Stories for University Place
Wilson promoted to Director of Client Services
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James B. (J.B.) Wilson VII has been promoted to Director of Client Services by University Place’s Cornerstone Financial Strategies. A business graduate of University of Puget Sound, Wilson has been with Cornerstone since 2007. Cornerstone offers financial planning and securities through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC.
BusinessFest returns to University Place
Posted by | Comments“Survivor UP” will be the theme for BusinessFest 2010 – the annual celebration of business in University Place. After taking a break during 2009 in recognition of the difficult economic climate, this gala event is returning to U.P. and this year it will be held at the Environmental Services Building from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, 2010. A light supper will be served.
BusinessFest 2010 is the premier business event in University Place. The event celebrates University Place as The Place for business and strengthens business fraternity in the City. It is a time for the business community to come together and celebrate past successes while looking forward to future opportunities. This year’s event will be the fifth BusinessFest held. Read More→
Exhibit a Rhododendron Truss in the U.P. flower show
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Anyone can enter a “truss” in the University Place Spring Flower Show. Many past winners have come from local gardens! The show is “community judged” where the winners are chosen by people coming to see the exhibit. Read More→
Tacoma Tide to hold basketball tryouts
Posted by | CommentsThe Tacoma Tide will host an open tryout on Saturday, March 13 from 11 am-1 pm at the Curtis High School Gym in University Place. Come checkout Tacoma’s best basketball talent, this Saturday at the brand new Curtis High School Gymnasium. The event will be free for the public to watch. If you are interested in trying out yourself, come ready to play! Tryout registration is FREE for any player with IBL experience. If you have not played in the league before, it will cost $30 to play. The season opens April 3 against Seattle (schedule). Tickets begin at just $4. Contact the Tacoma Tide office at 253-564-9329 or at 4040 Orchard St W #100 in Fircrest.
Tarriers looking for first 3A title
Posted by | CommentsCharles Wright Academy’s Knowledge Bowl teams turned in dominating performances at the recent Tacoma Invitational and Puget Sound Regional Competition and the Tarriers have earned the chance to compete for the school’s third consecutive state championship in Richland on Saturday, March 27. CWA not only won the regional competition decisively and qualified for state as the #1 seed, but did so competing for the first time two divisions above schools its own size. In the final rounds of these two competitions, CWA defeated Stadium High School, Bellarmine Prep and Federal Way Public Academy.
“CWA’s consistently excellent performance is testimony not only to the school’s outstanding academics, but especially to the talent and work ethic of its students,” said Coach John Lemma. “Charles Wright is always the school to beat.”
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2010 U.P. Spring Flower Show and Plant Sale
Posted by | CommentsReady for spring? Be sure to mark your calendar for the 7th annual University Place Spring Flower Show and Plant sale! It is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st (9AM-5PM) and Sunday, May 2nd (10AM-2 PM) on the Homestead Park Rhododendron Garden Patio at 3715 Bridgeport Way W. in University Place Washington.
The Plant Sale offers hundreds of unique varieties of rhododendrons, roses, fuchsias dahlias, ferns and other unusual perennials and companion plants grown by local Northwest vendors. Plant prices are very competitive, and proceeds from the sale benefit further development of Homestead Park. Read More→
Letter: Playground by the Sound Update
Posted by | CommentsThings are still moving along in the steering committee for the Playground by the Sound. we are sill in need of support via donations as well as for people in our community to sign up to volunteer. People can access information about the playground, sign up to volunteer, as well as donate toward the building costs by logging on to the Chambers Creek Properties website at http://www.chamberscreekfoundation.org/. If you have any questions or would like additional information please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your support of the project and have a great week.
Sincerely,
Misty S. Villarreal
WSP’s Batiste to address volunteers
Posted by | CommentsWashington State Patrol, Chief John R. Batiste will be the featured speaker at the University Place Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to be held March 18th at Curtis High School Cafe from 6-8pm. University Place volunteers and a guest will be admitted free. All others will be charged $10. Contact Julie at the U.P. Volunteer Center for more information or to reserve your seats.
Students to read and raise revenue for University Place Library Campaign
Posted by | CommentsUniversity Place School District and other local schools’ students will be hitting the books to support the new University Place Pierce County Library during the Read for UP readathon fundraiser, March 1–7.
Students in kindergarten through middle school will receive pledge forms and reading logs at school. People may also pick up forms at University Place Library, 7315 27th St. W. or download forms at Pierce County Library’s Web site, www.piercecountylibrary.org, search site: Read for UP.
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Shop and save on books and more at Pierce County Library System
Posted by | CommentsPeople will find great buys and help support library services during upcoming used book sales. Friends of the Libraries will host the events at four Pierce County Library System locations. Read More→
UP Fire approves Lakewood merger petition
Posted by | CommentsAt a Special Board Meeting held Saturday, February 27th, the University Place Board of Fire Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the petition from Lakewood Fire Department to merge with University Place Fire Department.
The vote culminates a year long study by both departments and paves the way towards greater operational efficiencies and enhanced emergency services. Both agencies share a long history of collaboration in multiple areas. The merger requires a simple majority approval by the Lakewood voters, scheduled for April 2011. Both departments will immediately begin planning for the operational transition.
Lakewood Fire Chief Ken Sharp, thanked the University Place Board of Fire Commissioners for their time and patience during the year long study. He looks forward to a continued relationship as he and University Place Fire Chief Mitch Sagers work together to structure a merged fire department, “West Pierce Fire and Rescue.”
U.P. City Council meeting agenda
Posted by | CommentsThe University Place City Council will meet Monday, March 1 at 7 pm in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 3715 Bridgeport Way West. Download the regular meeting agenda and study session meeting agenda.
