Community Update September 3, 2025
Community Updates
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
These updates are produced by the KP Partnership with input from numerous other local organizations.
Timely News:
At the Key Center Library: KP Readers, An hour of coffee and conversation Wednesday, September 3, 10:30am-11:30am; Story Time for Mixed Ages Thursday, September 4, 10:30am-11:30am; Play Time Friday, September 5, 1:00pm-2:00pm; Story Time for Babies Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:15am-11:15am; STEAM Kids: Discovery Lab Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Key Peninsula Community Services will have a SHIBA Advisor from Peninsula Community Health Services on Wednesday, September 3 at 11:30am to help with any Medicare and other health insurance information you may need. Call 253-884-4440 to be put on the schedule.
Also, at Key Peninsula Community Services (KPCS) hosts the Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) Mobile Medical Clinic on Wednesday, September 3, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins welcome. Contact the website for more information. (pchsweb.org)
Key Peninsula Psychedelic Society Wednesday, September 3, 6:30pm at Home Fire Station. For additional information: https://KPPsycedelic.org
KP Toastmasters Thursday, September 4, 8:00am at Waypoint Church. For additional information call 253-514-2836.
Gig Harbor Key Peninsula Housing & Homeless Coalition meeting, Thursday, September 4, 10:00am-11:00am. Meeting ID: 897 9376 3452 Passcode: housing Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89793763452?pwd=vzanfoylFQzqm7fa8wCeqrvWFd9f5Q.1
Senior Empower Hour with Gig Harbor Self Defense Thursday, September 4, 2:00pm at The Mustard Seed Project. This is a free lecture designed specifically for seniors. There are no physical skills involved. Topics include situational awareness and how criminals choose their targets. The goal is to help seniors feel safer and more confident in their everyday lives. Call to reserve your spot: 253-884-9814.
The Key Free Clinic on Thursday, September 4 will be open from 4:30pm-7:00pm at the KP Community Council Office in the Key Center Corral. Check in from 4:30pm-5:00PM
Bird Walk with nature guide Chris Rurik Saturday, September 6, 8:30am. Meet at Gateway Park Pavilion, rain or shine.
Sunday WayPoint Community Dinners at 6:00pm. These are FREE community dinners at WayPoint North and WayPoint South churches.
The Mustard Seed Project-Life After Loss-Grief Support Group at 12:00pm on Monday, September 8.
TacomaProBono Legal Aid, Tuesday, September 9, 10:00am – 12:00 pm at KP Community Services and 1:00pm -3:00pm at The Mustard Seed Project. Information and legal assistance from experts at TacomaProBono. Can help with: Basic legal questions, landlord-tenant issues, family law, advice, & resources. Walk-ins welcome on first come first serve basis.
Candidate Forum at Key Peninsula Civic Center Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm. These will be candidates for; 26th LD, Fire Commissioner, Park Commissioner, and Peninsula School District Director positions.
Upcoming Key Peninsula Events:
Join Key Peninsula Community Services on Wednesday this month at 1:00pm for “Wi-Fi Wednesdays!” Each week they will explore a new topic to help you feel more confident with today’s technology. September 10 – Intro to AI, September 17 – Phone Tips and Tricks, September 24 – Computer Basics & Handy Tricks.
2nd Annual Key Peninsula Civic Center Benefit Car Show Saturday, September 13, 10:00am-1:00pm. Free for Spectators/$20 Advanced Vehicle Registration/$30 Day of Vehicle Registration. For additional information: https://www.kpciviccenter.org
Boot Scoot N’ Boogie the Night Away at the KP Business Association Annual Dinner Sunday, September 21, 5:00pm-8:00pm at the KP Civic Center. There will be line dancing, auction, dinner and desert. For additional information: https://kpba.org
Activities off the Key Peninsula:
City Police Chief Open House Thursday, September 4, 4:00pm-6:00pm at Civic Center Council Chambers-3510 Grandview Street, Gig Harbor. There are 4 finalists who will be having in-person sessions, including an opportunity to meet them.
Harbor Hounds Community Dog Festival and Fundraiser Saturday, September 6, 10:00am-3:00pm at Skansie Brothers Park. Join in for a tail-wagging good time. This event celebrates furry friends and supports local charities through a day of activities for all ages. Event Highlights: Dog Contests, Vendor Villagem Food and Treats, Family Fun (activities and games just for kids), Vendor Scavenger Hunt, and Wag Bags (Pre-registered guests receive a Wag Bag packed with coupons, giveaways, a limited edition Harbor Hounds puppy Bandana and bracelet, and $10 in “Puppy Bucks” to spend at food trucks or the Pup Tent Store-Limited to the first 150 participants. Proceeds support The Rotary of Gig Harbor Miday, funding high school scholarships and vital community outreach projects.
15th Annual Race for a Soldier Sunday, September 7, 7:30am at Tom Taylor YMCA in Gig Harbor. For additional information, and to donate or signup for one of the runs: https://ptsdfoundation.org
FAQ’s:
None this week, Enjoy this week’s events.
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