October 2012
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However, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or changes in the material.
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Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (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.
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (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) Oct 4 (253) 583-5000
Clover Park High School's College, Career & Service Fair
Clover Park High School, 11023 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
5:30-7:30pm. You couldn't ask for a better way to kick off the school year!
(TENTATIVE) Oct 4 (253) 588-8495
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sales "Member Appreciation Night"
6300 Wildaire RD SW, Lakewood
5:30-7:30pm. Members may check in beginning at 4pm but early check-in is not necessary. If you are not yet a FRIENDS 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. Come enjoy great refreshments.
Oct 4 (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.
Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 (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) Oct 5-6 (253) 591-5339
Candlelight Tour at Fort Nisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
7-9:30pm. Take a peek into 1859 during Fort Nisqually Living History Museum's annual Candlelight Tours on the evenings of Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8. These guided walking tours of the fort take place after dark with only the stars, campfires and candles to light the way. Advance tickets required. $10 adults (13 & up), $7 children (4-12).
(TENTATIVE) Oct 5-7 (425) 295-3262
8th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-6pm.Oktoberfest Northwest offers many attractions and activities that will delight and excite people of all ages. C'mon, you didn't think it was ALL beer and brats, did you? $8 adults, 12 and under free with adult.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 5-7 (253) 756-2121
Tacoma Fall Home & RV Show
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Fri-Sat 11am-8pm, Sun 11am-5pm. The Tacoma Fall Home Show is the foremost fall show of its kind in Washington state featuring exhibits for the do-it-yourselfer and the professional contractor alike. The show is a unique marketplace to shop, compare and save on a total selection of home-related products and services for building, remodeling, gardening and decorating.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 5-7 (253) 272-0466
Tacoma's 51st Greek Festival at St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
1523 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma
Fri-Sat 11am-10pm. Sun 11am-7pm. Family fun, Greek dancers, music, food, entertainment, and education tours.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (360) 832-6117
13th Annual Run Wild at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
8-11am. Choose from a 8k, 5k run or 5k walk and explore Trek's unique race setting.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (253) 584-1001
D4D - Dash for Disabilities 2011
Central Meadows at Chambers Creek Properties, 6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place
9am. Come kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a 1k, 5k, or 10k run/walk! Our 2nd annual Dash for Disabilities provides a paved course with challenging switch backs and beautiful scenery. This event is put on by CenterForce, a private non-profit agency dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities gain employment and be participating members of their community. All proceeds generated from this fundraising event will go towards helping fund programs.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (253) 507-8216
2011 International Friendship Festival
Sharon McGavick Student Center, Bldg 23, Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom
Boulevard SW, Lakewood
We represent the vast diversity of cultural groups and traditions represented in the world, and more particularly in our neighborhood of the Pacific Northwest. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (253) 517-1100
Stuff the Bus 5K
Fife High School Stadium, 5616 20th St. E, Fife
9:30am. All registration proceeds go to support the Fife-Milton Food Bank! Please bring non-perishable food items to "Stuff the Bus" as we challenge the Fife Harvest Festival to raise enough donations to supply the Food Bank.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (877) 677-3030
Success Unplugged USA
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma
9am registration. 10am-10pm. Join us for a one day conference for women entrepreneurs. Enjoy a full day of education, inspiration, entertainment and a huge after party open to both men and women.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (253) 591-6439
Tacoma Nature Center Native Plant Sale
1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma
9am-4 pm. Landscape your yard with plants that are native to our area. Planting natives ensures the conservation of our precious water resources and provides habitat for local birds, mammals and insects.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 6 (253) 279-1247
Freddie Fest and 3nd Annual Corporate Chili Challenge
Frederickson, 4111 192nd St E, Tacoma
10am-4pm. The Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council is hosting an all-day family friendly event with food, activities, entertainment and community vendors. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 7 (253) 383-3056
Pierce County Hunger Walk
Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
12pm Registration. 1:30pm Run stars. 2pm Walk starts. 3pm Food & fun. 2011 Hunger Walk's goal is to raise $350,000 to fight hunger! Last year, more than 1,800 feet ran, walked, shuffled and pedaled to combat escalating hunger here in Pierce County and abroad. This year we want to do even better! $18 adults, $10 youth, 5 and under free.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 7 (253) 584-4133
Steilacoom Apple Squeeze
Lafayette & Wilkes St, Downtown Steilacoom
10am-4pm. Cider pressing, street fair, music, food, pony rides from 12-4pm, Steilacoom Tribal storytelling by Danny Marshall at 2pm. Sponsored by the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 9 (253) 588-8495
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sales "Members-Only Presale"
6300 Wildaire RD SW, Lakewood
5:30-8pm. Check-in begins at 3pm. No limits at this sale. SILENT AUCTION OF UNIQUE ITEMS!
