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π± Patch AM: Grieving the Death of a Loved One? and 10 more events
You won't want to miss Teen Drop-In on the University Place Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Grieving the Death of a Loved One?
Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 43.
- Thursday: Fog in the morning; some sun, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
πΈ Around University Place
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π Upcoming Events in University Place
β Featured events β
- Teen Drop-In
University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Pl W, University Place
3:30 pm
Thursday January 22
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Other local events
- Grieving the Death of a Loved One?
7909 40th St W , University Place
1:30 pm
Sunday January 25
π£ University Place Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- BLOOM SOCIETY - Sisterhood Meeting
Bloom Society , 4927 N Pearl St , Ruston
6:00 pm - AARP 1/14/2026 - Lakewood, WA 2026
Lakewood Active Park , 10506 Russell Rd SW , Lakewood
9:00 am - Daytime Book Club
The Lakewood Bookstore , 11017 Bridgeport Way SW , Lakewood
1:00 pm - Teen Creative Space
Steilacoom Pierce County Library , 2950 Steilacoom Blvd SW , Steilacoom
3:00 pm - Jan 2026 Little Spikers Volleyball - Session 2 - 6:45pm
Nichols Community Center FICRA , 690 9 Ave , Fox Island
4:45 pm - Steilacoom vs Clover Park & Franklin Pierce
Steilacoom High School , 54 Sentinel Dr , Steilacoom
5:30 pm - Open Mic Night
Tacoma Comedy Club , 933 Market St , Tacoma
7:00 pm - Karaoke Night
Zesty Steakhouse , 9905 Bridgeport Way SW , Lakewood
7:00 pm - Festival of New Voices 2025 β Lakewood Playhouse
Lakewood Playhouse , 5729 Lakewood Towne Center Blvd SW , Lakewood
7:30 pm - Thursday Afternoon Play Time
Tillicum Pierce County Library , 14916 Washington Ave SW , Lakewood
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors!
Weβre a family of four, no pets, looking to rent a 3 bed / 2 bath home with a garage in University Place, preferably near UP High School. Weβveβ¦ (Nextdoor University Place East) - Our girl Ari isn't quite sure how she feels about her spay surgery recovery suit.
She did not like the big plastic cone the vet sent her home in though! (Nextdoor Chambers Crown)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Ascend Staffing posted a job opening for Janitorial- All shifts-Lakewood in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
π Nearby News
Lakewood
- Lakewood police unions call for Chief Smith's removal after no-confidence vote (thenewstribune.com)
- Friday's Prep Roundup: Cubs beat Cougars in boys' basketball game (thenewstribune.com)
- Federal Way light rail offers greater transit access for Tacoma residents (thetacomaledger.com)
Tacoma
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