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🌱 Patch AM: How safe are your favorite Lakewood spots on South Tacoma Way?
Happening soon: Sunday Sound Bath on the Lakewood Patch calendar
Greetings Lakewood! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How safe are your favorite Lakewood spots on South Tacoma Way?
- Why a Bellingham attempted-murder case passed through Lakewood's state hospital
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Sound Bath and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
- Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Korean BBQ spot gets 70 red points. Here are Pierce Co. food scores for Sept. 21 (thenewstribune.com) — Two Lakewood restaurants on South Tacoma Way, Mukja Korean BBQ and Yen Ching, were hit with high red-point scores in recent health inspections, triggering required follow-ups. Inspectors cited problems with food temperatures, handwashing, cooling practices, and equipment approvals. A DuPont restaurant also received 60 red points, highlighting broader food safety enforcement across Pierce County. 
• Woman accused of trying to stab 2 children found competent to stand trial (cascadiadaily.com) — A Bellingham woman accused of trying to kill two children was ruled competent to stand trial after months of psychiatric treatment. Following emergency care and a stay in Tumwater, she spent 90 days at Western State Hospital in Lakewood for mental health restoration. Her new trial date will be set this week in Whatcom County Superior Court.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Sunday Sound Bath →
Urban Grace: The Downtown Church, 902 Market St, Tacoma
6:30 pm - 24th National Fine Art Show →
1108 26th Ave NW, Gig Harbor
9:00 pm
Sunday October 4
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
- Common Grounds: Military Families Coffee Hour →
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities, 6103 Mount Tacoma Drive Southwest, Lakewood - Speed Pool Saturdays at The Penalty Box →
The Penalty Box, 2510 S 84th St, Lakewood
7:00 pm - Weekends at The Penalty Box Sports Bar in Lakewood, WA →
The Penalty Box, 2510 S 84th St, Lakewood
7:00 pm - Speed Pool Saturday's at The Penalty Box w/ Chris Aldridge →
The Penalty Box, 2510 S 84th St, Lakewood
7:00 pm - Tour Historic Fort Steilacoom museum →
Historic Fort Steilacoom, 9601 Steilacoom Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood
1:00 pm - Play to Learn | Lakewood Library →
Lakewood Pierce County Library, 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood
10:30 am - Operation Connection: Military Couples Workshop →
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities, 6103 Mount Tacoma Drive Southwest, Lakewood
8:30 am - CPR, First Aid & AED Class →
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20, 10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood
9:00 am - The SisterFriend Gathering →
STINK Cheese-Meat and El Tufo Wine Bar, 909 A St, Tacoma - Caramel Apple Sunday →
10402 Kline St SW, Lakewood
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mike's Mobile Mechanic Services – Greater Tacoma Area
Services Offered: Oil Changes Brake Replacements Battery Replacements Suspension Work Electrical Repairs Custom Exhaust Builds Minor Dent Repair … (Nextdoor Pacific St/Lakeview Ave)
- Hustler Hollywood posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor - PT in Tacoma. Apply here.
- Linde Plc posted a job opening for Metal Fabrication Productivity Specialist in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
University Place
- Vote now for The News Tribune's Fall Sports Athlete of the Week (Sept. 21 to 26) (thenewstribune.com)
Parkland
- Lake Spanaway Golf Course review: best bang for your buck in Pierce County? (thenewstribune.com)
Tacoma
- Tacoma, WA neighbors protest lack of details after police fatally shoot man (fox13seattle.com)
- Fall in Love with Tacoma, WA: Mountain, City, Sea (idahostatesman.com)
- Woman killed in four-car crash in Tacoma ID'ed by Medical Examiner (thenewstribune.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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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