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Dance, eat and honor ancestors at Tacoma Buddhist Temple’s Bon Odori Festival
By Debby Abe Carrying on a decades-long tradition, the Tacoma Buddhist Temple will host its annual Bon Odori Japanese Folk Dance Festival on Saturday, July 30. The popular street fest features dancers...
View ArticleChambers Bay to host the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball in 2019
Chambers Bay, in University Place, Wash., has been selected by the USGA as the site of the 2019 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship. The dates of the championship are May 25-29. The Home Course, in...
View ArticleWalk to Fight the Flu
By Katarina Starnes Each year, we mark the start of the flu season with warnings. From remembering to wear a coat to stocking up on vitamin C, most people think of the common flu as just another pesky...
View ArticleTacoma Nature Center, Audubon August 2016 events
The August 2016 programs for partners in education at the Tacoma Nature Center and Tahoma Audubon are available.
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Public input sought on Chambers Creek Regional Park Master Site Plan update
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on the 2017 update to the Chambers Creek Regional Park Master Site Plan. The master plan is used to establish the vision for the park and...
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U.P.: 27th Street Improvements to Begin This Fall
Work will begin in September on pedestrian improvements along 27th Street, including new sidewalks, bike lanes and street lighting that will enhance pedestrian safety and access to businesses in the...
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University Place City Council meeting agenda, August 1
The University Place City Council will hold its next Regular Council Meeting on Monday, August 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room (3715 Bridgeport Way West). Access the meeting agenda...
View ArticleFill The Truck Donation Drive
By Howard Lee Dance Theatre Northwest (DTN) and Value Village have partnered to raise money for the free community events (like the Teddy Bear Picnic) DTN puts on throughout the year in the community,...
View ArticleHook Me Up Band playing Curren Orchard Concert August 4
The 2016 Curran Orchard Summer Concert Series continues on Thursday, August 4 with the Hook Me Up Band. All concerts are FREE and take place on the following Thursdays from 6:30pm to 8pm. Bring...
View ArticleJazz at the Curran Apple Orchard Park
Enjoy great jazz and picnic under the apple trees at the Curran Apple Orchard Park on Thursday, August 4, from 6:30pm to 8 pm. The “Hook Me Up” band will play a variety of jazz tunes for a memorable...
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Dance Theatre Northwest and Value Village partner to further the “Arts are...
By Howard Lee Ever wonder how Dance Theatre Northwest is able to be the premier producer of UP’s free civic events, the most recent being the highly successful Teddy Bear Picnic? These events, while...
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University Place Museum open August 6
By Howard Lee Yes, University Place has its own museum. Located in Windmill Village, next to the UP City Hall, contains artifacts from our city and region. Park in the Drexler St Parking Lot across...
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Twenty-six Annie Wright students earn International Baccalaureate Diploma
Annie Wright Schools announced that 26 out of 27 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma candidates have been awarded the prestigious IB Diploma. Six students earned bilingual diplomas. Class...
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HOPE[253] comes to Cheney Stadium Aug 14
You are invited to HOPE[253] this Sunday, August 14 at 6pm in Tacoma’s Cheney Stadium! It’s all free but, come very early to get free parking and a seat. HOPE[253] Cheney Stadium, Sunday, Aug 14, 6...
View ArticleUniversity Place City Council Special Meeting Agenda, Aug. 15
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016, (4:45 p.m.) in the Town Hall Meeting Room (3715 Bridgeport Way West). Access the meeting agenda here.
View ArticleSave the Date: UP for Art ‘Wine and Keys’
UP for Arts will Wine and Keys – a wine tasting fundraiser – Friday, September 9, 2016 (7-9 pm) in the UP Civic/Library Atrium, 3609 Market Place W. Sip sophisticated wines with a professional wine...
View ArticleSizzling R&B at the Curran Orchard
Enjoy a hot summer night with the sizzling sounds of the “Calaca Kings” during the final summer concert on Thursday, August 18, from 6:30pm-8 pm at the Curran Apple Orchard Park in University Place. An...
View ArticleCalaca Kings close the Curran Orchard Concert Series August 18
The 2016 Curran Orchard Summer Concert Series concludes on Thursday, August 18 with Rhythm and blues, rock and funk by the Calaca Kings. This concert is FREE. Bring blankets, picnics or enjoy food from...
View ArticleLASA, UWT release needs assessment
A presentation and discussion on the results of a Needs Assessment conducted this spring by the University of Washington-Tacoma Nursing and Healthcare Leadership Program is taking place at LASA on Mon,...
View ArticleBlessing of the Animals Service in the Curran Apple Orchard
United Church in UP is having our annual Blessing of the Animals Service on Sunday, August 21st at 10:00am. As is our tradition, the service will be held in the Curran Apple Orchard on Grandview Dr W....
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