A Hot August Night
Even though we are six months on either side of Valentine's Day, expressing devotion to your partner shouldn't be limited to once a year.
The beginning of August deserves more romantic consideration than this time of year would normally get.
Here are the reasons/justifications to enhance your relationship/first date.
National Girlfriends Day (August 1): A day to celebrate close female friendships.
National Resurrect Romance Week (August 2–8): A full week meant to spark new life into romantic relationships, timed six months after Valentine's Day.
National Hand Holding Day (August 9): A simple, sweet observance focused on physical affection. Woo. Spicy!
You may ask yourself how you, too, can become a Don Juan/Casanova. Submitted for your approval. But ONLY approval.
The City of Lakewood has lakes and a dozen parks that beg for a jug of wine, a loaf of bread- and thou. A blanket spread under a sky shared with you is all they really want. Or...
Stop by Hess Bakery & Deli for highly-rated and award-winning goods on your way to the park. German foods are found here that can be purchased nowhere else.
https://hessbakery.com/index.html
Every Tuesday during summers holds a Farmer’s Market way out at Ft. Steilacoom Park
https://www.nearcation.com/lakewood-farmers-market
And while you’re out in that ‘neck a’ the woods’, on Tuesday the 4th at 6:30pm, let the good times roll at the Good Times Roll concert, a The Cars tribute performing at the Pavilion. You remember The Cars? Rick Ocasek? Somehow landed Paulina Porizkova, Sports Illustrated model... uh... nvm...
And later in the week...regulars may lament the loss of The Adriatic at Oakbrook Golf Course, but maybe it’s an opportunity to try its replacement- The Edit Social House, featuring handmade eclectic pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and salads at good prices. They have a dozen ‘Shareables’, perfect for canoodling couples.
https://www.theeditsocialhouse.com/
Seats may still be open for Pierce College Science Dome’s “Dark Side of the Moon” on Friday, August 7 or “Cosmic Legacy: Tribute to Queen” on Wednesday August 5th and a universe of other out-of-this-world offerings.https://piercecollegedome.ludus.com/splash.php
Something off-beat and off Bridgeport and Steilacoom Blvd is the surreptitiously named Art and Clay Studio. One guess what they do. Or the two things they do.
They have a large supply of pre-made ceramics starting at $12 that you can paint yourself and also pottery by appt. (for those who like to ‘throw’ pots).
Closed on Mondays.
https://www.artandclaystudiowa.com/
The week after will showcase Lakewood’s fantastic Summerfest on August 15th. People come from all over South Puget Sound for food, booths, bands, exhibitions, tethered hot-air balloons, and the fascinating International Festival of music and dance from around the world. https://www.nearcation.com/lakewood-summerfest
So no excuses, Mr. and Mrs. Lakewoodee. Get thee to a funnery!
Lakewood is for lovers!