Refreshments will be served.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 12 (253) 512-1390
Camp Murray Golf Tournament
Eagles Pride Golf Course, Mounts Rd SW, DuPont
10am shotgun. A golf tournament to raise money to help soldiers, veterans and families during the holidays.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 12-13 (253) 588-8495
FRIENDS of Lakewood Library Book Sales
6300 Wildaire RD 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. After the sales are finished, donations will be welcomed and may be left at the back door of the library during library hours. No encyclopedias or Reader’s Digest books accepted but we do take textbooks and National Geographic Magazines printed after 2000. Our book sale ads are online at booksalefinder.com and booksalemanager.com. At all sales, cash or checks only, please as we do not accept credit or debit cards. Please remember to bring your own bag.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 13 (253) 862-8890
Defiance 50k, 30K, 15K
Owens Beach, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
The course is three 16 kilometer loops through old growth forest. Each loop will come by the start - finish area. On the course you will see sweeping views of the Puget Sound and run on soft trails beneath 500 year old giant cedars and firs in one of the top 20 urban parks in the United States.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 13-14 (253) 591-5337
ZooBoo
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
Moms and dads looking for a safe and entertaining place to bring young trick-or-treaters won’t want to miss the annual Zoo Boo celebration. Zoo Boo lasts from 10 am to 3 pm both days and is appropriate for all ages. Festivities are free with zoo admission and everyone in costume will receive a $2 discount off the general zoo admission rate. The popular event features indoor and outdoor activities, including treats, photo opportunities, a scavenger hunt and more.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 14 (253) 582-5838
Historic Fort Steilacoom "Annual Meeting & Program"
Quarters 2, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
2-3:30pm. Ken Morgan will portray LTC Silas Casey, fort commander, and talk about his military
career and personal life. Free admission. Donation accepted.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 16-31 (253) 591-5330
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory's Pumpkin Patch
316 S G St,Tacoma
10am-4:30pm. Fanciful exhibition mums, oversize metalwork crows and a plethora of pumpkins provide a unique indoor opportunity for pictures around Halloween. Bring your costumed cuties and your camera for memories to last forever.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 17-21 (800) 521-7469
Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Wed 11am-8pm, Thur 10am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9 pm, Sun 10am-5pm. One of the nation's largest holiday gift shows. In it's 29th year, a grand tradition in the northwest. Millions spent annually at this event. Over 40,000 in attendance annually. With over 630 exhibits and displays. Exciting entertainment and culinary demonstrations by local chefs. Specialty foods to sample and buy. Plenty of on-site & off-site parking.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 17, 19 (253) 225-6535
National University at JBLM
Stone Education Center, 6242 Colorado Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
10am-2pm. Every 3rd Wednesday and Friday of each month.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 18 (253) 512-1390
Great American Casino Military Appreciation Dinner
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
5-8pm. This is FREE to anyone that serves Soldiers, Airmen, Veterans and family members. This is an annual celebration of the greatest community in America...the South Sound! So anyone that can, should come out to this big community celebration!
