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π± Patch AM: Rick Glassman and 11 more events
Be sure to catch The SisterFriend Gathering on the University Place Patch calendar

Greetings University Place! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
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: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some sun with a shower, with a high of 60 and low of 41 degrees.
- Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 66 and low of 38 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
- Grit City Birders Habitat Restoration: Volunteer at Titlow Park →
Titlow Park & Lodge, 8425 6th Avenue, Tacoma
9:00 am - Federal Way Cars and Coffee →
201 Browns Point BLVD, Tacoma
9:00 am - CPR, First Aid & AED Class →
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 20, 10928 Pacific Highway SW, Lakewood
9:00 am - qʷiqʷəlut Volunteer Work Party →
qʷiqʷəlut, Tacoma
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- There is road construction on I-5 N reported at...
There is road construction on I-5 N reported at 4:22 PM. (Nextdoor ) - There is road construction on Pioneer Way E...
There is road construction on Pioneer Way E reported at 5:20 PM. (Nextdoor )
- VONS posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(07122) - 10812 Bridgeport Way SW in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- A PGA Tour pro's company is giving this Lakewood golf course a major glow-up (thenewstribune.com)
- Man found guilty of trying to kidnap Lakewood bikini barista (kiro7.com)
- Elko Casinos Set to Close Nov. 30 as Founder Plans Buyback (casino.com)
Steilacoom
- Emeka Egbuka: Is playing today Ethnicity Is playing tonight (sportsjone.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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