March 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.
Mar 1 (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. $20 members pre-paid, $30 at door. $35 non-members.
Mar 1 (877) 24-BLOOD
Western State Hospital Blood Drive
8805 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
Building 16 – 8-11:30am. Building 29 – 12-3:30pm. Support your community by donating blood!
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7-8am. Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Mar 1-3 (425) 282-5232
WIAA 4A and 3A Boys and Girls State Basketball Championships
Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
Mar 1-4 (866) 554-8559
Sewing & Stitchery Expo
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Thurs-Sat 8:30am-6pm, Sun 9am-4pm. The nations largest educational sewing event, classes, exhibitions & style shows.
$12/at door or $10/advance registration.
Mar 2-25 (253) 588-0042
Lakewood Playhouse "The Farnsworth Invention"
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
The "Social Network" before the "Social Network." It's 1929. Two ambitious visionaries race against each other to invent a device called "television." Separated by two thousand miles, each knows that if he stops working, even for a moment, the other will gain the edge. Who will unlock the key to the greatest innovation of the 20th century: the ruthless media mogul, or the self-taught Idaho farm boy? $23 general, $20 senior/military, $17 under 25 years of age,$15 under 15 years of age.
Mar 3 (253) 383-3900
Asia Pacific Cultural Center Monthly Tea Experience "Japanese Tea Service"
South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma
10-11am. Presenter - Ms. Anita Nakayama. $10/person.
Mar 3 (253) 584-4666
Basic Candle Making Classes
Swans Candles, 8933 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
11am-12pm. First Saturday of the month, or by appointment. Easy step by step instructions for making basic container candles. Groups welcomed! Kids ages 12+ with parent/guardian welcomed. No charge for 1st time attendees, $5 for repeat attendees.
Mar 3 (253) 912-5245
Enchanted Princess Tea Party
DuPont Community Center, 303 Barksdale Ave, DuPont
12pm. Fairy dust, princess crown, magic wands and pretty gowns. $15 adults, $12 princesses. Purchase your tickets at City Hall.
Mar 3 (425) 282-5237
WIAA State Forenciscs Competition
University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
Mar 3-4 (360) 832-6117
Winter Volksmarch at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
9am-1pm. If you participate in the Winter Volksmarch at Trek on March 3-4, you can visit the park for free
and receive a half-price tram tour while taking advantage of Trek's 5 miles of nature trails courtesy of the Volkssport Club Four Plus Foolhardy Folks.
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 21 (877) 24-BLOOD
Safeway-University Place Blood Drive
3842 Bridgeport Way, University Place
9am-1pm. Support your community by donating blood!
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 (877) 24-BLOOD
Bridgeport Center Blood Drive
St Clare Hospital Parking Lot, 11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
1:30-6:30pm. Support your community by donating blood! Your donation supports local hospitals including St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital and St. Joseph Medical center.
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 (253) 584-1480
Terry's Talk
10025 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood
Every Wednesday, 3-4pm. Terry's Talk - where we want to know how you do business in today's economy - by having a conversation with the doers, the movers, and shakers, the people working to improve the communities we live, work and play …KLAY 1180 AM and live streaming at www.klay118.com.
Mar 8 (877) 24-BLOOD
Clover Park High School Blood Drive
Performing Arts Center, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
8am-2pm. Support your community by donating blood!
Mar 8-11 (253) 756-2121
29th Annual Tacoma RV Show
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Thur-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. With a history of producing quality leads and immediate sales, this show gives you the opportunity to see hundreds of the latest makes and models. RV enthusiasts of all stripes come to this event to shop for closeouts, pre-owned, and to get their first look at the new models, buy accessories and scout out resorts and campgrounds. $10 adults, $8 seniors, 12 and under free.
Mar 9 - Apr 3 (253) 579-7828
Team Black Out Football Fundraiser
Lakewood and surrounding areas
MetroParks is not able to fund us for equipment this year for Team Black Out Football. We are currently selling Sees Candy now through April 3, to raise money for Team Black Out Football. If you are would like to help support us, please give us a call at (253) 588-4314. We are also looking for some sponsors.
Mar 9 (888) 831-7655
Emerald Queen Casino "Willie K-Ohana & Friends"
2024 E 29th St, Tacoma
8:30-10pm. Call for additional information.
Mar 9-11 (800) 374-6463
Tacoma Remodeling Expo
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, Exhibition Hall, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma
Fri 12-8pm, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. More than 250 vendors bring their products and experience together so that homeowners can gather information and make connections in one place to plan all aspects of home remodeling. $5 adults, children under 18 free.
Mar 10 (253) 583-5063
Clover Park School District STEM Fair
Lakes High School, 10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood
9:30am-1:30pm. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fair is gives students an opportunity to explore the natural world and apply STEM skills. Free admission.
