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🌱 Patch AM: Story Time for Toddlers and 10 more events

Happening soon: Story Time for Babies on the University Place Patch calendar

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Morning University Place! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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  • Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
    Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Story Time for Toddlers at University Place Pierce County Library
  • Friends of University Place Library Meeting at University Place Pierce County Library
  • Big Jay Oakerson at Tacoma Comedy Club

... and check out 3 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 hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy with rain at times, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A little rain, temps: high: 43, low: 35.
  • Thursday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 46 and low of 40 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday January 7
  • Story Time for Babies
    University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Pl W, University Place
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    FOUND on January 2, 2026 in University Place, WA 98466 near 27th and Grandview Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor University Place North)
  • Police activity is causing traffic backups and delays on I-5 Southbound at milepost 128 near 96th St S.
    1:13PM on Jan 4: Police activity is causing traffic backups and delays on I-5 SB at MP 128 near 96th St S, with the right lane blocked. (Nextdoor )
  • IHG posted a job opening for Part Time Night Auditor - Candlewood Suites - McChord Field in Lakewood. Apply here.
  • Merry Maids posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lakewood

  • Police call off alert for two missing children in Western Washington (kiro7.com)
  • 3 to See: January-February 2026 (southsoundbiz.com)

Steilacoom

  • High school football: WSFCA 2025 all-state football teams in Washington (thenewstribune.com)

Tacoma

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-- The Patch AM Team

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