Events for April 2014
Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
Apr 9    Grand Re-Opening - Columbia Bank

The Federal Way Chamber of Commerce invites you to the upcoming Grand Re-Opening of Columbia Bank in their NEW location. 

Wednesday, April 9
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Ribbon Cutting at noon

33515 9th Ave So, Federal Way, WA 98003
 

 

Check out the newly relocated
Columbia Bank!

 

Date: April 9, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 33515 9th Ave So, Federal Way, WA 98003
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 9
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Apr 11    Networking Breakfast

Join us for our monthly Networking Breakfast! Attend and get valuable contacts with business members of our community as well as obtaining some great information for your business! This event is open to Chamber members and business members of our community.

Topic: Protecting Your Home and Your Business
Speaker: David Sobie, Senior Account Manager, Global Security and Communications


Thank you to our Sponsor:
Global Security and Communications

Locally Owned and Operated Since 1988.

One of Global Security and Communications commitments to our customers is to provide the highest level of technology to our customers for their security needs. Whether you’re just looking for a system to protect your home and loved ones or your protecting 30,000 square feet of warehouse, we have the system that is for you.


Date: April 11, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Northshore Golf Course
4101 North Shore Blvd NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Contact: (253) 838-2605
EMail: info@federalwaychamber.com
Fees/Admission:
  • Early Bird Registration Rate - $17 with RSVP
  • Regular Rate - $20
Apr 12    2014 NW Family Expo... benefiting Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
Mark your calendars for the second annual NW Family Expo Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the Pacific Sports and Events Center in Tacoma, WA. Starting at 9a.m. you can experience live family fun entertainment and hear tips from the experts on raising your family in the northwest! 

NEW this year: Enjoy from a selection of great food vendors, sign up for a diaper derby sponsored by Babies R Us (for the crawlers), A concert and meet and greet with Megan Nicole brought to you by On The Road to the RDMA's (Radio Disney Music Awards).
Plus, check out the many booths offering great deals for your entire family!

DISCOVER local family friendly attractions.
DREAM up your next vacation.
SHOP many local and top rated companies.
VISIT with NW top professionals.
FIND something new!
ENJOY many entertainers on the Main Stage sponsored by Radio Disney.

Be one of the first 100 in line and receive a free ticket to wild waves theme park! 
And best of all, all ticket proceeds benefit Multicare Mary Bridge Children's Hospital.


Tickets are available online (www.NWFamilyExpo.com) or at the box office on the day of the event.  Military and 12 and under are FREE!  Bring the whole family to the Northwest Family Expo and see why the NW is the best place for families.

April 12, 2014 from 9am to 5pm - Pacific Sports & Events Center, Tacoma. 
For more information go to www.NWFamilyExpo.com.

Free parking and courtesy shuttle at Tacoma Mall near JcPenny & Panera Bread and Bates Tech. College/South Campus.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.NWfamilyexpo.com
Location: Pacific Sports & Events Center
2645 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Contact: 253-683-2992
EMail: Kimberly@VentiProductions.com
Date/Time Details: April 12, 2014 from 9-5
Fees/Admission: Military: FREE
12 & under: FREE
General: $5
ALL TICKET PROCEEDS DONATED TO MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Apr 14 - May 16    Help Make Their Senior Prom Dreams Come True
Your donation of gently used prom-type dresses, shoes, accessories, etc. is very much appreciated! Please contact Genie or Carol if you have a donation or have a question.



 
Date: April 14, 2014
Location: Decatur High School
Contact: Genie Storvick 253-945-5248 or Carol Edmonson 253-945-5316
EMail: gstorvic@fwps.org or cedmonso@fwps.org
Date/Time Details: Donations accepted between Now and May 16, 2014. They will pick up from donors.
Apr 16    Business After Hours
"We build deliciousness"
Enjoy a Stacks burger while you build great relationships with other business people and forward thinkers in your community.
 

The Business After Hours is a free, value-added benefit of Chamber membership.
 

We are burger connoisseurs and have "taste tested" many burgers. Throughout our journeys through pubs, diners, burger joints, and even the famous fast casual "better burger" restaurants, we never were able to find the perfect burger...so we decided to make our own.
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location:

Stacks Burgers Fries Shakes
1706 S 320th St Ste A Federal Way , WA 98003

Contact: Karla Z 253-838-2605
EMail: karlaz@federalwaychamber.com
Date/Time Details: 5 - 7 PM
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members. If you are interested in attending this event as a potential Chamber member, please call us at 253-838-2605 or email Deborah Davidek.

If you would like to host a Business After Hours, please call Karla or Deborah at 253-838-2605 or email info@federalwaychamber.com
Apr 18 - Apr 19    Spring Plant Sale
Shop over 30 specialty vendors for a wide range of plants from the rare and unusual to the tried and true. Participate in the RARE PLANT RAFFLE for your chance to win very unique plants.

Big Boys Filipino Food Truck will be selling delectible food on Saturday.
Date: April 18, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.rhodygarden.org
Location: West Upper Level parking lot on the Weyerhaeuser Campus, off South 336th St., Federal Way
Contact: 253-838-4646 x 140
EMail: info@rhodygarden.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, April 18, 3-6pm
Saturday, April 19, 9am-6pm
Fees/Admission: Free, plus free admission WITH YOUR PLANT SALE RECEIPT to the 22 acre Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Apr 19    6th Annual Federal Way Lion's Helen Keller Day Basketball Challenge
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Location: Decatur High School
Contact: Karen Saunders, 253-945-2270, 253-945-2265 FAX
EMail: ksaunder@fwps.org
Date/Time Details: April 19, 12:00 PM
Fees/Admission:

Free to the public. Donations accepted.

BBQ King Dogs, Chips & Drink: $5 donation, $6 at door

Apr 26    50th Anniversary Celebration & Hilltop Artist's Glass Art Exhibit
Join the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in celebrating their 50th anniversary.

Explore a special glass art installation by the talented students of Hilltop Artists and see their visions of the natural world transformed into glass. The students imaginative glass creations are their interpretation of newly discovered plant species.

Meet the students at 1:30pm and enjoy visiting with the creators of the art on display.
 
The exhibition presents stunning glass sculptures within the Rutherford Conservatory’s lush botanical setting, weaving together art and nature. The majesty of the glass art is showcased alongside the inspiring plant collections of the Garden.
 
Established in 1994 with the help of Dale Chihuly, Hilltop Artists is a nonprofit glass arts program in Tacoma whose mission is to use glass art to connect young people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds to better futures.
 
The RSBG Garden Gift Shop features the Hilltop Artists’ beautiful and imaginative glass art for sale. All proceeds from the sale will be used to fund Hilltop Artists’ tuition free programs, so that no student is ever turned away due to inability to pay. What a wonderful opportunity to purchase a beautiful gift of glass art that also benefits youth in the local community. It’s a win-win!
 
Date: April 26, 2014
Website: http://www.rhodygarden.org
Location: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WA
Contact: 253-838-4646 x 140
EMail: info@rhodygarden.org
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 26th, 10am to 4pm

The Hilltop Artists' Glass Art Exhibit will be on display April 26-May31, 10am-4pm, Tuesdays-Sundays
Fees/Admission: $8 Adults, $5 Students with school ID & Seniors 65+, free for children under 12 & miltary personnel
Apr 30    Farewell Reception for CEO Patti Mullen
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Federal Way Chamber of Commerce
31919 1st Avenue S, Ste 202
Federal Way, WA 98003
Contact: 253-838-2605
Date/Time Details:

Wednesday, April 30
5:00 - 7:00 PM