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Here are a few stories in today's Weekly Volcano. Enjoy!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Local food banks adjust to life in a recession by Matt Driscoll

SIXTH AVE SHUFFLE
Community connections, generosity and hard work are keys to help new businesses survive by Paul Schrag

EIGHT IS ENOUGH
But the Pierce County Council wants 12 by Matt Driscoll

SONGS OF THE SEASON
Tacoma Symphony, Tacoma Youth Chorus and guest vocalist James Cadell present holiday concert by Bill Timnick

SURREALIST IMPULSE
Two big little shows at the Tacoma Art Museum by Alec Clayton

AMES BROS VS. PEARL JAM
Thirteen years of Pearl Jam tour posters on display at the library by Matt Driscoll
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OVERCOMING THE ODDS
Curtis Salgado is a living legend â€" thankfully by Bobble Tiki

HOUSE BLEND THURSDAYS
Masa rocks with a heart by Natasha Gorbachev

SOMETHING FOR THE FELLAS
A jaunt out to Nicholson’s Men’s Clothiers by Jennifer Johnson

TROUBLE WITH DEROSA
Bugging the Muse Music Cafe owner by Steph DeRosa