Community Updates
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Center Library: Wednesday, July 8 – Story Time for Babies 10:15am-11:15am, Conversation Café: Heaven and Earth Grocery Store 10:30am-11:30am, Jan Thomas Book Party – a Ready Reader Program 2:30pm-3:30pm; Thursday, July 9 – Story Time for Mixed Ages 11:15am-12:15pm; Friday, July 10 – Play Time 2:00pm-3:00pm; Monday, July 13 – MultiCare WIC Clinic 1:00pm-4:30pm.
FREE Kids Dental Resource Day Thursday, July 9 10:00am-2:30pm at KP Lutheran Church. Dental Screening, Fluoride Varnish, Sealants, Referrals. For additional information or to schedule an appointment: Contact Charlotte (253)400-7072. For additional information including additional locations and dates: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1317374237193704&set=a.577769147820887
Key Peninsula Council Meeting: Thursday, July 9. Refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. Guest speaker will be Sarah Jett Rasor, Director of The Key Peninsula Psychedelic Society. She will talk about the community impact of microdosing psychedelics. Also available to join by Zoom: Meeting ID: 945 0978 1633 Passcode: 587088 https://zoom.us/j/94509781633?pwd=ux93ukPGylsXzJLkLYIaeix2PQcTa2.1
The Food 4 All Cooperative Farm Stand is back for its second season! Every Saturday beginning July 11th at their current Food 4 All location in Lakebay (behind Key Center). Shop a selection of fresh produce grown on their farm and sourced from local farmers. Every purchase makes a difference. Proceeds support Food 4 All programs serving neighbors facing food insecurity in our community.
Family Fun Fest Saturday, July 11, 12:00pm-4:00pm at Gateway Park. There will be bounce houses, carnival games with prizes, crafts photo booth, and much more. The KP Lions Club will serve lunch for purchase as well food trucks for shaved ice and ice cream treats. For additional information: https://www.keypenparks.com/events.html
Orca Party Night Saturday, July 11, 5:00pm-9:00pm at KP Civic Center. KP Community Council are raising funds for a large orca sculpture to install at Gateway Park. There will be music, food, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, dancing, orca calling contest and trivia. Tickets for sale on Eventbrite or at the KP Community Office in the corral.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surfs-up-orca-party-night-tickets-1985780204046?msockid=392fe30a82ed6d502be3f4a83df6c5a
Life After Loss-Grief Support Group Monday, July 13, 12:00pm at The Mustard Seed Project.
Tacoma Pro-Bono will be at KPCS Tuesday, July 14, 10:00am-12:00pm, and at TMSP 1:00pm-3:00pm. No appointment necessary, first come-first served.
Red Barn Youth Center’s Summer program will run July 14-August 6 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-4:30pm. Free for youth 6th-12th grade.
KP Community Services presents: Mocktails & Masterpieces Camp July 14-16.All camps are FREE for seniors age 55+. To register, stop by KPCS or call (253)884-4440.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Community Health Care is offering FREE back-to-school sports physicals, dental checks, and immunizations at our Key Peninsula clinic on July 23. For additional information and to sign-up: https://www.commhealth.org/services/pediatric-care/back-to-school-health -fairs/
Partners & Pairings: A Fundraiser Dinner Saturday, July 18, 5:00pm-8:00pm Key Peninsula Lutheran Church. Dinner buffet featuring Pasta Pairings catered by Olive Garden (2 types of pasta, 3 sauces, 3 meats, salad, and breadsticks). Dessert auction, Raffle prizes, Cash bar (beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase). Proceeds will be split 50/50 between Key Peninsula Co-op Preschool & Key Peninsula Partnership for a Healthy Community. For additional information and to purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/partners-pairings-6tts0w
Red Barn Youth Center is hosting two Mental Health First Aid workshops this summer—one for adults in July, one for teens in August! Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to recognize when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges — and the confidence to be their first source of support. For additional information and to get the QR code to register: https://www.facebook.com/redbarnyouthcenter
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Summer Concerts: Sehmel Homestead Park Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm and Uptown Thursday, July 9 at 6:30pm.
Bremerton Air Show July 11 & 12 at the Bremerton National Airport. They will have military aircraft and world-class aerobatic performers. For additional information and to buy tickets: https://bremertonairshow.com/tickets
Trails and Tales: A Natural History of Pierce County Parks Wednesday, July 15 7:00pm-8:00pm Virtual via Zoom. For additional information and to register: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1561/Earth-Matters-Series
FAQ’s:
What is the Adopt a Road Program?
The Pierce County Adopt-A-Road Program allows volunteers to adopt a 2-mile stretch of county road to pick up litter, promoting civic pride, environmental responsibility, and safer roadways.
For additional information and to apply: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/2822/Adopt-A-Road-Program
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