Community Update for July 31st, 2024

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