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Spotted on the University Place calendar: The SisterFriend Gathering
Cheers University Place! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which runners shined at the Chambers Creek cross country meet.
Also on today's calendar: The SisterFriend Gathering and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
- Wednesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Locals compete in John Payne XC Invitational at Chambers Creek (chronline.com) — A major regional cross country meet at Chambers Creek in University Place brought standout performances from Thurston County high school runners, with many setting personal records across multiple races. Local readers can note especially strong showings from Tumwater, Yelm, Capital, River Ridge, and other nearby schools, highlighting rising talent and competitive times early in the season. 
📸 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
- Tasting Room Trivia →
Chambers Bay Distillery - Town Center Tasting Room, 3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
7:00 pm - Homeschool Learning Pod (co-op) at The Pod Works →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
10:30 am - Octoberfest →
Chambers Bay Distillery - Town Center Tasting Room, 3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place - Starfire Elemental Wisdom- Celestial Circles ✨️ LIBRA - CARDINAL AIR →
4103 Bridgeport Way W, University Place - Oktoberfest →
University Place Market Square, 3609 Market Place West, University Place
5:00 pm - Steve Byrne →
Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
7:30 pm - 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
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors!
We are planning a kitchen remodel and would love to get your recommendations for great local contractors or design-build teams. If you've done a… (Nextdoor University Place East) - Update: Pet Reunited
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- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
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- Clark Construction Recycles 108,000 Tons of Project Waste (constructionowners.com)
Tacoma
- Tacoma dessert shop now serving bánh mì, other Vietnamese snacks all under $15 (thenewstribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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