Mar 28-Apr 27 (253) 588-0042
Lakewood Playhouse "Once On This Island" by Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flaherty
Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd, Lakewood
A theatrical Caribbean adaptation of the tale ‘The Little Mermaid’. From the creators of SEUSSICAL! $22 general, $19 senior & military, $16 under 25, $14 under 15.
Apr 1-June 28 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society "When Washington Was Oregon"
Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt. Tacoma Dr. SW, Lakewood
Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. Before the United States Congress created the Washington Territory in 1853, the newly formed Oregon Provisional Government established eight pioneering counties north of the Columbia River. As Americans rushed into the Oregon Country, Great Britain’s influence was gradually diminished. This exhibit tells the story of clashing empires struggling to dominate a rich & fertile region from 1843-1853 & looks at the lasting effects on the Native people & the settlers who populated Washington a territory then & on into statehood. No fee; public visits & tours encouraged.
Apr 1-June 28 (253) 682-3480
Northwest Treaty Trail: 1854-1856
Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt. Tacoma Dr. SW, Lakewood
Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. A display on the tumultuous journey of Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens, the Indian leaders who met with him, & the events that changed thousands of lives. In just thirteen months between 1854 & 1856, Washington Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens held 11 treaty councils with Northwest Indians. Native people ceded portions of their traditional homelands, from Puget Sound to the Canadian border & from northeastern Oregon to the Bitterroot Mountains of Montana. The exhibit explores the journey made by Isaac Stevens & the honorable Indian leaders who met with him, the history of the government’s Indian policies & the legacy of the early treaties on the people of the Northwest. The Northwest Treaties negotiated over 150 years ago are still in effect today & administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. No fee; public visits & tours encouraged.
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (253) 383-2553
Bridgeport Center Bloodmobile
St Clare Hospital Parking Lot, 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
1-7pm. Support your community by donating blood! Your donation supports local hospitals such as St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital & St. Joseph Medical Center, to name a few.
Apr 3 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
11:30am. 2007-2008 legislative update. Reservations required. $20 members pre-paid, $30 at door. $35 non-members.
Apr 3 (253) 512-0965
Wal-Mart Health Fair
7001 Bridgeport, Lakewood
10am-2pm. Lakewood Wal-Mart Vision Center will be hosting the first annual Health Fair! We will be holding it on Thursday April 3rd in front of the Vision Center. This will be our first joint partnership to support local residences in living a health happy new year.
Apr 3, 10, 17, 24 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United - Thursdays
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. To provide first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Apr 3-6 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Sacramento
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Apr 7-10 vs Fresno, Apr19-22 vs Colorado Springs, Apr
28-May 1 vs New Orleans, May 2-5 vs Oklahoma, May 15-18 vs Tucson, May 19-22 vs Las Vegas, May 31-June 3 vs Salt Lake, June 5-8 vs Fresno, June 21-24 vs Portland, June 25-29 vs Salt Lake, June 30-July 3 vs Colorado Springs, July 18-21 vs Tucson, July 30-Aug 2 vs Round Rock, Aug 3-6 vs Albuquerque, Aug 12-15 vs Las Vegas, Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Apr 5 (253) 759-0725
47th Annual Junior Daffodil Parade
Proctor District, N 30 & Proctor, Tacoma
10am. Geared to children & encourages fun, creativity & partnership for the young people of the area. Costumes, pets, music & non-motorized floats make this parade a special event. Free admission.
Apr 5 (253) 627-2255
Dockyard Derby Dames Season 2 Bout 1
The Soccer Center, 2610 Bay St E, Tacoma
7pm. The Dockyard Derby Dames are Tacoma's ONE & ONLY all-girl flat-track roller derby league!