Mar 10 (253) 840-4194
Daffodil Festival Princess Tea
Laurel Creek Manor, 7611 166th Ave E, Sumner
11am & 2pm. This will be a great time for Moms, Grandmas and little girls (your little Princesses) to meet and mingle with our 2012 Daffodil Festival Royal Court, enjoy a tea party with favors including a real Tiara, and a memory Princess Cards for each child attending. This will be an afternoon your little Princess will remember always. Bring your camera and have a great time with your future Princesses. $20/person. Reservations required.
Mar 10 (253) 564-1623
West Pierce Fire & Rescue First Aid & CPR Class
Station 31, 3631 Drexler Dr W, University Place
9am-5pm. One person, adult, child and infant CPR with airway management, first aid for choking, control of bleeding, splinting, bandaging, first aid for burns, sprains, strains, poison control, and other first aid procedures are covered. This course meets Labor & Industries and Department of Social & Health Services Standards. $40/person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
Mar 13 (253) 404-0891
Business Examiner "Top Places to Work"
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
5-8pm. Top Places to Work recognizes outstanding company cultures in the South Sound. Nominees are evaluated in five categories, Integrity, Gratification, Equity, Solidarity and Appreciation. Registration required. $58/person.
Mar 15 (253) 588-8495
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale "Member Appreciation Night"
6300 Wildaire RD SW, Lakewood
5:30-7:30pm. Members may check in beginning at 4:00 p.m. but early check-in is not necessary. Not yet a member? Join and receive an attractive tote bag. At this sale only, there is a limit of 25 items per member. No boxes, carts, large containers or scanners, please. Refreshments served for your enjoyment.
Mar 16 (253) 208-0135
Bowling for Parks & Recreation
Narrows Plaza Bowl, 2200 Mildred St W, University Place
6-8pm. Bring a team of coworkers or your family and bowl March 16th during our 2nd Annual Bowling For Parks & Recreation event. Sponsorship of one lane is $200.00 which provides six bowlers with fun, exercise and camaraderie, or $25.00 per person. Promotion of your business and shoe rental is included with your sponsorship and food is available for purchase. This event benefits the University Place Community Supported Parks & Recreation supporting youth sports and recreation in the University Place Community. $25 individual or $200.00 to sponsor a lane of six people.
Mar 16 (253) 840-4194
Daffodil Festival "The Queen's Coronation"
Life Center, 1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma
7pm. The Queen's Coronation is a celebration and special event for the Daffodil Festival and the young women of the Royal Court. On this evening a Queen is selected to reign over the many Festival activities that take place throughout the Festival year. The Queen and her Court are the official Ambassadors of the Festival. The twenty four young women participating in the Royalty program have each been selected by their schools and communities to represent the Daffodil Festival and Pierce County as the Festival travels throughout the Pacific Northwest. They not only vie for the title of Queen, but also for scholarships provided by the Daffodil Scholarship Foundation. During the Coronation program they are judged on their academic standing, personality, attitude, speaking ability, appearance, sociability, content of their speech, festival awareness and impromptu speaking. $10 adults, $5 students/seniors.
Mar 16, 21 (253) 225-6535
National University at JBLM
Stone Education Center, 6242 Colorado Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
10am-2pm. Call for additional information.
Mar 17 (253) 256-1676
42nd Annual Sportsman's Dinner & Auction
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
5-10pm. Annual fundraiser of the Rotary Club of Lakewood. Proceeds fund Lakewood area service and outreach.
$50/person.
Mar 17 (253) 912-5245
Annual Shamrock Walk, Run & Roll
Starting point Anytime Fitness, DuPont
10am. All participants will receive a green balloon at registration. Upon Completion of the walk, pop your green balloon to see if you won one of many great prizes! First 50 families will receive a goodie bag packed with snacks and ideas for healthier living. Put on your best green digs and join the fun! $5 Kids, $8 Adults or $25 per family.
Mar 17 (253) 862-8890
Bud Light St. Patty's Day Run Tacoma
815 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
8am. A portion of the net proceeds from the 2011 St. Paddy's Day Run Tacoma will benefit the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County. $35/person.
Mar 17 (253) 983-7887
St. Patty’s with Daddy - Daddy/Daughter Dance
Lakes High School Commons, 10320, Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood
6-8pm. This annual favorite is an opportunity for dad and his daughter(s) to have an evening out with dancing and light hors d’ouevres. Each daughter will receive a fresh flower and dads will receive a 5 x 7 photo. $35 per Daddy/Daughter couple, $10 for each additional daughter (pre-register).
