Community Update August 13, 2025
Community Updates
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Key Center Library. Tech Help – Wednesday, August 13, 10:00am-1:00pm; MultiCare WIC Clinic – Thursday, August 14, 1:00pm-4:30pm; Button Maker Party – Saturday, August 16, 12:00pm-1:30pm.
Pierce County Social Services will be at KP Community Services Thursday, August 14 at 11:00am.
Community Forum-Disaster Preparedness at The Mustard Seed Project Thursday, August 14 at 12:00pm.
Also at The Mustard Seed Project, Caregiver Support Group Monday, August 18 at 2:00pm.
Key Peninsula Council Meeting: Thursday, August 14. Refreshments at 6:00pm, meeting starts at 6:30pm. The guest speaker will be Dr. Mimi Chau, pediatrician with Community Health Care at Key Medical Clinic. Also available to join by Zoom: Meeting ID: 995 7689 1942 Passcode: 987593 https://zoom.us/j/99576891942?pwd=bVu1S9OhbrlEpzSfPWWd8hcyRCEpAu.1
KP Business Association Luncheon at El Sombrero on Friday, August 15 at 12:00pm.
Cinema Under the Stars; watch “Inside out 2” with Key Pen Parks at Volunteer Park Friday, August 15. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snack, and drinks. No alcohol, smoking or vaping in Key Pen Parks. The movie starts at dusk. For additional information: www.keypenparks.com
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Food Backpacks 4 Kids is having their 6th Annual Community Clothing Event. It will be held at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on August 22-24. The following is the sign-up link to volunteer; https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/842170000062/false
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Summer Movies in the Park with PenMet Parks. “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone” will be playing at the Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater Friday, August 8, 9:00pm.
Tacoma Narrows Airport Day Saturday, August 16. Gates open at 9:00am, welcome 9:30, activities 10:00am-4:00pm. This is a FREE, family- friendly event. Watch airport activities, visit airport businesses, honor our military, try STEM activities for kids, check out aviation displays and booths, see aircraft flybys, and more.
Chalk the Harbor Saturday, August 16, 10:00am-5:00pm. This is a free family-friendly community event where people can transform the sidewalks of Harborview Drive into chalk creations. In celebration of art & community, the event will feature live art demonstrations, local artist showcases and hands-on opportunities to get creative and interact with art in their own way.
Summer Sounds Concert Series at Skansie Park Tuesday, August 19, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Playing is 90’s Rewind-a Seattle-based band playing the hits of the 90’s.
FAQ’s:
What are SAIL exercise classes?
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a strength, balance, and fitness program for older adults. If done regularly, the entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL program can help improve strength and balance to help prevent falls.
Classes are offered at 2 locations in Key Peninsula. Reach out to them for additional information:
KP Community Services – (253) 884-4440, https://yourkpcs.org
The Mustard Seed Project – (253) 884-9814, https://themustardseedproject.org
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