January 1 & December 31 2008 DPA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
If you would like to help make a difference in Packwood by joining DPA, please complete the attached membership form and return it to our office at PO Box 64 in Packwood, WA 98361. We'd love to have you on the team!Click here for more details!
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January 1 & December 31 2008 100th ANNIVERSARY, GIFFORD PINCHOT NAT'L FOREST
Happy birthday, Gifford Pinchot National Forest,the forest surrounding the Packwood area and home to the Goat Rocks Wilderness Area, Mt. St. Helens Monument, and the Cascade Crest! Named after the first chief of the Forest Service, this forest is a wealth of resources and recreation. Learn about Gifford Pinchot by going to this web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/na/gt/local-links/historical-info/gifford/gifford.shtml Look at historical photos at this web site:
http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/research/heritage/CentPhotos.shtml
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January 2 & December 31 2008 DISCLAIMER
Businesses, organizations, information and advertisements are listed for the benefit of our website visitors and the general public. Destination Packwood Association neither endorses, recommends or refers any business or organization listed and encourages our website visitors to carefully research any potential business and/or membership transaction and to shop wisely.
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May 10 & August 31 2008 Mossyrock Public Market
A public market featuring locally-grown and organic produce and locally handcrafted items. Held every Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM, May through August, the market is held in downtown Mossyrock; just follow the signs. For additional information visit the web site, mossyrockpublicmarket.com.
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May 16 2008 Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier, Re-opens
The historic Mt. Rainier Paradise Inn re-opens after a two-year renovation, the first since it was built. It will open to the public at noon for lunch, and everyone is invited to the 3PM ribbon-cutting ceremony, where cake and coffee will be served.
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July 26 & 27 2008 Annual East Enders Rod Run
Held behind (North of)the Cowlitz River Lodge on the corner of Hwy 12 and Skate Creek Road, this event opens at 9 AM on Saturday morning and ends at 4 PM on Sunday afternoon. Call Rick at 360-494-4275 for additional information or check out the web site: www.seibercountry.com.
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July 27 2008 Annual Pancake Breakfast
An event sponsored and produced by the Packwood Volunteer Fire Department, this breakfast is on the last day of the Annual Rod Run and held at the Packwood Fire Hall. Please call 494-4123 for additional information.
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August 3 2008 Annual Beef Barbeque
Sponsored and produced by the Packwood Volunteer Fire Department, this event is held at the Community Park behind the Community Hall from Noon until 4 PM. All are welcome! For more information, call 494-4123.
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August 7 2008 Morton Loggers' Jubilee
An annual event held at the Morton Jubilee Park, complete with parade and many events featuring the time-honored skills of loggers as well as lawn mower races, food concessionaires, and a flea market. It's a weekend packed with fun!
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August 12 2008 Star Gazers' Party
To take advantage of the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower on this night, townspeople and visitors alike will assemble in the sports field behind the Packwood Elementary School building, first being treated to an interpretive talk about the summer sky and the meteor shower at 9 PM in the school and then to watch the show outdoors. The most intrepid viewers will stay to take in the event's peak around 1 AM and to watch this fireworks show provided by nature. Come join the fun!
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August 15 2008 Sports Car Club of America
SCCA events are held at the no-longer-active Hampton Mill site just West of Packwood, accessible from US Highway 12. This event goes from August 15 - 24 and will encompass the National Tour, Evolution School, and Pro Solo.
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August 16 2008 Mt. Rainier Rockin' Country Music Festival
Held, at the Mineral Lake Event Center in Mineral, WA, this country music festival features The Protektors, Megan Law, 8 Second Ride, Chris Gunther, Bill Russell & The Coal Train Express, The Shelli Parker Band, Bobby Holland & The Breadline and a jam around the bon fire starting at 11:15PM after the concert. Admission: $25 for adults; kids under 12 free with a paid adult. Reserve a room at a comfy Packwood motel and drive to Mineral for the concert; your room will be waiting for you! Go to www.minerallakeeventcenter.com for more information.
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August 29 & September 1 2008 Annual Packwood Flea Market
This annual event converts Packwood into a bazaar and a world of opportunity for finding vintage goods as well as good deals on all manner of used and new items. For vendor information, please visit our "Flea Markets" page.
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August 30 & 31 2008 Labor Day Weekend Pancake Breakfast
An annual event sponsored and produced by the Packwood Volunteer Fire Department, held at the Fire Hall. Please call 494-4123 for additional information.
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October 11 & 12 2008 Annual Packwood Art Festival
Featuring the work of local and area artists for exhibition and sale, this juried event is held in the Packwood Community Hall and in the Packwood Senior Center next door. Exhibit is from 10 - 5 Saturday; 10 - 4 Sunday. Saturday night's festivities conclude with a classical musical concert, featuring the Seattle String Ensemble, held at the Presbyterian Church on Highway 12, just east of town at 7PM. To enter artwork in the exhibit or for additional information, please call Destination Packwood, 360-494-2223. Download PDF: Registration Form
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October 31 2008 Trick or Treat!
A trick or treat event held at the Packwood Fire Hall for kids of all ages with treats and refreshments. BOO!
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December 6 2008 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
An icon and event in honor of the Christmas season, this annual celebration takes place at the Packwood Fire Hall. For additional information, please call 494-4123. All are welcome!
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