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July 1 (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.
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (253) 584-6060
Lakewood United
Burs Restaurant, 6151 Steilacoom Blvd, Lakewood
7am. Providing first hand information to citizens on matters affecting their lives.
July 1-3 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Portland Beavers
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: 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.
July 4 (360) 412-5000
July 4th BBQ and Fireworks
Nisqually Red Wind Casino, 12819 Yelm Hwy, Olympia
11am-12:30am. Join Nisqually Red Wind Casino for a day of fun, food and entertainment for kids of all ages!
July 4 (253) 584-4106
4th of July at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10am-1pm. Make sure to include a trip to Lakewold as part of your 4th of July celebration this year. Bring your out-of-town guests and family to enjoy an afternoon walk and experience local history before your evening festivities begin. Standard Lakewold admission fees apply.
July 4 (253) 912-5245
DuPont July 4th Parade & Celebration
ClockTowerPark, 1408 Thompson Circle, DuPont
10am-3pm. Come join DuPont in our fun-filled day of parades, Operation We Love Our Military, entertainment, children’s area, parachutists, bouncy toys, raffles, food and drink (barbeque free to military), pony rides and much much more. Event is free and everyone is welcome.
July 4 (253) 967-5776
Freedom Fest
JBLM Cowan Stadium, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Join us for Freedom Fest! One of the only days FortLewisis open to the public. We will have live entertainment, food booths, military static displays, a car show, kids rides and of course, fireworks. General public must use I-5 exit 119, and will be shuttled to the event site.
July 4 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom's Grand Old Fourth of July 2010
Lafayette St, Steilacoom
Day long celebration beginning at 9am. Annual Old Fashioned, Hometown IndependenceDay Parade, Street Fair, and Fireworks. Free admission.
July 4 (253) 326-4444
TacomaFreedom Fair & Airshow
TacomaWaterfront on Ruston Way, Tacoma
10am-10:30pm. We are excited to be in our thirtieth year producing the TacomaFreedom Fair on the Ruston Waywaterfront. Whether this is your first year at Freedom Fair, or your thirtieth, we know there is something for everyone along the waters of the beautiful CommencementBay. Have a wonderful time, and we hope to see you for many years to come! Donations accepted. $1 for kids under 18, $5 for adults age 18 and up, and $10 for families.
July 6 (253) 589-2489
LakewoodSummer Concert Series "Hook Me Up"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8pm. Featuring smooth jazz & pop instrumental. Additional concert dates: July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 (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, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Tacoma General Hospitaland St. Joseph Medical Center.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 (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.
July 7 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: July 14, 21, 28. Aug 4, 11, 18, 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
July 7-9 (253) 964-0520
Sahalee Players Golf Championship
The Home Course, 2300 Hoffman Hill Blvd, DuPont
Three days of Amateur golf including many golfers who will be at the US Amateur Championship in August, 2010.
July 7, 14, 21, 28 (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 Senior/Student/Military, $5 Members, Children 12 & under Free.
July 8 (253) 460-2530
CurranAppleOrchardParkSummer Concerts in the Park
3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Additional concerts: July 27, Aug 12. Free admission.
July 8 (253) 589-2489
LakewoodSummer Concert Series "Annual LakewoodIdol Auditions"
LakewoodCity Hall, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood
Audtitions 4-7pm.Final competition July 27, 6:30pm, AmericanLakePark. Ever dreamed of being the next big star? Get your start right here in Lakewood! $10 audition fee. Ages 12 & up.
July 8 (253) 404-0891
The Business Examiner's "40 Under Forty"
Varsity Grill, 1114 Broadway, Tacoma
5:30-8:30pm. Business, government and non-profit leaders under the age of forty are recognized in this annual event and publication. Nomination information coupled with questionnaire data are assessed by an advisory panel of 40 Under Forty alumni to select a balanced class, representative of the South Puget Sound. Those recognized are outstanding in their field, industry or business and are exceptional in their commitment to their community. Forty honorees are tied to a growing network of engaged alumni, now over 240 strong. $45/person.
July 8-11 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Fresno Grizzlies
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: 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.
July 9 (253) 589-5732
18th Annual Clover Park Technical College Foundation Golf Tournament
Eagles Pride Golf Course on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, exit 116, Mounts Road, Ft.Lewis
11:30am registration, 1pmshotgun start, 5:30pmdinner, awards and prizes. Join us for a full-filled day and help our students succeed! This Best Ball Scramble with Shot Gun Start tournament supports the Annual Fund, Scholarships, Emergency Grants, and staff/faculty awards at Clover Park Technical College Foundation.
July 9-11 (253) 572-5529
Puget SoundBead Festival
Hotel Murano, 1320 BroadwayPlaza, Tacoma
Fri -Sat10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. The festival includes over one hundred bead merchants and artisans from across the country, bringing beads from all around the world. Over one hundred workshops are offered starting July 10th, with nationally known instructors on glass bead making, seedbeading, wireworking and contemporary jewelry design.
July 10 (253) 759-2518
18th Annual Tacoma Old TownMusic Festival
OldTown, Tacoma
12pm-1am. Music starting in the day and going into the night at Old Town Park, The Spar, Mountaineers Hall & Slavonian Hall.
July 13 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "Deadwood Arrival"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8pm. Featuring foot stompin', banjo pickin', harmony singin', spririt liftin' new roots music. Additional concert dates: July 20, 27, August 10, 17. Free admission.
