Tacoma, Wash. — Families across the South Puget Sound can learn from a nationally-renowned speaker on anxiety on September 19 in University Place, Wash. Dr. Tracy Dennis-Tiwary, author of Future Tense: Why Anxiety is Good for You (Even Though it Feels Bad) will speak to families and teens on “Flipping the Script on Anxiety” at […]
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Get Your Lederhosen Ready for Oktoberfest in Market Square on Oct. 13
Fall’s favorite festival, Oktoberfest, will return to Market Square on Friday, Oct. 13 from 5-9 p.m. Get ready for an evening of authentic polka music from the Lyle Schaefer Band, along with food and treats including hand pies from Jack’s Savory Pie Co. (new this year) and, back by popular demand, the Manic Meatballs truck. […]
Home-Based Business Reception
Did you know that more than fifty percent of University Place businesses are home-based? Or that twice a year the City’s Economic Development Office hosts a reception just for these businesses? Come and join us for this fantastic opportunity to mingle and network with other like-minded professionals. Tap into new resources to help your business […]
U.P. Refuse Fall Clean-Up and Canned Food Drive
Residents NORTH of 40th St W. Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents SOUTH of 40th St W. Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dispose of and/or recycle some unwanted items and yard waste for FREE! Clean Up Rules: Limit: 1 load per household for all items EXCEPT for […]
Symbolism within the 9/11 Reflection Park at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has a piece of steel from the World Trade Center proudly displayed in the center of the 9/11 Reflection Park, located in front of Station 31 in University Place. This artifact symbolizes and honors those lost on September 11, 2001 and has been a part of the community since […]
Pacific Wellness and University Place Medical Clinic Under One Roof
September 12, 2023 UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Help the City of University Place celebrate the Re-Opening of Pacific Wellness and University Place Medical Clinic on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 from 1:30-2:30 pm at their location at 4114 Bridgeport Way W.
School’s in Session: Slow Down
The 2023-24 school year is now underway and the University Place Police Department wants to remind all motorists to leave a little extra time in their morning and afternoon routines to slow down and be safe. Walkers and bikers be sure to stop, look, listen and look again before crossing the street. Don’t walk between parked […]
9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
In honor of the anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 55 military personnel. Friday, September 8 at noonLakewood City Hall6000 Main Street, Lakewood Monday, September 11 […]
UP Police Blotter – Sept. 6
Incident: Shoplifting and Weapons Violation – Location: 3800 Bridgeport Wy W Officers were working a Shoplifting Emphasis when they were notified by Safeway of an in-progress theft. The suspect fled on foot as officers arrived. He was taken into custody moments later in a nearby apartment complex. The stored recovered $181.82 worth of unpaid merchandise. […]