City of University Place announcement. Nearly 1,500 people turned out for Oktoberfest in Market Square on Oct. 14, where they danced to polkas and pop tunes from the Lyle Schaefer Band and enjoyed traditional Bavarian fare as well as festive treats like large soft pretzels, potatoes-on-a-stick and more. This family-friendly event offered activities such as […]
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Connected CARE Program
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. This year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) implemented a Connected Community Access, Referral and Education (CARE) program which works to identify and assist those in need of services, but not the 9-1-1 system. The goal of this program is to address commonly identified barriers to appropriate healthcare access, […]
U.P. Council endorses “all inclusive” playground
A proposed design for the “all inclusive” play area at Cirque Park was endorsed by the UP City Council, following a review and recommendation by the City Park Advisory Commission. The Commission reviewed the play area plan developed in conjunction with Game Time, a designer and manufacturer of play equipment. The “all-inclusive” play area will […]
U.P. developing Northeast Business District plan
City of University Place social media post. We are developing a plan for the Northeast Business District. This will be integrated into the next Comp Plan update, scheduled for 2024. There is still time to provide input! Visit the City website for more info as well as the link to the survey. https://cityofup.com/396/Northeast-Business
University Place Library Christmas Book Sale
Submitted by Friends of the University Place Library. The Friends of the University Place Library will hold their annual Christmas Book Sale at the UP Library on Saturday, November 26th. Hundreds of new and gently used books and other media items will be offered at bargain prices to raise funds for other library events. Textbooks, […]
Brubaker-Holland Named to Mercy College of Health Sciences Dean’s List
Christine Brubaker-Holland of University Place has been named to the Dean’s List for the Summer 2022 quarter at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.749, in their most recent quarter, for a minimum of four […]
Fall Safety Day at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. On Saturday, October 22nd, West Pierce Fire & Rescue 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 […]
Do you have an escape plan?
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Do YOU have a fire escape plan? While we hope you never have to put it in action, having one is important. Visit our website for more information on how to create one for your household. https://bit.ly/3SpnVbe
2022 Fall Oversized Brush Curbside Pickup
City of University Place announcement. Through November 18, 2022. Pile Limitations: 1 per household no larger than 6′ wide by 6′ long by 6′ high The Oversized Brush Pickup is available to all residential customers of University Place Refuse and Recycling, even those without yard waste service. The pickup day for your area will be the same […]