August 2010
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information listed. 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.
July 23-Aug 15 (253) 588-0042
Lakewood Playhouse "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are the college chums of Hamlet and their story is what happened behind the scenes in Shakespeare's play. Produced in collaboration with The Outfit Theatre Project. $22 general, $19 senior/military, $16 under 25 years of age, $14 under 15 years of age.
July 31-Aug 3 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Reno Aces
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: Aug 13-16 vs Round Rock Express, Aug 17-20 vs AlbuquerqueIsotopes, Aug 25-29 vs Portland Beavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Aug 3 (253) 589-2489
City of Lakewood "National Night Out"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
Get involoved with your neighborhood. Free admission.
Aug 3 (253) 589-2489
National Night Out Against Crime
City of Lakewood
5-8pm. National Night Out is designed to Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 (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 including St.Clare Hospital in Lakewood, MaryBridgeChildren’s Hospital, Tacoma GeneralHospitaland St. Joseph Medical Center.
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 (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 4 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: Aug 11, 18, 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25 (253) 584-4106
Lakewold Summer Nights
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-8pm. Every Wednesday in July and August the gardens will be open for visitors to take pleasure in those long summer evenings. Stop by the gardens for a late night picnic or relax with an evening stroll, either way a summer night at Lakewold is unlike any other. Also, visitors can indulge in an evening shopping trip to The Garden Shop. Adult $7.00 Senior/Student/Military, $5.00 Members, Children 12 & under Free.
Aug 5 (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 5, 12, 19, 26 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Aug 7 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds + Cinema
Manitou Park, 4421 American Lake Blvd, Tacoma
7pm. Concert: Magic Bus. Movie: The Blindside. Free admission.
Aug 7 (253) 862-8890
Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon
Starting at Tacoma Narrows Airport and ending in downtown Tacoma.
7:30 amstart time. Tacoma Narrows Airport, Narrows bridge, Cheney Stadium, Downtown Tacoma. Call for additional information.
Aug 7-8 (253) 591-5339
Brigade Encampment at FortNisqually
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Point Defiance Park, 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! $6 adults, $5 seniors & students, $4 children (13-17 ), $3 children (4-12), 3 and under free.
Aug 10 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "American Legion Band"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8pm. Featuring traditional & patriotic music. Additional concert dates: August 17. Free admission.
Aug 10 (253) 964-1289
Tacoma Concert Band
ClocktowerPark, 1400 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
6:30-8pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and sit and relax in the shady Clocktower Park while listening to the sounds of this renowned band
Aug 10 (253) 582-6040
"Financing a Business" Workshop
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6200 Wildaire Rd SW, Lakewood
10am-12pm. Free working for starting and financing a business. Get answers to your questions about business plans and licenses, bank accounts, taxes, insurance and forming a corporation. Develoop a checklist for building a solid foundation for yoru new business. Free workshop.
Aug 11 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
Pioneer Orchard Park, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: Aug 18, 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
Aug 12 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard ParkSummer Concerts in the Park
3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Free admission.
Aug 12-15 (253) 847-4754
63rd Annual Pierce County Fair
Frontier Park, 21718 Meridian E, Graham
Thurs-Sat 10am-10pm. Sun 10am-6pm. Join us at our yearly celebration of rural life, agriculture and good ol’ family values. The PIERCE COUNTY FAIR is situated amongst the firs and green grass of beautiful FrontierPark. Sit back and enjoy a wide selection of tasty fair foods while viewing some of our many free entertainment acts and attractions. $5/person.
Aug 13-16 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Round Rock Express
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: Aug 17-20 vs Albuquerque Isotopes, Aug 25-29 vs PortlandBeavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Aug 14 (253) 588-3159
Community of Tillicum 1910 - 2010 Centennial
Harry Todd Park, Tillicum
11am-6pm. Opening ceremony 11am. The 100 year Centennial Celebration Event for the community of Tillicum.
Aug 14 (253) 912-5245
Pacific Northwest's Classic Corvette Annual Show
Clocktower Park, 1400 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
10am. Over 200 classic to present day models will be available for viewing. Owners will be on hand to answer questions. Come early and enjoy the day in DuPont!
Aug 14 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds + Cinema
Stewart HeightsPark, 402 E 56th St, Tacoma
7pm. Concert: Scott Cossu Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Free admission.
Aug 14 (360) 832-6117
Train to Trek
Tacoma to Northwest Trek.
8am-5:30pm. Train to Trek is a one-of-a-kind experience for both wildlife enthusiasts and train aficionados. Enjoy a full day of history and fun in the outdoors! Board a vintage train in Tacomafor a leisurely trip to and from Northwest Trek. On board, you'll hear from expert naturalists and railway historians while the kids enjoy unique wildlife activities. $70 adults, $65 seniors, $45 youth.
