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🌱 Patch AM: How Sumner’s star back ran past No. 1 Puyallup to glory
You won't want to miss Brunch with Santa At Sunrise Village on the Puyallup Patch calendar

Good morning to you Puyallup! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Sumner’s star back ran past No. 1 Puyallup to glory
Also on today's calendar: Brunch with Santa At Sunrise Village and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Puyallupfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 59 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Heavy morning rain, temps: high: 61, low: 47.
- Tuesday: Windy with rain at times, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Yakima's McGee ready to play running back at Oregon State after leading Sumner to state championship (tri-cityherald.com) — High school football fans in Puyallup will recognize their Vikings as the No. 1 team Sumner upset on its way to a 4A state title, powered by star running back Lance McGee. The Yakima standout, now Sumner’s workhorse, rushed for huge yards against Puyallup and others, and is headed to Oregon State with hopes of playing running back in the revamped Pac-12.
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📸 Around Puyallup
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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- Brunch with Santa At Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
11:00 am - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village Shopping Center , 10507 156th Street East , Puyallup
3:00 pm - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
3:00 pm - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
3:00 pm - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
3:00 pm - Holiday Happy Hour Gift Wrapping Event
Sunrise Village , 10507 156th Street East , Puyallup
5:00 pm - Holiday Happy Hour Gift Wrapping Event (Free!)
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
5:00 pm - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
11:00 am - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village Shopping Center , 10507 156th Street East , Puyallup
11:00 am - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
11:00 am - Santa Photos at Sunrise Village
Sunrise Village, 10507 156th St E, Puyallup, WA, 98374
11:00 am - Northwest Sinfonietta: Flora & Fauna
Pioneer Park Pavilion , 330 S Meridian , Puyallup
2:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ring a Bell, Light a Life: Share Love and Hope with Families This Christmas —The Salvation Army Puyallup Read on Patch
- Curbside Pantry Update
I moved the curbside pantry over a bit while restocking today. Five visitors today asked about honey. So I am looking for a source. Also, because it… (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon) - As the season begins to wind down, Deb and I want to thank everyone who helped us bring smiles and joy to so many.
Wow! Y’all have shown beyond measure how wonderful people can be. Merry Christmas, Feliz Navidad, Happy Hanukkah, and all the other ways to share… (Nextdoor Woodland/Canyon)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Puyallup. Apply here.
- Cintas posted a job opening for Production Associate - Builder/Material Handler in Puyallup. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Puyallup here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sumner
- Sounder special service to the Seahawks vs. Indianapolis Colts (thefactsnewspaper.com)
South Hill
- South Hill Red Cross shelter open for Pierce County flood evacuees (thenewstribune.com)
Fife
Ok Puyallup! 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: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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