Community Update February 26, 2025
Community Updates
Wednesday, February 26, 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, WA 98349. The Key Free Clinic is presenting this month at 11:00am, Thursday, February 27.
KP Kids meeting on Thursday, February 27 at 11:00am. This is at The Red Barn Youth Center.
KP Relatives Raising Kids is happening Thursday, February 27 (and every 4th Thursday) at KP Lutheran Church 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Contact Lori at childcare@kphealthycommunity.org for more information.
Emergency Preparedness meeting Thursday, February 27, 7:00pm – 8:30pm at the KP Civic Center. Learn and discuss emergency water storage. For any questions: eprep@kpciviccenter.org.
Last week for this: Two Waters Art Alliance is holding a Juried Art Show at The Mustard Seed Project through Friday, February 28. For more information: www.twowaters.org or call Patty Finnigan at 253-313-6054.
“It’s Summer Somewhere” at the Key Peninsula Civic Center. This is a 21+ event. Tickets are $30. Live band: Beadhead (Yacht Rock), Food: Pulled Pork & Chips, Bar: Signature Rum Cocktail, Beer, Wine, 50/50 Raffle. Every ticket includes food. Drinks sold separately. Purchase tickets at the KPCC office: 17010 South Vaughn Rd NW, Vaughn, WA 98394 or online at It’s Summer Somewhere ’25 Tickets, Sat, Mar 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department is currently working on the county’s Community Health Assessment (CHA), done every 3 years, which helps them identify community strengths, challenges, and opportunities to promote health and well-being throughout Pierce County? They are asking for their 18-question survey (10-15 mins) to be completed by Monday, March 3rd. Access the survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=5Kj32tfFQ0e-gC9zkXEvJJyWkF5NcJNDi3jaES9ZgRZURTFJQlJWSVMwWUpSVVpQRzRJVk9NN0FURi4u&route=shorturl
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Friends of the Key Center Library Book Sale Friday, March 7, 10:00am – 6:00pm and Saturday, March 8, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Shop great books and more at great prices. Key Center Pierce County Library, 8905 Key Peninsula Hwy, NW, Lakebay. For additional information: (253) 548-3309 or keycenterlibraryfriends@gmail.com.
All In For Kids Benefit Dinner hosted by Communities in Schools of Peninsula. Saturday, April 5 at 5:00pm at The Gig Harbor Yacht Club. Tickets are $100 each for this event that celebrates flavors of Italy. By attending, you will not only enjoy delicious cuisine but also play a vital role in impacting the lives of local students. Our mission is to eliminate obstacles to learning, and your participation is crucial in this effort. To purchase tickets or to donate online: https://www.classy.org/event/all-in-for-kids-benefit-dinner/e628175
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
Altrusa International presents The 10th Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser. 100% of net proceeds fund local programs feeding children and families. Bowls, made by local potters, start at $10 and each purchase includes up to 2 servings of soup with fresh bread. This is being held at Chapel Hill Church, 7700 Skansie Ave., Gig Harbor, WA 98335 on Saturday March 1 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. For more details or to contribute: https://www.AltrusaGigHarbor.org or email altrusapresidentgigharbor@gmail.com
TCC will be opening their online registration for continuing education classes on Tuesday, March 4. They also have on-line continuing education courses: https://www.ed2go.com/tccdtc/ The website for the continuing education classes (of which there are many!) is: https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/continuingeducation/class-finder/
The Peninsula Art League (PAL) invites artists nationwide to showcase their talents at this year’s 39th Summer Art Festival July 19-20, held at the breathtaking Sehmel Homestead Park in the heart of Puget Sound. Applications are due by March 5 and Jury Notifications by March 14. https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12802
FAQ’s:
Is the Port Orchard Urgent Care closing?
Yes, it is closing for renovations starting Thursday, February 27. The Urgent Care will close for renovations to begin toward a planned reopening in the fall of 2025. Once re-opened, it will be VMFH’s 2nd new hybrid urgent care/emergency room. With this innovative approach, a partnership between Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Intuitive, upon arrival, a patient will be evaluated based on need and assigned to either the urgent care or ED as appropriate. This approach will allow for appropriate billing as well depending on the need. The grand opening of their first hybrid urgent care/ED will take place Tuesday, March 4th for their new location in Bremerton at 4205 Kitsap Way. With these new hybrid locations, they aim to provide more resources for the community while also easing the significant volumes their ED’s in Silverdale and Gig Harbor are currently experiencing.
