Please make plans to join U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke and other members of the UPPD from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at Wanna Cupcake? in the Green Firs Towne Center (3826 Bridgeport Way W.). This is a great opportunity to meet members of U.P.’s public safety team over casual conversation and sweet treats. […]
To Do
We Want Pockets Workshop
Submitted by Tacoma Historical Society. Back By Popular Demand! Have you ever wondered why women’s clothing has such tiny pockets—or no pockets at all? Are you tired of having a pocket deficiency? Do you want pockets now? Join THS for a workshop on the history of women’s pockets, learn why they became so rare, and […]
City of DuPont Parks and Recreation 2024 Fairy Trails
The City of DuPont Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of our beloved Fairy Trails event on June 1, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM. Families are invited to explore the Sequalitchew Creek Trail and encounter whimsical creatures, both big and small, amidst the beauty of nature. With magical crafts […]
Celebrate the baseball field improvements at Fort Steilacoom Park
The new fields at Fort Steilacoom Park are game-day ready! For the last few months the fields were under construction to replace the dirt in-fields with turf. Field 1 was also upgraded to be a collegiate level field so that it can serve as the home field for Pierce College’s baseball and softball teams. Come […]
Duck Daze Returns on Saturday, June 1
Get ready for the parade, music and silliness of U.P.’s beloved celebration of spring when Duck Daze returns on Saturday, June 1. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with the parade and continue for several hours with food trucks, live music and lots of family friendly activities in the Village at Chambers Bay. Community […]
Communities In Schools Annual Breakfast, May 15
Wednesday May 15th, 2024 join us for our Communities In Schools Lakewood Annual Breakfast. Click here to register. We are excited to once again bring our community together to celebrate our young people and the successes they’ve had during this year! This year, we will be highlighting the partnerships that support Communities In Schools Lakewood […]
Poetry in the Park
The University Place library is partnering with the Tahoma Bird Alliance’s Nature Book Group to present Poetry Nature Walks each month. In April, we will meet at Adriana Hess Wetland Park (2917 Morrison Rd.) on Thursday, April 25 from 2-3 p.m. The Pierce County Library System is partnering with the Tahoma Bird Alliance’s Nature Book […]
Cops v. Teachers Basketball Game, April 26
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The Lakes High School gym will play host to the 15th Annual Cops v. Teachers Charity Basketball Game on Friday, April 26. Doors open at 5:30 pm, tip-off at 6:30 pm.
Run or Walk the 52nd Sound to Narrows—coming Saturday, June 8
Submitted by Sound to Narrows. Spring into action and join the fun at the Sound to Narrows on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Celebrating 52 years, the Sound to Narrows footrace offers challenging 12K and 5K race routes in Tacoma, Washington. The featured 12K run and walk routes through beautiful Point Defiance Park. The S2N race […]