Community Updates
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Veterans and Friends Coffee Wednesday, October 21 1:00pm at KP Community Services. A welcoming gathering where veterans and community members enjoy coffee, conversation, and camaraderie.
KP Kids meeting on Thursday, July 23 at 10:00am at Red Barn Youth Center.
KP Community Council – Coffee Hour Thursday, October 22, 11:00am at the Community Council office in the KP Corral, next door to Goin’ Postal. Speaker will be Alisia Black, ARNP talking about depression.
Also at KP Community Services Adult ADHD/ADD Support Group Thursday, October 22, and every Thursday at 2:30pm.
Voting for the Scarecrow Contest starts Friday, October 23 and goes until Wednesday, October 28. Ballots will be in Key Center IGA. One ballot per person. Winners will be announced October 29th on Facebook, in IGA and in Key Pen Newspaper.
Eat Pizza & Support Food 4 All! Friday, October 23rd at MOD Pizza in Gig Harbor for a delicious way to give back. MOD Pizza will donate 20% of fundraiser sales to Food 4 All. Order online using code MODGIVES20. Dine in and mention the Food 4 All fundraiser at checkout, show the fundraiser flyer when ordering. Flyer can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/foodbackpacls4kids
Key Pen Parks presents All Hallows Eve at Gateway Park Saturday, October 24, 12:00pm-4:00pm. Go dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and enjoy: FREE Face Painting, Halloween Photo Booth, Cotton Candy & Popcorn, Games & Activities, Candy, Crafts. There’s something for everyone.
Red Barn Youth Center will be open 11:30am-6:00pm next week during Middle School Conference week October 26-30.
DSHS Mobile Office will be at KP Community Services Tuesday, October 27 10:00am-2:00pm. It will be staffed by specialists who can determine people’s eligibility for state and federal medical, cash, and food assistance programs. Their team processes new applications, case reviews, changes, EBT card requests and required documents. They also take applications for the Child Care Subsidy Program and forward them to the Department of Children, Youth and Families for processing.
Food 4 All’s Holiday Food Drive has started. There are 2 drop-off locations Food 4 All in Key Center Tue-Thu 12:00pm-6:00pm and Their Donation Shed located in the Wilco Parking lot in Gig Harbor 7-days a week 8:00am-Dusk (non-perishables only at this location). Monetary donations accepted online at: www.foodbackpacks4kids.org or by mail at: Food 4 All, PO Box 173, Gig Harbor, WA 98335.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
The Mustard Seed Project is celebrating 20 years Thursday, November 5, 2:00pm-4:00pm at The Crandall Center. All are welcome.
KP Community Service presents Feast or Famine, a fundraiser to support their Food Pantry Operations, Saturday, November 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm. For additional information and purchase tickets: https://yourkpcs.org/clean/index.php/f-o-f#fof-tix
19th Annual KP Civic Center’s Winter Warm-Up Saturday, November 14, 10:00am-3:00pm. FREE admission with 55+ vendors offering handmade local arts and crafts. Visit Santa (12:00pm-2:00pm), live youth jazz band & carolers, and food concessions. Vendor booths are sold out for this event.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Jack-O’-Lantern Jubilee at Tom Taylor Family YMCA Thursday, October 22, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Family friendly Halloween fun featuring activities for all ages.
Witches Night Out Saturday, October 24. Grab your broomsticks and join for the 4th annual Gig Harbor Witches Brew! This event is for all skill levels. So, gather your fellow wizards and witches, and hit the water. Will meet at the Gig Harbor boat launch at 2 p.m. and launch shortly after. Paddle through the harbor at your own pace and head to the Gig Harbor lighthouse. Deadmans Island Kayak and SUP is back and offering rentals for anyone who wants to join but does not have a vessel! $40 for the 3-hour event. Reserve ahead of time by texting Scott at (425) 765-8278 and your rental will be on-site at the boat launch waiting for you.
Twisted Bonsai Class at The Yoked Farmhouse & Brewery Sunday, October 25, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Join sculptor Buddy Bassett of House of Corvus for a hands-on night of wire bonsai with a Halloween twist. You’ll twist, bend, and shape aluminum wire into your own haunted little tree — gnarled, crooked, and entirely yours — mounted on a stone base and ready to haunt your mantel. Tickets are $50, all materials included. To purchase tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/houseofcorvus/2459477
FAQ’s:
What is planned for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge will undergo temporary repairs to an aging expansion joint sometime in October, potentially causing traffic delays of an hour or more. The repairs will close the two right lanes of the westbound State Route 16 bridge around the clock for up to 14 days, although an exact start date has not yet been announced. The bridge, built in 1950, has experienced 10 sets of emergency repairs since 2024, and three expansion joints are scheduled for a major overhaul next year. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) advises commuters to plan ahead, consider alternate routes, adjust travel times, or work from home when possible.
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