May 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.
May 1 (253) 267-5267
DuPont Cherry Blossom Tea & Vintage Fashion Show
ChloeClarkSchool, 1700 Palisade Blvd, DuPont
2-4pm. Fashion show by The Golden Oldies Guild featuring 100 years of fashions and fads. Proceeds to benefit DuPont Historical Society. $12 per person or sponsor a table.
May 1 (253) 682-3480
LakewoodHistorical Society "Max is Back- Vaudeville Variety Show"
LakesHigh SchoolPerforming ArtsCenter, 10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood
2-4:30pm. Fund raising event for Lakewood History Museum.Tickets are $15 and $20 each, available at LakewoodHistoryMuseum.
May 1 (253) 591-6439
Native Plant Sale
TacomaNatureCenter, 1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma
9am-4pm. 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.
May 1-2 (253) 222-3590
Historic Fort Steilacoom Civil War Re-enactment Battles & Encampments
9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood(on the grounds of WesternStateHospital)
Sat 9am-5pm.Sun 9am-3pm. Battleat 11am& 3pmon Sat. Battle11am& 2pmon Sun. Visit camps of the Union & Confederate Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Navy, Marines, Engineers & Civilians. Demonstrations, period fashion shows & music, period settlers and historic displays. Adults $7, Juniors (7-18) $5, $25/family of three or more. Children 6 & under free.
May 1-9 (253) 584-4106
Mayfest at Lakewold
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-4pm. Celebrate the arrival of spring from May Day to Mother’s Day with LakewoldGardens. With the gardens in full bloom, Lakewold is planning a joyous week with events, displays, membership specials and admission specials. Adult $7, Senior/Student/Military, $5 Members, Children 12 & under Free
May 2 (253) 862-8890
Tacoma City Marathon/Tacoma City Kids Marathon
9th & Market St, Tacoma
6:30am. The MichelobUltraTacomaCityMarathoncourse is a challenging but scenic loop through Tacoma. Rolling hills throughout the course provide breathtaking views of CommencementBay, Mt.Rainier, and the TacomaNarrowsBridge, and a nice downhill finish gives runners a smooth ride to the end. TCM 2009 is USATF Certified and a Boston/ New York City Marathon Qualifier.
May 4-6 (253) 572-2949
Laser Hair And Skin Centerof Tacoma"Lunchtime Botox/Boxlunch Botox"
1201 Pacific Ave Ste 1910, Tacoma
11am-2pm. Combine your lunch hour with Botox treatments! Come in for a Botox treatment and let us treat you to lunch.
May 5, 12, 19, 26 (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.ClareHospitalin Lakewood, MaryBridgeChildren’s Hospital, Tacoma GeneralHospitaland St. JosephMedicalCenter.
May 6 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Luncheon
Great American Casino, 10117 South Tacoma Way, Lakewood
111:30am. Learn about Chamber programs and marketing opportunities. Enjoy educational and informative speakers. Great networking opportunity. Reservations required. Members/$20, non-members/$30.
May 6, 13, 20, 27 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
May 7 (253) 588-6621
St. Mary's "The Soul of Easter"
St. Mary's Episcopal Church and ChristianSchool, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood
7pm. Featuring the PeninsulaGospel Choir. Free admission.
May 7 (253) 983-7054
Night at the TacomaRainierswith Relay for Life of Lakewood
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
7pm. Bring the family to fireworks night. $15 per ticket includes hotdog, soda, chips and reserved seat. $5.00 donated to ACS per ticket.
May 7-10 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs LA Vegas 51s
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: May 20-23 vs New Orleans Zephyrs, May 24-27 vs Oklahoma City Redhawks, June 5-8 vs LA Vegas 51s, June 10-13 vs Fresno Grizzlies, June 22-25 vs Salt Lake Bees, July 1-3 vs Portland Beavers, July 8-11 vs Fresno Grizzlies, July 23-26 vs Sacramento River Cats, July 31-Aug 3 vs Reno Aces, Aug 13-16 vs Round Rock Express, Aug 17-20 vs Albuquerque Isotopes, Aug 25-29 vs Portland Beavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
May 8 (253) 591-5337
Mom & Me at the Zoo
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
Enjoy the annual Macy's children's festival with special activities and treats for visitors. Delight in games, face painting, treats, live entertainment, arts & crafts and more!
May 9 (360) 832-6117
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
Celebrate the women in your family with Mothers Day Tea at the HellyerNaturalHistoryCenterat Northwest Trek. Spend the afternoon touring the free-roaming area and learning about some special, female-friendly plants. Be sure to bring your favorite rain boots and be prepared for whatever the weather brings! Reservations required.
