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Coffee in hand, University Place? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Knit (or Crochet) Together at University Place Pierce County Library
  • Blue Christmas Service - The Longest Night
  • University Place Book Group

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Find out what's happening in University Placefor 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!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Heavy rain in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Windy with rain at times, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday December 14
  • Sunday Spoken Eucharist
    Christ Episcopal Church , 310 N K Street , Tacoma
    8:00 am
  • Introduction to Archery
    Peninsula Metropolitan Park District (PenMet Parks) , 2416 14th Ave NW , Gig Harbor
    9:00 am
  • Sunday Choral Eucharist
    Christ Episcopal Church , 310 N K Street , Tacoma
    10:30 am
  • Crafting from the Gardens: Wax Paper Lanterns 2025
    Lakewold Gardens , 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr SW , Lakewood
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • One final reminder to our donors who helped us reach our goal of 1 million aluminum cans.
    December 20th could be your lucky day where we get to show our gratitude to 13 of our amazing donors. Got Cans? Come and join us in 2026 Text us @… (Nextdoor University Place West)
  • A WSDOT worker is repairing sections of SR 162 damaged by flooding near Orting, and a "go now" evacuation order is in place due to flooding in Orting.
    4:33PM on Dec 12: A WSDOT worker repairs sections of SR 162 damaged by flooding near Orting in Pierce County. (Nextdoor )
  • CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in University Place. Apply here.
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Stocker - Hub in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.

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-- 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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