Community Update for Dec. 3rd, 2025

Community Updates

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

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

 Timely News:

The KP Kids Meeting is tomorrow at 10:00 am at Red Barn Youth Center.

The Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PEP-C) will be holding a “Winter Readiness Class” complete with emergency food tasting on Thursday, Dec. 4th at 6:00 pm.  This event is being held in Gig Harbor and requires an RSVP. To register or find out more, contact: cmartin@gigharborfire.org

The Key Free Clinic is open tomorrow, Dec. 4th, at the Community Office at the Key Center Corral.  Open to all, regardless of insurance situation.  Check-in starts at 4:30.

CostLess Pharmacy in Lake Katherine Village is hosting a Customer Appreciation Event on Friday, Dec. 5th at 3:00 pm.

Join Harbor Wildwatch and Key Pen Parks this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 10:00 for a “Moss Walk” at Gateway Park. 1 hour duration.

Sunnycrest Nursery in Key Center is holding a Holiday Open House this Saturday, Dec. 6th, from 10:00 to 4:00.

KP Lutheran Church is holding their annual Community Christmas Celebration which supports local non-profits and groups on Saturday, Dec. 6th.  For tickets or information, contact Marty Price at (253) 255-4952 or at kplutheranchurch@gmail.com

Join the KP Business Association for the Key Pen it Merry Tree Lighting event on Sunday, Dec. 7th at the KP Corral in Key Center- booths, fun, warm refreshments, and music! From 3:00 to 6 pm.

Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:

There are still some spots left for The Mustard Seed Project’s “Santa for Seniors” happening on Dec. 9th and 10th.  For those 60 and older, reserve a spot by calling 253-884-9814

Volunteers needed for Key Pen Park’s “Santa in the Park” being held at Gateway Park on Sunday, Dec. 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. If you would like to help, please contact Stefanie at stefanie@keypenparks.com or at the office, 253-884-9240

The KP Lions are accepting nominations for “KP Citizen of the Year”. Nominations are due by January 14th, 2026. Find forms at: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/keypeninsulawa/

Or at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2rJhobn3Su1k_Q0bb040YxFgAfd-dShsg1MQ0cGSW5i7hmg/viewform

Reminders:

The Holiday Shuttle is back! The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce along with Pierce County will be once again hosting a free Holiday Shuttle from the KP to Gig Harbor! Shuttle rides begin on Nov. 28th.  To find out more information, go to: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/8894/Peninsula-Transit-Shuttle

Activities off of the Key Peninsula:

WorkSource Kitsap is hosting a Hiring Event with McLaughlin Research Corporation at NUWC-Keyport, Tuesday, December 09, 2025 from 10am to 2pm at 3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale, WA 98383 . Must have a WorkSource Account.

Find out more at: https://www.facebook.com/WorkSourceKitsap

Or contact: (360) 516-1001

FAQ’s:

I hear that Evergreen Elementary School is working towards being a PTA School of Excellence. What does this mean and how can I help?

  • Evergreen ES is working to be named one of the few, if not only, Schools of Excellence in the area!
  • You can fill out a Community Feedback Survey to help show the importance and impact of Evergreen ES on our community.

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