Community Updates
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Community Dementia Classes at The Mustard Seed Project Tuesdays, April 7-May 12, 11:15am-12:15pm. Sponsored by Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources. For additional information: (253) 884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org
Conversation Café The Underworld – A Science and Sustainability Program at Key Peninsula Historical Society & Museum Wednesday, April 8: 10:30am-11:30am.
Key Peninsula Council Meeting: Thursday, April 9 Refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. Janice Bryant from Kaukiki Farms is speaking this Thursday to demystify Agritourism. Learn, ask questions, and get inspired. Also available to join by Zoom: Meeting ID: 945 0978 1633 Passcode: 587088 https://zoom.us/j/94509781633?pwd=ux93ukPGylsXzJLkLYIaeix2PQcTa2.1
FREE Community Breakfast at KP Civic Center Saturday, April 11, 9:00am-12:00pm. Help KP Civic Center celebrate their 70th anniversary.
Super Sale at Longbranch Improvement Club Saturday, April 11, 9:00am-3:00pm. Sell your stuff at the biggest sale of the year or donate. Help a good cause and give your collectables and clean/usable castoffs. They will even pick up. Indoor tables $50, outdoor spaces $25, space is limited. For additional information: call (253)220-7808 or email LICSuperSale@gmail.com
Key Center Library; Read with a Daffodil Princess – A Ready Reader program Saturday, April 11: 2:00pm-3:00pm; MultiCare WIC Clinic – Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program Monday, April 13: 1:00pm-4:30pm.
Tacoma Pro-Bono will be at KPCS Tuesday, April 14, 10:00am-12:00pm, and at TMSP 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
An Orca Afternoon Saturday, April 18, 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Whitmore Room at KP Civic Center. This is a fundraiser for the sculpture at Gateway Park. NW Orca Network Co-Director is excited to meet Key Peninsula residents to connect and discuss sightings around the KP. You will hear about Orcas behavior, their intelligence and see her photos/videos . In Addition their sculptor will talk about how he will create the orca sculpture in Gateway Park , show photos of previous work, and do a sculpting demo….. Plus more amazing photography by local resident. Refreshments, Raffle, Door Prize and Silent auction. All for an entrance donation of $20.00.
Beginning Belly Dancing 5-week workshop at The Mustard Seed Project Thursdays, April 23-May 21 from 3:00pm-4:00pm. $50 workshop or $10 per class. Call (253) 884-9814 or email tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org to sign-up.
KP Partnership for a Healthy Community will be facilitating another conversation about oral health in Pierce County at KP Lutheran Church on Monday, May 4 at 5:30pm. Dinner will be provided. For additional information and to sign-up contact Charlotte by phone, text, or email: (253)400-7072, chw@kphealthycommunity.org
Join KP Community Services to celebrate Willie Nelson’s 93rd birthday Wednesday, April 29 at 1:00pm. Live music by Donn Allard.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Port Orchard Farmer’s Market open Saturdays April 4th through October 31st , 9:00am-2:00pm. For additional information: https://www.pofarmersmarket.com
Community Boat Restoration Program. Hands-on boatbuilding, restoration, and repair Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm. Learn from master boatbuilder Tom Regan as he guides program participants through a boat building, boat repair, or boat restoration project. For additional information and to register call (253) 857-9344
FREE Legal Aid Pop-up Tuesday, April 14 4:00pm-6:00pm at Gig Harbor Civic Center in the Community Room. They try to answer questions about Eviction, Landlord-Tenant Issues, Family Law, Consumer Issues, or Civil Law Concerns. No appointment needed, served in order of arrival. Have questions contact Shea Smiley at (253) 530-7070.
Talking Trash in Pierce County. Food Waste: prevention and collections simplified Tuesday, April 14, 6:00pm-7:00pm virtual via Zoom. Learn tips and tricks to easily collect all your food waste and fully utilize your residential curbside food/yard waste cart. They will help you avoid the “yuck factor” and discuss ways to help prevent wasted food in the first place! For additional information and to register: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1561/Earth-Matters-Series
Worm Composting, Learn how redworms turn food scraps into nutritious compost for plants. They will go into setting up, caring for, and troubleshooting worm bin composting. As well as what talk about what is the best ways to use and store finished worm compost. Thursday, April 16. 6:00pm-7:30pm at Sehmel Homestead Park Pavillion in Gig Harbor or by Zoom. For additional information and to register: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1561/Earth-Matters-Series
Upcoming Job Fair at Olympic College in Bremerton on Thursday, April 30 from 10:00am-2:00pm sponsored by Naval Base Kitsap.
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