Community Update May 14, 2025

Community Updates

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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

 

Timely News:

Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, May 15 from 10:00am-11:00am. Meeting ID: 897 9376 3452 Passcode: housing, Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793763452?pwd=vzanfoylFQzqm7fa8wCeqrvWFd9f5Q.1

The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, May 15 will be open from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the KP Community Council Office in the Key Center Corral. Check in from 4:30pm-5:00PM

Public Safety Committee Meeting at the Key Center Fire Station on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30pm.

KP Business Association Luncheon at El Sombrero on Friday, May 16 at 12:00pm.

The Mustard Seed Project has their Caregiver Support Group Monday, May 19 at 2:00pm, and every 3rd Monday each month

KP Fire Commissioner Candidates speak at the Home Fire Station Monday, May 19 at 6:30pm.

Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:

Free event by Key Pen Parks-Bubble Fun Day Friday, May 30, 10:00am-12:00pm. Key Pen Parks provides the soap solution, bubble wands, toys, and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Maritime Gig Festival June 7 & 8. For additional information and to sign up as a volunteer: https://www.gigharborchamber.net/maritime-gig-festival

Activities off the Key Peninsula:

Planning & Public Works presents; Dig Into Composting, Compost Clinic Wednesday, May 14 6:00pm-7:00pm via Zoom. To register for this FREE event and for additional information about this series:   https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1561/Earth-Matters-Series

Upcoming Job Fairs:

  • Wednesday, May 14, 10:00am-2:00pm at WorkSource Kitsap, 3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale, WA 98383. Must have a WorkSource account. Go to: worksourcewa.com
  • Friday, May 16, 10:00am-1:00pm at TCC Gig Harbor campus. Encouraged to create a profile at: worksource.com. Register for this job fair at: Gig Harbor Job Fair on May 16th

Call for Workshop Proposals is open for the 11th Annual Write in the Harbor, Regional Writer’s Conference. Proposal Deadline is May 16, 2025. Conference date is November 7 & 8, 2025. For additional information: continuingeducation@tacomacc.edu

Upcoming ELS Summer Classes Orientation on May 19 at 6:00pm at TCC Gig Harbor campus. Summer classes will run from June 23-August 14. For additional information: contact Connie Huerta: Email: chuerta@tacomacc.edu Call: 252-566-5375 Text: 510-606-5546

FREE, In-person federal grant writing workshops May 19-20, lunch and morning refreshments will be provided. At the following locations:

Shelton Civic Center: Monday, May 19, 10:00am-4:20pm

Centralia College: Tuesday, May 20, 10:00am-4:30pm

For additional information and links to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/federal-funds-grant-writing-assistance-program-109533235831

 

FAQ’s:

Have you seen or heard about the latest Social Security email scam:

Fake emails are pretending to come from the US Social Security Administration trying to get people to install ScreenConnect, a remote access tool.

ScreenConnect is a legitimate application when used for remote support and remote access by business to enable IT support and troubleshooting. It allows technicians to remotely access a user’s computer to perform tasks and resolve issues. Unfortunately, it is being abused by cybercriminals.

If a user installs this tool through the scam email it is allowing cybercriminals full access to their system. The hackers can then get sensitive information such as banking details, personal Identification numbers and confidential files. This data can then be used to commit identity fraud, financial fraud, and other harmful acts.

Here is an example of a fraudulent email making the rounds, many of which include official pictures/logos from the Social Security Administration:

“Your Social Security Statement is now available

Thank you for choosing to receive your statements electronically.

Your document is now ready for download:

  • Please download the attachment and follow the provided instructions.
  • NOTE: Statements & Documents are only compatible with PC/Windows systems.”

What you can do?

When receiving unsolicited emails there are a few necessary precautions you can take to avoid falling for phishing:

  • Verify the source of the email through independent sources.
  • Do not click on links until you are sure they are non-malicious.
  • Do not open downloaded files or attachments until you are sure they are safe.
  • Use an up-to-date and active anti-malware solution.
  • If you suspect an email is not legitimate, take a name or some text from the message and put it into a search engine to see if any known phishing attacks exist using the same methods.
  • Hover over the “From” address with your mouse, often scammers use obviously fake addresses.