November 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.
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 (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 4 (TENTATIVE) (253) 583-8815
Construction Career Day
Western Washington Fairgrounds, 110 - 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Construction Career Day is offered annually to high school youth in order to broaden students' knowledge about the construction industry and its multifaceted opportunities in the building, heavy equipment, highway design and engineering areas. The goal of this event is to expose 1,000 high school students to the diversified construction careers while showcasing the rewards of being part of the construction industry. This event will provide young people with a hands-on learning experience and highlight the multi-faceted world of building and construction.
Nov 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.
Nov 4, 11, 18 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Meets every Thursday. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
Nov 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 912-3257
10th Annual Turkey Shoot Golf Tournaments
Eagles Pride Golf Course, Fort Lewis
10am. This is a benefit golf tournament that raises funds each year to provide holiday cheer to our troops and their family members stationed at Fort Lewis. Funds raised will go to the Food Basket, Santa’s Castle and the Madigan Foundation. We are currently looking for sponsors for this fun event.
Nov 5-7 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-4106
Beautiful Tables Showcase at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-4pm. Celebrate the art of entertaining at our 11th annual showcase to admire the beautiful table settings created by professional and novice designers. $5/members, $10/non-members.
Nov 6 (TENTATIVE) (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. Experience how everyday works of art played an important part of the daily life of the mid-1800s. Visit with the fort's re-enactors and artisans as they bring back skills such as spinning, silversmithing, blacksmithing, woodworking, open-fire cooking and Native American basket weaving. Free admission.
Nov 6 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-0210
Drag, Drop, Rotate, and Crop Digital BASIC Basic class
Robi’s Camera Center, 10015 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood
11am. Approx 90 minutes. The REAL basics needed to get those pictures out of your camera, prepare them, and send or print them. Free to camera buyers and Chamber of Commerce Members. Must RSVP.
Nov 6 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-1212
Family Fun Fair
Evergreen Elementary, Fort Lewis
9am-5pm. Take picture with Santa Clause, enjoy candy, gifts, and take family photo with Santa. Free admission.
Nov 6-7 (TENTATIVE) (503) 282-0877
America's Largest Antique & Collectible Show
Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. $7 Adults, $3 children (12-17), under 12 free.
Nov 6-7 (TENTATIVE) (253) 967-6571
Fort Lewis Holiday Bazaar
Soldiers Field House, Fort Lewis
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12-5pm. All proceeds earned will benefit the Fort Lewis community. Public welcome.
Nov 7 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-0210
"Girl’s Night Out" at Robi’s
Robi’s Camera Center, 10015 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood
5pm. We will share photo tips for family holiday card pix and show new, exciting holiday styles and offerings. Wine tasting featuring local favorites. Limited capacity. RSVP firm plans to attend. 21-over please.
Nov 10 (TENTATIVE) (253) 284-9274
Free Car Washing for Military
Classy Chassis Car Wash, 7701 Custer Rd W, Lakewood
Classy Chassis Car Wash is again proud to thank our Military with our November Military Appreciation Month. Savings of 15 - 30% on all services Wash, Detail, Oil and Coffee.
Nov 12-13 (TENTATIVE) (828) 459-9894
Northwest Industrial Woodworking Expo
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma
Learn everything you need to know about exhibiting in or attending a TSI expo right here on this site. Click on any expo name to find the latest floor plans, exhibitor lists, registration forms, travel information and more. Need something you don't find here? Contact us any time for more information.
Nov 12-14 (TENTATIVE) (503) 252-8300
Gem Faire
Tacoma Dome, 2727 E "D" St, Tacoma
Fri 12-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Gems, jewelry, crystals, beads, fossils, & minerals. $5/person. Children under 12 free.
Nov 13 (TENTATIVE) (253) 678-8102
Annual Korean Dance Performance
New Life Culture Center, 9702 E B St, Tacoma
Korean dance performance for Thanksgiving. Free admission.
Nov 13 (TENTATIVE) (253) 912-5245
DuPont Holiday Bazaar
Chloe Clark Elementary School, 1700 Palisades Blvd., DuPont,
9am-5pm. Arts, crafts, and food booths.
Nov 13 (TENTATIVE) (253) 912-5245
GOLF GOLF GOLF
Clark Elementary, 1700 Palisades Blvd., DuPont
9am-5pm. Our first annual Golf Show & Sale. Over 25 vendors. Great prices - end of season deals.
Nov 14 (TENTATIVE) (253) 565-1960
Bridgeport Place Senior Living Community "Harvest Brunch"
5250 Bridgeport Way W. University Place
11am-2pm. Sharing the harvest's bounty - please join us. Reservations by 11/9. Cost: $10/person, children under 12 yrs - free.
Nov 14 (TENTATIVE) (253) 582-5838
Fort Steilacoom Historic Site
9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood (on the grounds of Western State Hospital)
2pm. Michael Sullivan of Artifacts Consulting will present a Power Point program showing the chronology of changes that occurred at Fort Steilacoom from its earliest times. Historic maps and photographs will be included. Quarters 2. Free admission. Donations accepted.
