LaceyLife July 2024
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN!
Don’t miss the annual Lacey Fireworks Spectacular on Wednesday, July 3 at Rainier Vista Community Park (5475 45th Avenue SE) sponsored by TwinStar Credit Union and Capital Development Company. Come and enjoy the free, community event featuring live music, kids’ activities, circus shows, community booths, and we’ll end the night with fireworks display set to music! You can also purchase food from on-site vendors. A perfect way to spend the day!
For more details, including free shuttle bus and school parking information, a site map, and entertainment schedule, visit LaceyParks.org/July3.
REMINDER: NO FIREWORKS IN LACEY
The cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater do not allow anyone to buy, sell, or discharge fireworks. This ban does not apply to permitted, public fireworks displays.
To learn more, visit CityofLacey.org/Fireworks.
HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY!
DON’T MISS COPS, CARS, N’ KIDS: SATURDAY, JULY 27 POLICE CARS, BOUNCE HOUSES, SNOW CONES, AND SO MUCH MORE!
Kids of all ages — adults, too — are invited to Cops, Cars N’ Kids on Saturday, July 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Cabela’s parking lot (1600 Gateway Blvd NE, Lacey). The Lacey Police Department hosts this FREE, interactive event as a way to connect and give back to our great community. Stop by and chat with Lacey Police Officers, check out the car show, grab some free popcorn or a snow cone, try on specialty police gear, learn how our police and staff keep our community safe, and more!
To get more event information, visit CityofLacey.org/CCK .
GET READY FOR A SUMMER OF RECREATION & FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
If you’re looking for fun summer activities — look no further! Lacey’s park system is one of the finest in the state. Best of all, the parks are free and open to everyone! You’ll find miles of ADA-accessible trails, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, and basketball courts, a disc golf course, play structures, a skate park, and so much more.
Visit LaceyParks.org and start your own Parksploration today!
If music, movies, entertainment, and events are more your style — we have that too! All summer long, you’ll find a variety of free entertainment options with something for everyone!
Check out the full schedule at CityofLacey.org/Events and let the summer fun begin!
FREE SUMMER MEALS & PLAY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
Summer can be a very difficult time for youth who face food insecurity and little or no opportunity for recreation or learning outside the school environment. The City and North Thurston Public Schools (NTPS) offer programs to help address these needs.
NTPS provides youth, 18 and under, free meals (breakfast, lunch, and/or snack — depending on location) during the summer. To take part in the Free Summer Meal Program, youth can show up at one of the school sites during meal service times; no preregistration or paperwork required.
To learn more about this program, including a list of dates, times, locations, and meals provided, visit ntps.news/SummerMeals .
In addition to the free meal program, we invite youth, ages 6-12, to join us for some fun this summer with Playground Pals! Our incredible Parks staff will be at Mt. View and Lydia Hawk Elementary Schools, thanks to a partnership with NTPS, offering playground supervision as well as organized activities. Participants will enjoy arts and crafts, games, fitness, water activities, and even a summer reading program brought to you by the Timberland Regional Library.
Playground Pals is a free program for NTPS students; however, preregistration is required.
To register (spaced is limited), visit LaceyParks.org/Register .
REMINDER: OUTDOOR WATERING SCHEDULE JUNE 1-SEPTEMBER 30
Since 2006, our mandatory watering schedule has helped reduce peak water demand during the summer and keep costs down.
Temporary exemptions are available to water customers with new lawns and landscapes.
To apply for a temporary exemption or get details
about the mandatory summer watering schedule, visit CityofLacey.org/Odd-Even .
REPORT A SPILL!
Storm drains are for RAIN ONLY! Pollutants leaked or dumped into
storm drains can flow to nearby lakes, streams, and Puget Sound— and they can even find their way into our drinking water supplies.
With more than 6,000 storm drains in Lacey, we need your help keeping them free of pollutants.
To report a spill, call (360) 491-5644.
APPLY FOR A FREE THEATER RENTAL AT THE WASHINGTON CENTER IN 2025!
Every year, the City has two theater rental days at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. In 2025, the City is allocating one of these rental days to a local, non-profit with a general community interest.
Eligible non-profits can apply for use of the Main Stage or Blackbox at the Washington Center for one day with no theater rental fee. However, the organization must pay for labor and other associated costs. Applications are due Wednesday, July 31.
To get more information or apply, visit CityofLacey.org/Washington-Center-Community-Use .
Note: Applying for use of this facility does not guarantee selection.
HELP KEEP LACEY PARKS ENJOYABLE FOR ALL USERS!
Lacey has over 1,200 acres of parkland and open spaces — plenty for all to enjoy!
For everyone’s safety and park enjoyment, as well as protecting our water quality, please remember these rules when you take your dog to a park:
- Keep your dog on a leash at all times — even if you don’t see other park visitors.
- Pick up and properly dispose of your dog’s waste.
Stream Team makes it easy to dispose of your dog’s waste with two free giveaways: On-leash, pet waste bag dispensers and neighborhood pet waste pick-up stations.
DID YOU KNOW?
Dog Waste:
- Contains disease-causing bacteria & microorganisms that make people sick (10 billion bacteria in one pound!).
- Can survive for months on the ground.
- Pollutes our water & contributes to beach closures.
- Should never be put in your compost bin.
On-leash, Pet Waste Bag Dispenser
Lacey residents can pick-up a free, on-leash pet waste bag dispenser at Lacey City Hall. Thurston County residents, call (360) 754-4013 or email
Cynthia.Taylor@co.thurston.wa.us for pick-up location information.
Neighborhood Pet Waste Pick-Up Stations
Eligible HOAs, multifamily housing complexes, and pet-related businesses can get a free, pet waste station.
For details, contact Lacey Water Resources at WaterResources@CityofLacey.org or (360) 491-5600.
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Register for topics that interest you at CityofLacey.org/Email-Updates .
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