University Place
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announces newly named Branches
By Mimi Jansen
TACOMA – In a move to reflect a broader County business community reach and more inclusivity, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber has renamed the former South County Division and University Place-Fircrest Division to South County Branch and West Side Branch, respectively.
UP for Arts to host PLU Regency Jazz Ensemble, May 24
By Debbie Klosowski
Enjoy outstanding evenings with local artists and musicians during UP for Arts 2nd annual Spring Arts & Concerts Series. Each event pairs a visual artist with a musical group in the beautiful atrium of the University Place Civic Building, located at 3609 Market Place West.
Meet award-winning Northwest author at U.P. library
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
UNIVERSITY PLACE – Best-selling local author Jim Lynch will speak and sign books during a free event at University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W., on Tuesday, May 21, at 7 p.m.
UPTV selected as a winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards
By Linda Seesz, City of University Place
The Telly Awards has named University Place Television (UPTV) as a Bronze winner in the 34th Annual Telly Awards for three entries. With nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, this is truly a mark of distinction for the team at UPTV.
Bartell’s Community Food Drive runs until June 1
Bartell Drugs‘ tradition of helping to fight hunger in the Puget Sound area continues with the “Bartell’s Community Food Drive,” a community partnership with Food Lifeline, May 19 to June 1.
U.P.: Jazz, wildlife photography up next for Spring Arts & Concert Series
By Debbie Klosowski
UNIVERSITY PLACE – Join us for an incredible night of outstanding jazz music and breathtaking wildlife photography. During UP for Arts Spring Arts & Concerts Series on Friday, May 24, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The series, which pairs musical and visual artists, takes place in the UP Civic/Library Building atrium, located at 3609 Market Square.
Flemming, Figueroa elected to leadership of RCC
Pierce County News Release
Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming and University Place City Councilmember Javier Figueroa have been elected to leadership positions with the Rainier Communications Commission, which advises local jurisdictions on telecommunications issues and televises local government programming.
University Place City Council meeting agenda, May 20
The University Place City Council will hold its Regular Council Meeting on Monday, May 20, 2013, 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room (3715 Bridgeport Way West). Following is the meeting agenda:
New Tacoma Cemetery to host Father’s Day Car Show
The New Tacoma Cemetery will host an All Makes, Models & Years car show on Sunday, June 16 (Father’s Day) from 10 am-3 pm in the Chambers Creek Chapel Parking Area, 9221 Chambers Creek Rd W. Admission and food are free. Bring your dogs (leash required). $200 awards for: “People’s Choice”, Best Pre 50’s and Post 50’s vehicles & Best Bike. For more information call 253-564-1311.
U.P.: Councilman Javier Figueroa seeks Re-Election for Council Position 1
UNIVERSITY PLACE – Javier Figueroa is currently serving his first term in office as councilmember for the City of University Place. He will be seeking re-election for Council Position 1 on November 5, 2013.
Figueroa currently serves as the Councils’ Finance Chair, 2015 U.S. Open University Place Task Force Member, and as the Vice President/Commissioner for Rainier Communications Commission. While in office he has served as the Vice-Chairman of the Public Transportation Improvement Conference and earned the Certificate of Municipal Leadership.
University Place City Council meeting agenda, May 13
The University Place City Council wil hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013 (7:30 p.m.) in the Town Hall Meeting Room, 3715 Bridgeport Way West. Following is the meeting agenda:
CWA Coach receives NFF ‘Coach of the Year’ Award
TACOMA – Charles Wright Academy’s Head Football Coach Mike Finch received the ‘Coach of the Year’ award during the 37th annual National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Banquet. The event was held on Sunday, May 5th in Tacoma. This honor caps off his team’s stellar season. The Charles Wright Academy Tarriers clinched the 2012 WIAA 1A Nisqually League championship.
Meet best-selling authors at U.P. library
By Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
Thursday, May 9, at 7 p.m., meet New York Times best-selling author Margaret Stohl and other authors when the YA ICONS tour makes a stop at University Place Pierce County Library, 3609 Market Place W.
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