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Happening soon: Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Wednesday September 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Lakewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 at McGavick Conference Center | Clover Park Technical College
  • PIO Picture Day at Saltar's Point Elementary
  • Back to Church Sunday

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 73, low: 54.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

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    Wednesday September 9
  • East Pierce County Business Roundtable
    Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce 323 N Meridian Suite A Puyallup, WA 98371
    9:00 am
  • Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
    Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
    10:00 am
  • Pierce Transit Careers Tabling
    Mottet Branch Library 3523 East G Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
    10:30 am
  • Summer Accessibility POP Session 6: Basic Accessibility in Excel
    University of Washington Tacoma Zoom (please see registration link)
    11:00 am
  • Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
    University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
    11:00 am
  • Drop-in Advising: Meet an Academic Advisor through Zoom
    University of Washington Tacoma Online
    12:30 pm
  • Drop-in Advising: Meet with an Academic Advisor In-Person
    University of Washington Tacoma UW Tacoma Garretson Woodruff Pratt (GWP)
    1:00 pm
  • Drop-in Tech Help @ Wheelock
    Wheelock Branch Library 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma, WA 98407
    1:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • anyone missing this sweet girl?
    i've been out here with her for a while but i need to leave soon. she is by the us bank near the town center (Nextdoor Lake City)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 6, 2026 in Lakewood, WA 98499 near Lakeview hope academy elementary Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Lakewood Towne Center)
  • Michael Lewis - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(09430) - 8225 Steilacoom Blvd. in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Steilacoom

  • West Coast snubbed in new study of best places to retire in the US (nypost.com)

University Place

  • Crystal Grove Apartments - 2508-2512 Crystal Springs Rd W University Place WA (1 units available) (zillow.com)
  • Vote for The News Tribune's Fall Sports Athlete of the Week (thenewstribune.com)
  • BlackRock Inc. Makes New Investment in Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. $SFBC (marketbeat.com)

Parkland

  • Around the Valley: Wiffle ball league gives former high school athletes another shot at competing, and having fun doing it (mcall.com)

Ok Lakewood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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