May 9 (253) 584-4106
Mother's Day Brunch at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10:30am& 1pm. Reserve your seat for this annual event and enjoy the perfect setting for celebrating such an extraordinary day. Attendees will enjoy a buffet-style brunch, presented by Occasions Catering, and a stroll through the gardens. Be sure to make your reservations early as seating is limited. Members $45, Non-Members $50, Children 12 and under $20.
May 12 (253) 396-1022
World Trade Center Tacoma"When China Rules the World"
950 Pacific Ave Ste 310, Tcoma
8-10am. Author Martin Jacques of When ChinaRules The World will be speaking on the current state of Chinaand possibilities for the future.
May 13 (253) 589-5545
Clover Park Technical College Annual Career Conference
McGavickConferenceCenter, Building 23, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SWLakewood
9am-1pm. Every program on campus is open. Meet our instructors. This event is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Meet at the McGavickStudentCenter, Building 23 to pick up your welcome packet and get conference details. Activities include: Motivational Speaker, Car show, Career workshops, Program displays, Program demonstrations, and Financial Aid information.
May 14-16 (253) 576-8711
Showcase of Champions
WashingtonPremier F.C. Complex, 5702 44th St E, Puyallup
Over 500 teams compete in our Showcase games, and over 300 college coaches recruiting for potential prospects. Call for additional information.
May 15 (253) 967-5776
Armed Forces Day
JBLM Cowan Stadium,Joint Base Lewis-McChord
10am-6pm. Experience "Living History" plus food, entertainment, kids' rides and more! General
public must use I-5 exit 119, and will be shuttled to the event site.
May 15 (253) 983-7887
Kids' Fishing Day
AmericanLakePark, 9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
This day of fishing is open to youth ages 5-12. The cost is just $10 and each child receives a t-shirt and Zebco rod & reel. Fish on! Pre-registration required.
May 15 (253) 779-8490
Lemay America's CarMuseum"Coffee Cruise-in Open House"
3701 20th St E, Fife
9:30am 3pm. Our first open house to show off our new facility in Fife. Get an update on the progress of the Museum, meet like-minded car enthusiasts and enjoy a tour of the collection and Club Auto lounge.
May 15 (253) 305-1043
Point Defiance Outdoor Challenge
Owen Beachs, PointDefiancePark, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
9amcheck-in. 10am-2:30pm Competition, awards ceremony. The Outdoor Challenge is part scavenger hunt, part adventure race in Tacoma's big, beautiful PointDefiancePark. $40/team.
May 15 (253) 922-2500
Rainier Dragon Boat Festival
Thea’s Park Foss Waterway, 535 E Dock St, Tacoma
The festival will feature a competitive dragon boat race which will host teams from all over the west coast. The race will be the first stop on the Pacific Dragon Boat Association regional series schedule. The race course is 500 meters in length and will take place in Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway.
May 15-16 (253) 383-3900
Asia-Pacific Cultural Center "First Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival"
Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest
10am-5pm. BBQ contest featuring Asian-Pacific Barbecued food. Awesome local Asian and Pacific Islander bands to entertain you. Cultural Educational booths: Cambodia, India, Hawaii, Korea, Philippines, Samoa, Tonga, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japanand Tahiti. Cooking class from Korea, China, Japan, Samoa, Hawaii, India, Thailandand Vietnam. Cooking class fee: $10 ea or all for $50. Cultural Education Booths Fee: $10 for adult, Children 12 and under free. Free entrance to food booths and outside entertainment.
May 15-16 (253) 305-1000
Kayak Symposium
Owen Beach, PointDefiancePark, Tacoma
Owen Beach in Point DefiancePark (map) was bustling with activity on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 during this annual assembling of kayaking manufacturers, instructors, speakers, retailers and enthusiasts. Thousands of people come down to the beach to enjoy the beautiful weather while learning more about kayaking!
May 17 (360) 705-7904
Point Defiance Rail Bypass Project Open House
CloverParkTechnicalCollege, Rotunda Bldg, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
4-7pm. The Washington State Department of Transporation invites you to an informational open house to update you on the status of the Point Defiance Rail Bypass project.
May 18 (253) 682-3480
Lakewood Historical Society "Tour of Rhodesleigh Estate"
10815 Greendale Dr SW, Lakewood
7-9 pm. Tour of estate home owned by Arthur Rhodes built in 1921, home is for sale by Sotheby’s International Realty. Free admission.
May 19 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Neo Wood Fired Pizza
8425 S Hosmer, #106, Tacoma
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.
