Community Updates
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Peninsula Community Services (KPCS) hosts the Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) Mobile Medical Clinic on Wednesday, May 7 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Appointments are recommended but will try to fit in walk-ins. Contact the website for more information. (pchsweb.org)
TacomaProBono Legal Aid, every 2nd Tuesday (This month May 6) 10:00am – 12:00 pm at KPCS and 1:00pm -3:00pm at The Mustard See Project. Information and legal assistance from experts at TacomaProBono. Can help with: Basic legal questions, landlord-tenant issues, family law, advice, & resources. Walk-ins welcome.
MultiCare WIC Program at Key Center Library Thursday, May 8, 1:00pm-4:30pm.
Key Peninsula Council Meeting: Thursday, May 8. Refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. There’s going to be plenty of great information shared at the meeting. Also available to join by Zoom: Meeting ID: 995 7689 1942 Passcode: 987593 https://zoom.us/j/99576891942?pwd=bVu1S9OhbrlEpzSfPWWd8hcyRCEpAu.1
Free Tables at KP Community Services Friday, May 9 and every 2nd and 4th Friday each month until Fall. Weather permitting of course.
The Key Peninsula Community Litter Drop-Off & Spring Cleanup FREE Event Saturday, May 10, 9:00am-3:00pm. For additional information: email keypenitclean@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094005795107
Livable Community Fair Saturday, May 10, 10:00am-3:00pm. Volunteers are needed for the kitchen, parking, set-up, tear-down, assisting vendors with haul in/out. For more information email: coordinator@kpciviccenter.org
The Mustard Seed Project-Life After Loss-Grief Support Group at 12:00pm on Monday, May 12 and every second Monday each month.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
The Scott Gallacher Memorial Spray & Play Park at Gateway Park opens for the season on Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 24. It will be open 10:00am-6:00pm through Labor Day weekend.
Also at Gateway Park, Free event by Key Pen Parks-Bubble Fun Day Friday, May 30, 10:00am-12:00pm. Key Pen Parks provides the soap solution, bubble wands, toys, and games. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Local Makers Spring Market & Festival. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of spring strolling through booths filled with handcrafted goods, local art, live music, and treats. Free admission, family and dog friendly. Gig Harbor Civic Center Field (Field across parking lot from City Hall) Saturday, May 10, 10:00am-3:00pm.
WSU Extension Master Gardener’s present sustainable alternatives to traditional lawns. Saturday, May 10, 10:00am-11:00am at Sehmel Park Demonstration Garden.
FAQ’s:
Who did the landscaping at the Purdy Spit?
The Key Peninsula Beautification Project, one of the KP Council committees, are the ones who did all the splendid work. They are a group of volunteers who bring their joy of plants, flowers, and art to the community for all to enjoy.
This project was not a quick one. This was a multi-step project.
- March 24 – They planted 65 plants, all while it was raining. It is the PNW after all.
- April19 – The beach at the Purdy Boat Launch area was cleaned up. Dave Stafki painted a wonderful mural on the old well house of Orcas.
- May 3 – Bark was spread out around plants.
Thank you to the Key Peninsula Beautification Project for this and all the projects you work on in the Community.