The Safe Sitter babysitting class is designed to teach students ages 11-13 how to be safe when caring for a child. Students will learn how to run babysitting as a business, childcare skills, CPR and choking rescue, as well as basic first aid. This 3-day class runs from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. each day. To register, […]
Village at Chambers Bay to Get Parking Meters
Visitors to the Village at Chambers Bay will soon see new 90-minute parking meters along Market Place West. The meters are intended to ensure a fair and equitable turnover of parking spots for those patronizing businesses in the Village, especially for those with accessibility and mobility issues. Business owners in the Village at Chambers Bay […]
Market Square Road Repairs Planned for May 21 and 22
The City’s Public Works crews will be restriping parking stalls and installing posts for parking meters along the east and west sides of Market Place West between 37th Street West and Market Court West in Market Square on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22. Market Place from 37th Street West to Market Square West […]
Does Your Summer Celebration Require a Special Event Permit?
With summer upon us, groups interested in hosting a special event such as athletic or sporting events, block parties, arts and crafts shows, flea markets or rallies that may attract more than 50 people should apply for a City of University Place Special Events permit. The City has put together a helpful Special Events Guide […]
The University Place City Council May 20 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 20 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
2024 U.P. Spring Garden Tour is June 8
Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 U.P. Spring Garden Tour sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society. This year’s tour will take place on Saturday, June 8 and feature five stunning gardens in the University Place and Fircrest area. Tickets are $25 and available at Chirp and Company, Willow Tree Gardens and Interiors, and Gardensphere. They […]
UPPD Police Blotter – May 15
The most recent significant public safety activity in University Place can be read here.
Duck Daze Parade Registration Deadline is Friday
Community organizations, youth groups, businesses and others who want to participate in the Duck Daze Parade on Saturday, June 1 must register with the City of U.P. by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17. The parade registration packet is available on the City’s Events page. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at 29th Street and […]
See’s Candies opens University Place store
U.P.’s sweet tooths celebrated the grand opening of the new See’s Candies store in the Green Firs Towne Center on April 20. Several members of the U.P. City Council were part of the festivities, which also included the Curtis High School cheerleaders. Joining See’s sales associates for the celebration were Pat Egan, president and CEO […]