Community Update for Mar 18, 2026

Community Updates

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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

 

 Timely News:

The Key Center Library; Story Time for Babies Wednesday, March 18: 10:15am-11:15am; Kids Maker – a STEAM for Kids Discovery Lab program Wednesday, March 18: 4:00pm-5:00pm; Story Time for Mixed Ages Thursday, March 19: 11:15am-12:15pm; Board Games – a Teen Drop-in program Thursday, March 19: 3:00pm-4:30pm; Play Time Friday, March 20: 1:00pm-2:00pm; Dementia Proof Your Home -A Health and Wellness Program Saturday, March 21: 11:30am-2:00pm; Credit and Debt -A Financial Literacy program Tuesday, March 24: 1:00pm-3:00pm.

Vets and Friends Coffee at Key Peninsula Community Services (KPCS) Wednesday, March 18, 1:00pm. Go for Coffee, snacks, and conversation. Speaking will be Joseph A. Jimenez, Pierce County Veteran Service Officer from the State of Washington Veterans Affairs, and Robert Davie, Veterans Officer/Outreach Coordinator from the Pierce County Services, will present how their programs support veterans in Pierce County and Washington state.

Public Safety Committee Thursday, March 19 at 5:30pm-7:30pm at Key Center Fire Station.

The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, March 19. Walk-in 4:30pm-6:00pm at the KP Community Council Office in the Key Center Corral. Extended hours to 7:00pm by appointment. For additional information peninsulakeyfreeclinic@gmail.com

KP Business Association Luncheon at El Sombrero on Friday, March 20 at 12:00pm.

Join Councilmember Robyn Denson for a “Casting Call” We Believe in Clean – Volunteer opportunity to keep the county beautiful Friday, March 20, 4:00pm at Skansie Brother Park. Be part of the anti-litter video campaign with Sasquatch. Volunteers will gather for a group shot.

Let’s Get Crabby, KP Civic Center’s annual crab feed is Saturday, March 21st, 4:00pm-7:00pm. Get your tickets at Sunnycrest Nursery, KP Civic Center Office (253)884-3456, or online www.kpciviccenter.org. Tickets are Adults $60, Kids 6-12 $20, Kids 0-5 Free. Craft beer and wine are available for purchase.

Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:

You’re invited to attend the upcoming Full Council In-District Meeting at the Key Peninsula Civic Center on Thursday, April 2 at KP Civic Center! Community resources and information tables from Pierce County departments and local partners will be available from 4:30–5:30 PM, with the council meeting beginning at 5:30 PM. The theme of the evening is State of the Key Peninsula — covering all things that impact the Key Peninsula community. This is a great opportunity to connect directly with county staff, learn about services and projects, and share your questions and ideas. We hope to see you there!

Activities off the Key Peninsula:

Gig Harbor Quilters Annual Quilt Show Saturday, March 21, 10:00am-4:00pm at Swift Water Elementary. $5 donation is requested at the door.

Earth Matters Series, Pierce County’s FREE class series. Some classes are available by Zoom and/or in-person. Double check online class schedule to verify options. Overview of Composting: Saturday, March 28, 10:00am-12:00pm and Sunday, April 19, 10:00am-12:00pm by Zoom or at The Farm at Franklin Pierce Schools in Midland.

Daffodil Festival Saturday, March 21, 1:00pm-4:00pm in Old Town Silverdale. Free antique tractor rides, Navy band will be playing, face painting & crafts for kids, painted daffodil rock hunt with prizes, parade around the park with your kids or dogs all decorated up-prizes, Bloom is selling fresh locally grown daffodils. Indoor Gardens: Wednesday, March 18, 5:00pm-6:30pm, South Hill Pierce County Library and Zoom. For additional information, classes, and registration: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/1561/Earth-Matters-Series

FAQ’s:

D0 you know anyone can see Pierce County’s spending?

People often wonder how and where money is spent. It is available and more transparent than most realize. At the following site: https://open.piercecountywa.gov there are several links to see this information.

The following are just a few things you will find on the website:

DATA Resources

  • Open Budget
    • This is part of Pierce County’s commitment to transparency. It offers an interactive guide to how they plan and allocate public funds.
  • Open Checkbook
    • You can explore Pierce County’s spending on goods and services. Navigate payments to vendors as well as other routine obligations paid through the County’s accounts payable system.
  • Open Project
    • An interactive dashboard providing comprehensive information detailing the budget, spending, and schedule for the County’s capital projects. This is where one can see if a County capital project is on-time and in-budget.

 

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