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Also check out Workforce Grants & Application Workshop on the University Place Patch calendar

Sunday September 6th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello again University Place! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lavell Crawford at Tacoma Comedy Club
  • Workforce Grants & Application Workshop at Tacoma Community College

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Nice with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

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Other local events
    Tuesday September 8
  • Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
    Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
    2:00 pm

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day Holiday - Chamber Office Closed
    Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber 950 Pacific Ave # 300, Tacoma, WA 98402
    8:30 am
  • Labor Day Festival Doubleheader Softball Game at Cheney Stadium Γ’ Tacoma Honoring the Past and Embracing the Future
    Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Cheney Stadium - 2502 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405
    11:00 am
  • Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
    University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
    11:00 am
  • Tuesday September 8
  • Storywalk at Alderwood Park: CΓ©sar's Cerulean Surprise
    Kobetich Branch Library 212 Browns Point Boulevard NE, Tacoma, WA 98422
  • Virtual Weight Training Class with The Whole U
    University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
    6:15 am
  • South Sound Business Round Table-Virtual
    Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Zoom Information will be provided upon registration
    8:00 am
  • Stephanie Meredith's "All My Mothers"
    Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
    12:00 pm
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
    Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
    12:00 pm
  • Drop-in Advising: Meet an Academic Advisor through Zoom
    University of Washington Tacoma Online
    12:30 pm
  • Drop-in Advising: Meet with an Academic Advisor In-Person
    University of Washington Tacoma UW Tacoma Garretson Woodruff Pratt (GWP)
    1:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Walmart posted a job opening for Meat/Produce Team Supervisor in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • General Plastics Manufacturing Company posted a job opening for CNC Programmer/Machinist in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Lakewood

  • Lakewood Rosh Yeshiva HaGaon HaRav Malkiel Kotler Joins Leading Rabbonim for Historic White House Meeting With President Trump {PHOTOS} (lakewoodalerts.com)
  • Man convicted in Tacoma drive-by shootings on the run. Police seek public's help (thenewstribune.com)
  • Judge issues ruling on measure that could remove Sheriff Swank from office early (thenewstribune.com)

Steilacoom

  • This Puget Sound town hauled a church in by wagon, and it's still standing today (wheninyourstate.com)
  • River Ridge tops Tumwater behind freshman Kinsley Phillips' brace (chronline.com)

Ok University Place! 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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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