August 2012
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However, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or changes in the material.
We encourage you to confirm any item of interest with the event promoter.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 1 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (253) 584-4106
Lakewold Summer Nights
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-8pm. Every Wednesday in Aug. Escape the heat, bring a picnic, and experience a beautiful summer night at Lakewold Gardens. $7 general, $5 senior/student/military, free for children under 12 and members.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 1, 8, 13, 20, 27 (877) 24-BLOOD
Bridgeport Center Blood Drive (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.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 1, 8, 13, 20, 27 (253) 581-1912
Steilacoom Farmers Market
Multi-purpose tennis court on Lafayette St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 3-7pm. Find quality farm fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, breads, flowers, honey, herbs, plants, jewelry, crafts, gifts, prepared food, and more. Free admission
Aug 2 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
11:30am. Learn about Chamber programs and marketing opportunities. Enjoy educational and informative speakers. Great networking opportunity. Reservations required. Reservations required. $20 members pre-paid, $30 at door. $35 non-members.
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (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.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 4 (253) 383-3900
Asia Pacific Cultural Center "15th Annual Polynesian Luau"
SharonMcGavickConferenceCenter, CloverParkTechnicalCollege, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Call for additional information.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 4 (253) 983-7887
Junk In The Trunk Community Garage Sale
LakewoodCity Hall, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood
8amopen to participants. 9amopen to the public. $10/vehicle. Space is limited, pre-register.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 4 (253) 862-8890
Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon
Starting at TacomaNarrowsAirportand ending in downtown Tacoma.
7:30 amstart time. Tacoma Narrows Airport, Narrows bridge, Cheney Stadium, Downtown TacomaCall for additional information.
Aug 7 (253) 589-2489
City of Lakewood "National Night Out"
Citywide
Get involved with your neighborhood. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 7 (253) 404-0891
The Business Examiner's "40 Under Forty"
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, 4650 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Business, government and non-profit leaders under the age of forty are recognized in this annual event and publication. Nomination information coupled with questionnaire data are assessed by an advisory panel of 40 Under Forty alumni to select a balanced class, representative of the South Puget Sound. Those recognized are outstanding in their field, industry or business and are exceptional in their commitment to their community. Forty honorees are tied to a growing network of engaged alumni, now over 240 strong.
Aug 9 (253) 983-7887
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "Blues Brothers Revue"
American Lake Park, 9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8:30pm. Rhythm & blues from Jake & Elwood. Additional concert dates: Aug 16. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 8 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 9 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard ParkSummer Concerts & Theater in the Park "Danny Vernon"
3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Danny Vernon’s Illusion of Elvis show. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 9-12 (253) 847-4754
65th Annual Pierce CountyFair
FrontierPark, 21718 MeridianE, Graham
Thurs-Sat 10am-10pm. Sun 10am-6pm. Join us at our yearly celebration of rural life, agriculture and good ol’ family values. The PIERCECOUNTYFAIR is nestled among the giant firs and green grass of beautiful FrontierPark. Sit back and enjoy a wide selection of tasty fair food while viewing many of our free entertainment acts and attractions. $5/person.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 11 (253) 312-4458
Goldfish Gallop
PointDefiancePark, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
It's time to put the "fun" in "fun run"! The Goldfish Gallop begins at the entrance to PointDefianceParkand ends across the street at the Goldfish Tavern. Runners ages 21 and older will enjoy a refreshing evening run through the park followed by refreshing frosty beverages at the Goldfish Tavern. The finish line fun includes discounts on food and beverages, special prizes, fish-face contest and more. Participants must be 21 or older. $15/person. $40 for Pub Run Series.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 11 (253) 353-6982
Town of Steilacoom GarageS ale
City Wide, Steilacoom
9am-4pm.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 11-12 (253) 591-5339
Brigade Encampment at FortNisqually
FortNisquallyLivingHistoryMuseum, PointDefiancePark, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
11am-5pm. Journey back to the year 1855 when the Fur Brigades from east of the Cascades camped at FortNisqually. Over 100 volunteers will recreate the 1855 arrival of the fur brigades to this Hudson's Bay Company post. The camp brings the sights and sounds of early WashingtonTerritoryback to life. Enjoy entertainment ranging from Fur Trappers' Races to an elegant ladies' tea, from dancing to the music of bagpipes, and much, much more - Brigade Encampment has something for the whole family! $8 adults, $7 seniors/students, $5 children (13-17 ), $4 children (4-12).
Aug 14 (253) 983-7887
Lakewood Summer Concert Series “American Legion Band”
American Lake Park, 9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8:30pm. Traditional & Patriotic music. Free admission – rain or shine.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 15 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Commencement Bay Cruise
Commencement Bay, Tacoma
5-9pm. Enjoy fantastic hors' doeuvres, music, networking and a perfect event aboard "My Girl" with our members! Reservations required. $40 members, $50 non-members.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 15 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: Aug 24, 31. Sept 7. Free admission.
Aug 15, 17 (253) 225-6535
National University at JBLM
Stone Education Center, 6242 Colorado Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
10am-2pm. Every third Wednesday and Friday of each month.
Aug 18 (253) 301-2075
Garfield Street Fair & Car Show
Garfield Street from Pacific Ave to Park (PLU), Parkland
10am-5pm. 100+ vendors, large car show, music, children’s activities, food. Contact Judi Brown, for vendor information or general information about the event.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 19 (253) 582-5838
Historic Fort Steilacoom Founders' Day Picnic
Quarters 4, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood(on the grounds of WesternStateHospital)
1:30-4pm. Bring your favorite main dish, salad or dessert and enjoy the fellowship and a tour of the displays in the four museum buildings. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 22 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 24-16 (253) 778-6155
Pacific West Quilt Show
Greater Tacoma Convention & TradeCenter, Exhibition Hall, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma
Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm. A quilt show and contest which promotes the art of quilt making and encourages and rewards quilt makers in the greater western regions of the US and Canada. Non- Member Admission $10 or $20 for a 3 day pass.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 25 (253) 272-2336
35th Annual LeMay Museum Car Show & Auction
LeMay Museumat Marymount Academy& the LeMay family estate, 325 152nd E, Tacoma
9am-5pm. The LeMayCar Show has been an annual tradition for over 30 years. Our show is an amazing assortment of over 1,000 vintage vehicles with additional collections of dolls, antiques, and other nostalgic memorabilia. Donations and proceeds from this event benefit the LeMayFamily Collection Foundation, a non-profit organization. $10 adults, $5 children (6-12). Active military free.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 25-26 (253) 318-2210
Maritime Fest 2012
Thea's Park & Foss Waterway, 535 Dock St, Tacoma
10am-6pm. Come join us for the 19th annual Tacoma Maritime Fest, August 27th and 28th. Tall ships, paddleboard and sailing boat races, free train rides and harbor tours, and quick and dirty boat building. There's fun for the whole family including music, food, toy boat building and racing for the kids, and a catch and release fishing tank. To see more fun activities check us out at www.maritimefest.org. Admission is free, just bring your sunglasses and your maritime spirit!
(TENTATIVE) Aug 25-26 253) 857-5658
Rapsody 2012 - Annual Ride Around Puget Sound
Starts and ends at TacomaCommunity College, Tacoma
Enjoy the scenic back roads of five Washingtoncounties while supporting statewide bicycle advocacy and education on the Sixth Annual Ride Around Puget Sound. With 170 miles of rolling hills, doing RAPSody in one day is hard, two days is challenging fun. The route crosses the TacomaNarrowBridge, uses portions of paved trails, and provides manywonderful Northwest views.
(TENTATIVE) Aug 29 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm.