City of University Place announcement. Last spring, the City of University Place Parks Advisory Commission sought public input on plans for the redevelopment of Homestead Park. Located at 3761 Bridgeport Way W., Homestead Park encompasses 5.5 acres and includes wooded areas, walking trails, a fern grotto and a rhododendron collection. It is one of the […]
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CWA Expands Early Childhood Education
Charles Wright Academy announcement. TACOMA, WA – In response to the success of their preschool opened in 2019, Charles Wright Academy (CWA) will expand its Early Childhood Education (ECE) program for children ages 3 and 4 to include an additional preschool classroom for 3-year-olds, an additional classroom for 4-year-olds, and an “Atelier” learning studio dedicated […]
U.P.’s Pine Cone Café to re-open
City of University Place announcement. Many U.P. diners have missed the home-cooked fare and family-friendly environs of the Pine Cone Café at 7912 27th St. W. ever since it closed in 2020. But local restauranteurs and U.P. residents Dana Claar Verellen and her husband Dave Verellen are busy making plans to reopen the eatery sometime […]
State of the City – University Place
City of University Place announcement. Prior to turning over the mayor’s gavel to new Mayor Steve Worthington, outgoing Mayor Caroline Belleci took a few minutes during the first City Council meeting of 2022 to review some of the accomplishments of the City during 2021. These included: Improved Communications The City launched hybrid Council meetings that […]
Curran Orchard Tree Adoptions Now Available
Submitted by CORE. Start off the New Year right by adopting an apple tree at the Curran Apple Orchard Park located at 3920 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Adoption applications for the 2022 harvest season are now being accepted. There are two adoption categories: Pruning Adoptions ($45 available through March 31) and Orchard Supporter […]
Grieving the Death of a Loved One?
Submitted by Sunset Bible Church. It hurts to lose someone. Find help at GriefShare. GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Find a GriefShare support group or event near you at www.griefshare.org. […]
Dance Theatre Northwest Offers Live Winter Classes
Submitted by Dance Theatre Northwest. Dance Theatre Northwest is offering live dance classes and a variety of fun and fitness beginning January 4, 2022. Students from beginner level to advanced ranging from age 4 through adult can participate in classical ballet, Pointe, partnering, Broadway style jazz, musical theatre, dance exercise and tap dance. Classes take […]
Steve Worthington Elected New Mayor of University Place
City of University Place announcement. During its first meeting of 2022, the U.P. City Council voted to elect its member Steve Worthington to serve as the City’s mayor for 2022 and 2023. Council Member Javier Figueroa was elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Ed Wood was chosen to lead the City’s […]
Prepare in a Year: January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until […]