Community Update September 17, 2025

Community Updates

Wednesday, September 17 , 2025

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

 

Timely News:

At the Key Center Library: KP Readers, Personal Finances-Money Habits and Values-A Financial Literacy program Wednesday, September 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Story Time for Mixed Ages Thursday, September 18, 10:30pm-11:30pm; Play Time Friday, September 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm; Story Time for Babies Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:15am-11:15am.

Join Key Peninsula Community Services on Wednesdays this month at 1:00pm for “Wi-Fi Wednesdays!” Each week they will explore a new topic to help you feel more confident with today’s technology. September 17 – Phone Tips and Tricks, September 24 – Computer Basics & Handy Tricks.

Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, September 18, 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, September 18 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

KP Public Safety Committee Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm at the Key Center Fire Department.

KP Business Association Luncheon at El Sombrero on Friday, September 19 at 12:00pm.

Boot Scoot N’ Boogie the Night Away at the KP Business Association Annual Dinner Sunday, September 21, 5:00pm-8:00pm at Longbranch Improvement Club. There will be line dancing, auction, dinner, and desert. For additional information: https://kpba.org

KP Civic Center closed now through October 1 for Facility Maintenance.

Pierce County is now on a Stage 1 Burn Ban. Even though our burn status has been reduced to a Stage 1, be mindful that fuels are still dry and that there is no outdoor burning. BBQs and recreational fires in approved pits are ok as long as dry season firewood is used and not brush.

Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:

Flu and Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic at KP Community Services Thursday, September 25. 10:00am-12:00pm. For Adults 18+, Bring your healthcare card and ID.

Paper Shred event Saturday, September 27, 10:00am-1:00pm at Key Peninsula Fire Station #46 in Key Center. You can shred up to 3 shopping bags of paper at each event.

Key Peninsula Farm Tour September 27 & 28, 10:00am-4:00pm. For additional information: https://kpfarmtour.com

Saturday, October 4th KP Civic Center’s fall fundraiser presents Down Home with Joel Gibson Jr! They will have a chili bar and a 50/50 raffle! Ticket includes concert and dinner. Drinks and raffle tickets sold separately. Doors open at 6:00pm for food, and the concert starts at 7:00pm. This is a 21+ Event. $30.00 presale $40.00 at the door. For additional information: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/down-home.html

The Mustard Seed Project’s Fall Health Fair and Vaccine Clinic is Tuesday, October 7, 10:00am-2:00pm. Purdy Cost Less will be providing adult Flu and Covid vaccines. Bring your healthcare card and ID.

Thriving Generation Launch Party Friday, October 10, 4:00pm-6:00pm at Gateway Park. Tech-free carnival packed with play-based activities, creative stations, and opportunities to experience life without the distraction of electronic devices.

Second Annual Madrona Fest Saturday, October 18, 12:00pm-9:00pm at Key Peninsula Civic Center. They will have vendors starting at 12:00pm, contra dance, workshops, farm to festival menu, and bands set to begin performing at 4:00pm.  They will also have their FIRST photography contest! Tickets are $15 early bird special, $20 at the door and children 12 and under are free!! For additional information and to submit your photos;  https://www.madronafest.com

Activities off the Key Peninsula:

Rocking Empire Pizza with XLR8 Saturday, September 20, 7:00pm-10:oopm. Located at 12292 Sidney Rd SW, Port Orchard. All ages until 9:00pm.

Homestead Community’s upcoming 2025 HopeRaiser Breakfast and Silent Auction is Thursday, October 2, 7:00am-8:30am at Best Western Wesley Inn in Gig Harbor. Connect with the foster family network. They are accepting donations and sponsorship applications. For additional information and tickets: The Homestead Community – 2025 HopeRaiser Breakfast & Silent Auction

The following are a couple of opportunities to volunteer:

FAQ’s:

What is Friends for Life?

It is a campaign funded by Washington State Health Care Authority to inform people about:

  • What illegal fentanyl is and how it’s affecting Washington State?
  • How to help teens avoid opioids like fentanyl
  • How to spot and respond to an opioid overdose
  • How to get and use naloxone (Narcan)

For additional information: https://wafriendsforlife.com

 

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