Submitted by Chris Kimball. With November 5th approaching, it’s time to call for volunteers for our 20th-anniversary Woodstick drum extravaganza! If you would like to help organize this wonderful event which is raising money for the Coffee Oasis and Network Tacoma organizations, both which help the homeless with an emphasis on youth, please call my […]
2023 Curran Cider Squeeze Cancelled
Submitted by CORE. The Curran Apple Orchard Cider Squeeze scheduled for Sunday, August 27, is cancelled due to a lack of volunteers and an inadequate number of cider presses. Instead, the public is invited to a Community Harvest Day on Sunday, August 27, from 10am to 4pm. The community is welcome to pick from untaped […]
Across the Fence: Bock
Have you ever heard of the German term “Bock”? The beer drinkers among you certainly know it to be a strong, dark lager variant. But why is it called “bock”?! To be honest, I didn’t know this either, except that it is a strong beer. And that, accordingly, Doppel-Bock (“double bock”) must be doubly strong. […]
Letter: Lessons Among the Flowers
Why are you always watering the flowers?” my preschooler granddaughter wanted to know. Redirecting the spray to yet another flower, I responded, “When it’s so hot like this, do you drink water?” “Yes,” she replied. “And sometimes lemonade.” “Well, it’s the same with flowers. They love water. I’m not so sure though about lemonade.” Since […]
You can safely enter the water at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach
We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach. We issued the advisory July 21 because of high bacteria level. Results from water samples we collected August 14 indicate the public health concern is over. Questions? Contact the Surface Water Program at ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org or visit our website to learn more. You can find current […]
U.P. City Council cancels August 21 meeting
The City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023 has been cancelled. The next regular council meeting will be Tuesday, September 5, 2023. For further information, contact the City Clerk, City of University Place, 253-566-5656.
City Council Adopts Resolution 41259 to Expand Opportunities for Microbusinesses
TACOMA, Wash. – Tonight (August 15, 2023), the Tacoma City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 41259, directing the City Manager to incorporate a review of 13.06.080.G, Home Occupation, into the work of the Planning Commission as a high priority. Resolution 41259 was brought forward by At-Large Council Member Olgy Diaz, with the support of co-sponsors Deputy […]
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