Harbor Happenings | Summer starts this week. Here are some ways to celebrate
Jun 18, 2024Start your summer on a high note with Make Music Day on Friday, then show your Pride on Saturday.
Harbor Happenings | Future of Peninsula Gardens to be discussed
Jun 11, 2024The community can weigh in on future uses for the old Peninsula Gardens site Wednesday, June 12, at a meeting sponsored by PenMet Parks. For many years, Peninsula Gardens was one of the area’s most popular plant nurseries. When the nursery closed, the site hosted a weekly farmers market. Peninsula Metropolitan Parks District purchased the
Harbor Happenings | The calendar says spring, but summer events start now
Jun 04, 2024Farmers Market season starts this week and runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29 (except July 4) at Skansie Park. This year there will be more farmers and fewer craft vendors, according to the Waterfront Alliance. Market-goers will find flowers, herbs, veggie starts and all manner of seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish,
City sets out plan for txwaalqet Conservation Area
May 30, 2024In one of its shortest meetings in memory — less than 24 minutes — the Gig Harbor City Council approved a property management plan for the txwaalqet Conservation Area on Tuesday, May 28. txwaalqet Conservation Area The property management plan allows passive recreational uses of the conservation area. Those include walking and wildlife viewing, creation
Harbor Happenings | Maritime Gig Festival and so much more this weekend
May 28, 2024The Maritime Gig Festival happens this weekend on the downtown waterfront. Saturday’s lineup starts with a pancake breakfast in Skansie Park at 8 a.m. (sponsored by Kiwanis), and also features a parade at 10 a.m., a fun run, vendor booths, a car show and live musical entertainment. The festivities continue Sunday and include the annual
Harbor Happenings | Honor the fallen at Haven of Rest
May 21, 2024Haven of Rest cemetery hosts its annual Memorial Day ceremony at noon Monday, May 27. The event includes guest speakers, musical performances and a free hot dog lunch after the program. More than 2,200 veterans are buried at the cemetery. Haven of Rest is located at 8503 Highway 16, between the Wollochet and Burnham exits
Water main project could cause traffic snarls on Soundview this summer
May 16, 2024Drivers who use Soundview Drive, Olympic Drive or Hollycroft Street will see disruptions this summer as the city of Gig Harbor replaces more than a mile of water main. The Gig Harbor City Council on Monday unanimously approved four contracts that will fix water main problems in the area. The projects include replacing an existing
Check Out Washington backpacks bring the great outdoors into the library
May 14, 2024There’s more to the library than books, magazines and CDs. Library cardholders can explore Washington’s 120-plus state parks and other state-owned lands through a Check Out Washington backpack, filled with things that provide access and inspiration for getting outside and exploring the Evergreen State. The Gig Harbor library at 4424 Point Fosdick Drive has two
Harbor Happenings | Classic Boat Show, Beer Fest and more
May 14, 2024The annual Classic Boat Show takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Tides Tavern dock. Dozens of boats will be on display including The Porpoise, a replica of the Wilkes Expedition survey gig that gave Gig Harbor its name. Vintage Chris Craft and other classic boats will also tie up at the dock for the
Harbor Happenings | Last-minute Mother’s Day shopping at Spring Market
May 07, 2024The Spring Market, wine-related events and live music are among your options for celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend.