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Celebrate National Comic Book Day

Here’s a fun holiday coming up later this week: September 25th, National Comic Book Day. These days, comic books are seeping into all sorts of media… from movies to television to fine art, their stories and characters are icons of international culture. If you haven’t picked up a comic book since you were a kid (or ever at all), we’ve gathered together some of the greatest titles available. Check them out soon! Batman: Hush A new nemesis has come to Gotham and is stalking Batman through the night, using enemies like the Joker, the Riddler, and Ra’s al Ghul as pawns in a complicated plot targeting the Dark Knight and his allies. Batman is caught off guard at every turn by a mysterious foe that knows more about him than should be possible. Marvel 1602 If you are a fan of Marvel’s superheroes and their recent string of successful movies, than this comic will be of particular interest to you. The year is 1602; British court magician Steven Strange and the Queen’s premier spy, Sir Nicholas Fury, fend off an attack by the mad despot Von Doom. People with strange abilities and witch-like powers are appearing throughout Europe, and all the chaos seems to be centered around a young woman from the New World named Virginia Dare and the Indian warrior that protects her. Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rock band, he's "between jobs," and he's dating a cute high-school girl. Nothing could possibly go wrong, unless a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle? The short answer is yes. The long answer is Scott Pilgrim, Volume 1: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life . Death Note A shinigami — a god of death — has grown bored with eternity. He decides to drop his death note, a notebook that will kill anyone whose name is written inside it, into the human world just to see what will happen. When a young genius comes across the note, he decides to use it to rid the world of criminals and evil; but an equally brilliant detective looking to solve the recent string of unexplained murders threatens to stop him.

Recipes for Chocolate Milkshake Day

Today is Chocolate Milkshake Day! If there’s a treat that’s easy to prepare right at home, it’s a milkshake. So we’ve gathered together a few interesting chocolate milkshake recipes that you can try out today. These recipes and their descriptions are from Allrecipes.com; take a look! Chocolate Surprise Milkshake "This milkshake is fantabulous! Chocolate ice cream, chocolate syrup, chocolate drink mix and chocolate chips are all whirled together with milk to produce a concoction so chocolaty, that it is sure to make you tingle." Chocolate Strawberry Banana Milkshake "A wonderful milkshake that can easily be adapted for low-sugar diets. My mother got me started on this 20 years ago. I rarely add sugar or sweetener, but I realize that some people enjoy a bit more sweetness. You can substitute orange juice for milk if you like." Chocolate Mint Milkshake "A cool, refreshing milkshake that will have you craving for more. All you need is milk, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, and a few drops of some peppermint extract.” Chocolate Spinach Milkshake "I learned this recipe from a friend and expected it to be disgusting considering it was filled with spinach. But it's delicious! It tastes just like a peanut-butter chocolate milkshake but it's healthy for you as well!" Don’t Knock It Until You Try It Zucchini Chocolate Banana Nut Milkshake "I discovered 2 giant zucchini in my garden. I decided to turn this treasure into a challenge and made a whole meal in which each course or dish featured zucchini in some way. This delicious concoction was what I came up with for dessert. The kids raved about it and asked for seconds." Coffee Brownie Milkshake "A cool creamy mix of ice cream, coffee, and brownie mix. Can switch it up with different flavored ice cream or make it an adult beverage by adding chocolate or coffee-flavored liqueur." Have your own favorite chocolate milkshake recipe? Let us know in the comments so that everyone at Willow Hill Apartments can try it out, too!

Gourmet Pizza around Puyallup

Is there really any food better than pizza? You can get it with just about anything on top; you can find inexpensive versions or high-quality, fine-dining versions. And that’s the kind we want to highlight today; we’ve put together a quick list of places around Puyallup where you can find delicious gourmet pizza, none of them far from Willow Hill apartments. We’ve included some reviews of the restaurants from Yelp, and you can click on the links for more information on each. Abella Pizzeria “My go to pizza place. Abella's is serving some of the best pizza in town. The salads are A+ . I always order 2 large Antipasto Salads because I love them so much. The pizza ingredients have greatly improved since I first had it years ago. The pizza is always flavorful and has a great garlicky taste to the sauce. The crust also has a great texture and flavor. Lots of different speciality pizzas to choose from. Abella special is the best. Spanish fiesta is great. Breakfast scramble is good in smaller quantities. Delivery is always on time and friendly. Wait time is usually 45 min.” — Jacob R. MOD Pizza “I'm obsessed with their pizzas. I'm not really a pizza fan but this one is really good. I like that it's thin crust and I can customize my order to my liking. You can add as much meat, cheese and veggies with no extra charge. I thought I would be intimated at the thought of customizing my own pizzas but it's pretty easy. The staff is helpful and friendly. They always greet when you come in and leave even when they are busy.” — Jan W. Cerellos Pizza “Such great pizza! I called in for take out and they were just pulling my pizza fresh out of the oven at the time I had requested. The staff was so wonderful also, very friendly and they gave my daughter free fruit snacks. :)” — Celia R. The Rock Wood-Fired Kitchen “Awesome find. Started with the garlic mozzarella bread- delicious! Shared the house salad with my spouse- regular size, perfect. Ordered the wood fire California pizza-pesto, chicken, sun dried tomatoes. Ordered a 16" , got a 12" which is a perfect size for 2. Because of the mistake they sent out a second pizza which was a 16". Taking it home. Food and service was outstanding. Outstanding service from Nautica. Very personable. Definitely recommend this place. The theme is music. Cool photos on the walls of different albums. Music playing with video on TV's. Great find!” — Beth L.