May 20-23 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs New Orleans Zephyrs
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: May 24-27 vs Oklahoma City Redhawks, June 5-8 vs LA Vegas 51s, June 10-13 vs Fresno Grizzlies, June 22-25 vs Salt Lake Bees, July 1-3 vs Portland Beavers, July 8-11 vs Fresno Grizzlies, July 23-26 vs Sacramento River Cats, July 31-Aug 3 vs Reno Aces, Aug 13-16 vs Round Rock Express, Aug 17-20 vs Albuquerque Isotopes, Aug 25-29 vs Portland Beavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
May 20-June 13 (253) 588-0042
Lakewood Playhouse "The Grapes of Wrath"
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
$22 general, $19 senior/military, $16 under 25 years of age, $14 under 15 years of age.
May 21-23 (253) 576-8711
Showcase of Champions
WashingtonPremier F.C. Complex, 5702 44th St E, Puyallup
Over 500 teams compete in our Showcase games, and over 300 college coaches recruiting for potential prospects. Call for additional information.
May 22 (253) 591-5339
Queen Victoria's Birthday at FortNisqually
FortNisquallyLivingHistoryMuseum, PointDefiancePark, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
11am-5pm. Step back in time, to the mid-1800s, as the royal subjects of FortNisquallycelebrate the birthday of her majesty, Queen Victoriawith the firing of cannons, volleys of muskets and birthday toasts. Join the re-enactors of FortNisquallyLivingHistoryMuseumon May 22nd from 11 am - 5 pmfor the playing of bagpipes as the fort marks this event. All buildings will be open and re-enactors in 1850s attire will be waiting to share their knowledge and skills with you! $6 adults, $5 seniors & students, $4 children (13-17 ), $3 children (4-12), 3 and under free.
May 22 (253) 376-5737
Run/Walk For Tribute to the Armed Forces and Local Veterans
FortSteilacoomPark, 8714 Elwood Dr SW, Lakewood
9am.This event pays tribute to the men and women of the United StatesArmed Forces. We pay tribute to the fallen comrades who have defended our country, freedoms and liberty we cherish. 9am. We also pay tribute the our local homeless and disabled veterans in our community.
May 24-27 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Oklahoma City Redhawks
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: June 5-8 vs LA Vegas 51s, June 10-13 vs Fresno Grizzlies, June 22-25 vs Salt Lake Bees, July 1-3 vs Portland Beavers, July 8-11 vs Fresno Grizzlies, July 23-26 vs Sacramento River Cats, July 31-Aug 3 vs Reno Aces, Aug 13-16 vs Round Rock Express, Aug 17-20 vs Albuquerque Isotopes, Aug 25-29 vs Portland Beavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado Springs Sky Sox.
May 25 (253) 582-1978
Relay For Life of Lakewood- Relay Teams Rally
Harborstone Credit Union, 6019 Lake Grove St SW, Lakewood
6:30-7:30pm. Last meeting before Relay on June 4-5. Please join us. Open to all.
May 26 (253) 584-4106
Lakewold Gardens "Herb Garden Favorites"
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
3-5pm. Join owner of Creative Gardener, Sue Goetz, for a five senses discovery in the herb garden. Learn about theme gardening for fragrance, culinary, healing and more. Participants will get to know the top ten favorite herbs as well as the many ways to grow and use them. The class will also explore the KnotGardenat Lakewold which is filled with many herbs. Leave the class with fresh ideas and a creative perspective on your favorite herbs. Members $10. Non-members $15.
May 27 (253) 589-5800
Leading Well in Chaos: The Role of Communication, Community and Clarity
McGavickConferenceCenter, Building 23, CloverParkTechnicalCollege,
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SWLakewood
This is the age of uncertainty and opportunity, exploration and exhaustion, chaos and order. Leadership has never been as challenging and perplexing as it is today; and never have we needed good leadership more. From her work with formal and informal leaders around the world, Meg Wheatley will invite us to consider what truly works well in this current environment, drawing on all of our experiences. Tickets $59.
May 28-29 (425) 687-8585
WIAA 1A, 2A Boys State Soccer Championships
Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main St, Sumner
Call for additional information.
May 28-29 425) 687-8585
WIAA 2A/3A/4A State Track & Field Championships
MountTahomaHigh SchoolStadium, 4634 S 74th St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
May 28-29 (425) 687-8585
WIAA 3A/4A Boys StateSoccer Championships
Harry Lang Stadium, 6615 111th St SW, Lakewood
Call for information.
May 28-29 (425) 687-8585
WIAA 3A/4A State Softball Championships
South End Recreation Area, 6002 S Adams St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
May 29 (253) 298-0712
Filipino American Cultural Heritage Benefit "1st Annual Barrio Fiesta"
Greater TacomaConvention & TradeCenter, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma
11am-4pm - Entertainment, trade show and essay writing. Free admission. 5pm-12am- Benefit & Dinner Dance. $60/person.