Good morning University Place! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
Blessing of the Animals at Curran Apple Orchard Park
Loss of a Spouse seminar at 7909 40th St W, University Place, WA, 98466
Special Services Day at University Place Primary School
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
PSD - GHHS / Aux Gym Floor Refinishing Gig Harbor High GHH - Auxiliary Gym 6:00 am
GHHS - LIBRARY - CTE PD Gig Harbor High GHH - Library 7:00 am
GHHS - POOL - SWIM AND WP CONDITIONING Gig Harbor High GHH - Swim Pool 8:00 am
Special Services Day University Place Primary School Tacoma, WA 98466 8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
⚠️ Magnitude 2.55 earthquake reported Aug 22 at 3:54 AM PDT: 2.55 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ashford, Washington. More than 3 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog! GREEN was LOST on August 21, 2026 in Tacoma, WA 98444 near Park Ave & 86th St Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor University Place East)
McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
HR-Substitute Services posted a job opening for Substitute - Food Service Worker ($22.75/hour) in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
Third suspect charged in homicide at Tacoma parking garage (thenewstribune.com)
Pair of Washington Football Legends Return to Fall Camp (usatoday.com)
Titus-Will hosts USO Northwest Mobile Canteen serving free lunch to local service members (komonews.com)
Tacoma
A 'back to school' event growing in size each year takes over the Tacoma Dome for 2026 (king5.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!