Visit Oktoberfest Northwest

It’s almost October, which means a major, annual worldwide event is about to begin: Oktoberfest! If you’ve never been, you might not be familiar with what, exactly, Oktoberfest is. To learn more, we went to Wikipedia: “Oktoberfest is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a 16-day folk festival running from mid or late September to the first weekend in October, with more than 6 million people from around the world attending the event every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810…. The festival is held in an area named the Theresienwiese (field, or meadow, of Therese), often called the Wiesn for short, located near Munich's centre. During the event, large quantities of Oktoberfest Beer are consumed: during the 16-day festival in 2013, for example, 7.7 million litres were served. Visitors also enjoy numerous attractions, such as amusement rides, sidestalls and games. There is also a wide variety of traditional foods including Hendl (roast chicken), Schweinebraten (roast pork), Schweinshaxe (grilled ham hock), Steckerlfisch (grilled fish on a stick), Würstl (sausages) along with Brezen (pretzels), Knödel (potato or bread dumplings), Käsespätzle (cheese noodles), Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes), Sauerkraut or Rotkohl/Blaukraut (red cabbage) along with such Bavarian delicacies as Obatzda (a spicy cheese-butter spread) and Weißwurst (a white sausage).” Munich’s Oktoberfest proved to be so popular that German immigrants carried it with them wherever they went around the world. Nowadays, wherever you live, you can be pretty sure that there will be an Oktoberfest celebration somewhere nearby. For residents of Willow Hill apartments in Puyallup, the nearest and largest event is Oktoberfest Northwest, held just down the street at the State Fairgrounds each year. It will run this year from October 7th through the 9th. If you’re interested in fun games, delicious food, and great drinks, check out their website to learn more.

Get Ready for the Washington State Fair

Its that time of year again in just over a week, the Washington State Fair will be starting up at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, just down the road from Willow Hill Apartments! The fair runs from September 2nd to the 25th, bringing with it a wide variety of attractions and events. Types of fun available this year include: Concerts : This years performances include Tim Mcgraw, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock & Uncle Kracker, Creedence Clearwater, Smash Mouth, Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy, Train, and many more. Rodeo : Featuring bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing, plus the Rodeo Parade and Cattle Drive. Rides : Rides range from the Sillyville rides for kids 32 or taller to Midvale fairground rides for everyone else, and extreme rides such as the Classic Coaster, Extreme Scream, and the Rainer Rush inverted roller coaster. Food : Whether you are looking for a juicy burger, a traditional fair scone, or something out of the ordinary, the Washington State Fair offers a variety of food options to excite your taste buds. Attractions : Unique highlights of this years fair include Discover the Dinosaurs, a unique exhibit with moving replica dinosaurs to touch and see, dinosaur riding, themed inflatables, a dino dig, and gem and fossil panning; art shows and crafting classes, including the Hobby Hall, an exhibit focusing on crafts and collecting; and the Friday Fireworks Spectacular. Animal Exhibits : Featuring the Piglet Palace, draft horse and driving demonstrations, and the Fair Farm. Art & Culture : Art shows, hands-on art instruction, giant pumpkin carving, and La Fiesta de Don Andres" a Latin cultural fair with contemporary music and performances. Shopping : With over 900 vendors at the fair, theres almost more to buy than you could wrap your head around. Whatever youre after, for yourself or for someone else, youll find it at the fair. Contests : Competitions this year include the Emerald Queen Casino Best of Fair Awards and the Ultimate Fan contest at the Ultimate Tailgate party, not to mention fairground booths and prizes in abundance! For admission prices and other information, check out the State Fairs website here .

Visit the Tacoma Comedy Club

Two weeks ago we discussed the fun of celebrating lesser-known holidays and gathered together some tasty recipes to help you all celebrate Ice Cream Sandwich Day. But were not done yet, because theres another holiday this week that we wanted to highlight for you: tomorrow, August 16th, is National Tell a Joke Day! Now you can tell a joke just about anywhere, but we thought wed help you find the funny by highlighting a local stand-up comedy venue: The Tacoma Comedy Club! The Tacoma Comedy Club is located just a short drive away from Willow Hill Apartments here in Puyallup, with upcoming shows featuring comedians like Rod Man, Kevin Bozeman, and Whose Line Is It Anyway?s Greg Proops. Shows run at eight oclock in the evening on Wednesday through Sunday nights, with a second, ten-thirty show on Fridays and Saturdays. Every other Tuesday you can attend special Comedians With Benefits shows that support local charities. You might want to reserve your tickets ahead of time, because shows often sell out fast. All members of the military, police department, and fire department receive a two dollar discount off their ticket prices, unless theyre attending one of the Friday night shows then they get in free! Sunday night shows are free to college students (dont forget your college ID), and Thursday nights are ladies nights all you have to do is not be male, and you get in free. Theres free street parking, two nearby pay lots, and a full food and bar menu. Dont forget your ID, though; the eight oclock shows are 18+, and the ten-thirty shows are 21+. Casual attire is fine, but theyll charge you an extra two dollars if you wear a tuxedo t-shirt. And if youre one of those daring souls who is looking to perform your own stand-up act, send the Tacoma Comedy Club an e-mail every Wednesday night show is open-mike, featuring performances from local comedians like you. Check out the clubs website here for more information.