Community Updates

Wednesday, July 31st, 2024

These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations

 Timely News

Key Center Library is hosting a Family Story Time tomorrow, August 1^st from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Geared for families with young children. For more information, go to: https://calendar.piercecountylibrary.org/events

A similar event is being held on Friday, August 2^nd at the Nourish Mobile Food Bank at Lake Katherine Village on Friday, August 2^nd from 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Tomorrow night, August 1st, the Key Free Clinic will be open starting at 4:30 at the Community Office in the Key Center Corral.  The next open night will be Thursday, August 15^th.

The Friends of Key Center Library are hosting a Book Sale on Friday, August 2^nd from 10:00 to 4:00 in the Key Center Library Meeting Room.

The KP Art Walk is this Friday, August 2^nd from 4:00 to 8:00 pm in Key Center. Music, Art, Food, – to see more about the event, go to: https://twowaters.org/  or at https://www.facebook.com/events/723508553272505

KP Business & Organization Info

Key Center Library will be hosting a “Build and Create” drop-in Art and Science Program for kids on Tuesday, August 6^th from 11:00 to Noon.  Free!

The Mustard Seed Project’s next cribbage tournament will be on be Wednesday, August 21 at 2:00pm.

Call or email to reserve your spot, 253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org

The Mustard Seed Project will be holding an Open House for The Mustard Seed Village on Friday, August 23^rd from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  Tour an assisted living home, enjoy free food, listen to music. All welcome!

Reminders:

The KP Preschool Co-Op is moving ahead with their summer and fall programs – find out more and register at: https://www.keypeninsulapreschool.org/general-4

Other

Harbor Wildwatch will be doing KP Low Tide Beach Walks at Purdy Spit (meet at boat ramp at 10:00 am) on August 2^nd and 17^th and at Penrose State Park on August 20^th at 11:45 am. For more information, go to: https://harborwildwatch.org/programs/public-programs/

The Peninsula Logging Show is happening on August 17^th at the Port Orchard Airport.

Sound Elite Athletics in Port Orchard  is hosting a Family Open House on Saturday August 17^th from 10:00 to Noon. Free – come check out equipment like trampoline and balance beams and more.  For more information, go to: https://soundeliteathletics.com/

FAQ’s

• Is it safe to go into Bay Lake yet?
  • Tacoma Pierce County Health Dept lifted the Toxic Algae notice for Bay Lake this week and it is safe for people and animals.
  • To find out more, go to: https://tpchd.org/news/we-lifted-the-toxic-algae-caution-advisory-for-bay-lake/

 Where can I find a Pierce County Voter’s Guide?

• • As many of you know, the Pierce County Voters’ Pamphlets were held up for many area residents due to a vendor mistake.
  • There are some hard copies around the area, a few are left at the Key Center Community Office in Key Center.
  • The pamphlet is also available online at: https://issuu.com/pierceco/docs/2024_primary_vp_112_pages_issuu_?fr=sMDZkOTcwOTU2MTY