Aug 15 (253) 582-5838
Historic FortSteilacoom Founders' Day Picnic
Quarters 4, 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
1:30-4pm. Bring your favorite main dish, salad or dessert and enjoy the fellowship and a tour of the four museum buildings Free admission. Donations accepted.
Aug 17 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "Incendio"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8pm. Featuring Latin Guitar world fusion. Free admission.
Aug 17-20 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Albuquerque Isotopes
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: Aug 25-29 vs Portland Beavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Aug 18 (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.
Aug 18 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: Aug 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
Aug 20-29 (253) 588-0042
Lakewood Playhouse Summer Youth Theatre "Best of Musical Broadway"
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
Lakewood Playhouse’s Youth Theatre takes the main-stage to present our highly-acclaimed, Broadway-style musical revue! Join the best young actors in the South Sound as they present songs from Mamma Mia, The Wiz, The Drowsy Chaperone, Wicked, Hairspray and More! Non Musicals - $22 general, $19 senior/military, $16 under 25 years of age, $14 under 15 years of age. Musicals - $24 general, $21 senior/military, $18 under 25 years of age, $16 under 15 years of age.
Aug 21 (253) 967-4768
Fort LewisTriple Threat Series Triathlon
ShorelineParkon AmericanLakeon North FortLewis
Open to general public. Races include 1/2 mi swim; 15 mi bike; 3 mi run.
Aug 21 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds + Cinema
McKinley Play Field, 4321 McKinley Ave, Tacoma
7pm. Concert: Banda Vagos. Movie: Where the Wild Things Are. Free admission.
Aug 21 (253) 581-0297
Town of Steilacoom Garage Sale
City Wide, Steilacoom
12-4pm. Call for additional information.
Aug 21-24 (253) 460-4653
US Amateur Golfing Championship
The Home Course, 2300 Hoffman Hill Blvd, DuPont
Two days of practice on August 21 & 22 and two days of round play on August 23 & 24.
Aug 22 (253) 964-2399
1843 Fort Nisqually Site Celebration and Nisqually Salmon Bake
1843 Fort Nisqually Site, across from Civic Center, 1700 Civic Drive, DuPont
Celebration will include Native American Dancers, demonstrations, music, children’s activities and more. Salmon Bake is $10 adults $5 children.
Aug 23-29 (253) 460-4653
US Amateur Golf Championship
ChambersBayGolf Course, University Place
The U.S.Amateur, the oldest USGA championship, was first played in 1895 at NewportGolf Club in Rhode Island. The event, which has no age restriction, is open to those with a Handicap Index of 2.4 or lower. It is one of 13 national championships conducted annually by the USGA, 10 of which are strictly for amateurs.
Aug 25 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: Sept 1, 8.
Free admission.
Aug 25-29 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Portland Beavers
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
Aug 28 (888) 522-6116
11th Annual 2010 International Festival
Sharon McGavick Conference Center, Clover Park Technical College,
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
11am-4pm. A fun, free, family multicultural event to heighten cultural awareness and celebrate diversity through international music, dance, crafts, and food. Free admission.
Aug 28 (253) 536-2885
33rd Annual LeMay Museum Car Show & Auction
LeMay Museum at Marymount Academy & the LeMay family estate, 325 152nd E, Tacoma
9am-5pm. The LeMayCar Show has been a family tradition for over 30 years. Our show is an amazing assortment of 1,000 vintage collector cars with additional collections of dolls, antiques, and nostalgic memorabilia housed within our themed rooms. $10 adults, $5 children (6-12). Active military free.
Aug 28 (206) 529-3874
South Sound Memory Walk
AnnieWrightSchool, 827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma
8:30am-12pm. Join us in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by walking with us on. Join thousands of Memory Walkers for a 2 or 3.1 mile through the neighborhood of AnnieWrightSchooland along the shoreof Commencement Bay. Both routes are paved. If you find that you can not finish the route, there will be shuttles patrolling the walk route to pick you up. Should you need this service, alert a volunteer along the walk route.
Aug 28 (253) 305-1000
Summer Sounds + Cinema
VassaultPark, 6100 N 37th St, Tacoma
7pm. Concert: Michael Powers. Movie: Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince. Free admission.
Aug 28-29 (253) 318-2210
Maritime Fest 2010
Dock Street, Thea Foss Waterway & Portof 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.
Aug 28-29 (253) 857-5658
Rapsody 2010 - 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 many wonderful Northwest views.
Aug 30-Sept 2 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission.