Community Updates
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Peninsula Community Services will host the Peninsula Community Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic on Wednesday, October 2 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Contact the website for more information. (pchsweb.org)
Key Senior Information Center at the Mustard Seed Project. KSIC is a free service providing information and referrals for seniors and their families. Walk-ins are welcome. Most M, W, and Th from 1:00pm-4:00pm and T from 10:00am- 4:00pm. This month availability is the 1st, 3rd, 14th, 15th, 17th, 22nd, 28th and 29th. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, October 3 from 10:00am-11:00am.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793763452?pwd=vzanfoylFQzqm7fa8wCeqrvWFd9f5Q.1 Meeting ID: 897 9376 3452 Passcode: housing
Key Center Library Family Story Time on Thursday, October 3 from 10:30-11:30. Enjoy stories, art activities and singing for children ages 0-6. Events – Pierce County Library System
Home Care Vs. Home Health and Hospice discussion with Paula Neidengard, RN. She will discuss the difference, insurance coverage and answer questions. This will be held at Mustard Seed Project on Thursday, October 3 at 1:00pm. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, October 3 will be open for check in from 4:30pm-5:00pm at the Community Office in the Key Center Corral. Open from 4:30pm-7:00PM. (kpconnects.org)
KPCC presents Peace & Love, A Tribute to Woodstock on Saturday, October 5 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. This event features the Gigsters. Current Events – KEY PENINSULA CIVIC CENTER (kpciviccenter.org)
Brunch and Bingo at the Mustard Seed Café, Monday, October 7 from 11:30am-2:00pm. Brunch ($5) 11:30-12:30 and a few bingo games to follow. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Baby Story Time at Key Center Library. Held on Tuesday, October 8 from 10:00am-11:00am. Enjoy books, songs and more with children age 0-2. Events – Pierce County Library System
Tacoma ProBono Legal Aid. Tuesday, October 8 at 10:00am-12:00pm at Key Peninsula Community Services and 1:00pm-3:00pm at Mustard Seed Project. Free civil legal help available. (yourkpcs.org)
KP Business & Organization Information:
No Tears Tech Help at the Key Center Library meeting room. Held on Wednesday, October 9 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Help for adults with tech questions. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment. (mypcls.org)
The Mustard Seed Project will host a Fall Health Fair on Thursday, October 10 from 10:00am-3:00pm (not Oct. 5 as previously reported). Free to the community. There will be Medicare Enrollment information with Bill Drenik at 1:00pm. For more information email tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org The Mustard Seed Project
MultiCare WIC Clinic, Nutrition Program at the Key Center Library. Held on Thursday, October 10 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. WIC Nutrition Program is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. MultiCare WIC Clinic – Pierce County Library System
Key Peninsula Fire Department Town Hall on Thursday, October 10 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This will be held at the Key Peninsula Civic Center. (keypeninsulafire.org)
Discussion on Accessible Housing at the Mustard Seed Project. This will be held on Thursday, October 17 at 1:00pm. Call or email to reserve your spot: 253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Key Peninsula Community Council meeting at the Key Center Fire Station. Held on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This date is changed, usually held on 2nd Thursday of the month and needs to be the 3rd Thursday for October. (kpconnects.org) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92052777308 Meeting ID: 920 5277 7308
Emergency Preparedness with Anne Nesbit with the KP Fire Department and representatives from Pierce County Emergency Preparedness. The discussion topic is Wildfire Emergency on the Key Peninsula. This meeting will be held at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on Thursday, October 17 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. (kpciviccenter.org)
Peninsula Community Health Services will be onsite at Key Peninsula Community Services to provide Insurance Navigators. This opportunity will be on Friday, October 18 from 11:30am-1:30pm. (pchsweb.org)
All Hallows Eve at Gateway Park on Saturday, October 19 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. All Hallows Eve – KEY PEN PARKS
The Mustard Seed Project will be hosting a Mammogram Clinic on Monday, October 21 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Call Mardi Landry of Community Health Care at 253-722-1765 to set up an appointment. Have your insurance information handy when you call to make the appointment. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Facing Fentanyl, a Candid Conversation about Fentanyl in our Community. Join community leaders, medical/treatment professionals, first responders and educators for a frank conversation about fentanyl in our community. Two opportunities to attend; GH Civic Center on October 7 from 5:30pm-7:00pm and KP Civic Center on October 21 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Addresses: GH Civic Center- 3510 Grandview Street & KP Civic Center- 17010 S Vaughn Rd NW
Mustard Seed Project Decorative Wood Paining Class on Thursday, October 24 at 1:00pm. All supplies provided for $15 per person. Call or email to reserve your spot, 253-884-9814 or tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org. The Mustard Seed Project
Snail Mail is Happy Mail at the Key Center Library on Friday, October 25 from 10:30am-12:00pm. Write encouraging letters to friends and family. Register on the website. Snail Mail is Happy Mail – Pierce County Library System
Trunk-or-Treat at the Longbranch Improvement Club on Friday, October 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Contact Evergreen Elementary PTA for more information and ways to participate at (253) 530-1300.
Key Peninsula Community Services will hand out treats on Halloween, Thursday, October 31 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. (yourkpcs.org)
Trick or Treat at the Mustard Seed Village. Held on Thursday, October 31 from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Open to all little ghosts and goblins and a warm, safe opportunity to receive candy from every apartment. The Mustard Seed Project
Reminders:
Key Center Scarecrow Contest. To enter contact kpfarmtour.com. Entrance dates are through October 10, 2024. (kpfarmtour.com)
Other:
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:
Did you know that the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department comes to the Key Peninsula?
They use the office space at the Community Council building in the KC Corral.
What kind of services do they provide?
Information about Septics, Triple P Parenting, Water and Air Quality and more that affects the Key Peninsula.
When can I meet with TPCHD staff?
Please check out the attached website information. Email the specific staff member and they should be able to confirm their schedule.
Key Peninsula Office – Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (tpchd.org)