Mar 17 (253) 502-8900
The Click! Family Flick presents "The Muppet Movie (1979)"
The Grand Cinema, 606 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma
10am. Join Click! Cable TV for a free family movie the 3rd Saturday of every month. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Mar 20 (253) 588-8495
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale "Members-Only Presale"
6300 Wildaire RD SW, Lakewood
5:30-8pm. Check-in begins at 3pm. No limits at this sale. New memberships are accepted so join and receive a tote bag. Refreshments will be served.
Mar 20 (253) 582-8682
Lakewood Historical Society "History of the 62nd Airlift Wing at McChord Field"
St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
7-9pm. The Airlift Wing dates back to McChord Field since 1946. Missions include campaigns in the Persian Gulf and missions to Antarctica. Free admission.
Mar 21 (253) 964-3113
Operation Financial Freedom
America's Credit Union, 6310 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood
6-8pm. Failure to budget carefully and spend accordingly can result in financial hardship. It is more critical than ever before for everyone to have an understanding of the fundamental principles of money management. This course is offered at absolutely no cost to you. Learn how to: Start a Savings Plan. You too can have money in savings…really!, Create and Follow a Budget. Have a plan., Monitor your Spending. What does a week of spending look like for you?, Avoid Buying on Impulse. Separate "needs" from "wants". Free admission. Must RSVP.
Mar 22 (877) 24-BLOOD
Curtis High School Blood Drive
Gym Lobby, 8425 40th St W, University Place
8am-2pm. Support your community by donating blood!
Mar 23-24 (253) 588-8495
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sale
Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire SW, Lakewood
Fri-Sat 10am-4:30pm. No limits at these sales. Please don’t sort or stack books in the aisles as your boxes of books can be held for you at the tally tables while you finish shopping.
Mar 24 cleanandgreen1@hotmail.com
A Chase For Child Abuse Prevention 5k Walk/Run & 1k
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
The 5k race starts at 9:00 a.m. and the 1k starts at 10:00. Awards and raffle will be at 10:15. Day-of-race sign-up will be allowed, and online registration will be closed two days prior to the race. A race packet pick-up location will be on site and includes a bib, chip and tech-T. $40/person.
Mar 24 (253) 853-1444
Clan Gordon Pipe Band Tartan Ball
Puyallup Fairgrounds, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
8pm. Call for additional information.
Mar 27 (877) 24-BLOOD
Mt. Tahoma High School Blood Drive
4634 S 74th St, Tacoma
7:30am-2pm. Support your community by donating blood!
Mar 29 (253) 964-3113
Understanding Your Credit Score
America's Credit Union, 6310 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood
6-7:30pm.Lenders use your credit score to determine whether to grant you credit, and at what cost. The higher the score, the more likely you are perceived to repay the credit. Consumers with lower scores are seen as higher risk and may pay a higher rate or be denied. Fortunately, this class can educate you about the steps you can take to boost your credit score. You will leave with printed materials for your referral after the class is over, along with a great reference card with helpful websites and phone numbers. Free admission. Must RSVP.
Mar 30 (888) 831-7655
Emerald Queen Casino "Keith Sweat"
2024 E 29th St, Tacoma
8:30-10pm. Call for additional information.
Mar 30 (877) 24-BLOOD
Lakes High School Blood Drive
Leadership Room, 10320 Farwest Dr, Tacoma
8am-1:30pm. Support your community by donating blood!
Mar 31 (253) 912-5245
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!
City of DuPont Fire Bay, 1780 Civic Dr, DuPont
10am. Join us for a brunch with the most famous bunny in town! Cost $10 per person Children 2 and under are free
Mar 31 (253) 964-3113
Home Buyers Seminar
America's Credit Union, 6310 Mt Tacoma Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-12pm. Mortgage rates are at all-time lows and there’s a large supply of homes on the market. There couldn’t be a better time to purchase a home. We are offering a free seminar that will take you through the entire home buying process and provide you with powerful tools to aid you in becoming homeowners. Free admission. Must RSVP.
Mar 31 (253) 983-7887
March Madness Basket"Ball" - Mother/Son Ball
Lakes High School Commons, 10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood
6-8pm. A fun night for mothers and sons to celebrate their special bond. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Each son will receive a prize pack and each mom will go home with a 5 x 7 photo. $35 per Mother/Son couple, $10 for each additional son (pre-register)
Mar 31 (253) 847-4754
Most Magnificent Mutt Show
Pierce County Fair Grounds, 21802 Meridian Ave, Graham
Free event, Fun for the whole family, education and demonstrations all about dogs.
Mar 30-Apr 1 (503) 252-8300
Gem Faire
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Fri 12-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, & minerals. $7/person. Children under 12 free.