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Harbor Happenings | Free trees available on Saturday

Posted on February 4th, 2025 By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Winter is the perfect time to plant trees, shrubs and other woody plants.

The Tacoma Tree Foundation and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s EnviroCorp are holding a tree giveaway at Donkey Creek Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. A wide variety of deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs will available for free, and experts will be on hand to offer suggestions about which trees best suit your needs. Most trees will be in one- and two-gallon pots; some quantities may be limited.

The Donkey Creek Tree Share is made possible through a grant from the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Lu Winsor Environmental Fund.

Night to Shine

Night to Shine is an annual prom experience with food, dancing and fun for people ages 14 and older with special needs. This year’s celebration takes place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at the Gig Harbor YMCA. Every guest will be crowned as a king or queen of the prom, receive a free corsage or boutonnière and be treated like royalty. Night to Shine is sponsored by the Tom Tebow Foundation and hosted by Harbor Christian Center. Register here.

Sing out!

The Peninsula Community Chorus has been making music in Gig Harbor for more than 60 years. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the chorus will hold an organizing meeting and open rehearsal for anyone who wants to participate in this year’s performances. All singers are welcome. The meeting will take place in the choir room at Gig Harbor High School from 6-7:30 p.m. GHHS is located at 5101 Rosedale Street. Click here for information.

Pride Gig Harbor

Supporters of Pride Gig Harbor will hold an organizing meeting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. Sign up here. The meeting location will be provided with sign-up.

Sweethearts dance

PenMet Parks celebrates all things Valentine with a family sweethearts dance Saturday, Feb. 8, at Ocean5. Families can enjoy dancing, games and treats inspired by the world of Candyland. Geared to kids ages 12 and under, with two sessions to choose from: 4:30-6:30 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m. Purchase tickets here.

Call for artists

The application deadline is Sunday, Feb. 9, for new artists who want to participate in this year’s Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour (GHOST). The tour will take place in mid-September. Go here to access the application.

At the library

The Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive, hosts Teen Tuesdays every week from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for teens 13 to 18. The Feb. 4 activities include making felt figures and free snacks. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, the activities include board games, crafts and free snacks. Library activities are free and all are welcome.

Live music

The Beer Vault, 14004 Purdy Drive NW, hosts an open mic from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. This month’s open mic is hosted by Shawn Pratt of Northwest Chill. All skill levels are welcome.

Kimball Coffeehouse hosts an open mic at 6 p.m. Thursdays. Everyone is welcome to share their talent, whatever it might be. On Friday, Feb. 7, the John Stephan Band rocks the Kimball stage. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music stars at 7 p.m. Free; all ages are welcome.

Robbie Vee and special guest Rob Floberg, local favorites from Vaughn, will play covers of a variety of popular tunes Friday, Feb. 7 at 6:30 in the loft at Olalla Winery. Reserve tickets here.

At the movies

The Flashback Cinema movie at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown on Wednesday, Feb. 5, is “Gone with the Wind,” the Oscar-winning Civil War classic starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable and Hattie McDaniel. Showtimes are 1p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday’s Flashback movie is “Casablanca,” the World War II love story and Best Picture winner starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. “Casablanca” showtimes are 12:30 and 6 pm. Flashback movies are just $5.

Civic engagement

Gig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber hosts Coffee and Conversation from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Heritage Distillery, 3118 Harborview Drive.

The Gig Harbor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, to consider revisions to city code regarding accessory dwelling units. The meeting will take place at the Civic Center, 3110 Grandview Street. Comments can also be sent to Senior Planner Jeremy Hammer at [email protected]. The meeting is also accessible via Zoom.

County Councilmember Robyn Denson hosts Pizza and Politics at Roundtable Pizza, 3510 Olympic Drive, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Light snacks will be provided.

The Gig Harbor City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street. Tentative agenda items include revisions to the YMCA’s lease agreement for Sports Complex Phase 1A and adoption of an ordinance updating the permit review process.