🌱 Patch AM: Why golfers nationwide are zeroing in on University Place’s Chambers Bay

Hello University Place! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why golfers nationwide are zeroing in on University Place's Chambers Bay
• How did a University Place baker fare at the State Fair?

Also on today's calendar: Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Beyond Chambers Bay: Why Tacoma is the PNW's next great golf getaway (firstcallgolf.com) — Chambers Bay in University Place is highlighted as the centerpiece of a Tacoma-area golf getaway, with revamped greens, a new bar called The Landing, and upcoming major tournaments. The article explains why golfers should linger around Tacoma, pairing Chambers Bay with nearby Cedar Irons and the Home Course, and underscores the scenic, challenging experience available right in University Place.
   

• WA's best cinnamon roll: Our writer goes on a sweet State Fair journey (seattletimes.com) — A dedicated home baker from University Place drove to Puyallup to compete in the Washington State Fair's live "Best Cinnamon Roll" contest, adding local pride to the sweet showdown. The writer describes the judging process, creative roll variations, and scoring, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how fair bakers from Pierce County and beyond are evaluated.
   

📸 Around University Place

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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Let's Beat Breast Cancer Rally →
  Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• ASL Fall Potluck →
  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4219 Beckonridge Drive West, University Place
Sunday September 20
• Create Your Own Altar: A Beginner-Friendly Workshop. →
  University Place- The Elysian Temple, 4103 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
Monday September 21
• First Day of Fall Quarter
  Tacoma Community College, 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma
  7:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• Parent & Me Paint Night →
  The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
  6:00 pm
• Tasting Room Trivia →
  3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Homeschool Learning Pod (co-op) at The Pod Works →
  The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
  10:30 am
Thursday September 24
• Reed Open House
  Reed Elementary Tacoma, WA 98418
  5:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Live Music - Sarah Tweet →
  3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
  8:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• 70th Avenue Phase 2 In-Person Bid Opening →
  3609 Market Place West, University Place
  2:00 pm
• Tasting Room Trivia →
  3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Homeschool Learning Pod (co-op) at The Pod Works →
  The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
  10:30 am
• PCKA Fun Fly →
  Chambers Creek Regional Park – Central Meadow, 6320 Grandview Dr. W, University Place
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Akima, LLC posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Clerk Freight Office in Lakewood. Apply here.
• OSL Retail Services Inc posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W3537 in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

• Golf News September 15, 2026 (golfblogger.com)
• Golf course review: What makes Tacoma's Meadow Park a local favorite? (thenewstribune.com)
• Iconic regional car wash brand in Gig Harbor sells site to local competitor (thenewstribune.com)

Steilacoom

• Town of Steilacoom TOWN ADMINISTRATOR in Steilacoom, WA (thenewstribune.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 there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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