Wednesday, October 22, 2025
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
The KP Kids Meeting is holding its monthly meeting at its new time of 10:00 am tomorrow, Oct. 23rd, at the Red Barn Youth Center. For more information, reach out to director@kphealthycommunity.org
The KP Community Council Coffee hour is tomorrow, October 23rd, at 10:00 at the Community Office in the Key Center Corral. Guests will be staff from KP Community Services Food Pantry.
The KP Civic Center is doing a fundraiser at El Sombrero, tomorrow, Oct. 23rd. For more information, go to: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/el-sombrero-takeover.html
Harvest Fest at Miracle Ranch October 17-19 and 24-26. Free admission and Parking. There will be some free and affordable family-friendly activities (hay wagon rides, carnival games, hay maze to name a few) and delicious food. Please do not bring pets with you.
Evergreen ES is doing a Trunk or Treat at Longbranch Improvement Club Friday, October 24. Volunteers are needed, please see form for more information (great opportunity for HS students needing volunteer hours): https://forms.monday.com/forms/3e4d41822aaf0b3bd56c748c85f22917?r=use1&fbclid=IwY2xjawNl6aFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5dmNtelRlbzM2NUZJSWFuAR5bk0fkxJ-0oxEj43n05DWY0_0oikoCgjA9ZxA0yuUwEkhpCfE-Z5QKwjjB0g_aem_kgoj2yGsff_uuu0t2YtwMw
KP Middle School is doing a wreath fundraiser in collaboration with Turnball Farms – you can order wreaths at: https://vwfundraiser.com/org/key-peninsula-middle-school-ptsa?fbclid=IwY2xjawNl5nJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5dmNtelRlbzM2NUZJSWFuAR6Ff8NG0a4IfAsWgeAXPM9NmxfukWN0q-khi2-E-2Lh3yoz_GZa9uLKVAo_jA_aem_-YkxYMnupviCAap-JD_0qQ
Voting for the Scarecrow contest is happening this week and next – cast your vote at the Key Center IGA (table near the fresh flowers)
Don’t forget about Friday Skate Nights at the KP Civic Center- for more information, go to: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/skate-night.html
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
The Mustard Seed Project and Peninsula Hands Onn Art are doing a Mt Rainier Crafternoon event next Tuesday, October 28th at 2:00 at the Mustard Seed. RSVP for this free event at: 253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org.
Trick or Treat at The Mustard Seed Village Friday, October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Go door-to-door inside the assisted living homes and get candy from every apartment.
Winter Warm-up Holiday Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 8th from 10:00 to 3:00 at the KP Civic Center. For more information, go to: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/winter-warm-up.html
Join Forest Stewards of the KP on Thurs Nov 13 6-8 pm at the Civic Center for a town hall style event “Fire Risk & Forest Health”. Great Speakers, questions/answers. For more information, go to:
https://www.foreststewardsofthekeypeninsula.org/events/fire-risk-and-forest-health
Doors open at 6, program starts at 6:20, Refreshments will be available, the event is free, but donations are welcome to help cover the costs.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a new series of the popular “Oh My Gosh – Now What?” seminar beginning Wednesday, October 1. This is a six-part series of discussions designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, families, caregivers, and others focusing on the journey of memory loss. These will be held each Wednesday 12:30pm-1:30pm at Gig Harbor Senior Center at Lutheran Church October 1 through November 5. October 15th is Shock and Grief; How do we express our worries? For additional information: call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (253) 798-4600.
Obtain a “Renters Readiness” certificate by attending 2 virtual classes. Monday & Tuesday October 27th & 28th, register at: https://form.jotform.com/240786930917164
Hosted by Associated Ministries to help renters be better prepared when looking for housing
FAQ’s:
Is there really a new drive-through coffee stand on the KP?
- Yes! Gig Harbor Coffee Company just re-opened a family friendly stand at Friendly Food Mart & 76 Station on Route 302 and Wright-Bliss Road
A quick shout-out to all that worked on the 2nd Annual Madrona Fest Music Festival this last weekend, it was great to see people enjoying fantastic music here on the KP! Look for it next year in October, or, help with the effort at: https://www.madronafest.com/
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