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Hello again Lakewood! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Lakewood's ruling to save a 900-year-old oak really changes
  • Which South Sound spot truly serves the best mac and cheese?
  • Idaho women's golf is headed to Lakewood—will you be watching?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Sound Bath and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 63 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 65, low: 45.
  • Sunday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Will 900-year-old Pierce County tree be cut down for parking lot? Decision made (thenewstribune.com) — A city hearing examiner has ruled that Lakewood's 900-year-old Garry oak must be preserved, forcing a planned semi-truck parking lot on 146th Street SW to shrink from 78 to 74 stalls. The developer also faces a substantial penalty for earlier tree cutting and must complete native-plant restoration and pay the fine before any site permits are issued.
   

2. Where do you get the best mac and cheese in the Tacoma area? Vote now (thenewstribune.com) — Lakewood diners can weigh in on a Tacoma-area search for the best mac and cheese, with Jack's BBQ on Pacific Highway SW offering a queso-based version among the contenders. The roundup highlights prices, styles, and toppings at spots across Tacoma and nearby communities, and invites readers to vote or nominate their favorite cheesy comfort-food stop.
   

3. Idaho women's golf finishes 10th at Kalispell Invitational (uiargonaut.com) — Lakewood golf fans can soon watch the Idaho Vandals women's team compete locally when they visit Pat Lesser Harbottle on October 5-6. The squad is coming off a 10th-place finish at the Kalispell Invitational in Spokane, where junior Laura Caamaño led the way and several underclassmen gained valuable early-season experience.
   

4. Fall Fun in Tacoma and the South Sound (southsoundtalk.com) — Lakewood residents can tap into a wide range of nearby fall fun, from Pierce County pumpkin patches and U-pick farms to scenic leaf-peeping spots and kayaking around the South Sound. The guide highlights Tacoma-area parks, markets, and gardens, and points you to SouthSoundTalk's calendar for specific Lakewood and Pierce County events happening throughout the season.
   

5. WA to lose a quarter of long-term psychiatric beds for children (seattletimes.com) — Families in Lakewood should know that Washington is losing a quarter of its long-term psychiatric beds for children when Tacoma's Pearl Youth Residence closes in November, tightening an already strained system. The state's remaining CLIP facilities, including the Child Study and Treatment Center near Western State Hospital in Lakewood, will face more pressure as waitlists grow and officials scramble to add replacement capacity.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dog!
    Found him in my yard near 68th ave and dowerdell lane. No chip. Looking for his owner (Nextdoor John Dover Rd SW)
  • FOOTBALL!!!!
    To some, the year has just really started, and to others, it's grown men in tights chasing balls. So, what about you? Are you a fan of football? Or… (Nextdoor Springbrook Park)
  • Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Janitorial- All shifts-Lakewood in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Company posted a job opening for In-Store Shopper in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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