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🌱 Confirmation Mass and 10 more events
Spotted on the McChord AFB calendar: Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children's Museum at JBLM
Good day McChord AFB! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children's Museum at JBLM at Children's Museum at JBLM
- Confirmation Mass
Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Morning mist; clouds breaking, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
- Thursday: A few a.m. showers, then rain, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📸 Around McChord AFB
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🗓 Upcoming Events in McChord AFB
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★ Featured events ★
- Monarch Diaper Bank at the Children's Museum at JBLM →
Children's Museum at JBLM, 2275 Liggett Ave, Joint Base Lewis-McChord
1:00 pm
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Confirmation Mass →
Lewis Main Chapel, McChord AFB
6:00 pm
Friday October 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Study Away Fair →
Anderson University Center, 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland
9:30 am - Ostenson Museum Open House →
Rieke Science Center, 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland
11:30 am - Latine/x Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
Mottet Branch Library, 3523 East G Street, Tacoma
12:00 pm - Foundations Yoga - free class for PLU students, faculty, and staff →
Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland
12:15 pm - Lakewood Farmers Market →
Lakewood WA
2:00 pm - Board (Games) at Work →
Anderson University Center, 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland
3:30 pm - Next Chapter: Pony Bead Crafts
Moore Branch Library, 215 South 56th Street, Tacoma
4:00 pm - International Lutes Meet & Greet →
Karen Hille Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 12180 Park Ave S, Parkland
4:30 pm - Blix Open House
Blix Elementary Tacoma, WA 98404
4:30 pm - Drop-in Tech Help @ Mottet
Mottet Branch Library, 3523 East G Street, Tacoma
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NorthStar Memorial Group posted a job opening for Funeral Director (Funeral Director License Required) in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Spanaway. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McChord AFB here.
🗞 Nearby News
Parkland
- Parkland Community Trail Ribbon Cutting (pierceprairiepost.com)
Lakewood
- 7710 Burgess St W Lakewood WA (zillow.com)
- High school girls soccer preview: Top teams, players in South Sound in 2026 (thenewstribune.com)
Ok McChord AFB! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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