Apr 7-10 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Fresno
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Apr19-22 vs Colorado Springs, Apr 28-May 1 vs New Orleans, May 2-5 vs Oklahoma, May 15-18 vs Tucson, May 19-22 vs Las Vegas, May 31-June 3 vs Salt Lake, June 5-8 vs Fresno, June 21-24 vs Portland, June 25-29 vs Salt Lake, June 30-July 3 vs Colorado Springs, July 18-21 vs Tucson, July 30-Aug 2 vs Round Rock, Aug 3-6 vs Albuquerque, Aug 12-15 vs Las Vegas, Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Apr 11-12 (253) 272-5368 / (800) ACS-2345
American Cancer Society Tacoma Relay For Life
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. Relay offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or funning around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer, and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. No matter who you are, there's a place for you at Relay. To participate, form a team, or dedicated luminaria at a local American Cancer Society Relay For Life, please call.
Apr 12 (253) 863-9524
75th Annual Daffodil Grand Floral Street Parade
Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Orting
Tacoma 10:15 am; Puyallup 12:45pm; Sumer 2:30pm, Orting 5pm. The Grand Floral Street Parade is the highlight of Festival Week. The parade travels through the four cities of Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner & Orting & consists of approximately 40 float entries & over 80 other entries, including bands, marching & mounted units. The floats are decorated with fresh-cut Daffodils, numbering in the thousands. Free admission.
Apr 12 (253) 584-4106
Lakewold Gardens Volunteer Work Party
Lakewold Gardens Estate, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
9am-12pm. Help bring life to the garden after it wakes from a long winter’s nap. See what’s peeking out from beneath the ground’s surface. Help bring life to the garden after it wakes from a long winter’s nap. See what’s peeking out from beneath the ground’s surface. We will be doing light weeding & general clean-up in preparation for spring season. Lunch is provided, following the work party.
Apr 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 (360) 578-0911
Washington State U.S.B.C. Women's Bowling Championship
AMF Bowlero Lanes, 3852 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Call for additional information.
Apr 13 (253) 591-5330
Second Sunday Music Series
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 St G St, Tacoma
1-2:30pm. This month's concert features local musician Geoffrey Klok playing Classical Guitar. On display in the conservatory, fragrant Easter lilies and Asiatic lilies delight your senses in a display with hydrangeas, azaleas & primula obconica.
Apr 15 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society Program "Early Schools of Lakewood"
Park Lodge School, 6300 - 100th St SW, Lakewood
7-9pm. Becky Huber will discuss the formation of the early education provided to the residents of the Lakewood area. Byrd School, built on the site of the current Park Lodge Elementary School, was the first schoolhouse built north of the Columbia River in 1855. By the 1920’s five school districts were organized to provide elementary education to the growing population of the Lakes District. In 1928 the Clover Park School District was formed primarily through the efforts of Iva Alice Mann & Arthur G. Hudtloff. Come share your memories of early school days. Free admission.
Apr 16 (253) 584-4106
Discovery Walks at Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens Estate, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
2:30pm-3:45pm. On the third Wednesday of each month Katie Burki, Garden Manager will guide you through seasonal changes in the garden. Katie will discuss new additions & plans for the future. Feel free to join any or all of these walks. Call for additional information.
Apr 16 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Showcase Lakewood
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
4:30-6:30pm. This bi-annual table-top trade showcasing area products & services in a casual & relaxed atmosphere. Free admission. Public is welcome. Must be 21.
Apr 17-20 (253) 841-5045
Puyallup Spring Fair
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Rides, exhibits, displays & more. Free entertainment.
Thurs 3-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm. $8 adults, $6 youth (6-18), 5 & under free.
Apr 19 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood's Annual Parks Appreciation Day
Lakewood Area Parks (Harry Todd, Wards Lake, Primley & Fort Steilacoom Parks as well as
starting restoration of the community blueberry patch)
9am-12 noon. Celebrate Earth Day with thousands of volunteers from around Pierce County. Help
clean up & beautify our neighborhood parks. There is a job for everyone! Please bring your
tools.
Apr 19-20 (253) 848-1360
Dominos Pizza 2008 Volleyball Invite
Franklin Pierce HS, Washington HS, Curtis HS, Fife HS & other area gyms.
