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🌱 Patch AM: When will Toys ’R’ Us open at Puyallup’s South Hill Mall?
Also, don't miss The Hungry Housewives 12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show on the Puyallup Patch calendar

Greetings Puyallup! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When will Toys 'R' Us open at Puyallup's South Hill Mall?
Also on today's calendar: The Hungry Housewives 12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 62 and low of 39 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 35.
- Monday: Sunny and delightful, with a high of 68 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Toys 'R' Us Plans Stores in Auburn and Puyallup (whatnow.com) — Puyallup shoppers can expect a new Toys 'R' Us opening at South Hill Mall this October, part of the brand's holiday expansion with Go! Retail Group. The store will operate under at least a one-year lease, with the possibility of staying longer, giving local families another option for toys, games, and STEM gifts close to home.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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★ Featured events ★
- The Hungry Housewives 12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show →
GMS, 240 N C St, Buckley
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Join Kaleo at the Puyallup Farmers Market: Volunteer Locally →
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup
9:00 am - The Stein Dash →
Puyallup WA - Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters, 1015 39th Ave. SE, Suite 120, Puyallup
6:00 pm - Business Growth Foundations and Solutions Series →
Location Hybrid- Link to join will be sent upon registration. Registrations need to be completed at least 24 hours before the class. We encourage you to join in person! 323 N Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371 323 N Meridian Suite A Puyallup WA 98371, 323 N Meridian Suite A, Puyallup - Tuesday's for Toddlers →
South Hill Mall, 3500 S. Meridian, Unit 494, Puyallup
10:30 am - American Red Cross Blood Drive →
South Hill Mall, 3500 S. Meridian, Unit 494, Puyallup
11:00 am - Build Here, Puget Sound! The Game: Pierce County →
333 South Meridian, Puyallup
11:30 am - Adult Book Club →
207 West Stewart Avenue, Puyallup
6:00 pm - Canyon Terrace 31st Annual Craft & Gift Sale →
Canyon Terrace Clubhouse, 9314 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup
9:00 pm - Fall Festival/Fundraiser →
17513 8th Ave Ct S, Spanaway, WA, 98387
11:00 am - Sunrise Village Halloween Spooktacular →
Sunrise Village Shopping Center, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup
5:00 pm
Saturday October 10
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Tuesday October 13
Friday October 16
Saturday October 24
Friday October 30
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Yard,garage sale 2 days only Oct 9 and 10 lots of good home decor and clothing
2 day sale ,Oct 9 and 10 ,rugs, mirror lamps art chairs,home decor, furniture,etc 230ave ct. east Buckley .just off sumner/buckley hwy . 10am to... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know of any animal rescues or anyone who can take in any dogs?
Unfortunately I find myself in an unfortunate situation. I moved in with my grandfather at his request because he needed help with care and also… (Nextdoor Windsor Crossing)
- H&R Block, Inc. posted a job opening for Tax Associate in Puyallup. Apply here.
- SBH Health System posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - 8675 Puyallup in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sumner
- Shelter takes in 44 cats after owner's death in Sumner (kiro7.com)
- High school football roundup: Emerald Ridge edges Curtis, Orting rolls Fife (theolympian.com)
- Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in retail division (spokesman.com)
South Hill
- Gluten-free fast food? Kindler's opens in Spokane Valley. Locations incoming on South Hill, Millwood (thenewstribune.com)
- The big push..... (blogspot.com)
- Toys 'R' Us Returning to Vancouver Mall (whatnow.com)
Ok Puyallup! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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