Community Update August 21, 2024

Community Updates

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.

Timely News:

No Tears Tech Help at the Key Center Library meeting room. Wednesdays, August 21 and August 28 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Help for adults with tech questions. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment.(mypcls.org)

The Mustard Seed Project’s next cribbage tournament will be on Wednesday, August 21 at 2:00pm. Call or email to reserve your spot, 253-884-9814, tmspinfo@themustardseedproject.org

Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, August 22 from 10:00am-11:00am. This meeting is virtual. Topics on the agenda are Review/Update on HMIS and Coordinated Entry and Pierce County Tiny Home Initiative.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Zoom Meeting Link:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793763452?pwd=vzanfoylFQzqm7fa8wCeqrvWFd9f5Q.1                                                                                                                                                                                  Meeting ID: 897 9376 3452                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Passcode: housing

KP Kids at the Mustard Seed Project (downstairs) will be August 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm. A guest speaker from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Pierce County will explain their Sexual Abuse Prevention Training.  (piercecac.org)

KP Community Council Coffee Hour on Thursday, August 22 from 11:00am-12:00pm. The Guest Speaker will be coming from the KP Farm Tour. (kpconnects.org)

Pierce County Library in collaboration with the Nourish Mobile Food Bank will be at Lake Katherine Village on Friday, August 23 from 1:00pm-2:00pm. (mypcls.org)

Key Peninsula Advisory Commission (KPAC) will host a meeting addressing the KP Community Plan on Thursday Aug. 22 at 5:30pm in the Key Center Fire Station meeting room.  Community Plan Consistency Update | Pierce County, WA – Official Website (piercecountywa.gov)

The Mustard Seed Project will be holding an Open House for The Mustard Seed Village on Friday, August 23 from  4:00pm to 6:00 pm. Tour an assisted living home, enjoy free food, listen to music. All welcome! Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department Meet and Greet with the new Director of Public Health. This will be held at the Key Center Library on Friday, August 23 from 4:30-5:30. Meet your new Director of Public Health! – Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (tpchd.org)

Food Backpacks 4 Kids 5th Annual Community Clothing Giveaway. Shopping days are Friday, August 23, 12:00pm-7:00pm; Saturday, August 24, 10:00am-6:00pm; and Sunday, August 25, 9:00am-12:00pm at the Key Peninsula Civic Center 17010 S. Vaughn Rd NW. Choose new to you clothes, shoes, and accessories for your family. Sizes from infant to adult are available. Please bring your own bags.  FB4K (foodbackpacks4kids.org)

Collaboration for a Cause at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on Saturday, August 24, 10:00am-3:00pm. This event offers an easy way for individuals to access resources and employment right in our community. (pccetf.org)

KP Business & Organization Information:

Longbranch Improvement Club Labor Day Dance, Saturday, August 31, 8:00pm-11:00pm. (licweb.org)

Key Center Scarecrow Contest. To enter contact kpfarmtour.com. Entrance dates begin September 10, 2024.  (kpfarmtour.com)

Key Peninsula Parks is hosting Mountain Biking 101 on the 360 Trails on September 21. Mountain Biking 101 – KEY PEN PARKS

KP Farm Tour on Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 from 10:00am-4:00pm, both days. Key Peninsula Farm Tour (kpfarmtour.com)

Reminders:

The KP Preschool Co-Op is moving ahead with their summer and fall programs, find out more and register at: https://www.keypeninsulapreschool.org/general-4

Other:

Lemay Car Museum, Tacoma is hosting Get Ready to Jam! Cider Swig’s Sizzling Music Lineup Reveal. This event is held on September 28 from 11:30am-5:00pm. Tickets and information on the website. (americascarmuseum.org)

Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus, Write in the Harbor Regional Writers Conference will be held Friday, November 1 from 7:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday, November 2 from 9:00am-4:30pm.

Continuing Education : Tacoma Community College (tacomacc.edu)

FAQ’s:

Do you know that there are different advisory levels for toxic algae?

Advisory Levels:

Tier 1 – CAUTION:  A bloom is visible. Health Department will post “Caution” signs and take weekly samples for testing until bloom dissipates. If toxins are detected, advisory level moves to Tier 2.

Tier 2 – WARNING:  Toxin levels detected from sampling tests. “Warning” signs are posted, and additional steps may be taken by the Health Department. Continued sampling.

Tier 3 – DANGER:  If toxin levels are detected and there are reports of illness or pet death, the Health Department may close the lake and will post “Danger” signs.

Dogs and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) (ny.gov)

Toxic-Algae-What-you-need-to-know-to-stay-safe.pdf (tpchd.org)