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And check out The Docent (World Premiere) - Lakewood Playhouse on the Lakewood Patch calendar

Monday October 12th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Lakewood! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • The Docent (World Premiere) - Lakewood Playhouse at Lakewood Playhouse
  • Truck and Tractor Day
  • Lakewood Truck & Tractor Day 2026: Family Fall Fun & Pumpkin Slingshot at Pavilion at Fort Steilacoom Park

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 66 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 48.
  • Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.

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  • Edit: WE FOUND HER!!
    After combing the neighborhood until nearly 1am we found her. She was hiding scared behind our house near Chambers Creek. Missing cat. Her name is… (Nextdoor John Dover Rd SW)
  • For anyone wondering why the plane was circling, it was state patrol.
    Probably looking for speeders. The plane already left (Nextdoor Lakewood Dr W)
  • Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1360391-1) in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Cook (P1-1383516-1) in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" β€” Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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