Volunteering is in Larry Bleich’s blood
Oct 07, 2024Larry Bleich of Gig Harbor, who organized the Battle of the Badges and other blood drives, recently received the Red Cross’s highest honor.
Larry Bleich of Gig Harbor, who organized the Battle of the Badges and other blood drives, recently received the Red Cross’s highest honor.
St. Anthony Hospital has a new option for chemotherapy patients who are approved to use cold capping during their treatment, which reduces the alopecia side effect of the drugs. Two months ago the hospital received its first cold capping machine, which is available to patients of the outpatient clinic who choose to use it. “The
Repurposing old, rusted metal into art that is both functional and decorative has been a hobby for Ray Swift since his high school days. Recently, Swift launched a business, Wingnut Metal Works, from his shop at his home on Raft Island. He learned to weld while working for a sculpture professor at Pacific Lutheran University
An afternoon mist began to turn to light rain just as a ribbon cutting ceremony wrapped up Tuesday evening to officially celebrate the extensive renovation of the nearly 100-year-old Rosedale Hall. About 40 community members gathered in the parking lot to listen as Pen Met Parks commissioners and staff spoke on the importance of preserving
Childhood cancer is rare. But Karen Caywood of Gig Harbor knows that it doesn’t seem that way when a doctor informs a parent their child has been diagnosed. “Once you’re told that your child has childhood cancer, it’s not rare anymore. It’s infuriating, and feels so dismissive to be told that it’s rare,” she said.
Doug Perry’s mother inspired him to explore woodworking. Her crafting hobbies and creations gave him the confidence to seek out a creative outlet that has now become a vocation. He retired from a career in the Air Force, then a stroke ended a second career in manufacturing management. Woodworking had been a hobby since his
It’s Shakespeare in the park, with some artistic license. Ghostlight Performing Arts gave its first live performance for a crowd of around 60 with a parody called “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) revised, (again)” at Sehmel Homestead Park on Aug. 10. And if you missed it, you’ll have another chance on Saturday, Aug.
Cat owners will have a unique option for veterinary care when Whisker Wellness Center opens on Aug. 26 on Olympic Drive. The longtime dream of Dr. Erin Hicks is also the only feline-exclusive veterinary hospital on the Gig Harbor side of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Whisker Wellness Center will offer a full spectrum of care,
His route to law enforcement wasn’t typical, but Nathan Betts has been collecting accolades as a Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy for years. His latest came Aug. 7, when he received the Deputy of the Year Award. Prior to becoming a deputy, Betts spent years in sales with the Seattle SuperSonics basketball team, in real estate,
Generous donors are filling up drop sites throughout Gig Harbor with gently used and new items that will be free to shoppers during the 2024 Food Backpacks 4 Kids Community Clothing Drive & Giveaway on Aug. 23-25. Donations are being accepted through Aug. 11. FB4K took over the event four years ago after coordinating with