Community Update October 30, 2024
Community Updates
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Communities In Schools of Peninsula Fall Clothing Drive from October 15-November 22. Many locations to drop off new items. For more information, please contact Julie at 253-509-9305. (ciswa.org)
Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, October 31 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 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 time to receive candy from every apartment. The Mustard Seed Project
Friends of the Library Book Sale at Key Center Library will be held on Friday, November 1 from 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturday, November 2 from 10:00am-4:00pm. Purchase great books and more at great prices! Events – Pierce County Library System
KP Community Litter Drop-Off for household trash. Three locations at 1) Lake Kathryn, 2) 64th St NW and KP Hwy and 3) Longbranch Improvement Club. This will be held on Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am-3:00pm or until dumpsters are filled. For more information, email mmoffett393@gmail.com or follow Key Pen It clean on Facebook.
The Mustard Seed Project Brunch & Bingo is Monday, November 4. Come warm up with us with Chilaquiles. This traditional Mexican breakfast dish is made with tortillas. Chilaquiles is not only delicious, but also gluten free and vegetarian. $5/per person. Brunch is at 11:30am, stay for Bingo at 1:00pm! The Mustard Seed Project | The Mustard Seed Project
Key Peninsula Business Association Meeting, November 5 at Key Center Fire Station. Networking from 6:00pm-6:30pm and meeting begins at 6:30pm. (kpconnects.org)
Recurring Key Peninsula Events:
No Tears Tech Help at the Key Center Library meeting room. Held on Wednesday, October 30 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Help for adults with tech questions. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment. (mypcls.org)
Key Center Library Family Story Time on Thursday, October 31 from 10:30am-11:30am. Enjoy stories, art activities and singing for children ages 0-6. Events – Pierce County Library System
My Haunted Forest, The Ultimate Halloween Adventure in Vaughn. This is held on October 31 and November 1. My Haunted Forest – Home
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. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Baby Story Time at Key Center Library. Held on Tuesday, November 5 from 10:00am-11:00am. Enjoy books, songs and more with children age 0-2. Events – Pierce County Library System
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Key Peninsula Community Services will host the Peninsula Community Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic on Wednesday, November 6 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Contact the website for more information. (pchsweb.org)
Open House at the newly remodeled Community Council Office in the KC Corral. This will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Everyone is invited, refreshments provided. (kpconnects.org)
Holiday Craft Fair at the Key Center Civic Center will be held on Saturday, November 9 from 9:00am-3:00pm. Handmade & One-of-a-Kind Local Art and Creations. KEY PENINSULA CIVIC CENTER – Home
Key Center Library Craft Supply Swap held on Saturday, November 9 from 10:30am-1:30pm. Swap your new or gently used craft supplies with fellow crafters. Bring in supplies to swap with others. Try something new and get tips from crafters, all for free! Events – Pierce County Library System
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, November 21 (cancelled on November 7 due to Open House) 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)
Key Pen It Merry Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at the KC Corral on Sunday, December 1 from 3:00pm-6:30pm.
The Mustard Seed Project will be hosting a Mammogram Clinic on Thursday, December 5 (POSTPONED from Monday, October 21) from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Call Mardi Landry of Community Health Care at 253-592-8863 to set up an appointment. Have your insurance information when you call. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Key Pen Parks & KP Fire Department Santa in the Park Event will be held on Saturday, December 14 at Gateway Park from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Selfies with Santa – KEY PEN PARKS
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
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. (tacomacc.edu)
Teen Mental Health First Aid Winter Summit will be held at Clover Park Technical College on Thursday, November 21 from 4:30pm-7:30pm. Provided by TPCHD, register by November 7. email cchandler@tpchd.org teen Mental Health First Aid – Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Shop Social Gig Harbor will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 12:00pm-8:00pm. A full day of shopping, dining and holiday cheer. Check the website for information and to register. (ghdwa.org)
Gig Harbor Thanksgiving Basket Brigade located at Gig Harbor Vintage Aero Museum will be held on November 26 and 27. This group provides food baskets to local and military families in need. Volunteers may help gather food, pack baskets and make deliveries. For details and to sign up, check out the website, (gigharborfoundation.org).
Tacoma Community College, Gig Harbor, Let’s Learn English informational meeting on November 18 at 5:30pm. Contact Connie Huerta at chuerta@tacomacc.edu or call 253-566-5375 or text 510-606-5546. Classes will be held January 6-March 17, 2025.
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