Call for additional information.
Apr 19-22 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Colorado Springs
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: Apr 28-May 1 vs New Orleans, May 2-5 vs Oklahoma, May 15-18 vs Tucson, May 19-22 vs Las Vegas, May 31-June 3 vs Salt Lake, June 5-8 vs Fresno, June 21-24 vs Portland, June 25-29 vs Salt Lake, June 30-July 3 vs Colorado Springs, July 18-21 vs Tucson, July 30-Aug 2 vs Round Rock, Aug 3-6 vs Albuquerque, Aug 12-15 vs Las Vegas, Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Apr 20 (253) 752-3555
56th Annual Daffodil Marine Regatta
Ruston Way Waterfront, Ruston
11:30am. The 2008 Marine Parade will be celebrating it's 56th year & commences at 12 PM from the Tacoma Yacht Club. The Parade will proceed from the Yacht Club Basin down the waterfront just past the end of "restaurant row". There the Princess boat will be positioned & participating boats will recognize (wave at) the Princesses, turn to port & depart for home. Free admission.
Apr 23 (253) 756-1922
Wednesdays with Writers at Winestyles
2665 N Pearl, Tacoma
5:30-7:30pm. Featuring this month: Vicki Lareau & her book, Marketing & Selling Your Handmade Jewelry. $20/person.
Apr 25-26 (253) 272-5368 / (800) ACS-2345
American Cancer Society Tacoma Relay For Life
Pacific Lutheran University, Parkland
Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society's signature activity. Relay offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or funning around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. Teams of people from all walks of life have fun while raising much-needed funds to fight cancer, and raise awareness of cancer prevention and treatment. No matter who you are, there's a place for you at Relay. To participate, form a team, or dedicated luminaria at a local American Cancer Society Relay For Life, please call.
Apr 26 (253) 983-0100
4th Annual Pacific Northwest Mountain Bike Duathlon Series I Championships
Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 Elwood Dr SW, Lakewood
9am. Distances 5k/15k/5k & 5k/15k/5k.
Call for additional information.
Apr 26 (253) 536-1146
AAU TaeKwonDo PNW Regional 2008
Washington High School, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
Apr 26 (253) 582-4600
Disaster Preparedness Day
Lakewood YMCA, 9715 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood
11am-2pm. Come learn how to prepare your family for disaster. Topics will include disaster kit preparation, pandemic flu awareness, power & water education, CPR demonstrations & overall disaster preparedness.
Apr 26 (253) 591-5339
History Day at Fort Nisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
11am-5pm. Step back in time with the re-enactors of Fort Nisqually as early Puget Sound history comes to life at this special living history day. Located in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a restoration of the Hudson's Bay Company outpost on the Puget Sound where visitors can journey back in time to the mid-nineteenth century. Adults $4, seniors & students $3, children $2.
Apr 28-May 1 (253) 507-8216
2008 Friendship Festival Fine Arts show
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
11am-7pm. 17 Korean artists will display & demonstrate calligraphy, painting & pottery.
Apr 28-May 1 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs New Orleans
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
Additional home games: May 2-5 vs Oklahoma, May 15-18 vs Tucson, May 19-22 vs Las Vegas, May 31-June 3 vs Salt Lake, June 5-8 vs Fresno, June 21-24 vs Portland, June 25-29 vs Salt Lake, June 30-July 3 vs Colorado Springs, July 18-21 vs Tucson, July 30-Aug 2 vs Round Rock, Aug 3-6 vs Albuquerque, Aug 12-15 vs Las Vegas, Aug 25-28 vs Sacramento, Aug 29-Sept 1 vs Portland. $6 general admission/$9 reserved seating.
Apr 30-May 4 (425) 277-8132
Puyallup Home & RV Show
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Wed-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Freedom of home ownership & freedom of traveling by RV is what you will find at the Puyallup Home & RV Show. $9 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students, 12 & under free.
