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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the University Place runner stepping onto Seattle U’s track stage
Be sure to catch Blessing of the Animals on the University Place Patch calendar
Morning University Place! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Meet the University Place runner stepping onto Seattle U's track stage
- How a new countywide homelessness plan could affect University Place
Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 57.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 24 Freshmen Added to Cross Country and Track and Field Rosters (goseattleu.com) — A University Place track standout, Trevor Odom, is among 24 freshmen joining Seattle University's cross country and track teams this year, bringing local talent onto a bigger stage. The roster spans Washington and several Western states, with athletes boasting state titles, national meet appearances, and strong academic interests from nursing to engineering. 
• 'Nothing like the King County Regional Homelessness Authority': Pierce County executive pitches 'unified' homelessness strategy (mynorthwest.com) — University Place is one of several Pierce County cities being asked to join a new 'Unified Regional Approach' on homelessness that keeps local control but coordinates data and services countywide. County Executive Ryan Mello also highlighted falling crime trends, a November sheriff-governance ballot measure, and upcoming facilities like a Parkland crisis stabilization unit and a tiny home village.
📸 Around University Place
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Cougar Days
Curtis Junior High School Tacoma, WA 98466
8:00 am - Blessing of the Animals →
Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
10:00 am - Loss of a Spouse seminar →
7909 40th St W, University Place, WA, 98466
1:30 pm - Special Services Day
University Place Primary School Tacoma, WA 98466
8:00 am - Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 am - Final Exams
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
7:30 am - Last day of classes
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
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Thursday August 27
📣 University Place Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 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
12:00 pm - Drop-in Advising: Meet an Academic Advisor through Zoom
University of Washington Tacoma Online
12:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- With so many market opportunities now, what truly deserves long-term attention?
Artificial intelligence, oil, gold, or the globally circulating Bitcoin and Ethereum? If you had to choose the most promising sector for the next 5… (Nextdoor Chambers Crown)
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in University Place. Apply here.
- Tessera posted a job opening for Janitor Part Time (On Call) in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Indian eatery gets 85 red points. Here are Pierce Co. food scores for Aug. 10 (thenewstribune.com)
- Lakewood Playhouse to Undergo Leadership Transition as Joseph C. Walsh Departs (broadwayworld.com)
- Outdoor flames banned in Tacoma after fire department issues Stage 2 burn ban (thenewstribune.com)
Steilacoom
- CPTC Flett Property Habitat Stewardship – Saturday, August 22nd (pierceprairiepost.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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