Submitted by Chris Saunders. Dr. Holly Galbreath, Special Education Coordinator at University Place School District will be the speaker for the coalition in University Place called United for University Place meeting on Wednesday, November 16 at 11:30 am – 1 pm. We have been focusing on the needs of those with disabilities this fall, and […]
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Christmas Tree Lighting is Dec. 2
City of University Place announcement. Plans continue to shape up for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Market Square on Friday, Dec. 2. Make sure to circle the date on your calendar and come out to enjoy food trucks, kettle corn, kids’ activities, the Curtis High School drum line and choir, as well as pictures with […]
Sign UP
City of University Place announcement. Have you noticed the new sign for Cirque Park on Bridgeport Way? The new sign marks the western edge of the park, right behind the softball field. It provides additional locational help for visitors and competitors who come to U.P. to use the park. This compliments the park’s existing signage […]
1,511 calls answered
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. In October, crews responded to 1,511 calls for service, which is an average of 48 responses per day.
Invitation to the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council’s Groundwater Forum
Submitted by Cindy Haverkamp. Mark your calendars and register for the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council’s 6th annual Watershed Issues Forum on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:30pm. This event is FREE. You can attend in-person OR virtually via Zoom. The forum will feature six guest speakers on topics related to wastewater and septic […]
UP Rotary Donates 500 Dictionaries to Get Kids Started
Submitted by Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest. Five hundred copies of Websters Dictionary for Students were placed in the hands of 500 University Place third and fourth grade students during the week of November 2-8. The books are gifts to the students, who are encouraged to write their names in the book and take it […]
University Place to Dedicate New Veterans Memorial Plaza on Veterans Day, Nov. 11
City of University Place announcement. After many years of planning, fundraising and contributions of volunteer labor and in-kind services, the City of University Place and University Place Veterans Plaza Committee will formally dedicate the new Veterans Plaza in Cirque Park (7250 Cirque Dr. W.) on Friday, Nov. 11. The public is invited to attend the […]
Volunteers needed Caring for Kids
Submitted by Diane Formoso. The Caring for Kids Holiday Fair will be held Saturday, December 10th with setup on Friday, December 9th at Thomas Middle School. We will be serving 800 families with gifts for their kids plus a ham for dinner. We need volunteers starting at 3:00 P.M. on Friday and 7:30 A.M. on […]
Invitation to the UP Veterans Plaza Dedication and Veterans Day Celebration
Submitted by Howard Lee, University Place Veterans Plaza. Join us at the University Place Veterans Plaza Dedication and Celebration of Veterans Day on Friday Nov 11th at UP’s Cirque Park. The following image includes all pertinent information.