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🌱 Patch AM: How will Lakewood’s new car wash replace existing rental housing?
Coming up on the Lakewood Patch calendar: Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry.
Hi there, Lakewood! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How will Lakewood’s new car wash replace existing rental housing?
- Lakewood man’s long road back after a devastating hit-and-run
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry. and 6 more events.
Find out what's happening in Lakewood-JBLMfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Lakewood-JBLMfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 54 and low of 47 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 59, low: 52.
- Monday: Heavy rain; windy, mild, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tacoma Sixth Avenue site proposed for rapidly growing car-wash chain (thenewstribune.com) — Lakewood residents should know a Quick Quack Car Wash is planned for 8618 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, replacing an eight-unit rental complex despite earlier public opposition over housing loss, noise, and traffic. A city hearing examiner approved demolition with conditions, while the company also moves ahead with a new Tacoma location and broader Puget Sound expansion. 
• ‘Don't even feel human.' Pierce County man faces recovery after hit-and-run (thenewstribune.com) — A Lakewood resident is facing months of recovery after a hit-and-run motorcycle crash in Kent left him with a shattered pelvis and major medical bills. Friends and coworkers have rallied with fundraising, meals, and home modifications while he works toward walking again and hopes the driver will eventually be identified.
📸 Around Lakewood
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood
★ Featured events ★
- Holiday Party, 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Potluck, Sing-a-Long and Food Drive for free Pantry.
Burley Community Center, 14853 Burley Ave SE, Burley
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse , 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW , Lakewood
7:30 pm - The Amazing Story of Christmas
10402 Kline St SW , Lakewood
10:00 am - Crafting from the Gardens: Wax Paper Lanterns 2025
Lakewold Gardens , 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW , Lakewood
1:30 pm - Steilacoom Christmas Sing and Play Along
Steilacoom Town Hall , 1717 Lafayette St , Steilacoom
6:00 pm - SUNDAY Family-Friendly Pirates and Medieval Trivia at Puget Sound Pizza
Puget Sound Pizza , 12924 Pacific Hwy SW , Lakewood
6:00 pm - Festival of New Voices 2025 – Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse , 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW , Lakewood
7:30 pm - Reception for Steilacoom Mayor Dick Muri
Steilacoom Town Hall , 1717 Lafayette St , Steilacoom
5:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candle Lit Service
10402 Kline St SW , Lakewood
5:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 24
📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Learn Reiki (First Degree)
The Spa at WisdomU , 4103 Bridgeport Way W , University Place
10:00 am - Cookies with Mrs. Claus
Du Pont Community Center , 303 Barksdale Ave , DuPont
1:30 pm - Puget Sound Revels Presents The Midwinter Revels
Rialto Theater , 310 S 9th St , Tacoma
2:00 pm - Boozy Brunch Show
Tacoma Comedy Club , 933 Market St , Tacoma
2:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello, I found a husky running around Swan Creek area on the main road.
He’s very friendly let me know if he’s yours. I’ll probably be dropping him off at the humane society later. (Nextdoor Pacific St/Lakeview Ave) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on December 11, 2025 in Tacoma, WA 98404 near Portland ave and 35th around Swan Creek Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Pacific St/Lakeview Ave)
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Clover Park Technical College posted a job opening for Auto Tech Substitute Instructor in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lakewood here.
🗞 Nearby News
Steilacoom
- Troutman Pepper Locke State Attorneys General Monitor – December 11, 2025 (troutman.com)
- Sports The News Tribune's 2025 All-Area high school football team (theolympian.com)
University Place
- Commander Richard Charles Joseph Kallal (masoncounty.com)
Tacoma
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-- The Patch AM Team
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