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🌱 Patch AM: Which Tacoma-area pad thai deserves your vote this week?
And on the University Place Patch calendar - The SisterFriend Gathering
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:
- Which Tacoma-area pad thai deserves your vote this week?
Also on today's calendar: The SisterFriend Gathering and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.
- Monday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
- Tuesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who makes the best pad thai in the Tacoma area? Cast your vote (thenewstribune.com) — Pad thai fans in University Place can weigh in on a News Tribune poll asking who serves the best version in the greater Tacoma area. The roundup spotlights many nearby Thai restaurants, including a regional chain with a University Place location, with details on prices, protein choices, and spice levels so you can compare before casting your vote. 
📸 Around University Place
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Place
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★ Featured events ★
- The SisterFriend Gathering →
STINK Cheese-Meat and El Tufo Wine Bar, 909 A St, Tacoma
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Kids Yoga →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
10:00 am - Tasting Room Trivia →
Chambers Bay Distillery - Town Center Tasting Room, 3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place
7:00 pm - Homeschool Learning Pod (co-op) at The Pod Works →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
10:30 am - Starfire Elemental Wisdom- Celestial Circles ✨️ LIBRA - CARDINAL AIR →
4103 Bridgeport Way W, University Place - Octoberfest →
Chambers Bay Distillery - Town Center Tasting Room, 3610 Bridgeport Way W, University Place - Oktoberfest →
University Place Market Square, 3609 Market Place West, University Place
5:00 pm - Steve Byrne →
Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
7:30 pm - Community Coworking at The Pod Works →
The Pod Works LLC, 7024 27TH ST W STE A, University Place
9:30 am - Fire Commissioners meeting →
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 31, 3631 Drexler Drive West, University Place
5:30 pm - Homeschool Learning Pod (co-op) at The Pod Works →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
10:30 am - Preteen Pod →
The Pod Works, 7024 27th Street West, University Place
6:30 pm - Rick Glassman →
Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St, Tacoma
8:45 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 9
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
📣 University Place Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Lakewood. Apply here.
- Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Lakewood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Place here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lakewood
- AWB President Kris Johnson delivers annual State of Manufacturing address from Clover Park Technical College - Association of Washington Business (awb.org)
- High school football roundup: Gig Harbor earns signature win against Lincoln (thenewstribune.com)
- Major casino operator Maverick Washington's closures puts over 1,200 jobs at risk (thenewstribune.com)
Steilacoom
- Largest used bookstore in Washington turns 40 in Tacoma. Look inside (thenewstribune.com)
Tacoma
- Mariners claim Gig Harbor standout Michael Toglia off waivers (thenewstribune.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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