(TENTATIVE) Oct 19 (253) 984-9475
St. Mary’s Episcopal School - Annual Fund Event
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
6-8pm. The Annual Fund Event is a fund raiser for the school; to help raise money for special projects. This year, the emphasis is on classroom technology development. This is an adult (21 and over) event. There is no charge. However, folks will be encouraged to make a philanthropic donation to the school. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be served.
Oct 20 (253) 983-7887
City of Lakewood's Annual Truck & Tractor Day
Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
3-6pm. Moonlit Hayrides 6- 9:30pm. Tons of FREE activities for kids of all ages! Climb through giant trucks and tractors. Receive a FREE hard hat (while supplies last). Decorate a FREE pumpkin (while supplies last). After dark enjoy a moonlit hayride around Waughop Lake ($1). Last ride starts at 9:30pm. No Registration Required!
(TENTATIVE) Oct 20-21 (360) 832-6117
Hoot 'N Howl at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
6-10pm. Navigate through the park and search for animals in the dark on a special nighttime tram tour. Revelers young and young-at-heart can don their costumes, play games, win prizes and eat treats during this wild weekend. Reservations are suggested and prices range from $9 to $13.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 20 (253) 305-1022
Black Cat 5-Mile Fun Run
Point Defiance Five Mile Drive, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
This chip timed 5-mile course will wind through scenic Point Defiance Park at dusk. This one-of-a-kind run will be an experience you won't forget; so dress up, and bring the family to cheer you on! Non-runners will find entertainment at the start/finish area with family activities, arts & crafts and spooky storytelling while racers navigate through the spooktacular Five Mile Drive in Point Defiance.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 20 (253) 584-1040
Emergency Food Network's Abundance Dinner Auction
Location TBD.
5:30-10pm. Silent Auction, Live Auction, and Dinner. We hope you can join us for this exciting event. Spaces are limited. $75/ticket. $750/table.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 20 (253) 983-7835
Make a Difference Day
Kick-off Event is at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood
8:30am. Join millions of Americans doing volunteer projects to improve their communities and help neighbors in need. The day is the largest community services effort in the nation. The Lakewood Youth Council is coordinating projects throughout Lakewood in celebration of this event.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 20 (253) 564-1623
West Pierce Fire & Rescue's Safety Pumpkin Patch
5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
10am-2pm. Join us for a day of fun and safety. Visit the fire station, learn about safety and get a free pumpkin.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 20 (253) 591-6439
Who Goes Bump in the Night
Tacoma Nature Center, 1919 S. Tyler, Tacoma
5-8pm. Fun for the whole family! Find out who goes bump in the night as you experience a guided twilight or night hike, activities and crafts. Visit with nocturnal critters from Point Defiance Zoo and learn all about creatures of the night. Recommended for Ages 5 and up, Reservations requested, $2.50/person.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 21 (425) 301-7009
Ft. Steilacoom Trail Run
8700 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
8:30am. We offer 5k, 10k, Half-Marathon (13.1 Mile) and 50k options. There will be plenty of aid stations and the courses are well marked with signs at intersections. The courses start and finish at the main Ft. Steilacoom Shelter (see directions in tab below.). Awards ceremony for the short distances will be held at 11.45am, Awards Ceremony for the long distances will be held at 1PM. We will have a big post race ceremony with many of our sponsors present, extensive raffles, music and lots of great food!
