Community Updates
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Center Library: Wednesday, January 28 – Story Time for Babies 10:15am-11:15am, Ready Reader 4:00pm-5:00pm; Thursday, January 29 – Story Time for Mixed Ages 11:15am-12:15pm, Teen Creative Space 3:00pm-4:30pm; Friday, January 30 – Play Time 1:00pm-2:00pm; Tuesday, February 03 – Conversation Café Atomic Habits – A Health and Wellness Program 11:00am-12:00pm.
Brunch and Bingo at The Mustard Seed Project Monday, February 2, 11:00am-2:00pm.
KP Emergency Prep Thursday, January 29, 7:00pm in the Whitmore Room at KP Civic Center.
It’s Summer Somewhere: Sunshine & Soul at KP Civic Center Saturday, January 31, 6:00pm-10:00pm. This is for ages 21+. Tickets are $30, food included, but drinks are sold separately. You can purchase tickets at the Civic Center or follow the link on their website: https://www.kpciviccenter.org/its-summer-somewhere-26-sunshine-and-soul.html
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
DSHS will be at KP Community Services Tuesday, February 10, 10:00am-2:00pm.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Call for Artists through March 6th, 2026, for Peninsula Art League’s 40th Summer Art Festival July 18th and 19th, 2026. For additional information and a link to sign-up for a booth: https://peninsulaartleague.org/2025-summer-art-festival/
FAQ’s:
What is Energize?
The Energize program provides free, County-managed services and installations in multifamily apartment homes, community gathering spaces, adult family homes, and family home childcares to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and resident comfort, and to lower energy costs. Eligible applicants must be located in King, Kitsap, Pierce, or Snohomish counties.
Services provided under this program may include:
- Electric heat pump space and water heating installations
- Insulation, air sealing, and ventilation upgrades (also known as weatherization)
- Technical assistance for electrification & energy efficiency planning
Applications are now open! Please refer to the program websites for additional information about eligibility and application process.
- Energize – Adult Family Homes (application deadline Feb. 28)
- Energize – Family Home Child Cares (application deadline Feb. 28)
- Multifamily homes (buildings with 5 or more units) (rolling applications)
- Community spaces (non-government owned community buildings that serve as gathering spaces or provide community services)
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