Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place, the local coalition for University Place is here to meet the needs of the community. Its first meeting is Wednesday, September 21, 2022 (11:30 am-1:00 pm) at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8107 27th Street West in the lower lounge (Park in the back and walk straight […]
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Short Film “Aidan” Made in Tacoma, Screening at Multiple Local Film Festivals
Submitted by Donovan Wilson. Aidan is a short film, filmed entirely in Tacoma and University Place in the fall of 2021. I wrote the script in early 2020 and worked over the next 18 months revising and refining it and planning for production. After reaching out to local filmmakers I was able to put together […]
U. P. to host virtual meeting on city roads
City of University Place social media post. The City will hold a virtual public meeting on Sept 13 from 7-8 pm to discuss the Chambers Creek Road/Chambers Creek Lane project. Details, including how to join the meeting, are available on the City’s website at http://CityofUP.com.
The University Place City Council Sept. 6 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 6 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
University Place Parks and Recreation Foundation is forming to support and enhance
Submitted by Chris Saunders. University Place Parks and Recreation Foundation is forming to support and enhance Parks and Recreation in University Place. This will be a project oriented foundation to form a public private partnership between the University Place City. Its purpose is to oversee projects for the enhancement of our local parks and recreation. […]
Curran Apple Orchard Gets U.P.’s Newest Piece of Public Art
City of University Place announcement. On Aug. 18, friends of the Curran Apple Orchard gathered for a dedication of the park’s new piece of public art. “Forever Friends” is a bronze sculpture by John Jewell and was inspired by Brewster, one of two horses belonging to the Curran family, original owners of the Curran Apple […]
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. You may call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL). It will be confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. Services are available in Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 250 languages. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and TTY users: […]
Need help when on a lake?
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. If you need to call 9-1-1 for help from one of our many lakes in @CityofLakewood, look for a dock number closest to you. Dispatchers can cross-reference the number with a physical address, which sends help faster. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3PoG3Ax
September is Puget Sound Starts Here Month
City of University Place announcement. Across Puget Sound, cities and counties are coming together this September to celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month. Puget Sound is our economic powerhouse, provides endless recreational opportunities, and is home to incredible, iconic and irreplaceable animals. It’s also in trouble. We say Puget Sound Starts Here because every single […]