Community Updates
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Center Library: Wednesday, November 4 – Story Time for Babies 10:15am-11:15am, Play Time 1:00pm-2:00pm, Lego Club: a STEAM for Kids Discovery Lab program 3:00pm-5:00pm; Thursday, November 5 – Story Time for Mixed Ages 11:15am-12:15pm, Sort, Build, Play: Learn Magic the Gathering – Teen STEAM program 4:00pm-5:00pm; Friday, November 6 – Friends of the Key Center Library Meeting – New members welcome 10:00am-12:00pm; Monday, November 9 – MultiCare WIC Clinic 1:00pm-4:30pm.Teen Council at The Red Barn Youth Center 4:00pm-5:30pm
A SHIBA, Medicare Advisor, with Peninsula Community Health Services will be at KP Community Services on Wednesday, November 4 and 18 at 11:30am.
Tacoma Pro-Bono will be at KPCS Tuesday, November 10, 10:00am-12:00pm, and at TMSP 1:00pm-3:00pm. No appointment necessary, first come-first served.
The Mustard Seed Project is celebrating 20 years of Community Gathering Thursday, November 5, 2:00pm-4:00pm at The Crandall Center. All are welcome.
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, September 3. Walk-in 4:30pm-6:00pm at the KP Community Council Office in the Key Center Corral. If you’re unable to check-in by 5:00pm call 310-594-6555 to reserve a spot. For additional information peninsulakeyfreeclinic@gmail.com
FREE Flu vaccine clinic Saturday, November 7, 1:00pm-5:00pm at Key Center Fire Station with Key Free Clinic. Must fit established parameters for flu vaccine.
KP Community Service presents Feast or Famine, a fundraiser to support their Food Pantry Operations, Saturday, November 7, 5:00pm-7:00pm. (This has been cancelled. Please reach out to KPCS for additional information: (253) 884-4440 or info@yourkpcs.org)
Life After Loss – Grief Support Group at The Mustard Seed Project, 12:00pm/ A safe compassionate space for individuals grieving the loss of loved one.
Teen Council at The Red Barn Youth Center Monday, November 9, 4:00pm-5:30pm. For teens 13-18 years old. Got ideas? Teen Council is your chance to help plan events, give feedback, and speak up about what teens actually want from their library. Volunteer hours and connection included.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Mammogram Clinic at The Mustard Seed Project Thursday, November 12, 9:00am-4:00pm. Call Mardi Landry of Community Health Care at 253-592-8863 or 253-722-1765 to set up an appointment. Have your insurance information available.
19th Annual KP Civic Center’s Winter Warm-Up Saturday, November 14, 10:00am-3:00pm. FREE admission with 55+ vendors offering handmade local arts and crafts. Visit Santa (12:00pm-2:00pm), live youth jazz band & carolers, and food concessions. Vendor booths are sold out for this event.
Join Key Pen Parks and the Key Peninsula Civic Center Saturday, December 5, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Key Peninsula Civic Center for A Key Pen Holiday, a free indoor event for the community. Watch Polar Express, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, and get creative with train-themed holiday craft.
Community Christmas Celebration, Live Auction Saturday, December 5, 5:00pm at KP Lutheran Church. 100% of proceeds go directly to community nonprofit organizations. Admission is $25 per person. For additional information (253)884-3312.
Key Pen’ It Merry Tree Lighting Celebration Sunday, December 6, 3:30pm-6:30pm. Visit Santa, enjoy s’mores, hot cocoa, live music, games, and festivities.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Wisdom Wednesdays – Ongoing learning opportunities for seniors on a variety of topics every Wednesday at 1:00pm-2:00pm at The Gig Harbor Senior Center. It is currently housed at Peninsula Lutheran Church, 6509 38th Ave. NW, 98335. For more information on this and other GHSC events, visit: https://www.gigharborfoundation.org/ghseniorcenter or call: 253-514-6388 x 107
Fall Family Night Friday, November 6 at Harbor History Museum 6:00pm. It’ll be a night of storytelling and fall themed crafts.
Legal-Aid Pop Up with Tacoma Pro-Bono Tuesday, November 10, 4:00pm-6:00pm at Gig Harbor Library. Get assistance on questions about civic legal issues like family law, debt, wills, and housing and help with the Eviction Prevention program from Pierce County Human Services.
Ribbon Cutting celebrating Harbor Senior Connection, a program of Olympic Civic Services Tuesday, November 10, 4:30pm-5:30pm at Discovery Elementary School (Portable building in the back). Free to the public.
Shop The Harbor Holiday Launch Party Saturday, November 14, 12:00pm-8:00pm along Gig Harbor’s Waterfront. For additional information and to purchase tickets: https://www.ghdwa.org/shop-the-harbor
FAQ’s: None this week
If you value these Updates and the work we do, please help so we can keep it going. Use the QR code below or click here to be directed to our donation page. Thank you.
