Community Updates

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.

 

Timely News:

We are excited to be the June Key IGA round-up recipient. Please support us by rounding-up at the register.

Property Tax Exemption Seminar at Key Peninsula Community Services (KPCS) Wednesday, June 11 at 2:00pm, Free seminar for Seniors and individuals with disabilities. The Pierce County Assessor’s Office will be there to answer questions and provide valuable information.

Also, KPCS will have their Free Tables Friday, June 13 and every 2^nd and 4^th Friday each month until Fall. Weather permitting, of course.

At the Key Center Library this week: Tech Help – Wednesday, June 11, 10:00am-1:00pm; MultiCare WIC Clinic – Thursday, June 12, 1:00pm-4:30pm.

Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, June 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 Peninsula Council Meeting: Thursday, June 12. Refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. The guest speaker will be Chris Rurik talking about “The Key Peninsula’s Wild Side and Conservation Update”. Also available to join by Zoom: Meeting ID: 995 7689 1942  Passcode: 987593 https://zoom.us/j/99576891942?pwd=bVu1S9OhbrlEpzSfPWWd8hcyRCEpAu.1

Join Harbor WildWatch Friday, June 13, 12:45pm-1:45pm at Joemma State Park for a Low Tide Walk. Also at Penrose State Park Saturday, June 14, 1:30pm-3:00pm. Discover Pass required: $30 per year or $10 per day. Available online at https://discoverpass.wa.gov/ or at pay stations in the parks.

The Mustard Seed Project has their Caregiver Support Group Monday, June 16 at 2:00pm, and every 3^rd Monday each month except holidays.

At KPCS: The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Mobile Community Service Office on Tuesday, June 17 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. They can assist with most of the same services that are offered in their offices. For more information: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/37723

Sustainability 2030 Plan Public Comment Period: In person Tuesday, June 17^th, 2:00pm-6:00pm. For additional information and additional dates/locations: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/8681/Sustainability-2030-Plan-Update

Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:

Food Backpacks 4 Kids (FB4K) Farm Stand, this is an awesome opportunity for laughter, fun, and community connectedness! Please join them every Saturday from June 21^st through Harvest Season 10:00am-2:00pm at their Food Bank location – Proceeds benefit their programs.

Key Pen Parks: Crafts in the Park – Rock Painting Thursday, June 26, 10:00am-12:00pm at Gateway Park. This is a FREE event, rocks and paint are provided-limited supply available. Recommended for ages 4-8. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For additional information: www.keypenparks.org

Communities In Schools of Peninsula is celebrating 25 years! Join them in celebrating this milestone on August 22nd from 4:00pm-7:00pm at the Gig Harbor Marine and Boatyard. They will be honoring a deserving community member with the Hope Lifter Award and will have appetizers, drinks, and live music. Please RSVP by August 15 to Julie Walters (253) 509-9305. For additional information: https://peninsula.ciswa.org

Back 2 School Event: Saturday, August 16, 10:00am-12:00pm & 12:00pm – 2:00pm at Key Peninsula Civic Center. For families living within Peninsula School District boundaries. Registered families will receive their arrival time. Don’t waste time, register now as space is filling up fast. For additional information: call Food Backpacks 4 Kids at 253-857-7401. Scan the QR code to register

 

 

Activities off the Key Peninsula:

Port Orchard Night Market Saturday, June 14, 6:00pm-10:00pm. This event is one Saturday per month June-Sept at the Port Orchard Waterfront. Featuring over 50 local artisans, food trucks, family fun and more. Additional days; July 12, August 16 and September 13.

FAQ’s:

Where can I go to find out about Burn Bans and Drought information?

• Stage 1 Burn Ban started on June 1^st. This ban prohibits land clearing and yard debris burning in unincorporated Pierce County until further notice. For additional information: https://www.piercecounywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning
• There is a Drought emergency declared. For additional information including a Drought Map: https://www.drought.gov/states/washington/county/pierce

If you think it won’t happen to you, consider that someone on the KP already lost a shed this month due to burning yard debris.

 

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