The City of U.P. does not have public meeting rooms that community groups can use for their meetings. So we are grateful to First Financial NW Bank for allowing the City’s Economic Development Commission and other community nonprofits to use their conference room free of charge for meetings and retreats. Northwest Medical Arts has a lovely […]
Lots happening in U.P. this summer
Almost every week from June to September, there is some kind of special event, concert or community celebration happening in University Place. For the complete list of summer events, check out the Events calendar on the City’s website.
Register by July 27 to be Included on the National Night Out Public Safety Caravan
Residents of U.P. will join neighbors around the country in National Night Out festivities on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Those who want their neighborhood potluck or cookout included on the list of stops that the City’s public safety caravan will make must register with the City by Thursday, July 27. Nearly 20 neighborhoods have already signed […]
Music on the Square Returns to the Village at Chambers Bay on July 19
The 2023 Music on the Square season kicks off on Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m. when Flor de Luna takes the stage in Market Square with their mix of Latin music influenced by artists and bands such as Santana, War, Malo and Los Lobos. The Tacos Mirrey food truck will be on the scene […]
The University Place City Council July 17 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 17 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
A Note from Police Chief Pat Burke
Submitted by Pat Burke, Chief of Police. I would like to take a moment to formally introduce myself to you and to thank all of you who have already extended me such a warm welcome. It is my privilege and honor to serve as your Chief of Police. I’d like to share with you a […]
Summer Brings Preventative Road Maintenance to University Place
The City of University Place contracts with Pierce County Street crews to apply chip seal on streets in four U.P. neighborhoods beginning July 26. Seal coating will be applied the following week. Chip sealing involves laying asphalt oil and rock over the existing road to seal the surface. Chip sealing can extend a roadway’s service […]
Thursday Night Concerts Return to Curran Orchard
Enjoy free evening concerts this summer in the Curran Apple Orchard (3920 Grandview Dr.). The Curran Orchard Concert Series kicks off on Thursday, July 6 with a performance by the Billy Shew Band, whose influences range from Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughn to Brad Paisley and John Denver. Pack a blanket and a picnic […]
Soak Up Scenes from the U.P. Garden Tour
Take a few minutes to enjoy this beautiful video of Barbara Lee’s garden, one of the featured stops on the 2023 Garden Tour sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society. Lee’s garden is full of beauty and whimsy. From the Happy Place children’s space to water features and international touches such as Japanese maples, pagodas and even […]