Happy Hearts Dinner Auction Sold Out
Caring for Kids has sold out the Happy Hearts Dinner Auction. This is our major fundraiser of the year. Our newest adventure is buying air beds for our kids who are sleeping on the floor. We were able...
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University Place City Council to meet, Feb. 1
The University Place City Council will meet on Monday, February 1, 2016, 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room (3715 Bridgeport Way West). Access the meeting agenda here.
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U.P.’s Maggard pages for Rep. Kilduff
Megan Maggard, a student at Curtis Junior High School, served as a page the week of January 25 in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by state Rep. Christine Kilduff (D-University...
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Budget committee hears from 13-year-old girl, passes ABLE Act 29-3
A little girl with purple hair changed their minds. Emma Patterson sat in front of lawmakers and cameras, in a meeting of the most powerful committee in the House—Appropriations—to talk about what a...
View ArticleCaring for Kids – Donations Needed
Umbrellas are needed for the Springbrook Food Truck, also yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles . Needless to say we always need blankets. You can drop off donations at the Clover Park S.D. main...
View ArticleUniversity Place Metro Park District qualifies for April ballot
University Place – The campaign for a University Place Metropolitan Park District has collected enough citizen signatures to qualify for the April ballot, the campaign announced Friday. The measure’s...
View ArticleChris Vance challenges Sen. Patty Murray Feb. 13, public invited
Chris Vance, former chair of the Washington State Republican Party, will be in Lakewood Saturday morning, Feb. 13, to talk about his campaign to replace Patty Murray in the U.S. Senate. He needs our...
View ArticleCurran Orchard Tree Adoptions & Pruning Parties
Searching for a great gift or just looking for a fun activity? Consider adopting a tree at the Curran Apple Orchard Park in University Place. This unique 7-acre working apple orchard offers individuals...
View ArticlePierce County looking for resort-style development at Chambers Bay
Pierce County is looking for a partner to design, finance, construct and operate a resort-style development adjacent to the Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Wash. Chambers Bay hosted the...
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UP for Arts 2016 Spring Arts & Concert Series starts Feb. 19
Sassy New Orleans jazz, classical songs and beautiful artwork will help chase away your winter blues during the upcoming 2016 UP for Arts Spring Arts & Concerts series. Upcoming performances are on...
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Dance Theatre Northwest Jr. Dance Ensemble Audition Results
Auditions were recently held at Dance Theatre Northwest for DTNW’s Junior and Advanced Junior Dance Ensemble. Congratulations to our newest member Maria Lotsova, age 10 who joins members of the...
View ArticleLakewood Baseball Club registration deadline soon
By Paul Nimmo The end of football season is always a sign that Baseball is just around the corner. Registration is underway for the spring season. There is still time to register your youth. How to...
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Auditor announces U.P. Metro Park District election details
A citizen’s petition to “Form a metropolitan park district in University Place” has qualified for the April 26, 2016 ballot. At the same election that the proposition is submitted to the voters as to...
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Mac Stauffacher pages for Rep. Kirby
Mac Stauffacher, a student at Curtis Junior High School, served as a page this week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by state Rep. Steve Kirby (D-Tacoma), Mac is the son of...
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TNT: Victim sought restraining order day before death; police shoot, kill...
A high-speed chase on Interstate 5 early Saturday morning ended with 12 police officers opening fire on a homicide suspect near Tillicum, a Lakewood police spokesman said. Read more: Victim sought...
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KeyBank and Tacoma Goodwill Provide Free Tax Prep Assistance
On February 6, 2016, 15 KeyBank volunteers were on hand in partnership with Tacoma Goodwill for the eleventh annual Super Refund Saturday – a one-day event during which KeyBank employees provide free...
View ArticleNarrow View Division Championships for JROTC set for Feb. 27
By Michael Kindred On the 27th of February at Curtis Jr. High School in University Place the Narrows View Division Drill and Rifle Championships will be held. High School Junior ROTC units will gather...
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PCTV: Updating Chambers Creek Properties master plan could bring new amenities
From Pierce County TV: If you’re a big user of Chambers Creek Properties, from walking the Soundview Trail to the Playground by the Sound in North Meadow, get a complete update on the future of the...
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Hoops 4 Heroes set March 10
Hoops 4 Heroes is a fundraising basketball game to support our Army and National Guard on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The game is hosted by The Association of the United States Army: DuPont Subchapter....
View ArticleTacoma Nature Center, Audubon March 2016 events
The March 2016 programs for partners in education at the Tacoma Nature Center and Tahoma Audubon are available.
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