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π± Patch AM: Knit (or Crochet) Together and 10 more events
Make time for Tasting Room Trivia β Chambers Bay Distillery β Land Crafted, Ocean Aged on the University Place Patch calendar

Hi University Place! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! βοΈ
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: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in University Placefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: Heavy rain in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Windy with rain at times, temps: high: 56, low: 41.
- Wednesday: Windy with a few showers, with a high of 49 and low of 41 degrees.
πΈ Around University Place
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π Upcoming Events in University Place
β Featured events β
- Tasting Room Trivia β Chambers Bay Distillery β Land Crafted, Ocean Aged
Chambers Bay Distillery - Town Center Tasting Room, 3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Knit (or Crochet) Together
University Place Pierce County Library , 3609 Market Pl W , University Place
3:30 pm - Blue Christmas Service - The Longest Night
3912 Grandview Dr W , University Place
7:00 pm - University Place Book Group
University Place Pierce County Library , 3609 Market Pl W , University Place
10:00 am - Grieving the Loss of a Loved One at Christmas?
Sunset Bible Church , 7909 40th St W , Tacoma
7:00 pm - Robotics Open House University Place by Takamori Robot
University Place Pierce County Library , 3609 Market Pl W , University Place
1:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
3912 Grandview Dr W , University Place
7:00 pm - FP-Schools Out Camp (December 30) - University Place, WA 2025
9850 64th St W , University Place
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 24
Tuesday December 30
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π Events Nearby
- Handforth Gallery Exhibit
Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch , 1102 Tacoma Avenue South , Tacoma - Next Step: Job Support
Tacoma Public Library- Main Branch , 1102 Tacoma Avenue South , Tacoma
3:00 pm - STEAM Kids: Discovery Lab
Steilacoom Pierce County Library , 2950 Steilacoom Blvd SW , Steilacoom
4:00 pm - GHHS - TURF #1 - FLAG FOOTBALL
GHH - Turf Soccer Field # 1
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pierce County deputies rescued elderly people, adults, and children trapped in a flooded RV park as the Puyallup River rose, and a newly renovated 38-acre park reopened with a dog park and bike trails.
4:51AM on Dec 14: Pierce County deputies rescued elderly people, adults, and children trapped around their mobile homes as the Puyallup River rose. (Nextdoor ) - Tacoma fire department responds to a house fire with minor injuries and arson investigation underway.
11:37AM on Dec 13: Tacoma Fire Department responded to a house fire on N 29th St, with three occupants evaluated for minor injuries, and arson⦠(Nextdoor )
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Lakewood Town Center in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Pierce County, WA posted a job opening for Juvenile Detention Officer 1 - Swing Shift in Tacoma. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
π Nearby News
Lakewood
- Glacier Peak wins Everett Tournament (heraldnet.com)
Tacoma
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