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Harbor Happenings | Take a peak under the sea on the last day of winter

Posted on March 18th, 2025 By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Celebrate the end of winter at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, when Harbor WildWatch hosts Pier into the Night at the 7Seas Brewery dock.

WildWatch divers will livestream what they’re seeing beneath the pier to the audience on it. The audience watches the livestream on a big screen on the dock as biologists talk about what’s being shown.

Recent dives have found feather-duster tube worms, sculpin and gunnels, nudibranch, several varieties of crabs and even a giant Pacific octopus. It’s always different and always a fun, educational experience. It’s free and family-friendly. Reservations are not required, but donations are always appreciated. 7Seas is located at 2905 Harborview Drive.

A crowd at Jerisich Dock for a previous Pier Into the Night event. Harbor WildWatch

Learn to make things from rope

The Gig Harbor BoatShop hosts a mat-making class from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22.

Participants will learn to make a mat (sometimes called a Napoleon mat or block mat) using marlinspike ropework techniques. Your mat can be used at your front door, on a boat or even as a wall decoration. The workshop is limited to 25 people; the fee is $40 for BoatShop members or $45 for non-members. Register here.

Art workshop

Peninsula Art League presents a free workshop on how to make inks, dyes and paint from natural materials like flowers, plants and mushrooms. The class takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 22, at the Arletta Schoolhouse, 3507 Ray Nash Drive Northwest. Register for the Nature’s Palette workshop here.

At the library

The Chess Club meets from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Gig Harbor library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr., with 20 minutes of instruction and 40 minutes of play. Geared to grades K-8.

This month’s Teen Movie Night is at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, with a free movie and snacks for kids ages 13 to 18.

Live music

Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers bring their award-winning blues tunes to Olalla Winery at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 21. Reserve tickets here.

The Mark DuFresne Band, featuring Billy Stapleton, playing at the Kimball Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21. Music starts at 7 p.m. Kimball also hosts an open mic every Thursday at 6 p.m. Signups start at 5:30 p.m. Kimball is at 6659 Kimball Dr.

Joel Gigson takes the stage with his acoustic guitar at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, at The Float, 14511 Sherman Dr. in Purdy.

At the movies

Spring Fest Movie on Wednesday and Thursday, March 19 and 20, at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown is “Babe.” Showtimes are 10:30 a.m. and 3:36 p.m. Wednesday, March 19; and 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20. Starting Friday, March 21, the Spring Fest Movie is “The Great Muppet Caper” with Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy. Showtimes are 11:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 21; 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23; and 11:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, and Tuesday, March 25. Spring Fest movies are just $2.

The Flashback Cinema movie at the Galaxy Theatres on Wednesday, March 19, is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” the original, live-action version, playing at 1 and 6 p.m. On Sunday, March 23 the Flashback movie is “Donnie Darko,” the cult classic starring Jake Gyllenhaal as the troubled suburban teenager who survives a freak accident and starts having visions of a giant rabbit named Frank. “Donnie Darko” showtimes are noon and 6 p.m. on March 23. Flashback movies are just $5.

Civic engagement

The Gig Harbor City Council meets for a study session at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 20, to hear an update on the lift station 1A project and to discuss an update to the transportation impact fee rate study. The next regular council meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 24. Agenda items include confirmation of appointments to the city’s arts, lodging tax and parks commissions; adoption of an ordinance annexing a property adjacent to Crescent Creek; an amendment the 2025-26 budget and a public hearing on the 2025 comprehensive plan update. Council meetings take place at the Civic Center and can also be seen via Zoom.

Mayor Mary Barber hosts one-on-one meetings with constituents every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. To schedule a meeting with the mayor go here.

Legislative town halls

Two legislators from the 26^th District have scheduled town hall meetings on Saturday, March 22. The 26^th District includes Gig Harbor, the Key Peninsula and parts of Kitsap County.

Senator Deb Krishnadasan, D-Gig Harbor

10 to 11a.m at Swift Water Elementary School, 10811 Harbor Hill Dr.
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Key Peninsula Middle School, 5510 Key Peninsula Hwy., Home
3 to 4 p.m. at South Kitsap High School, 425 Mitchell Ave., Port Orchard
5 to 6 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Center, 345 Sixth St., Bremerton

Representative Adison Richards, D-Gig Harbor

10 a.m. to noon March 22 at Port Orchard City Hall, 216 Prospect St., Port Orchard

Richards will also host a town hall on April 12, 10 a.m. to noon at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road.