The Tacoma Urban League is excited to host our 2023 Empowerment Awards Dinner which will be held at Hotel Murano on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 6 PM. This year’s event will feature a Fireside Chat on Black tech, entrepreneurialism, leadership, and social justice with SoLo Funds and Culture House Co-Founder Rodney Williams, King County Councilmember Grimay Zahilay, and Black Future Co-op Fund Co-Founder and Washington State Senator T’wina Nobles. We invite you […]
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Anderson Island Oktoberfest
Submitted by John Ullis. Greetings and a hearty “Guten Tag!” We’re thrilled to extend a warm invitation to our upcoming Oktoberfest celebration, set to take place on Saturday, October 21, with festivities kicking off at 4 pm and running until 7 pm. This vibrant celebration will unfold at the Anderson Island Community Center, providing the […]
Veterans Day 2023 Celebration, Nov. 11, Veterans Plaza in UP’s Cirque Park
Submitted by Howard Lee. University Place Veterans Plaza (nonprofit) and the City of University Place invite you to join us to celebrate Veterans Day 2023, November 11th, starting promptly at 11am in the Veterans Plaza, located in UP’s Cirque Park. There will be patriotic music, laying of a wreath at the Veterans Wall, and speeches […]
Celebrate the Fresh Look of Animal Care Clinic
Help the City of University Place officially welcome Animal Care Clinic in their newly updated space. Plan to join us on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m. for a ribbon cutting at their location: 4117 Bridgeport Way W.
Online Auction to Support Homeless Pets in Pierce County
Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting its third annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction Oct. 18-27. The event benefits thousands of homeless, neglected, and abandoned pets. Pre-registration for the event is now open! Pre-register today and gain exclusive access to explore […]
Partner UP at First Financial NW Bank, Oct. 26
Are you a business owner who wants to expand your network in University Place? Come to Partner UP – a unique networking event that takes place in the spring and fall to bring together business owners in University Place. Enjoy food, drinks, and a great atmosphere, while building relationships and learning strategies from other like-minded […]
Barn Renovation and Sign Volunteers Needed
Submitted by CORE. CORE (Curran Orchard Volunteer group) is seeking a few people with construction/building experience to assist with a barn renovation project. Work will occur weekdays dependent upon weather. For more info, please contact Rich Knowles at rgknowles@live.com or (425)870-5582. Curran Orchard Tree Signs Volunteers are needed periodically to help update adopter signs in […]
Building the Claudia Thomas Townhomes
Submitted by Ellie Wilson. The two Claudia Thomas Townhomes are well underway of becoming a reality in the Tillicum neighborhood. Many volunteers have already given of their time and effort. Currently, we have these opportunities to help. We are in need of snacks and lunches for 12 Concordia College student volunteers who will be working […]
Marriage Conference: A Marriage Worth Fighting For
Submitted by Lake City Community Church. It takes continual intentionality to create and maintain a healthy marriage. Whether you’re newly wed or have been married for decades; whether you’re struggling to find happiness in your marriage, or you’re feeling really solid; whether you’re a military couple or a blended family, the Lake City Community Church […]