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Oktoberfest in Puyallup

September is nearing its end and October is just around the corner. That means the time is here to enjoy an annual event celebrated all around the world: Oktoberfest! And as luck would have it, residents of our Canyon Park apartments here in Puyallup are just around the corner from Oktoberfest Northwest, one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the western United States. It runs October 7th through the 9th at the Washington Events Center. Here’s some information on the event from its website : Oktoberfest Northwest hosts Western Washington's largest Munich-style Festhalle Biergarten and is the Northwest's exclusive home of Hammerschlagen®. For the past 11 years, Oktoberfest NW has brought authentic food, bier and entertainment to its guests. Prost with the best at Oktoberfest Northwest! Featured Events: The Stein Dash: 5Ks are fun. Beer is fun. 5Ks & Beer are typically not a natural pairing….typically. However, on Sunday October 9th, the best of both worlds collide for the second annual STEIN DASH – and this year will again be EXCITING, for sure! Hammerschlagen®: In 2005, we introduced Hammerschlagen® to the Pacific Northwest. It quickly became one of the most addicting bar games in the region and now you could call it “a PNW past time.” The goal is to drive a nail into a cross section of wood faster than your opponents. Easy you say? Well then, we will see you at Oktoberfest Northwest 2016 to see if you actually have what it takes. Dining: Coming to Oktoberfest Northwest means plenty of dancing, drinking… and eating! Festhalle Main Stage: Entertainment from noon till almost midnight! Here at Oktoberfest Northwest, the party doesn't stop! Starting at noon each day and late into the night, you can find amazing music and entertainment to get you into the Oktoberfest spirit. You can get plucky with the traditional Chicken Dance or dance the night away to our outstanding line up of German-style musicians with a little bit of polka-rock flair! Weiner Dog Races: Daschunds of all shapes and sizes (well okay, all sizes... but probably just the one shape) will compete in various races and competitions. Family Fest Zone & Kinderfest: Kids’ activities include a root bier garden, a scavenger hunt, free pumpkin decorating, free face painting, an authentic May pole dance, arts and crafts projects with the Tacoma German Language School, Family Day Sunday, Manuela Horn’s Kinderfest Show, and games like kids Hammerschlagen, corn hole toss, and more!

Miniature Golf Near Puyallup

Golf is one of the most popular sports around the world and here in the United States in particular. But sometimes, you just don’t have the time or energy to get out across an entire golf course; or maybe you’re just looking for a more easygoing, silly version of the game to spend time with family and friends. When that’s the case, why not go out for a round of miniature golf? Here are a few locations you can check out not far from Canyon Park apartments in Puyallup, with some reviews from Yelp. Parkland Putters From their site: Welcome to Parkland Putters Miniature Golf Course. We have been a family favorite since the 1960's! We have 4 putt-putt golf courses to choose from, ranging from Easy to Hard...so, there is something for everyone...You pick or play them all! We are located off of 512 Steele St. Exit in Tacoma, WA. So, grab your family, grab your friends...make a wager on who will win the First Place ribbon and come enjoy some mini golf! “Four courses, great service, you get a trophy if you can make that last shot, the scenery is great with lots of large trees which provide shade in the summer... What more could you ask for? The place is clean, the owners do a wonderful job on keeping it maintained, the equipment is well organized, the staff is friendly, they sell some snack food... My wife and I can be found here often, rain or shine!” Cassidy’s Pub & Outdoor Mini Golf “This is a sweet little place to head for the novelty of being able to play miniature golf while you drink. Depending on how many drinks you've had, this can either be a blast or a nightmare. The pub food and drinks here are average to very good and the staff is cool too. Check this place out!”

Recipes for National Honey Month

Not many people know that September is National Honey Month! Once we found out, we thought it would be a great idea to gather up some recipes that feature honey in some sort of prominent role. So we went to the website of the National Honey Board and picked out a few tasty-looking foods to give a try. If you prepare any of these, let us know how you liked them! 10 K Cereal Bars These honey granola bars make for a great easy breakfast or for a tasty snack whenever you need one. You can mix them up with different sorts of granola or other ingredients like chopped dried fruit. Pumpkin Honey Bread Make these now before the real pumpkin craze of autumn sets in and you get tired of the flavor! Maybe you can get especially creative and come up with a savory sandwich that works well with the sweet bread. Grilled Portobello Mushroom Salad with Greens, Honey Vinaigrette and Roquefort Take a honey/soy sauce vinaigrette and drizzle it over a salad featuring as much bacon and as many portobello mushrooms as you want, and you’ve got a salad that will work well for a side or a meal on its own. Anticuchos of White Seabass with Aji Chile Honey Marinade And Semilla Salsa Are you familiar with anticuchos? They’re basically shish kebabs. These tasty versions feature as much seabass as you want them to; this recipe is designed as an appetizer, but could easily be reworked to serve as a main dish. Grilled Honey-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Onions Finally, we have a hearty main dish to complement any other recipes you try from our list. Save the leftovers to try out on a sandwich! Enjoy these recipes? Check out Honey.com for more! And let us know in the comments if you have your own favorite recipes that feature honey so that we can all try them.

