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And on the University Place Patch calendar - Teacher Prep & Planning Day
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Coming up on the calendar:
- Final Exams at Tacoma Community College
- Teacher Prep & Planning Day at University Place Primary School
- Last day of classes at Tacoma Community College
... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.
📸 Around University Place
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place
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- Final Exams
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
7:30 am - Teacher Prep & Planning Day
University Place Primary School Tacoma, WA 98466
7:30 am - Last day of classes
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
7:30 am - Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 am - Wainwright Panther Night
Wainwright Middle Tacoma, WA 98466
4:30 pm - Geiger Meet & Greet
Geiger Montessori
4:30 pm
Thursday August 27
Monday August 31
Wednesday September 2
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 am - Summer Accessibility POP Session 5: Accessible Presentation Deli
University of Washington Tacoma Zoom (see registration link)
11:00 am - Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
11:00 am - Free OMWBE Summer Learning Series for Small Businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber 1305 Tacoma Ave S Suite 320 Tacoma WA 98402
12:00 pm - Drop-in Advising: Meet an Academic Advisor through Zoom
University of Washington Tacoma Online
12:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting-Cutters Point Coffee
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Cutters Point Coffee 5320 176th Street East Tacoma, WA 98446
12:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone had any dental implants, preferrably recently?
I'm considering having several done but would really appreciate some feedback from those who have gone before me. If you've had implants, please… (Nextdoor Chambers Creek Crossing) - Hello!
We just got a new cedar fence installed and need to hire someone to stain it. Any recs? (Nextdoor University Place West)
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Advantage Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Retail Sales Merchandiser in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Bus route changes, cancellations coming to Sound Transit this week (king5.com)
- Temporary closure of Tacoma and Lakewood park-and-rides (thenewstribune.com)
- What We Saw at Lakewold Gardens' Pour in the Park Event (mynorthwest.com)
Steilacoom
- There's a big dead whale in the Port of Tacoma. Here's what we know (thenewstribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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