Community Update August 20, 2025
Community Updates
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Join Harbor WildWatch for a Low Tide Tour. Tacoma Narrows Park Wednesday, August 20, 9:00am-10:30am; Penrose State Park Friday, August 22, 11:00am-12:30pm. For Additional information: https://harborwildwatch.org/plan/
Tech Help – A Digital Literacy Program at the Key Center Library Wednesday, August 20, 10:00am-1:00pm.
Community Dinner Conversation At KP Community Services Wednesday, August 20, 5:00pm-6:30pm. Join the conversation about what matters in our community. They want to hear from YOU – your lived experiences, your ideas, and your concerns. They will open their dining room and provide a nice dinner to enjoy while engaging in conversation about access to care, nutrition, mental health, chronic conditions and more. Come share your experience and your thoughts! For additional information: call Erin 253-884-4440
Key Pen Parks presents Music in the Park with Eric Ode Friday, August 22, 11:00am-12:00pm at Gateway Park. Eric Ode is a national award-winning children’s singer/songwriter, a published author and poet, and an engaging entertainer.
Food Backpacks 4 Kids is having their 6th Annual Community Clothing Event. It will be held at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on Friday, August 22, 12:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, August 23, 10:00am-6:00pm; Sunday, August 24, 9:00am-12:00pm. The following is the sign-up link to volunteer; https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/842170000062/false
Red Barn Summer Program August 25-29, 10:00am-5:00pm. Back to school party Friday August 29, 1:00pm-5:00pm. Click on link to register: Red Barn Youth Center Registration
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Cinema Under the Stars; watch “Moana 2” with Key Pen Parks at Gateway Park Friday, August 29. 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
Labor Day Dance featuring Tim Enders Band at Longbranch Improvement Club Saturday, August 30, 7:30pm-11:00pm. Tickets are $20 online and $25 at the door, Under 21 tickets $15. Full bar available, no outside beverages, but outside food ok. Minors accompanied by adult, under 14 not recommended. For additional information: https://www.licweb.org/events
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Summer Movies in the Park with PenMet Parks. “Wicked” will be playing at the Sehmel Homestead Park Amphitheater Friday, August 22, 9:00pm.
Wonders of the Waterfront Walking Tour hosted by Harbor WildWatch Saturday, August 23, 10:00am-12:00pm. Tour starts at Donkey Creek Park and ends at the Old Ferry Landing. These tours are free, and no RSVP required. For additional information: https://harborwildwatch.org/calendar/
Also hosted by Harbor WildWatch, Dock Walk at Jerisich Dock, 3215 Harborview Dr on Thursday, August 21, 2:00pm-3:00pm and Sunday, August 24, 2:00pm-3:00pm. Tour will take place in all weather, please dress accordingly. This program is free, but donations are always appreciated. For additional information: https://harborwildwatch.org/calendar/
Summer Sounds Concert Series at Skansie Park Tuesday, August 26, 6:00pm-8:00pm. Playing is The infinite Project – “The Northwest’s Premier Journet Cover Band”.
FAQ’s:
Ever wonder how organizations find out where resources are most needed?
One way is through Community Conversations—gatherings where local voices help shape future efforts.
Collective Mind, a social enterprise that supports stronger, more impactful organizations, has been contracted by the Acora Foundation to host a series of listening sessions focused on oral health in Pierce County.
The KP Partnership for a Healthy Community will host one of these sessions on Thursday, August 28 at KP Lutheran Church. The goal is to better understand barriers to oral health care—and to recognize what’s already working to improve access.
After these sessions, Collective Mind will analyze the data through early 2026. The insights will inform a community-based model to improve oral health access in rural communities.
Food will be provided and a select number of participants will receive a $50 gift card.
Interested in attending?
Contact Charlotte at (253) 400-7072 or email info@kphealthycommunity.org. Please leave your name and contact info—she’ll follow up with the exact time and details.
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