Submitted by Claudia Ellsworth. The Rotary Club of University Place-Fircrest (Rotary of UP-Fircrest) gathered donations of 1,618 pounds of food, and cash donations of over $600 from shoppers at Green Firs Safeway for Families Unlimited Network Food Bank providing nearly a ton of food for needy families. This marks the fourth year of cooperation with […]
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Join Rep. Mari Leavitt for a Cocoa and Conversation
Submitted by Mari Leavitt. You are invited! Join State Representative Mari Leavitt as she continues her series of community conversations. It’s a great way to discuss issues important to you and your family, hear about the work Mari has done to support local projects and priorities in our communities, and for her to learn what […]
Public Hearing: 2025-2026 Biennial City Budget
The City Council of the City of University Place will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 18, 2024, as part of its regular meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers at 3609 Market Place West, Third Floor, to consider the adoption of the proposed 2025-2026 Biennial City Budget. The public is encouraged […]
Surviving the Holidays
Submitted by Sunset Bible Church. Grieving the death of a loved one? Know someone who is? When you are grieving a loved one’s death, the holiday season can be especially painful. “Surviving the Holidays” seminar helps participants discover: Sunday, November 17, 20241:30 – 3:00 p.m.Sunset Bible Church admin office Great Room on 44th Street, University […]
It’s Almost Time to Light Up University Place
In what has become a popular holiday tradition, businesses in University Place, especially those located on the main commercial corridors of Bridgeport Way, 27th Street, and Mildred Street West, are encouraged to light up their businesses with white lights for the holidays. Lights not only bring attention to your business and encourage people to shop […]
U.P. Christmas Tree Lighting Planned for Dec. 6
A festive crowd will fill Market Square for the City of U.P.’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Santa will arrive on a West Pierce Fire & Rescue engine at 5 p.m. before joining U.P. City Council members for the count down to the lighting of the tree at […]
Three West Pierce Firefighters Return Home from Hurricane Relief
Washington State Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) recently returned home after deploying in early October to help with search and rescue efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the area. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is proud to have three firefighters deploy as a part of this team. We are thankful for their service and […]
Share Your Garden in the 2025 U.P. Garden Tour
The 2025 U.P. Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2005, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Every year the tour showcases five-six gardens in the area (U.P., Fircrest, and other nearby neighborhoods) as a fundraiser for the University Place Historical Society’s renovation of the historically significant Curran House and creation and support for the Museum […]
Curbside Oversize Brush Pickup November 4-15
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 as your curbside recycling or yard waste pickup day […]