Community Updates
Thursday, Feb. 15th, 2024
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations
Timely News
The KP Emergency Preparedness group will be holding their monthly meeting tonight, Feb 15th at 7:00 pm at the KP Civic Center. This month will be all about the “72 Hour Emergency Kit”. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/404211878677996/?ref=newsfeed
The KP Relatives Raising Kids group meets tonight at 6:00 pm at KP Community Services. To find out more, contact Lori at: childcare@kphealthycommunity.org
The KP Public Safety Committee meets tonight and every 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Key Center Fire Station.
The KeyPen it Clean group will hold their next clean-up on Saturday, Feb. 17th. Meet at the KP Lutheran Church at 10:00. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/262049766917264/
The Mustard Seed Project will be holding their monthly Hootenany next Tuesday, Feb. 20th, from 2:00 to 4:00. Come sing, enjoy the music, and if inclined, play. For more information, call them at: (253) 884-9814
Or go to: https://themustardseedproject.org/event/hootenanny-16/2024-02-20/
Reminders:
The KP Civic Center will host Skate Night tomorrow, 2/16. 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm is K-3rd grade, 7:00 to 9:00 pm is K – 8th grade. $6 per child, parents skate free. For more information, go to: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/skate-night.html
https://www.facebook.com/KPCC.SkateNight
Happening Tomorrow: The KP Civic Center’s event – “It’s Summer Somewhere”. To find out more, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/3755365821362341/
Or to: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/events.html
Or call (253) 884-3456 or email office@kpciviccenter.org
KP Business & Organization Info
The Mustard Seed Project will be holding their monthly Community Forum next Thursday, February 22nd at 1:00pm. This is an in-person and virtual event and will be on the topic of “Electric Future” –
Pierce County Planning & Public Works will present on ways to save money, make our homes healthier and reduce pollution through different electrification methods. For more information, go to: https://themustardseedproject.org/event/community-forum-electric-future/
Happening at KP Civic Center on March 14th – a property tax exemption seminar: Pierce County has raised the income levels required for Senior Tax Exemptions. To find out more, go to: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/702/Senior-Citizens-Or-People-with-Disabilit?fbclid=IwAR3cBwMidBJCDUBuk3Q8vCaDsN_lNaF4upU9lTXYmqbDUqlynak32_xbxgk
OR sign up for the Property Tax Exemption Seminar happening on March 14th at KP Civic Center. Call/email to RSVP or find out more: (253) 625-4153
Mary.connolly@piercecountywa.gov
Other
Pierce County is updating their Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and is taking input through Feb. 26th. To find out more and/or give feedback, go to: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/950/Comprehensive-Plan
FAQ’s
Is the Farm Tour Group doing a spring event this year?
- Yes! It is scheduled for June 8th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
How can I be more involved with the effort?
- Come to a Farm Tour meeting! They happen every 4th Monday at 6:30 at the KP Council Office in the Key Center Corral