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🌱 Patch AM: What sentence followed the deadly South Tacoma Way crash in Lakewood?
Spotted on the Lakewood calendar: Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally
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In today's newsletter:
- What sentence followed the deadly South Tacoma Way crash in Lakewood?
Also on today's calendar: Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 49.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• University Place man sentenced to prison for 95 mph wreck that killed friend (thenewstribune.com subscription) — Lakewood residents are learning more about a deadly multi-vehicle crash on South Tacoma Way where police found a victim trapped in his car; the impaired driver has now been sentenced to nearly ten years in prison. The article also details a separate University Place DUI crash case, highlighting how local courts are handling serious vehicular crimes in nearby communities. 
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally →
Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Kiss of the Spider Woman at Lakewood Playhouse →
Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
7:30 pm - Somebody Worth Killing: An Evening with Jessica Payne →
8408 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood - Lakewood Wildlife Community Workday: Fall Prairie Planting →
South Sound Wildlife Area, Phillips Road across from Hudtloff Middle School, Lakewood
9:00 am - Kiss of the Spider Woman at Lakewood Playhouse →
Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
7:30 pm - Back to Church Sunday →
10402 Kline St SW, Lakewood
10:00 am - Area Archives Work Party →
Area 72 Archives Repository, 3905 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood
12:00 pm - Kiss of the Spider Woman at Lakewood Playhouse (Matinee) →
Lakewood Playhouse, 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW, Lakewood
2:00 pm - Steilacoom Ward Youth Night →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10018 Farwest Drive Southwest, Lakewood - The First Labor Strike in Washington Territory: History Presentation with Russell Holter →
Lakewood History Museum, 6114 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood
7:00 pm - Orting at Clover Park →
11023 Gravelly Lake Dr S, Lakewood
7:15 pm - Volunteering at EFN: Repack Project →
Emergency Food Network - Offices and Warehouse - No Food at This Location, 3318 92nd Street South, Lakewood
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ran into this stray Pomeranian (Chihuahua is mine) on corner of 88th St S and Lorraine Ave S in Lakewood.
I couldn't get a hold of her, she was skittish of people, so I don't have her. She did have a collar but couldn't see it well. She seemed like an… (Nextdoor Monta Vista)
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lakewood. Apply here.
- MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc posted a job opening for Access Specialist I | Patient Registration Coordinator in Steilacoom. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Steilacoom
- Town of Steilacoom TOWN ADMINISTRATOR in Steilacoom, WA (thenewstribune.com)
University Place
- 9801 52nd St W #B, University Place, WA 98467 (zillow.com)
- Eastern Michigan rallies to defend Leadership & Golf Invitational title (amateurgolf.com)
- Find creative lattes, in-house pastries, other bites at incoming Pierce Co. cafe (thenewstribune.com)
Parkland
- Part of major Parkland intersection to shut down this weekend (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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