Submitted by B. J. Coleman. The standing-room-only audience at Dance Theatre Northwest’s recent fall Art Showcase was treated to an exciting variety of dance styles and technical abilities in a somewhat surprising lineup last Saturday, October 7th. While the dancers entered the stage in their pointe shoes, sparkling tutus and tiaras immediately establishing them as […]
University Place
Commitment to Community
Congrats to our own City Council member Caroline Belleci who just graduated from the fall session of West Pierce Fire & Rescue’s CERT training class! (Pictured here with the graduating class.) CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) classes are aimed at preparing groups of citizens in our community to prepare for and respond to disasters. The […]
It’s in the Bag
The baggers at Trader Joe’s on Sept. 20 may have been a little overdressed—and some might say a little underqualified—but that’s because they were a bit out of their element. U.P. Police Chief Pat Burke and Sgt. Zach Bregel spent an hour bagging groceries (not criminals) at the Bridgeport Way store as part of Trader […]
Oktoberfest is Next Friday, Oct. 13
Don’t let the date scare you off: Friday, Oct. 13 is going to be a lucky night for all those who attend U.P.’s Oktoberfest celebration in Market Square. They are in for a night of great fun with friends and family alike. Come out from 5-9 p.m. to enjoy live authentic polka music from the […]
September 2023 Alarm Summary
In September 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,666 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Nearly 70% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Prepare in a Year: October
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Fall Safety Day is October 21st
On Saturday, October 21st, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your non-perishable donations. Pumpkins have been […]
Perfect Hashbowns – Chicken Fried Steak – and Berry Pie, Oh My
I had enjoyed a fantastic Chicken Fried Steak at The Pine Cone Restaurant in University Place right before COVID hit. Soon The Pine Cone and most other restaurants pretty much closed their doors. When restaurants opened up again, The Pine Cone was one of the first places we returned to and the food was still […]
Welcome to Pampered Puppers
Help the City of University Place welcome Pampered Puppers on Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 1:30 to 2:30 for a ribbon cutting at their location: 8216 27th St W, Suite C.