Community Update December 4, 2024
Community Updates
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
Career Exploration Workshop with Goodwill at the Key Center Library. This is today, December 4 from 11:30-1:00pm. Explore how your interests and talents align with career opportunities in Pierce County. Events – Pierce County Library System
Key Peninsula Community Services hosts the Peninsula Community Health Services Mobile Medical Clinic on Wednesday, December 4 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Contact the website for more information. (pchsweb.org)
The Mustard Seed Project will be hosting a Mammogram Clinic on Thursday, December 5 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Call Mardi Landry of Community Health Care at 253-592-8863 to set up an appointment. Have your insurance information when you call. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
KP Kids meeting on Thursday, December 5 at 11:00am. This meeting will cover November and December. This is held at the Mustard Seed Project (downstairs). (piercecac.org)
Key Center Job Fair with WorkSource at the Key Center Library will be held on December 5 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Adults 18+ will meet employers in government, production, service, and more. Events – Pierce County Library System
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, December 5 will be open for check-in from 4:30pm-5:00pm at the Community Office in the Key Center Corral. Open from 4:30pm-7:00PM. (kpconnects.org)
Key Center Library Button-Making Party on Saturday, December 7 from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Join the library staff and make buttons of all sizes! Events – Pierce County Library System
Key Peninsula Lutheran Church will host The Community Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 7 from 5:00pm-8:30pm. This event benefits charities and organizations that serve the Key Peninsula and surrounding communities. Home – Kplutheran Com
Key Center Library Baby Party on Tuesday, December 10 from 10:00am-11:00am. Enjoy an informal time to read, play, explore and make new friends. Events – Pierce County Library System
The Mustard Seed Project is hosting Santa for Seniors on Tuesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 11 from 11:00am-1:00pm. Join for a delicious holiday meal, gifts, music and fun! This is a free event for seniors (60+) on the Key Peninsula. Call (253) 884-9814 to reserve a spot. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Key Center Library Kids Maker Fun on Tuesday, December 10 from 3:30pm-5:00pm. Join the library staff to do cool science and art activities for kids! Events – Pierce County Library System
Recurring Key Peninsula Events:
Tacoma ProBono Legal Aid. Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00am-12:00pm at Key Peninsula Community Services and 1:00pm-3:00pm at Mustard Seed Project. Free civil legal help available. (yourkpcs.org)
No Tears Tech Help at the Key Center Library meeting room. Held on Wednesdays, December 11 and 18 from 10:00am-1:00pm. Help for adults with tech questions. Call 253-548-3309 to book an appointment. (mypcls.org)
MultiCare WIC Clinic, Nutrition Program at the Key Center Library. Held on Thursday, December 12 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. WIC Nutrition Program is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. MultiCare WIC Clinic – Pierce County Library System
Key Senior Information Center at the Mustard Seed Project. KSIC is a free service providing information and referrals for seniors and their families. Walk-ins are welcome. Most M, W, and Th from 1:00pm-4:00pm and T from 10:00am- 4:00pm. Calendar | The Mustard Seed Project
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Candidates’ Forum at the Red Barn on Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00am. Please look at the FAQ section (at the end of this update) to read all about this upcoming community opportunity.
DSHS Mobile Office will be at Key Peninsula Community Services on Wednesday, December 11 from 10:00am-2:00pm. Drop off paperwork, complete a review, make changes to an existing case and/or request an EBT card. Washington Connection (Your Link to Services)
Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, December 12 from 10:00am-11:00am. Meeting ID: 897 9376 3452 Passcode: housing Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793763452?pwd=vzanfoylFQzqm7fa8wCeqrvWFd9f5Q.1
Key Peninsula Council meeting at the Key Center Fire Station. Held on Thursday, December 12 from 6:30pm-7:30pm. (kpconnects.org) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92052777308 Meeting ID: 920 5277 7308
Friends of the Key Center Library will host Happy Holiday Crafts on Saturday, December 14 from 11:00am-1:00pm. Make gnomes, woven heart decorations and more, materials provided. Events – Pierce County Library System
Key Pen Parks & KP Fire Department Santa in the Park Event will be held on Saturday, December 14 at Gateway Park from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Selfies with Santa – KEY PEN PARKS
Longbranch Improvement Club is hosting a Holiday Event on Sunday, December 15 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. There will be pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, crafts and each child can choose a gift. Events | Kp Lic
5th Annual Home for the Holidays Light Parade will be on Saturday, December 21 at 6:30pm on A street in Home. Key Peninsula Community Calendar – Key Peninsula Council
Two Waters Art Alliance will hold a Juried Art Show at the Mustard Seed Project. Applications due Monday, December 23, art show will be held from Thursday, January 2 through Friday, February 28. More information is found at Two Waters Arts Alliance or call Patty Finnigan at 253-313-6054.
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Puget Sound Grantwriters Association will hold a Funders Forum on Friday, December 6 from 9:00am-11:45am on Zoom. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from foundation and corporate funders about their giving guidelines, focus, processes, and any recent changes to their giving practices. Confirmed Funders | 14th Annual PSGA South Sound Funders Forum
Holiday Village at Donkey Creek Park will be December 7- December 28 and photos with Santa, December 14 and 15, December 21 and 22. Visit the website for information. Holidays in the Harbor | GigHarbor Downtown Waterfront
Heron’s Key of Gig Harbor Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 12 from 10:00am-11:00am. There will be guided tours of model and resident apartment homes. Email stacye@heronskey.org https://www.heronskey.org/event/holiday-open-house-10-am/
Tacoma Community College, Gig Harbor, Let’s Learn English upcoming class. Contact Connie Huerta at chuerta@tacomacc.edu or call 253-566-5375 or text 510-606-5546. Classes will be held January 6-March 17, 2025.
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FAQ’s:
- Would you like more involvement in local politics? Please attend the Joint Pierce-Kitsap Meeting for 26th Legislative District Senate Appointment. With Senator Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) set to resign on Sunday, Dec. 8, to assume her new role as U.S. Representative for Washington’s 6th Congressional District, the process to appoint her successor in the 26th Legislative District is underway.
- When and where will this take place? Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00am at the Red Barn Youth Center, 15921 84th Street NW, Lakebay. Remote participation is available by calling (253) 215-8782 and using Webinar ID: 937-0065-3122. You can also use this link: https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/97661787423.
- Who are the candidates? Deb Krishnadasan served as an elected official on the Peninsula school board for six years. In addition, she has worked as a volunteer in education for the past 15 years. Laurel Kingsbury is an educator in the Peninsula School District, a PenMet Parks Commissioner, and a former Congressional staffer. Renee Hernandez-Greenfield is a tribal member who works in early childhood education and is an adjunct professor at the Tacoma Community College.
