Community Update for May 20, 2026
Community Updates
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Center Library: Wednesday, May 20 – Story Time for Babies 10:15am-11:15am, Pete the Cat Book Party! – a Ready Reader Program 4:00pm-5:00pm; Thursday, May 21 – Story Time for Mixed Ages 11:15am-12:15pm; Friday, May 22 – Play Time 1:00pm-2:00pm; Saturday, May 23 – Eyelash Yarn Lei Workshop – a Teen Creative Space program 12:00pm-1:30pm.
Vets and Friends Coffee at Key Peninsula Community Services (KPCS) Wednesday, May 20, 1:00pm. Go for Coffee, snacks, and conversation.
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, May 21 Walk-in 4:30pm-6:00pm at the KP Community Council Office in the Key Center Corral. Extended hours to 7:00pm by appointment. For additional information peninsulakeyfreeclinic@gmail.com
Public Safety Committee Thursday, May 21 at 5:30pm-7:30pm at Key Center Fire Station.
Memorial Day Dance at Longbranch Improvement Club Saturday, May 23, 7:30pm-11:00pm featuring Tim Enders Band. Tickets $20 online and $25 at the door. Under 21 tickets for $15. Full bar available, no outside beverages, outside food ok. Minors accompanied by adult. Under 14 not recommended. To purchase tickets: https://LIC.ticketspice.com/2026-lic-memorial-day-dance
Memorial Day Remembrance; Sunday, May 24, 1:00pm at Vaughn Cemetery. Refreshments, speakers, bagpiper, singing, 3 shot cannon salute. Over 355 large flags flying in a beautiful area.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Thriving Generation brings you – Raising Kids in the Smartphone Age: Creating Healthy Boundaries for Thriving Families Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm-8:00pm at The Red Barn Youth Center. Parents will leave with: A clear understanding of what research says about screens and teen mental health, Practical routines for reducing conflict at home, Age-appropriate guidelines for phones and social media, A simple framework for creating healthy boundaries, Ideas to help teens build a life bigger than their screen. For additional information and to sign up: https://peninsulathrivegeneration.org/events
Support Red Barn Youth Center by dining out at Hops n Drops Gig Harbor on Wednesday, May 27th, from 5pm to 8pm. Be sure to show the flyer when you order—a portion of your meal will help local youth and support our programs! Find the flyer on Red Barn’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/redbarnyouthcenter
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
2026 Students of Distinction Awards Dinner and Ceremony Wednesday, May 20 5:30pm-8:00pm at Ocean 5. Celebrate and support graduating seniors from Gig Harbor, Peninsula, and Henderson Bay high schools. This event honors students for leadership, academics, athletics, creativity, service, perseverance, and more while providing scholarship support for future education. For additional information and to purchase tickets: https://gghf.info/sodawards
“Feast and Honor” 5-course African Food and Wine Paring Event Saturday, May 23 5:30pm-8:00pm at Gig Harbor Yacht Club. Join Mvinyo Winery and Nelly’s African Kitchen for a Memorial Day Feast honoring Veteran Heroes. A portion of each ticket will be donated to Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org). Must be 21+ to attend. For additional information and to purchase tickets: https://square.link/u/jep8oMZq
Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25 10:00am-11:00am at Artondale Ceremony. All are welcome. Including a band, honor guard, color guard, and others.
FAQ’s:
Are there resources to help with Farm Planning and Agricultural Assistance?
Yes, there are resources.
Pierce Conservation District is a group of non-regulatory providers of natural resources expertise, knowledge, education, and dedication.
Just a few of the resources they offer are:
- FREE educational workshops
- FREE soil testing for qualifying producers
- Low-Cost equipment rentals
- Cover crop cost sharing program
- Farm improvement cost share opportunities
- Opportunities to expand you Agriculture network
For additional information: https://piercecd.org
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