Charlee Glock-Jackson

Freelance writer Charlee Glock-Jackson was the primary reporter for the weekly Gig Harbor Life until it folded in 2018. She is the founder of the Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival and the caretaker of an enchanted Olalla forest that's been in her family nearly 70 years.

Harbor Happenings: Hundreds of cars on hand for Cruise the Narrows

Aug 01, 2023

The Cruise the Narrows car show returns to the Uptown shopping center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Organizers anticipate that as many as 300 automobiles will be on display this year, including a rare 1966 Ford GT-40, an Austin Healy and a McLaren. The Datsun club and the MG club also

Gig Harbor city finances healthy despite dip in development revenues

Jul 26, 2023

Although sales tax revenue and construction permit fees are down, the city’s general fund balance is still in good shape, Finance Director Dave Roednbach told the Gig Harbor City Council on Monday, July 24. “The city is running really well,” Rodenbach said. But development revenues have “fallen off the table. We’re, like, 30% of where

Harbor Happenings: Quilt show at Gig Harbor library

Jul 25, 2023

Gig Harbor Library is hosting a “Not Your Mother’s Quilt” show of handmade quilts created by members of the Gig Harbor Quilt Guild through August. The exhibit includes modern, abstract pieces; landscape designs; and quilts emphasizing color and shape using curved piecing, needle turn appliqué, collage, circles and multi-media. Guild members Cathy Stone, Lisa Street,

Harbor Happenings: A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll

Jul 18, 2023

This week’s musical high note is a sold-out performance at the Gig Harbor BoatShop by Kathryn Claire and Margot Merah. Portland-based Claire plays violin, guitar and ukulele. Merah lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They share a love of music, harmony singing and storytelling. They play at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at the BoatShop, 3805 Harborview

Harbor Happenings: Summer Art Festival runs all weekend

Jul 11, 2023

It’s a perfect week for music and arts lovers with live, outdoor concerts in three locations, two arts fairs – plus a chance to make-your-own sidewalk art.

Harbor Happenings: Summer music season begins

Jul 05, 2023

Summer music season kicks off Thursday, July 6, at Uptown Gig Harbor, with Adam Krum and the Highway 65 band bringing their brand of country to the Pavilion. The free Uptown Summer Concert Series performances run from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday through mid-August. The schedule: July 6: Adam Krum and The Highway 65

City council approves updated transportation plan

Jun 29, 2023

The city council adopted a new six-year Transportation Improvement Program on Monday, June 26, adding one project from the previous list and shifting some others. The plan lists the street projects the city has scheduled for 2024 to 2029. Cities must update the document annually and ensure it’s consistent with their comprehensive plans to qualify

Harbor Happenings: Watch art happen during Saturday Art Walk

Jun 27, 2023

The monthly Gig Harbor Art Walk is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in downtown Gig Harbor. Participating galleries include Ebbtide, Waters Edge, Gallery Row, dArt Frog, Woodstock Gallery, Gretchen Glese Artworks and Frills. Several will host live art demonstrations from 1 to 3 p.m.: Steve Hammond will demonstrate how he creates

Garden Tour’s six stops will provide a seed of inspiration

Jun 22, 2023

Since 1998, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has showcased some of the area’s most unique, inspiring gardens. The six gardens in this weekend’s tour reflect the unique tastes and passions of their creators. They include a garden that doubles as a gallery of the owner’s extensive art collection and a quiet retreat nestled at the

Harbor Happenings: Make Music Day kicks off summer

Jun 20, 2023

Celebrate the official start of summer on Wednesday, June 21, at Make Music Day at Uptown Gig Harbor. It’s part of a world-wide celebration of the summer solstice that uses the power of music to bring people together. The festivities start with opening ceremonies at 1 p.m. at the Uptown Pavilion. A drum circle and