Community Updates
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations
Timely News:
No Tears Tech Help at the Key Center Library meeting room. Wednesdays, August 14 and August 21 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Help for adults with tech questions. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment.(mypcls.org)
Family Story Time at the Key Center Library. Thursday, August 15 from 10:30am-11:30am. (mypcls.org)
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, August 15 will be open starting at 4:30 at the Community Office in the Key Center Corral.
Pierce county Library in collaboration with the Nourish Mobile Food Bank will be at Lake Katherine Village on Friday, August 16 from 1:00pm-2:00pm. (mypcls.org)
Key Peninsula Parks Movie Night. Disney’s WISH will be shown Friday, August 16. The movie begins at dusk. 2024 Events – KEY PEN PARKS
Red Barn Anniversary Party Saturday, August 17, lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm and the program at 1:00pm. redbarnkp.org
The Peninsula Logging Show is happening on August 17, 10:00am at the Port Orchard Airport. https://allevents.in/burley/peninsula-logging-show/200026777778744
The Mustard Seed Project’s next cribbage tournament will be on Wednesday, August 21st at 2:00pm. Call or email to reserve your spot, 253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org
KP Business & Organization Information:
Harbor Wildwatch will be hosting KP Low Tide Beach Walks on August 20 at two locations. Maple Hollow from 11:30-12:30 and Penrose State Park from 11:45-12:45. For more information, go to: https://harborwildwatch.org/programs/public-programs/
KP Community Council Coffee Hour on Thursday, August 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm. (kpconnects.org)
The Mustard Seed Project will be holding an Open House for The Mustard Seed Village on Friday, August 23 from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm. Tour an assisted living home, enjoy free food, listen to music. All welcome! Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Meet and Greet with the new Director of Public Health. This will be held at the Key Center Library on Friday, August 23 from 4:30-5:30.Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (tpchd.org)
Food Backpacks 4 Kids 5th Annual Community Clothing Giveaway. Shopping days are Friday, August 23, 12:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, August 24, 10:00am-6:00pm; and Sunday, August 25, 9:00am-12:00pm at the Key Peninsula Civic Center 17010 S. Vaughn Rd NW. Choose new to you clothes, shoes, and accessories for your family. Sizes from infant to adult are available. Please bring your own bags. FB4K (foodbackpacks4kids.org)
Collaboration for a Cause at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on Saturday, August 24, 10:00am-3:00pm. This event offers an easy way for individuals to access resources and employment in our community. (pccetf.org)
Longbranch Improvement Club Labor Day Dance, Saturday, August 31, 8:00pm-11:00pm. (licweb.org)
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:
Sound Elite Athletics in Port Orchard is hosting a Family Open House on Saturday August 17, 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free – come check out equipment like trampoline and balance beams and more. For more information, go to: https://soundeliteathletics.com/
Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus, Write in the Harbor Regional Writers Conference will be held Friday, November 1 from 7:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am-4:30pm. Continuing Education: Tacoma Community College (tacomacc.edu)
FAQ’s:
· I hear basic school supplies are being provided by the school district. Is this true?
o Yes! Peninsula School District will once again be supplying basic school supplies for all students. § To find out what is being provided in which grades, go to: https://www.psd401.net/54687_3
· Is there still a need for donations?
o This is a harder question to answer, but the general answer is YES – just not basic school supplies.
o Individual schools and organizations work with their students to provide individual needs. For instance, often there are students who do not have suitable shoes or clothing for PE classes.
o You can contact each school, school PTAs, or other organizations that work closely with the schools to see what might be needed. § Peninsula School District: https://www.psd401.net/ § Food Backpacks 4 Kids: https://www.foodbackpacks4kids.org/ § Communities In Schools Peninsula: https://peninsula.ciswa.org/ § Hands On Art: https://peninsulahandsonart.org/