Community Updates
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Peninsula Community Services will host a Medicare Help meeting on Wednesday, November 27 at 12:30pm. 11_November_2024_newsletter.pdf
Washington State Parks has an upcoming Discover Pass Free day. This will be on Friday, November 29. For day use only, no free overnight camping. Discover Pass, WA – Official Website | Official Website
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 Brunch & Bingo is Monday, December 2. $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 Tuesday, December 3 at Purdy Costless Pharmacy. 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, November 27 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Help for adults with tech questions. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment. (mypcls.org)
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
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Career Exploration Workshop with Goodwill at the Key Center Library. This will be held on December 4 from 11:30-1:00pm. Explore how your interests and talents align with career opportunities in Pierce County. Events – Pierce County Library System
Key Peninsula Community Services will host the Peninsula Community Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic on Wednesday, December 4 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Contact the website for more information. (pchsweb.org)
The Mustard Seed Project will be hosting a Mammogram Clinic on Thursday, December 5 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. 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
KP Kids meeting on Thursday, December 5 at 11:00am. This meeting will cover November and December. This is held at the Mustard Seed Project (downstairs). (piercecac.org)
Key Center Job Fair with WorkSource at the Key Center Library will be held on December 5 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Adults 18+ will meet employers in government, production, service, and more. Events – Pierce County Library System
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, December 5 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 Peninsula Lutheran Church will host The Community Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 7 from 5:00pm-8:30pm. This event benefits charities and organizations that serve the Key Peninsula and surrounding communities. Home – Kplutheran Com
Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, December 12 from 10:00am-11:00am. Meeting ID: 897 9376 3452 Passcode: housing Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793763452?pwd=vzanfoylFQzqm7fa8wCeqrvWFd9f5Q.1
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
Two Waters Art Alliance will hold a Juried Art Show at the Mustard Seed Project. Applications due Monday, December 23, art show will be held from Thursday, January 2 through Friday, February 28. More information is found at Two Waters Arts Alliance or call Patty Finnigan at 253-313-6054.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Volunteer Opportunities: Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park. The Holiday Village construction November 25- December 3. Photos with Santa December 14 and 15, December 21 and 22. Visit the website for information and to sign up. Holidays in the Harbor | GigHarbor Downtown Waterfront
Gig Harbor Turkey Trot 5K will be held on Thursday, November 28 at 8:00am. This will begin at the Gig Harbor Post Office on Judson Street. Gig Harbor Turkey Trot 5K | Key Peninsula News
PHS Winterfest at Peninsula High School on Saturday, November 30, 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, December 1, 11:00am-4:00pm. This is a craft and vendor fair benefiting Peninsula High School. $5 admission fee. Peninsula High School – Home
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association will hold a Funders Forum on Friday, December 6 from 9:00am-11:45am on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from foundation and corporate funders about their giving guidelines, focus, processes, and any recent changes to their giving practices. Confirmed Funders | 14th Annual PSGA South Sound Funders Forum
Heron’s Key of Gig Harbor Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 12 from 10:00am-11:00am. There will be guided tours of model and resident apartment homes. Email stacye@heronskey.org https://www.heronskey.org/event/holiday-open-house-10-am/
Tacoma Community College, Gig Harbor, Let’s Learn English upcoming class. 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.
FAQ’s:
During the holiday what can I recycle?
- Plastic tubs, metal cans and carboard boxes.
What needs to go in the garbage?
- Anything plastic or has food residue.
What about cooking oil?
- Needs to be solidified or absorbed before going in the trash.
Here is helpful holiday information from our Kitsap County neighbors.