The Curran Apple Orchard is a 7.33 acre park located at 3920 Grandview Drive in University Place. There are more than 250 apple trees which are available for adoption each year. Varieties include Gravenstein, Golden Delicious and MacIntosh. TREE ADOPTIONS: All adopters are entitled to the apples from their tree for one harvest season. Adopter […]
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UP for Arts Fall Arts & Concert Series 2018
Classical, Renaissance, Jazz and popular music are among the incredible variety of musical offerings in the Fall 2018 Arts & Concerts Series sponsored by UP for Arts. This year’s Fall offerings include an array of outstanding musical performers paired with multi-talented visual artists including photographers, painters and wood/stone artists. All events occur on the following […]
Curran Orchard Concert – August 2
Submitted by CORE Join us for great music, food and fun during the 2018 Curran Apple Orchard Summer Concert Series! All concerts are FREE and take place on the following Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8pm. Bring blankets, picnics or enjoy food from Hometown Hotdogs! (Note: No alcohol allowed in City Parks).
Curran Apple Orchard 2018 Summer Concert Series
Submitted by CORE Join us for great music, food and fun during the 2018 Curran Apple Orchard Summer Concert Series! All concerts are FREE and take place on the following Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8pm. Bring blankets, picnics or enjoy food from Hometown Hotdogs! (Note: No alcohol allowed in City Parks).
Ale House Restaurant Review
Submitted by Don Doman. The last time I ate at the Ale House, which is located on Mildred Street a few blocks from Tacoma Community College, a friend ordered their “fiery pasta.” When it was delivered he complained it was too spicy. The rest of us just laughed at him as we pointed out, “Well, […]
Curran Orchard Insect Classes/Apple Trap Party
Submitted by CORE Learn how to combat the dreaded apple maggot, coddling moths and other insects at a free class taught by Master Gardener Bill Horn at the Curran Apple Orchard Park barn on Saturday, May 5th.
Sapporo Steakhouse Restaurant Review 2
I had dined at Sapporo Steadkhouse the day it opened a little over a month ago. A review on the opening day is a little unfair, but it gives you a good indication how things will work out later. The first time through there were a few minor problems, but the staff was friendly and […]
Forever Friends: Meet Artist John Jewell
Forever Friends is a life-sized bronze sculpture celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Curran Apple Orchard Park in University Place. Learn the story behind the exquisite life-size bronze sculpture being created for the Curran Apple Orchard Park at a “Meet the Artist” event at the UP Library on Thursday, April 12, from 6:30pm. to 8 […]
Westside Story – Sign Of The Times Snarls Traffic In University Place
The other day while enjoying a tasty espresso at my favorite Forza Coffee Shop, I could not believe my eyes when I read the Precision Tune sign.