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🌱 Patch AM: Why a canceled 911 call has Lakewood police urgently seeking tips
Also, don't miss Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 on the Lakewood Patch calendar
Good morning to you Lakewood! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a canceled 911 call has Lakewood police urgently seeking tips
Also on today's calendar: Back to Church Sunday and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A canceled 911 call, an abandoned car in Lakewood: Police seek missing woman (thenewstribune.com) — Police are asking Lakewood residents to help find 34-year-old Reilley Holmes after her car was discovered abandoned near I-5 and Gravelly Lake Drive, with her phone left inside. She hasn't contacted loved ones or returned to work since a canceled 911 call, and anyone who sees her is urged to call 911 immediately. 
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
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★ Featured events ★
- Ratapalooza - Lakewood, WA 2026 →
McGavick Conference Center | Clover Park Technical College, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW Bld 23, Lakewood
10:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- PIO Picture Day
Saltar's Point Elementary Auxiliary Gym
8:30 am - Back to Church Sunday →
10402 Kline St SW, Lakewood
10:00 am - NAVFAC NW Seabee Ball Golf Scramble →
Whispering First Golf Course, 895 Lincoln Blvd SW, Lakewood
12:00 pm
Friday September 11
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
2:00 pm - SHS Class of 2027 Senior Family Night
Saltar's Point Elementary SHS Theater
6:00 pm - First Day of School (Grades 1-12)
Industrial Design Engineering and Art Tacoma, WA 98444 - School Board Meeting
Industrial Design Engineering and Art Professional Development Center Cafeteria, 6501 N 23rd St Tacoma, WA 98406
6:00 pm - PIO Picture Day
Saltar's Point Elementary Auxiliary Gym
8:30 am - Foss Varsity Football @ Steilacoom →
Steilacoom High School, 54 Sentinel Dr, Steilacoom
7:00 pm - Lavell Crawford →
Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
7:00 pm - Steve Byrne →
Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Friday September 25
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Full car detail for 100 today only..
25 more for exterior was .. 2536524227.. or come to the location (Nextdoor Monta Vista)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Meat/Produce Team Supervisor in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07122) - 10812 Bridgeport Way SW in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
University Place
- Crystal Grove Apartments - 2508-2512 Crystal Springs Rd W University Place WA (1 units available) (zillow.com)
- BlackRock Inc. Makes New Investment in Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. $SFBC (marketbeat.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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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