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🌱 Patch AM: Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 and 10 more events
And on the Lakewood Patch calendar - HUNKS The Show at Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388 (Lakewood, WA) 09/02/26
Good day Lakewood! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- HUNKS The Show at Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388 (Lakewood, WA) 09/02/26 at Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388
- SHS Sentinel Day at Anderson Island Elementary
- Pioneer Pirate Day at Anderson Island Elementary
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
- Tuesday: Hazy sunshine and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 58. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- HUNKS The Show at Lakewood Elks Lodge 2388 (Lakewood, WA) 09/02/26 →
Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388, 6313 75th St W, Lakewood
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
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Other local events
- SHS Sentinel Day
Anderson Island Elementary Steilacoom, WA 98388
7:00 pm - Pioneer Pirate Day
Anderson Island Elementary Pioneer Middle School
4:00 pm - Pioneer Back to School Open House
Saltar's Point Elementary Pioneer Middle School
4:00 pm - SHS New Student & Family Night
Saltar's Point Elementary SHS Theater
6:00 pm - Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 →
McGavick Conference Center | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW Bld 23, Lakewood
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 12
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 am - Vaccine Event - MTHS MultiCare Clinic
Industrial Design Engineering and Art Mount Tahoma High School
3:15 pm - SHS Sentinel Day
Anderson Island Elementary Steilacoom, WA 98388
7:00 pm - Pioneer Pirate Day
Anderson Island Elementary Pioneer Middle School
4:00 pm - BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT
Perry G. Keithley Middle School Perry G Keithley Middle School (12324 12th Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444)
4:30 pm - Back to School Night
Midland Elementary School Tacoma, WA 98444
4:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 2.55 earthquake reported
Aug 22 at 3:54 AM PDT: 2.55 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ashford, Washington. More than 3 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor ) - Hello everyone
I sell tumblers any design you want!! 20oz skinny glow in the dark or regular, 25 oz glitter $35. I also have 20oz speaker tumblers $45. Add $15… (Nextdoor Woodbrook)
- Tessera posted a job opening for Janitor Swing Shift in Lakewood. Apply here.
- The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for School Counselor in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Parkland
- Pierce County deputies use airplane to track fleeing driver who tried hiding in backyard pool (kiro7.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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