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Community Events & Things to Do
48th LeMay Annual Show — Saturday, Aug 29, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Marymount Event Center. Hundreds of collector vehicles across two locations for a full day of chrome and horsepower.
Proctor Farmers' Market — Saturday, Aug 30, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., N. 27th & Proctor. Free to browse. Peak-summer berries, produce and artisan snacks at Tacoma's only year-round market.
The Pacific Northwest Market at Ruston — Next date Saturday, Sept 12, Point Ruston Waterwalk. Free. Sixty-plus makers, food and live music with a view of the Sound.
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