November 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.

Nov 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.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 1-4   (253) 584-4106

Beautiful Tables Showcase at Lakewold Gardens

12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood

10am-4pm.  This event celebrates the art of entertaining with a wonderful display of over 20 themed ‘beautiful’ table settings created by professional and novice designers.

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29   (253) 584-6060

Lakewood United - Thursdays

Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood

7-8am.  Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives. 

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 2   (253) 912-3257

Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament

Eagles Pride Golf Course, Mounts Rd SW, DuPont (exit #116)

10am - Shotgun start. : Be a sponsor. Be a golfer. Proceeds are donated to help families on JBLM through the Madigan Foundation, Santa’s Castle, Food Basket Program, & Reflection Park Fund.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 3   (253) 591-5339

Arts of the Fur Trade at Fort Nisqually

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma

11am-4pm.   Step back in time and discover the Arts that were once a part of daily survival.  Fort visitors will experience how everyday works of art played an important part of the daily life of the mid-1800s. Re-enactors and artisans in period clothing will demonstrate old-time skills such as spinning, silversmithing, blacksmithing, woodworking, open-fire cooking and Native Americanbasketweaving. $6 adults, $5 seniors/students, $4 children (13-17 ), $3 children (4-12).

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 3-4   (503) 282-0877

America's Largest Antique & Collectible Show

Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup

Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 4   (516) 208-7030

World Run Day 2012 - Tacoma and Vicinity

Tacoma and Vicinity

Join runners worldwide as they share their passion for running. Share your route with us, provide a dedication or quote, and celebrate the day! You'll be mailed an official event t-shirt shortly after registration, and be provided a custom-made numbered bib with your name, city and country imprinted (for pick-up/download at www.runday.com.).

Nov 7, 14, 21, 28   (877) 24-BLOOD 

Bridgeport Center Blood Drive

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.

Nov 7, 14, 21, 28   (253) 584-1480

Terry's Talk

10025 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood

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

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 9-11   (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.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 10   (253) 584-1040

Empty Bowls

Location TBD

Join the Emergency Food Network to help fill some of the "empty bowls" in Pierce County. Volunteers throughout the arts community and emergency food system, local students, local restaurants and many more caring individuals work together each year to make this event a success. Come and pick out one bowl - or ten, and then join us for a bowl of soup served by some of the best chefs in town.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 10   (253) 272-2336

LeMay Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop

LeMay Family Collection Foundation, Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St E, Tacoma

6pm Social hour.  7pm Dinner.  The Fabulous Fifties were a great era for poodle skirts, early rock-n-roll, and, of course, classic cars!  Join us as we re-live the best of the Fifties during a fun, retro evening where you can cut a rug while also raising funds for the LeMay Family Collection Foundation and its programs. Enjoy dinner, dancing, costume contest, entertainment, silent and dessert auctions & more!  $75/ticket.  $550/table.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 10-11   (253) 566-8871

Holiday Show & Sale by Carolyn Osborne

430 Berkeley Ave, Fircrest

12-5pm.  Holiday show & sale: Unique & artful gifts, artwork, one-of-a-kind jewelry, soy candles & more!  Free admission.

Nov 21   (253) 582-9400

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Affairs Chocolate & Desserts

Location TBD

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.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 16-17   (425) 687-8585

WIAA 1B/2B Boys and Girls Soccer Championships

Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main St, Puyallup

Call for additional information.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 16-17   (425) 687-8585

WIAA     3A and 4A Girls State Soccer Championships

Sparks Stadium, Puyallup

Call for additional information.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 17   (253) 912-5245

Winter Wonderland Holiday Bazaar

Pioneer Middle School, 1750 Bob’s Hollow Lane, DuPont

9am-4pm.  Proudly sponsored by City of DuPont Parks & Recreation.  Hand crafted items.  Sip on cider and get a jump start on your holiday shopping.  Free admission.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 18   (253) 582-5838

Historic Fort Steilacoom "Soldiers of Fort Steilacoom 1849-1868"

Quarters 2, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood

2-3:30pm.  Alan Archambault will present an illustrated talk showing the uniforms and weapons of soldiers who served at the fort.  Free admission.  Donations accepted.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 22   (253) 591-5504

17th Annual Turkey Trot 5k & 2 Mile, and Kid's Trot

Centre at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma

Before you gobble your Thanksgiving Feast, bring your friends and family to run, walk or wobble in the 17th annual Turkey Trot.  $40 for 5k & 2-mile, $15 for kid's trot.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 22-Jan 1   (253) 798-4000

16th Annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park

Spanaway Park, 14905 Gus G. Bresemann Rd. South, Spanaway

5:30pm-9pm. The largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest, featuring nearly 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights. The beautiful two-mile drive along Spanaway Lake has become a memorable lakeside tradition for the entire family.  $13/vehicle.  $28/mini-bus (16-24 passengers), $45/bus (25+ passengers).

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 23-24   (425) 687-8585

WIAA State High School Football Semi Finals

Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma

Call for additional information.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 23-Dec 21   (253) 588-0042

Lakewood Playhouse "Oliver!"

5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood

Nothing works on the stage like a well-crafted tale, and OLIVER! is just such a show. Based on the Dickens novel, it will engage your audience with its pathos and drama, while delighting everyone with its outstanding musical numbers. "Food", "Glorious Food", "I'd Do Anything", "Where is Love?", "Consider Yourself", "As Long As He Needs Me", "Who Will Buy" and "Reviewing the Situation" are musical theatre classics. Dickens' characters are brought to life-perhaps larger than life-with all their facets glowing in this production.

Non Musicals - $23 general, $20 senior/military, $17 under 25 years of age,$15 under 15 years of age.  Musicals - $28 general, $25 senior/military, $21 under 25 years of age, $17 under 15 years of age.

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 23-Jan 1   (253) 591-5337

ZooLights

Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma

5-9pm.  Bundle up and stroll the Zoo as it comes aglow with more than a half-million lights. Sip hot cocoa while you explore seas of dazzling lights and breathtaking displays of ice-skating puffins, a preying eagle, tiger cubs, the Narrows Bridges and the massive flame tree. Warm up with the sharks in the steamy South Pacific Aquarium, experience a ride on a camel, take a turn on an antique carousel and so much more!

(TENTATIVE)  Nov 28-Dec 2   (253) 770-0777

A Victorian Country Christmas

Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup

Wed-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-6pm.  Are you ready to make wonderful Christmas memories with your family and friends? Then mark your calendar for the 24th annual A Victorian Country Christmas Festival. Step back in time as the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup are transformed into a Victorian village featuring old-fashioned streets lined with over 530 Victorian stores, tended by shopkeepers in Victorian attire.$10 adults, $8 seniors (62+) /students (6-18), 5 & under free.