Community Updates
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Peninsula Council Meeting: Thursday, February 12. Refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. A representative from WSDOT will be the speaker. Go and hear their plans for future improvements to Hwy 302. Also available to join by Zoom: Meeting ID: 945 0978 1633 Passcode: 587088 https://zoom.us/j/94509781633?pwd=ux93ukPGylsXzJLkLYIaeix2PQcTa2.1
Pierce County Social Services/Aging & Disabilities Resource Center Presentation Thursday, February 12, 11:00am at KP Community Services.
Also, at KP Community Services ADHD/PTSD Support Group meet every Thursday 3:00pm-4:30pm. This is a judgement-free space with peer support.
Join KP Community Services for their Valentine’s Day Party Friday, February 13. Activities start at 10:00am with Lipsology and Fortune Telling, Lunch at Noon, then live music and dancing start around 12:30pm.
Key Peninsula’s 3rd Annual Seed Swap at Key Center Library Saturday, February 14, 11:00am-1:00pm.
Have you heard that Food Backpacks 4 Kids is now called Food 4 All. No worries they are not changing their mission to fight hunger or their dedication to our community. The pantry is open Tuesday-Thursday, 12:00pm-6:00pm. For additional information: https://www.foodbackpacks4kids.org
Scholarship Opportunity. Ben B. Cheney Foundation High School Scholarship Program. $3,000 to attend school next year. Criteria: Must be a high school senior, graduating this year from a Pierce County or South Bend high school, played at least one year of a WIAA varsity sport (Did you know girls’ flag football is on the list now!?), and plans to attend a vocational/tech, 2- or 4-year not-for-profit college in the fall. Application deadline is Sunday, March 15. For additional information and to apply: https://benbcheneyfoundation/apply/scholarship/
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Town Hall Meeting with Representative Addison Richards at KP Civic Center Saturday, February 21, 1:00pm-2:00pm.
FREE Disaster First Aid Class at Key Peninsula Civic Center on Saturday, February 28 at 8:30am. Disaster First Aid Training will provide you with skills to support a patient for hours or days until EMS can arrive to assist the ill/injured. The class focuses on Neighborhood Emergency Teams working together, establishing a triage first aid station, and caring for neighbors. These skills will be useful in everyday emergencies. Follow link to register: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8663264/Disaster-First-Aid-Registration-Form-February-28-2026
Let’s Get Crabby, KP Civic Center’s annual crab feed is Saturday, March 21st, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Get your tickets at Sunnycrest Nursery, KP Civic Center Office (253)884-3456, or online www.kpciviccenter.org. Tickets are Adults $60, Kids 6-12 $20, Kids 0-5 Free. Craft beer and wine are available for purchase.
Join Councilmember Robyn Denson at her Coffee and Chat at The Mustard Seed Project on Friday, March 27,11:00am-12:30pm.
Also, Councilmember Robyn Denson’s next In District will be at KP Civic Center on Thursday, April 2nd.
Super Sale at Longbranch Improvement Club Saturday, April 11, 9:00am-3:00pm. Sell your stuff at the biggest sale of the year. Indoor tables -$50, Outdoor spaces – $25, Space is limited. Help a worthy cause and donate your collectables and clean and usable castoffs to the Super Sale, they even pick up. For details call (253)220-7808 or email LICSuperSale@gmail.com
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Gig Harbor Plant Swap Saturday, February 14, 2:00pm at Gig Harbor Library. Free gardener-to-gardener sharing of plants, plantlets, seeds, cuttings, and divisions, as well as accessories, tools, and other gardening related materials.
Employment Services with WorkSource Pierce. Get assistance with Resumes, Cover letters, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation. Employment Assistance Dates: Thursday, February 12; Thursday, February 26th; Thursday, March 12th all 1:30pm-3:30pm. $25 gift card for participating Youth ages 16-24.
Gig Harbor Eagles Vendor Blender Saturday, March 21, 11:00am-6:00pm. Indoor Farmer’s Market proceeds go to support Peninsula and Gig Harbor High Schools scholarship Fund. There will be artisan food vendors, food trucks, live music and of course many vendors from sweet treats to fine arts. Address if 4425 Burnham Dr. Gig Harbor.
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