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Whole Foods Market Welcomes ‘Alaffia Ladies of Togo Tour’
On Tuesday, March 8, Whole Foods Market Chambers Bay will host the “Alaffia Ladies of Togo Tour,” to introduce University Place city officials and local shoppers to African delegates from Togo...
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U.P.’s Caeleb Nunley missing since Feb. 4
University Place, WA – The Center for Search & Investigation for Missing Children is seeking public assistance in locating Caelab Nunley, a 14-year-old male last seen on February 4, 2016 at 7:15...
View ArticleLetter: University Place residents need Metropolitan Park District
By Vivian Foster Why is this decision so important? Simply, because the City of University Place does not have enough funding (taxes, fees and other revenue) to continue to support any recreation and...
View ArticleYes to the Dress
Caring for Kids is supporting Clover Park High School’s Yes to the Dress, Prom Edition event. We are looking for donations of prom dresses to support our kids at this special occasion. You can drop off...
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Dance Theatre Northwest Students Recognized on National Levels
On Sunday, January 24, guest artist, Anh Dillon, from The Joffrey Ballet, conducted a master class for area dancers. In addition, auditions were held for the Joffrey ballet summer intensive programs....
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UP Council meeting agenda, March 7
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Council Meeting on Monday, March 7, 2016, 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room (3715 Bridgeport Way West). See the meeting agenda here.
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Free Family Movie
On Friday, March 25 watch “Inside Out” FREE on the big screen at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood. The movie will be shown in the gymnasium. You may bring your own...
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West Pierce Fire Fighters climb Seattle’s Bank of America Tower
Twelve members of the West Pierce Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1488, participated in the March 6 Scott Firefighter Stair Climb to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Seattle’s Bank of America...
View ArticleDance Theatre Northwest annual meeting set for March 12
The Annual Meeting for Dance Theatre Northwest will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the University Place Library (3609 Market Place W., Suite 100, University Place). Dance Theatre...
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Charles Wright Academy named Matt Culberson next Head of School
Tacoma, Wash. – Charles Wright Academy’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Matt Culberson will be the next Head of School. Mr. Culberson will succeed current Headmaster Robert Camner, who...
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Registration Open for Upcoming CERT Class
University Place, Wash. – West Pierce Fire & Rescue is taking registration for the upcoming Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) class for those who live or work within Lakewood and University...
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UP for Arts 2016 Spring Arts & Concert Series continues March 18
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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Tyler Francis named Charles Wright Academy Athletic Director
TACOMA – Charles Wright Academy is pleased to announce that current Lower School fitness teacher and Assistant Athletic Director Tyler Francis has been named the school’s next athletic director. Mr....
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Bringing the Sound of Music to University Place
Beautiful live piano music reverberating throughout the UP Civic/Library Atrium is the latest goal of UP for Arts in University Place. UP for Arts sponsors the popular Spring and Fall Arts &...
View ArticleLetter: UP Park District and Tinkerbell
By Betsy Tainer Do you believe in Tinkerbell? The ‘for’ campaign is putting out that the levy for the new University Place Park District would likely by about $0.16/1,000 vs the up to $0.75/1,000 that...
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Final stage for treatment plant
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. – Mortenson Construction teams this month marked their one-millionth hour worked without a lost-time injury on the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)...
View ArticleLetter: U.P.’s Proposed Taxing District – A Tale of Two Cities
By Sydna Koontz, University Place In a well run city a strategic approach is taken (Council sets priorities, creates a vision and a mission, establish goals to be achieved). Property taxes paid by...
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University Place City Council meeting agenda, March 21
The University Place City Council will hold a regular council meeting on Monday, March 21, 2016, 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room (3715 Bridgeport Way West). Access the meeting agenda here.
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Family Bingo Night
On Friday, April 1 Pierce County Parks and Recreation will host a Family Bingo Night at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 9850 64th St W in University Place. The fee is $5 per person, which includes 6 game...
View ArticleSave University Place Parks & Recreation updated FAQ page
By Vivian Foster University Place, WA – Save University Place Parks & Recreation (SUPPR) has recently updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page on its website in response to inquiries...
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