September 2010

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.

Aug 31-Sept 3  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 752-7707

Tacoma Rainiers

Cheney Stadium, Tacoma

$6 general admission.

Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  (TENTATIVE)    (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!

Sept 2    (253) 582-9400

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Installation Banquet

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.  $25members pre-paid, $35 at door.  $50 non-members.

Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30    (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.

Sept 4-7    (TENTATIVE)    (253) 752-7707

Tacoma Rainiers vs Colorado Spring Sky Sox

Cheney Stadium, Tacoma

$6 general admission.

Sept 4-5  (TENTATIVE)    (253) 853-3121

Spanaway Regatta

Spanaway Lake Park, Spanaway

11am.  A.P.B.A. Sanctioned Competition Hydroplane Racing Inboard classes: 1L, 2.5L stock, 2.5L mod, 5L, National Mod, Grand Prix, Flatbottom: Super Stock, Pro Stock Outboard Performance Craft Vintage class.

Sept 4-6  (TENTATIVE)    (360) 832-6117

Get Out of the Rut Weekend at Northwest Trek

11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville

Watch the exciting rut (breeding) habits of herd animals at Northwest Trek as they grunt, snort, bugle, spar and generally show off.

Sept 10  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 582-4600

Lakewood Fire Stations Open House

All five fire stations in Lakewood

4-7pm.  Come join us for an evening of fun and food!  Take a tour of the fire stations, see the fire aparatus, and enjoy visitng with the firefighters.

Sept 10-26  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 841-5045

Puyallup Fair

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

Sun-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri & Sat 10am-11pm.  17 days filled with excitement, education, entertainment, & fun.  $11 adults, $8 youth (6-18) & seniors (62+), 5 and younger free.

Sept 11  (253) 584-7770 RSVP

Rolf's Import Auto Service 40th Anniversary Party

Rolf's Import Auto Service, 3122 96th St S, Lakewood

1-4pm.  Come join us for food, fund, and celebration as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary!  Games, raffle prizes, and fun for the kids too.  Free admission.  Please RSVP.

Sept 11  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 584-4106

Community Kid's Day at Lakewold Gardens

12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood

10am-3pm.  Join in the fun as we open the gardens to hundreds of eager children and families.

Sept 11  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 912-5245

DuPont City-Wide Garage Sale

DuPont

8am-3pm.  Great Bargains throughout DuPont.

Sept 11  (TENTATIVE)   (360) 832-6117

Train to Northwest Trek

Tacoma Dome area, Tacoma

Travel to Northwest Trek in vintage style on the Train to Trek. Meet your fellow passengers at the  siding near the Tacoma Dome and take a leisurely trip to and from the park without the hassles of car seats and traffic.  $60 adults, $55 seniors, $40 youth.

Sept 11  (TENTATIVE)   (360) 832-6117

Twilight Dinner Tour at Northwest Trek

11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville

4-7pm.  Learn some great night moves at Northwest Trek's Twilight Tram tours. These "adult only" evenings offer the perfect opportunity to do something different. Relax over a candlelight dinner and then enjoy fall's magical moments right before sunset on a twilight tram tour. Get a unique view of the animals as the sun sets over Trek's Northwest landscape.  $50 per person (adults only).

Sept 11-12  (TENTATIVE)   (800) 238-5756

Rainier Mountain Festival

Mount Rainier Base Camp, Ashford, WA

Post Monsoon sale, world class climbers, trail run at Rainier, Alpine games, mountain technique demonstrations, book signings, raffle, films & slideshows,  salmon bake n'brews, music and kid games.  Free admission.

Sept 12  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 593-8786

Bank to Bay Run

Downtown Tacoma

10K run, 5K run/walk, kids 1K.

Sept 12  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 460-2530

Curran Apple Orchard Park Cider Squeeze

3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place

1-4pm.  Freshly Squeezed Cider.  Only Curran Orchard apples can be squeezed.  Visitors can pick apples at the event or purchase apples for a small fee. Please do NOT bring HOME GROWN apples to prevent the spread of disease. Do bring clean jugs and picking bags from home or purchase jugs at the event.

Sept 14  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 582-8682

Lakewood Historical Society  "Shadows, Glorious Shadows: The Life of John

Lakewood Library, 6300 Wildaire Rd SW, Lakewood

7-9pm.  Jerry Eckrom will portray John McLoughlin, Chief Factor of the Columbia Fur District of the Hudson’s Bay Company. He resigned in 1846 to Oregon Territory and became a US citizen in 1849.  Free admission.

Sept 15  (253) 582-9400

Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

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.

Sept 15  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 984-9475

Business Person's Breakfast at St. Mary's Episcopal Church & Christian School

10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood

Breakfast served from 7-7:30am.  Please enter through the main doors of the Church entrance.  This is an opportunity to learn more about the school and its connection to the community.

Sept 17  (253) 583-5040

All-City Tailgate Event

Harry Lang Stadium, 6615 111th St SW, Lakewood

3:30-6:30pm.   A fun get-together to celebrate the new school year. Acknowledging the cooperative relationships the school district has with local partners, showcase students and schools, and involve community members from throughout the school district.  Free admission.

Sept 18  (TENTATIVE)   (360) 832-6117

12th Annual Run Wild at Northwest Trek

11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville

Escape the tundering herd and run through beautiful nature trails at Run Wild, Trek's 8K/5K fun run and walk.  Chip timing for the runners and USTAF certification for the 5K course make the event perfect for the training runner.  Great door prizes make it fun for everyone.  $40/person.

Sept 18  (TENTATIVE)  (253) 284-3260

13th Annual Fort Steilacoom Invitational Cross Country Race

Fort Steilacoom Park, 9200 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood

The Tacoma Pierce County Sports Commission is a proud partner of 12th Annual Fort Steilacoom  Invitational Cross Country Race!

Sept 18  (TENTATIVE)   (608) 233-7905

Free to Breathe 5K Run/Walk

Dickman Mill Park, 2423 Ruston Way, Tacoma

9am.  5K run/walk and 1 mile walk.  This is the second annual Free to Breathe® 5K run/walk in Tacoma. The event provides an opportunity for lung cancer advocates, survivors and the community to come together to raise awareness and support to fight this disease. All proceeds from this event will benefit the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s research, education and awareness programs. $25 pre-register/$30 day of event.

Sept 25  (TENTATIVE)   (253) 912-5245

DuPont Golf Show & Sale

Pioneer Middle School, Bob’s Hollow Lane (off Center Drive exit 118 on I-5), DuPont

9am-5pm. Deals - Deals - Deals!!!!  25+ Vendors.

Sept 25-26  (TENTATIVE)   (360) 870-1944

South Sound Wedding Show

The Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma

Sat 11am-5pm.  Sun 10am-4pm.  A wedding and fashion show (Saturday only) for the South Sound! Local wedding professionals will be available to discuss all aspects of weddings and receptions. Other activities for brides and guests include ballroom dance demonstrations by Arthur Murray, seminars and prize giveaways.  Free admission.