(TENTATIVE) Oct 24 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Boo Bash Business After Hours & Showcase
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
4:30-6:30pm. There’s nothing to fear at this Spooktacular Business After Hours & Trade Show. Prowl through the myriad of vendors for a chance to win fabulous door prizes. Bewitch potential clients as you network the night away. Sink your teeth into monstrously delicious hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy a Ghouslishly good beverage from the no-host bar. Costumes are optional, but always a scream! Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 25-26 (253) 584-4393
Candle Light Castle Tour
Thornewood Castle, 8601 N Thorne Ln SW, Lakewood
What is it really like in the quiet hours of Thornewood? To experience Thornewood you need some quiet time. Usually evening is the best, says the lady of the house or other guests. Your hostess Deanna Robinson will personally share the stories of Thornewood and walk you through the corridors and rooms of her home (even the seldom-seen tunnels of the basement and the "wish bone" sticks). A walk in the garden, described as a Fairy Mound by some, is also included in the early evening hours. What you will see or hear is unknown. Nothing is guaranteed but for those with curiosity, the spirit of adventure calls. An overnight room booking required in addition to Tour booking. Guests of overnight guests may book the Candlelight Tour. Candlelight Tour is $100.00 per guest plus tax.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 26 (253) 983-7887
Monster Mash Bash - Kid’s Night Out
Lakewood Activity Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr Sw, Lakewood
6-10pm. Parent’s take the night off, while your kids spend the night out! Your kids will have a blast at the second annual Monster Mash Bash! They will play games, create hauntingly amazing crafts and, as always, will end the night with a showing of a family favorite movie. This season’s pick is, "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Kids ages 6-12 welcome, pre-registration is required, spots are limited. $16/child.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 26 (253) 591-5504
Center at Norpoint "Street of Screams"
4818 Nassau Ave NE, Tacoma
5:30-7:30pm. Ages 12 and younger. Come in costume and stroll down the Trick or Treat Street of Screams, play some spooky games and try out the rock climbing wall by the eerie glow of black lights and neon. All equipment for climbing will be provided and trained staff will be hand to supervise.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 26 (253) 964-1289
City of DuPont "5th Annual Bone Hunt"
Powderworks Park, Dupont
Call for additional information.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 26 (253) 591-5299
Monster Mash Bash
South Park Community Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma
6-8pm. Ages 3-12. Annual Halloween party for kids. Participants can enjoy the trick-or-treat street, Halloween crafts and a variety of games. Free admission.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 26-27 (253) 591-5339
Bonfires, Beaver Pelts & Bogeymen at Fort Nisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
7-9pm. Celebrate Halloween in the style of past centuries with ghost stories told around a roaring bonfire! Follow a trail of glowing jack o'lanterns to the bonfire where storytellers from the past will send shivers down your spine as their words bring forth the spirits of the fur trade. $5 adults, $3 children (12 & under).
(TENTATIVE) Oct 27 (253) 564-4402
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church "Celtic Faire"
7410 South 12th St, Tacoma
10am-4pm. Enjoy Celtic music, singing, Irish Step dancing and sword dancing. You won’t want to miss the many vendors who will have a variety of Celtic items and Christmas gifts for sale. Delicious shortbread, oatcakes and soda bread will be for sale at the Bake Shoppe and lunch will also be available from 11am–2pm serving hot dogs, Ploughman’s lunch, soup or Coronation Chicken salad sandwiches. A High Tea is offered at 11am, 1pm and 3pm with scones, lemon tarts, shortbread and cucumber sandwiches at a cost of $12.00 per person. The high tea will be accompanied by harp music. Children’s games and activities with a Celtic theme will be offered throughout the day.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 27 (253) 564-1623
West Pierce Fire & Rescue's Fall Fun Days
Fire Station 31, 3631 Drexler Dr W, University Place
10am-1pm. Join us for a day of fun. Enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo and free pumpkins.
(TENTATIVE) Oct 28 (253) 272-2336
LeMay Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
LeMay Family Collection Foundation, Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St E, Tacoma
2-4pm. Enjoy a safe and unique way to trick-or-treat! Our LeMay Trunk-or-Treat provides a safe environment for families to enjoy an inexpensive afternoon of Halloween fun in a neat atmosphere! Children trick-or-treat outdoors by going from car trunk to car trunk to get their bag filled with goodies. Individuals or groups host and decorate a trunk and provide the candy to be given out to the children at the event. There is no charge to participate - the more the merrier!