiny Saturday: Born of Music in a Festival of Life & Light, Tacoma Celebrates Peace Day with the "Mardi-Gras" of the South Sound:
DAWNDI Destiny SaturdayFrom 2015: Led by 'Everybody's Dragon'
Everybody's Dragon on the 2015 Poster - Wright?
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Origins: 2012
Vicci was born on the International Day of Peace, and when she came home from her national tour we surprised her with a star lit luminary procession, inaugurating a day our city sets aside each year to celebrate peace in our many communities. 
Music in Tacoma celebrates the life we share in common across Tacoma Communities and has FREELY PROMOTED LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Our efforts are to bring people together in a good spirit so they get into our city's culture - every year since 2012 we have been a stable presence celebrating peace in our city. From 2015 Poster:
Until 2017 We Held a Lumins Festivus Every Destiny Saturday
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