Community Update April 23, 2025
Community Updates
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
KP Coffee Hour in the KP Community Council Office located at 9013 Key Peninsula Hwy. NW, Suite D, Key Center. Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, Lieutenant Micah Lundborg and Deputy Nathan Betts are presenting this month at 11:00am, Thursday April 24.
KP Kids meeting on Thursday, April 24 at 1:00pm at The Red Barn Youth Center. This is a NEW permanent time and permanent location.
KP Advisory Commission (for land use) will be at Key Center Fire Station Thursday, April 24 at 5:30pm. An agenda can be downloaded from: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/146366/04-24-25-KPAC-Agenda
KP Relatives Raising Kids is happening Thursday, April 24 (and every 4th Thursday) at KP Lutheran Church 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Email Lori at childcare@kphealthycommunity.org for more information.
Planning & Public Works presents, Breaking Through Recycling Confusion Series. The next in the series is Dro-Off Recycling and Repair Resources, Thursday, April 24, 6:00pm-7:00pm via Zoom. To register for this FREE event and for additional information about this series: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1561/Earth-Matters-Series
Emergency Preparedness meeting Thursday, April 24, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the KP Civic Center. They are going to be giving out starter Grab and Go Bags “bug out bags” and discussing what people should add to them. For any questions: eprep@kpciviccenter.org
The Mustard Seed Village Name Unveiling & Open House Saturday, April 26 at 1:00pm. They will be revealing the names of each Village home. Enjoy refreshments, tour The Village, and meet the team.
Low Vision and Macular Degeneration Support Group at The Mustard Seed Project Monday, April 28, 1:00pm.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Key Peninsula Middle School is looking for vendors for the school’s first Spring Market. This will be held on Saturday, May 3, 9:00am-3:00pm. For additional information: info@kpcougars@gmail.com
KeyPen Parks’ Family Time Tea Party Saturday, May 3, 11:00am-1:00pm at Key Peninsula Civic Center. Tickets are $25 per adult and $10 per child. For addition information and access the link to purchase ticket: https://www.keypenparks.com/family-time-tea-part.html
The Key Peninsula Community Litter Drop-Off & Spring Cleanup FREE Event Saturday, May 10 9:00am-3:00pm. For additional information: email keypenitclean@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094005795107
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Natural Yard Care Webinars brought to you by Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Gardening with Canine Companions with Robin Haglund: Wednesday, April 23, 7:00pm-8:30pm. For additional information and to register: https://tpchd.org/homes/dirt-alert-tacoma-smelter-plume/natural-yard-care/
Maritime Gallery Grand Opening Saturday, April 26, 11:00am-4:00pm at Harbor History Museum. Enjoy this Free event with local vendors, lively maritime music, boat tours, history talks and activities for all ages. For additional information: https://harborhistorymuseum.org
FAQ’s:
Do you know how to keep your child safe online:
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Pierce County can help inform you how. They do classes on Internet safety. Their next one is Tuesday, April 29, 1:00pm-3:00pm at University Place Public Library. For additional information and to register: Protecting Your Children: Internet Safety Training – Children’s Advocacy Center Pierce County
They also have an extensive list of resources on their website. Just a few are App Safety, Cyberbullying, Children’s Safety with Online Gaming along with many others and other topics as well. https://piercecac.org/resources
