MATT DRISCOLL: AN EXTRA PREDICTION FOR YOUR PLEASURE >>>

The Tacoma South End Neighborhood Council will meet Wednesday, March 19, at Fire Station No. 8 for one of their (at least) four yearly get-togethers. According to the South End Neighborhood Council’s Web site, “The SENCo (South End Neighborhood Council) seeks to encourage the participation of all citizens in the governmental process and to maximize their use of resources through the concepts of self-help, group organization and utilization of available services and funding sources.”

My prediction of what will happen at the meeting didn't make our Punching up the Future feature in tomorrow's print version of the Weekly Volcano.  Here's what I think will happen anyway:

A handful of South End citizens will find their way to Fire Station No. 8, 4911 S. Alaska St., and collectively pat themselves on the back for being such concerned citizens. After cookies and refreshments are served, attendees will chew the fat about ways to foster “economic development” and “reduce criminal activity.” Later, at least one concerned citizen will be injured haphazardly sliding down the big, shiny fireman’s pole.