July 14 (253) 584-4106
Lakewold Gardens"Hyper-Tufa Trough Making Workshop"
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
Come and enjoy a summer evening at Lakewold while making your own Hyper-Tufa trough with Garden Manager Katie Burki. Bring a form that you would like to use as a mold and we will provide the rest. 5-7pm. This workshop will cover the basics of trough making and you will create your own to take home. Members $35. Non-members $45.
July 14 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: July 21, 28. Aug 4, 11, 18, 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
July 16 (253) 591-5337
Zoobilee
Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl, Tacoma
Join us at our 20th Annual Zoobilee! After two decades of celebrating Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and its residents, Zoobilee has established itself as a one-of-a-kind fundraising event.
July 17 (253) 967-4768
Fort Lewis Triple Threat Series Triathlon
Shoreline Parkon AmericanLakeon North FortLewis
Open to general public. Races include 1/2 mi Swim; 15 mi Bike; 3 mi Run.
July 17 (360) 832-6117
Northwest Trek's 35th Birthday
11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville
Come celebrate Northwest Trek's 35th Birthday.
July 17 (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.
July 17 (253) 305-1043
T-Town Throwdown Bike Trials Competition
Marine Park, Downtown Tacoma
11am-5pm. Taking place on the rocks, beach, logs and other natural obstacles on the Ruston Waywaterfront, the T-Town Throwdown Bike Trials competition is like rock climbing - on a bike!
July 17-18 (253) 982-0718
Joint Base Lewis-McChord Air Expo 2011
Joint Base Lewis-McChord
This joint Air Expo is just one way our Soliders and Airmen at Joint Base Lewis-McChord can say "thank you" to the greater Puget Soundcommunities for their tremendous and unwavering support. Like the Air Expo in 2008 that drew a record crowd of 377,616 people, this year’s Air Expo will be another, amazing world-class event. In addition to a number of civilian and military flying acts and numerous static displays, the show features the aerial demonstration team, "Patriot Jets Team." We hope you join us for this free, family event. Free admission.
July 20 (253) 589-2489
LakewoodSummer Concert Series "Fingertips"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8pm. Featuring Motown & funky blues. Additional concert dates: July 27, August 10, 17.
Free admission.
July 21 (253) 582-9400
LakewoodChamber 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.
July 21 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: July 28. Aug 4, 11, 18, 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
July 22 (253) 572-8863
Second City Chamber Series at Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30pm. Led by Artistic Director Svend Ronning, Second City Chamber Series concerts often combine well-known works of the classical masters with the lesser-known works of modern composers. This deliberate, artistic combination of the old and the new creates a unique and stimulating musical experience.
July 23 (253) 591-5339
Family Fun Night at FortNisqually
FortNisquallyLivingHistoryMuseum, PointDefiancePark, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma
6pm-9pm. Enjoy an evening of old fashioned fun. Bring your picnic supper and the whole family, participate in the games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s. Kids of all ages will enjoy the special firings of the Candy Cannon throughout the evening. Lemonade and ice cream will be available while supplies last. $6 adults, $5 seniors & students, $4 children (13-17 ), $3 children (4-12), 3 and under free.
July 23-26 (253) 752-7707
Tacoma Rainiers vs Sacramento River Cats
Cheney Stadium, Tacoma
$7 general admission. Additional home games: July 31-Aug 3 vs RenoAces, 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.
July 23-Aug 15 (253) 588-0042
LakewoodPlayhouse "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.
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.
July 24 (253) 383-2733
Dog-A-Thon: The Humane Society's Walk For Homeless Pets
FortSteilacoomPark, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood
8:30am-1pm. The Dog-A-Thon is one of the largest fundraising dog walks in the state, and the Humane Society’s largest fundraiser! The funds raised helps the thousands of homeless pets the shelter cares for each year.
July 24-25 (253) 305-1076
Ethnic Fest
WrightPark, 501 S "I" St, Tacoma
12-7pm. The festival features the many cultures and ethnic groups that make PierceCountya great place to live. At Ethnic Fest you can enjoy the performing arts, visual arts, crafts, dancing, information and foods representing cultures from around the globe. Free admission.
July 25 (253) 584-4133
Steilacoom Salmon Bake
Sunnyside Beach, Chambers Creek Rd, Steilacoom
12-4pm. Live entertainment.
July 27 (253) 460-2530
Curran Apple Orchard Park Summer Concerts in the Park
3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
6:30-8pm. Additional concert: Aug 12. Free admission.
July 27 (253) 589-2489
Lakewood Summer Concert Series "Lakewood's Brightest Star"
9222 Veterans Dr SW, Lakewood
6:30-8pm. Local talent competition finals. Additional concert dates: August 10, 17. Free admission.
July 28 (253) 581-1076
Steilacoom Concerts In The Park
PioneerOrchardPark, 1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom
Wednesdays 6:30pm. Additional concerts: Aug 4, 11, 18, 25. Sept 1, 8. Free admission.
July 31 (360) 663-2265
White River50 Mile Endurance Run
CrystalMountain
Set in the shadow of Mt.Rainier, this race offers spectacular views. Like "The Mountain" itself, though, the race stands as an ultimate test of mental character and physical endurance. Over the 50-mile distance the race course rises and falls a staggering 8,700 feet (total elevation change: 17,400 feet). The race features rolling terrain, ridge tops, northwest forest, several sections of technical trails, and of course several demanding climbs and challenging descents.
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 PortlandBeavers, Aug 30-Sept 2 vs Colorado SpringsSky Sox.