Sponsors & Supporters

We dreamt up this activity and brought it to life in a little under three weeks and we received a little help from some friends along the way. In addition to each participating shop, who is hosting, stamping cards, and providing and redeeming prizes (THANK YOU!), we received a little support from the following businesses and non-profits. 

The Grand Cinema

The Grand Cinema is located in the heart of Downtown Tacoma in the historic St. Helens district at 606 Fawcett Ave.

Fun piece of Tacoma history! Their next door neighbor (now Corinna Bakery) was once home to the second location of one of Tacoma's Best Record shops, Mother Records. Sorry for that detour of Tacoma Rock past.

The Grand Cinema is the South Sound's nonprofit home for independent, international, and local film. As the only nonprofit cinema in Pierce County, they are committed to enhancing the cultural vitality of the community through quality film and educational programming. They are currently fundraising to purchase the building they are in and secure their home for years to come (in case you're feeling generous) and in addition to helping us activities like this, they also offer community events such as their monthly Free Family Flick. Check them out or, better yet, purchase a membership!

The Grand Cinema generously provided us with 50 free popcorn vouchers and 50 pairs of free movie tickets that some participating shops could use to gift you as prizes. So the next time you're in the mood for a movie, we encourage you to please consider The Grand Cinema. 

McMenamins Elk Temple

The McMenamins Elk Temple is located at 565 Broadway, just down the street from quite a few stops on your Tacoma Small Biz BINGO board. McMenamins purchased and restored the 1916 Elks Temple and reimagined into a vibrant gathering place for out-of-town guests and locals alike. From the Old Hangout, a bar reminiscent of world travels, to the Spanish Ballroom, a grand space hosting live music, you’ll find entertainment at every turn. Threads of art, history and elements of the local community are woven into the structure. Wherever you are in Elks Temple, you’ll find the comforts of your favorite neighborhood pub and a world of adventure.

The Spanish Steps adjacent to the Temple were modeled after the Scalinata di Spagna in Rome, Tacoma’s Spanish Steps were constructed in 1916 to connect a streetcar line on Broadway with City Hall on Commerce Street. But their real claim to fame for me were the scenes filmed in the 1989 Martin Short film, 'Three Fugitives', one of many films shot on Antique Row and in Tacoma. Seven-year-old me couldn't get enough of watching them film from up on Broadway. 

McMenamins Elk Temple generously gifted us with two (2) $25 gift cards. So keep your peepers peeled for your opportunity to win them!

Haunted Farmer's Market

The Haunted Farmer's Market is haunted themed, meaning the vendors sell spooky art, taxidermy, crystals, tarot card readings & more; with the exception of normal farmers and food trucks, but even those sometimes are themed. They have 60-100 rotating vendors & are open every other Saturday & October are open every Saturday.

Visit them on South Tacoma Way Saturday, July 6 from 9am to 2pm. If you are one of the first 10 folks to show your card at their Merch Booth with all THREE stamps from participating South Tacoma Way businesses (Fernseed, Black Bird Apothecary, and Hive Co.), you will win a FREE pair of tickets to a movie of your choice at The Grand Cinema.