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🌱 Patch AM: Rick Glassman and 11 more events
Be sure to catch The SisterFriend Gathering on the University Place Patch calendar
Hi there, University Place! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- The SisterFriend Gathering at STINK Cheese-Meat and El Tufo Wine Bar
- Community Coworking at The Pod Works at The Pod Works LLC
- Fire Commissioners meeting at West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.
- Saturday: Some sun with a shower, temps: high: 60, low: 40.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.
📸 Around University Place
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place
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★ Featured events ★
- The SisterFriend Gathering →
STINK Cheese-Meat and El Tufo Wine Bar, 909 A St, Tacoma
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Community Coworking at The Pod Works →
The Pod Works LLC, 7024 27TH ST W STE A, University Place
9:30 am - Fire Commissioners meeting →
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place
5:30 pm - Homeschool Learning Pod (co-op) at The Pod Works →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
10:30 am - Preteen Pod →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
6:30 pm - Rick Glassman →
Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
8:45 pm - Parent & Me Paint Night →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
6:00 pm - PCKA Fun Fly →
Pierce Co Environmental Services Bldg, 9850-64th St W, University Place
7:00 pm - 253 Connections: Where Pierce County Entrepreneurs Meet (University Place) →
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Pl W, University Place
10:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 28
Wednesday November 4
📣 University Place Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Operation Connection: Military Couples Workshop →
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Valley Cities, 6103 Mount Tacoma Drive Southwest, Lakewood
8:30 am - Play to Learn | Fern Hill Library →
Fern Hill Library, 765 84th St S, Tacoma
10:00 am - Play to Learn | Asia Pacific Cultural Center →
Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma
10:00 am - Wee Ones Weekly | Fall 2026 →
Children's Museum of Tacoma, 1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
10:00 am
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My bestfriend lost her cat, T'Challa.
If anyone sees him, plz call the number on the flyer. Last seen in Lakewood (Nextdoor University Place East)
- Michael Lewis - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(07103) - 8442 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Man found guilty of trying to kidnap Lakewood bikini barista (kiro7.com)
- Sounder trains to run for Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers (thefactsnewspaper.com)
- High-Stakes Poker Player Eric Persson To Rebuy, Reopen Washington Casinos (cardplayer.com)
Steilacoom
- Medic describes saving teen from knife attack after I-5 crash in DuPont (kiro7.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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