Nov 15-16 (TENTATIVE) (253) 912-3201
Operation Best Wishes
America's Credit Union, 12th & Pendleton, Fort Lewis
Schedule your 10 minute webcast and Register at www.operationbestwishes.com/Registrationend it to your loved ones that are stationed away from home this holiday season.
Nov 16 (TENTATIVE) (253) 583-5550
Lakes High School Daffodil Princess Selection
10320 Farwest Dr, Lakewood
7-9pm. Lakes High School senior female students competing to representative their school at 2010 Daffodil Festival events. Free admission.
Nov 17 (253) 582-9400
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours nce
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.
Nov 18 (TENTATIVE) (253) 583-5550
Clover Park High School Daffodil Princess Selection
11023 Gravelly Lake Dr, Lakewood
7-9pm. Clover Park High School senior female students competing to representative their school at 2010 Daffodil Festival events. Free admission.
Nov 18 (TENTATIVE) (253) 284-3268
Tourism Matters Symposium + Celebrity Awards
Courtyard by Marriott, 1515 Commerce St, Tacoma
8am-1pm. This star-studded, half-day event is full of expert industry panelists, networking opportunities and Washington cuisine. TRCVB Members: $45, Non-Members $65 [full symposium + awards celebration] OR TRCVB Members: $20, Non-Members $30 [lunch + awards celebration only].
Nov 19 (TENTATIVE) (253) 581-6422
St. Clare Christmas Bazaar
11315 Bridgeport Way SW, Lakewood
7am-5pm. Craft sale by employees/volunteers of St. Clare. Proceeds go to the Chaplains to help folks in need. Free admission.
Nov 19-20 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
WIAA 1B/2B Boys State Soccer Championships
Sunset Chev Stadium, 1707 Main St, Puyallup
Call for information.
Nov 19-20 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
WIAA Girls State High School Soccer Championship
Sunset Chev, Sumner - 1B/2B Girls, Harry Lang Stadium, Lakewood - 3A/4A Girls Sparks Stadium, Puyallup - 1A, 2A Girls.
Call for information.
Nov 20 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5337
PDZA Play Day
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
10am-3pm. Come watch a gibbon play with a mop head or a tiger take a swing at a fire hose cube. This event is all about how Zoo animals play. It's called enrichment. Visitors will get to make enrichment treats for the animals and treats for themselves to take home and watch demonstrations of how zookeepers provide enrichment treats for animals. Appropriate for all ages. This is the last of three enrichment day events this year! Hours: 10 am-3pm. Activities are free with admission. Appropriate for all ages.
Nov 25 (TENTATIVE) (253) 584-1040
32nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Landmark Convention Center, 47 St Helens Ave Tacoma
11:30am-1:30pm. The Emergency Food Network’s annual community dinner is a feast for those in need, with a free holiday meal provided to all who attend. For more information on volunteering, donating, or attending, contact the Emergency Food Network or visit its website at www.efoodnet.org.
Nov 25 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5504
Turkey Trot Walk/Run
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 15th annual Turkey Trot. The event starts and finishes at the Centre at Norpoint. Stick around afterwards for post-race awards and snacks! $30 for walk/run, $15 for kid's dash.
Nov 25-Jan 2 (TENTATIVE) (253) 798-4000
15th Annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park
Spanaway Park, 14905 Gus G. Bresemann Rd. South, Spanaway
5:30pm-9:30pm. 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).
Nov 26-Jan 2 (TENTATIVE) (253) 591-5337
ZooLights
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
Don't miss the Northwest's wildest holiday light display, now in its 21st year! The Zoo comes aglow with more than a half-million lights. Bundle up and stroll the Zoo, enjoying animal visits, holiday shopping and more. Warm up with hot chocolate or a visit to the steamy South Pacific Aquarium. Tickets are $6.50 at pdza.org and $7.50 at the Zoo's front gate.
Nov 26-27 (TENTATIVE) (425) 687-8585
WIAA State High School Football Semi Finals
Tacoma Dome, 2727 East D St, Tacoma
Call for additional information.
Nov 26-Dec 5 (TENTATIVE) (253) 588-0042
Lakewood Playhouse "Tuna Christmas"
5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
Marcus Walker and Scott Campbell reprise their roles in another “celebrity” performance in this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna. Come back and enjoy the crazy characters of Tuna, Texas. This is a collaboration with Tacoma Little Theatre. $24 general, $21 senior/military, $18 under 25 years of age, $16 under 15 years of age. Marcus Walker and Scott Campbell reprise their roles in another “celebrity” performance in this hilarious sequel to Greater Tuna. Come back and enjoy the crazy characters of Tuna, Texas. This is a collaboration with Tacoma Little Theatre. $24 general, $21 senior/military, $18 under 25 years of age, $16 under 15 years of age.