SEPTEMBER 2008
July 1-September 30 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society "Early Schools: Pierce County and Washington"
Lakewood History Museum, 6211 Mt. Tacoma Dr. SW, Lakewood
Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm. A new, temporary exhibit about early schools in Washington Territory and the early years of statehood, featuring many in Lakewood and Pierce County. No fee; public visits and tours encouraged.
Aug 30-Sept 1 (360) 832-6117
Get Out of the Rut Weekend at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
9:30am-5pm. If you're stuck in a rut, leave it to the action of clashing antlers, snorting herding, bugling and charging to help you "Get Out of the Rut." Visiting Northwest Trek during the elk rut (breeding season) can make for a memorable holiday weekend. Make your own set of antlers or horns, join in moose story time, play wild games and go on a park-wide scavenger hunt. Adults/$15, seniors/$13.50, youth (5-12) $10, tots (3&4) $7.
Sept 3, 10, 17, 24 (253) 383-2553
Bridgeport Center Bloodmobile (Wednesdays)
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 and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Sept 4 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Installation Banquet
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
11:30am. Reservations required. $25 members pre-paid, $35 at door. $50 non-members.
Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United - Thursdays
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Sept 5-21 (253) 841-5045
Puyallup Fair
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10am-11pm. 17 days filled with excitement, education, entertainment, & fun.
$10 adults, $8 youth (6-18) & seniors (62+).
Sept 6 (360) 832-6117
Troop to Trek at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
9:30am-5pm. Northwest Trek takes this opportunity to salute our military personnel and their families. Active duty personnel and their families as well as military retirees can get half-price admission for this special day. All who come to the park can make a themed craft to be mailed to a Washington-based unit deployed overseas. Regular prices - Adults/$15, seniors/$13.50, youth (5-12) $10, tots (3&4) $7.
Sept 6 (425) 967-3675
Walk For Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure
Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
12 million Americans have food allergies, and about 61,144 children in Washignton State copie with food allergies daily. There is no cure for food allergies. Strict avoidance of the allergy-causing food is the only way to prevent a reaction. Please join us in Moving Toward a Cure.
Sept 7 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard Park Cider Squeeze
Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
1-4pm. Freshly Squeezed Cider. Only Curran Orchard apples can be squeezed. Visitors can pick apples at the event or purchase apples for a small fee. Please do NOT bring HOME GROWN apples to prevent the spread of disease. Do bring clean jugs and picking bags from home or purchase jugs at the event.
Sept 8 (253) 680-6989
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare 9th Annual Pettit Fall Classic Golf Tournament
Tacoma Country & Golf Club, 13204 Gravelly Lk Dr SW, Lakewood
10am registration. All proceeds go to Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare, a non-profit community mental health agency. $295/person. Includes event gifts, goody bags, lunch, cart, cocktails, dinner and more!
Sept 12 (253) 583-7364
All-City Tailgate Event
Harry Lang Stadium, 6615 111th St SW, Lakewood
3:30-6:30pm. A fun get-together to celebrate the new school year. Acknowledging the cooperative relationships the school district has with local partners, showcase students and schools, and involve community members from throughout the school district. Free admission.
Sept 13 (253) 584-4106
Community Kid's Day
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-3pm. Help to educate our next generation of gardeners while assisting with activities. See the beauty of nature through a child’s eye. This event offers garden and nature-related crafts and is a fun-filled day for children and adults alike.
Sept 13 (253) 582-5838
Fort Steilacoom Living History Day
Quarters 1, 2, 3, 4, Fort Steilacoom. 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood,
10am-4pm. Fort Steilacoom will come alive as re-enactors live and work as soldiers, officers, their wives and friends during the 1850s and 1860s.
Sept 13-14 (253) 318-2210
Commencement Bay Maritime Fest
Dock Street, Thea Foss Waterway & Port of Tacoma
10am-6pm. A celebration of Tacoma's working waterfront of the past, present & future. Includes art show, dragon boat races, duce race, Port Harbor tours, salmon bake and more.