Celebrate International Literacy Day

September is here, schools are back in session… what better time of year to celebrate literacy and the books we love? That’s probably why International Literacy Day is held on September 8th each year. To help you celebrate this week, we’ve gathered together some interesting book recommendations and reviews from Goodreads.com! Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami “It was my second time trying to read Murakami. The first book I tried to read was "Wind Up Bird Chronicle", which I could never finish. "Kafka on the Shore" though was extremely captivating, I couldn't put it down. Surreal would probably be a good way to describe it. The quote about the storm close to the beginning of the book was what got me interested in the book in the first place. It was fascinating who all of the characters turned out to be interconnected by the end of the book.” — Anya Vlasova Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet by Charlie N. Holmberg “I went into reading this book with only the vaguest idea of what it was about. Magical baked goods? Sounded like my kind of story. Whimsical, unusual, and compelling? Bring it on. And Magic Bitter, Magic Sweet definitely delivered all the above and more. What caught me off guard was the level of emotion I felt as I read. This book rubbed me raw in beautiful ways. I've read all of Holmberg's other books and despite already being at a high level, she leveled up with this one. I CRIED, people. I actually cried. And this is NOT a normal thing for me. Not only is the story beautifully crafted and the world-building exquisite, the emotional authenticity was so powerful that while I immediately wanted to read the book again once I finished, I needed to recuperate for a few days before I could tackle it again. THAT is how you earn five stars. Wow.” — Kimberly VanderHorst Chasing Fireflies by Taylor Dean “I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. Being a bit of an introvert myself, I felt I could relate to Savannah. The fact that the story was in present tense pulled me from the story at times, but I quickly became enveloped by the story once again. This was a difficult book to put down. I loved the characters and story arc. I frequently wondered how things would turn out, and I was anxious to find out about things that were mentioned but not yet revealed. I liked Julian. And Dakota and Hunter were great as well. And I loved Pearl’s involvement in the story. In the end it all fit together quite perfectly. This is definitely a book I want to read again.” — Karen

Head Out to the Washington State Fair

As it does every year, the Washington State Fair is coming to the Puyallup fairgrounds in just over a week. You wont be able to miss it the fairgrounds are just down the street from our apartments at Canyon Park. With the fair so close by, why not head out and enjoy some of the attractions? Theres plenty to do, and the fair will run from September 2nd to the 25th, so youll have plenty of time to visit. You can find more information on their website here . As always, this years fair features loads of attractions. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique exhibit with moving replica dinosaurs to touch and see, with dinosaur riding, themed inflatables, a dino dig, and gem and fossil panning. There will be art shows and crafting classes, including the Hobby Hall, an exhibit focusing on crafts and collecting. And dont forget traditional animal exhibits including the Piglet Palace, draft horse and driving demonstrations, and the Fair Farm. The fair offers lots of contests and competitions with great prizes to win, including the Ultimate Fan contest at the Ultimate Tailgate party. Fairground booths and prizes are also available in abundance! Head over to the Midvale fairground for carnival rides, including the Classic Coaster, the Extreme Scream, and the Rainer Rush inverted roller coaster. You have to be a certain height to ride, but for kids that dont meet the mark theres also Sillyville, with rides for anyone 32 or taller. But maybe what piques your interest most are the numerous planned concerts and performances. This years appearances include Tim Mcgraw, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock & Uncle Kracker, Creedence Clearwater, Smash Mouth, Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy, Train, and more. Not to mention the rodeo, which will feature traditional events like bull riding, bareback & saddle bronc riding, roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing, plus the Rodeo Parade and Cattle Drive. Or just go out and enjoy the Friday Fireworks spectacular! And of course, the Fair offers lots of food options including over nine hundred vendors plan to make plenty of time for snacking and shopping! What is your favorite part of attending a fair? Please share in the comments.

Celebrate Aviation Day

On December 17th, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright became the very first people to create and fly a self-powered, heavier-than-air aircraft that was controlled by a human riding on it, the very first airplane. The first flight was only just over 120 feet, but it was the herald of amazing things to come. In honor of the Wright brothers achievements, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared August 19th Orvilles birthday as National Aviation Day. As it turns out, August 19th is this coming Friday, so we here at Canyon Park Apartments thought we should gather together some options for celebrating the holiday that wont take you too far from Puyallup. Visit the Museum of Flight Weve written about the local Museum of Flight here on our blog before, but the museum has only grown and expanded its offerings since then. Go on an interactive flight simulation through the sky and beyond; learn about the history of Boeing, one of the largest airplane companies in the world; see the remains of the Corsair, rescued from the bottom of Lake Washington by the museum! The Museum of Flight is a great destination for aviators of all ages! Fly a Remote-Controlled Airplane It can be tricky, but RC Airplane enthusiasts love the challenge of their sport. The best way to get started? Look up a local RC Airplane field or club at the link above and go take a look. Even if you dont feel like getting into the hobby yourself, it will be fun to watch. Attend the Pierce County Kite Festival The entire family will be captivated by amazing kite demonstrations, family kite flying, face painting, and more. Bring your kites, blankets, and cameras and get ready for a day full of fun! The first 250 kids will have an opportunity to make their own kites, compliments of the Pierce County Kitefliers Association!