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🌱 Patch AM: What the new Stage 2 burn ban means in University Place
You won't want to miss Blessing of the Animals on the University Place Patch calendar
Good morning University Place! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the new Stage 2 burn ban means in University Place
Also on today's calendar: Blessing of the Animals and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds giving way to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Outdoor flames banned in Tacoma after fire department issues Stage 2 burn ban (thenewstribune.com) — Residents in University Place are now under a Stage 2 burn ban, meaning all outdoor burning, including backyard fire pits and recreational fires, is prohibited due to high wildfire risk. You can still use gas, wood, or charcoal barbecues on non-combustible surfaces, and West Pierce Fire & Rescue offers detailed rules online so you can avoid fines and surprise bills for illegal fires. 
📸 Around University Place
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place
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- Viking Vision
Curtis Senior High School Tacoma, WA 98466
7:30 am - Free Sports Physicals
Stewart Middle Silas High School
8:00 am - Cougar Days
Curtis Junior High School Tacoma, WA 98466
8:00 am - Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 am - Job & Career Connections: Weekly Series
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
12:30 pm - Cougar Days
Curtis Junior High School Tacoma, WA 98466
8:00 am - Blessing of the Animals →
Curran Apple Orchard Park, 3920 Grandview Dr W, University Place
10:00 am - Loss of a Spouse seminar →
7909 40th St W, University Place, WA, 98466
1:30 pm - Special Services Day
University Place Primary School Tacoma, WA 98466
8:00 am - Workforce Grants & Application Workshop
Tacoma Community College 6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
📣 University Place Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- COM - GMS / Lower Field - HSC - camp
Goodman Middle School GMS - Lower Field
8:30 am - Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402
11:00 am - Drop-in Advising: Meet an Academic Advisor through Zoom
University of Washington Tacoma Online
12:30 pm - Drop-in Advising: Meet with an Academic Advisor In-Person
University of Washington Tacoma UW Tacoma Garretson Woodruff Pratt (GWP)
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in University Place. Apply here.
- TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for merchandise associate in University Place. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- Pierce Co. biz news: Tacoma crystal shop opens, new subs in Lakewood, more (thenewstribune.com)
- $10M bail for man accused of shooting dead Pierce Co. teen, fleeing to Mexico (thenewstribune.com)
- Fall 2026 Service Change: Pierce County and South King County (seattletransitblog.com)
Steilacoom
- CPTC Flett Property Habitat Stewardship – Saturday, August 22nd (pierceprairiepost.com)
Tacoma
- Society of American Foresters honors four forestry faculty members (vt.edu)
- The Who - 1989-08-16 - Tacoma, WA (2xDVDfull pro-shot) (blogspot.com)
Ok University Place! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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