Sept 13-14 (800) 238-5756
Rainier Mountain Festival
Mount Rainier Base Camp, Ashford, WA
Post Monsoon sale, world class climbers, trail run at Rainier, Alpine games, mountain technique demonstrations, book signings, raffle, films & slideshows, salmon bake n'brews, music and kid games. Free admission.
Sept 14 (253) 591-5330
Second Sunday Concert Series
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, 316 South G St, Tacoma
Call for information.
Sept 15 (360) 832-6117
Twilight Tram Tour at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
4-7pm. Learn some great night moves at Northwest Trek's Twilight Tram tours. These "adult only" evenings offer the perfect opportunity to do something different. Relax over a candlelight dinner and then enjoy fall's magical moments right before sunset on a twilight tram tour. Get a unique view of the animals as the sun sets over Trek's Northwest landscape. $50 per person (adults only).
Sept 16 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society "No More Bells and Whistles"
Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire Rd SW, Lakewood
7-9pm. Paul Curtiss will share history, maps and photos of early street car companies serving Lochburn, DeKoven, Linwood, Lake City, Sherwood and American Lake prior to the common use of automobiles and paved roads. No fee; public invited.
Sept 17 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Famous Daves - Tacoma BBQ Inc
Famous Daves - Tacoma BBQ Inc, 1901 S 72nd, Tacoma
4:30-6:30pm. Come enjoy a fabulous sampling of delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages! Remember to bring lots of business cards ... there'll be plenty of time for networking with our friendly members! $5/members, $15/non-members.
Sept 18 (253) 473-3033
Nine and Wine Nights at Meadow Park Golf Course
7108 Lakewood Dr W, Lakewood
Enjoy a 9-hole or 18-hole round of golf with friends, family, co-workers, or business associates while supporting the Northwest Youth Sports Alliance (NYSA) and Meadow Park Junior Golf activities. Afterwards, sample several different exciting wines courtesy of WineStyles Wine & Gifts. For non-golfers, wine-tasting only reservations are available. All participants must be 21 years of age and have valid identification.
Sept 19 (206) 398-5000
Sound Transit - Lakewood Station Grand Opening Celebration
Near 47th Ave SW (across the street from Lakewood Ford), Lakewood
Lakewood Station will include a side platform for passengers, as well as shelters and kiosks to purchase tickets. A new parking garage near the station will provide more than 600 parking spaces for commuters. The station will also serve as a bus transit facility for regional and local bus service.
Sept 20 (360) 832-6117
10th Annual Run Wild at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
8-–11am. Novice and veteran walkers and runners alike will enjoy a break from the norm, so raise your spirits and your animal smarts with Run Wild at Northwest Trek. Escape the traffic and concrete canyons and take a tour of the 8K or 5K wooded course and feel good about raising funds for the education program at Trek. Your registration includes admission to the park for the day. (Sorry, no pets, strollers or other wheeled transportation allowed.) Pre-registered (includes T-shirt): $25. Day-of registrations: $25 (T-shirt can be ordered separately for $8.) (price subject to change).
Sept 20 (253) 284-3260
West Coast Open International Martial Arts Championships
Mt. Tahoma High School, Tacoma
Call for information.
Sept 27 (253) 983-0100
4th Annual Run/Walk 4 the Poor, Trail 1/2 Marathon Benefit
Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 Elwood Dr SW, Lakewood
9am. Distances: 1MY, 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon. Call for additional information.
Sept 27-28 (360) 832-6117
Wildlife Art Show at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
Lucas Art, The Gallery on the Hill, of Graham is organizing the third annual wildlife art show at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Displays of various media and artists will be set up in the Forest Theater and adjacent meadow. A portion of works sold at the park will benefit the park. Free with park admission. Adults/$15, seniors/$13.50, youth (5-12) $10, tots (3&4) $7.
