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The leaves are already starting to turn colors, the mornings have a hint of a crispness to them, and the Pumpkin Spice Lattes are here. Those who love the fall season are rejoicing in all things orange. Even though summer has come to an end, there are still lots of
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Place: Crockett's Public House Located: Behind Trackside Pizza City: Downtown Puyallup Opened: Last month Full bar: Yes I drank: Beer, duh Server: Chris He took: Forever to bring me my beer So: I got it for free! Did you hear that: Free beer! Correct, my beer was: Free! You're jealous of my: Free beer! One of my worst childhood memories is of
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Since Neanderthal times, humans have hunted animals for sustenance. However, today, thanks to massive food corporations and smaller organic farms, it's no longer necessary to search for your own meat. Why hunt when you can just pick up a slab of steak at Fred Meyer? Well, even with our more
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When it comes to fall-themed drinks, one reigns supreme: the infamous pumpkin spice latte, but enough ink has been spilled on the PSL and its cultural baggage. Besides, why waste time discussing a novelty coffee flavor when autumn is a fantastic time for adult beverages? And not just beer, either:
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The year is defined by its seasons, and the culinary world pays close attention. Even those not inclined to cook know that certain foods taste better in the summer than they do in the winter and vice versa. Most chefs aren't serving up watermelon or barbequing hot dogs in December.
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Based in Seattle, Clipper Vacations is perhaps most well-known for its ferry service to Victoria, British Columbia, but the company goes so many more places than Victoria. "Clipper Vacations was originally known for the Victoria Clipper, which is the high-speed catamaran service between downtown Seattle and downtown Victoria, British Columbia," said
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. The Charleston Bremerton. Open Mic Night. All Ages. 8 pm. Tempest Lounge Tacoma - Hilltop. Kim Archer solo. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Gruv Lounge and Nightclub Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Beer Pong. 9 pm. $15 for 2 person team. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash prize for the winner of
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Mojo Overload. 7 pm. NC. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Sunday Blues Jam Night.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC LakeBridge Forza Lakewood. Lisa Mitts. All Ages. 9 pm. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances are available. All Ages. 9-11 am. NC. Steve Stefanowicz. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Gruv Lounge and Nightclub Tacoma - Sixth
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Jam On My Muffin. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. Seastar. All Ages. 8 pm. $5. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Song Circle Acoustic Night. All Ages. 7 pm. $2 suggested donation. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Savoy Brown, featuring Kim Simmonds. 7:30 pm. $20-$25. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Mark Ikler. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. TuTone. All Ages. 6:30 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8
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For Capt. Jason Cumiford and Sgt. Laree Callihan, this is their payoff, their reward for years of training and hard work. They're headed to Belarus. But not to vacation. They'll be grappling, competing in the United World Wrestling Grappling Championships in late September in Minsk, Belarus, which borders Russia and Poland. "I
Veterans
The VFW Post 969 in Tacoma has been very good to Steve Reynolds over the years. "It's a great home away from home," Reynolds said of the atmosphere inside post's building, located at 3510 East McKinley Ave. in Tacoma. Reynolds, who has been a post officer for the last four years and
Children
It is well known that children of servicemembers face numerous stressors that civilian children do not experience. The constant moving and adapting to new locations is definitely one of the stressors. However, experts agree that the biggest stressor by far, is deployments. When a parent is gone for long periods
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Pfc. Guylaen O'Conner liked the T-shirt the Washington Army National Guard sent him. "Yes sir, I liked the shirt and decided to join," O'Conner said as he dug at the roots of an invasive plant. "Besides, I think the Guard is a great organization, and I wanted to serve." That service took
