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Holly Bukes, co-chair of our Harbor Hounds Dog Walk, has been awarded a Petfinder.com Foundation Scholarship to attend their annual Symposium this year in Dallas. Congrats!
Congrats to Mike Runion of 7 Seas Brewery who has been honored by Business Examiner as a '2010 40 Under Forty' which recognizes outstanding south Sound business and community leaders under the age of 40. Way to go!
City of Gig Harbor's Director of Building and Fire Safety, Dick Bower, has won WASHINGTON STATE BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR last month. WABO is a state-wide nonprofit association of nearly all the officials in the state involved in the development, enforcement and administration of building codes and ordinances. Way to go Dick! |
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Now available at the Visitor Center - wear your Gig Harbor pride on your bumper! Only $2!
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Bartell Drugs hosts a contest for family fun! The "Magical History Tour" is a contest focusing on fun facts about Puget Sound history with weekly clues released through August 23rd. Check www.historylink.org/Bart and the Monday edition of the Seattle Times and locate "Bart" -- Bartell's historic delivery truck character -- providing clues to historical sites in the Puget Sound region where answers may be found. Contestants submitting weekly answers will be entered into weekly prize drawings. Prizes include many local excursions -- with the grand prize at the end of summer being a family vacation at Great Wolf Lodge.
Answers can be dropped off at the photo counter of any Bartell Drugs location in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, or mailed to the company's offices in Seattle.
KEEP IN MIND...
The new cell phone law went into effect on Thursday, June 10th. Under this law, holding a cell phone or texting when driving becomes a primary offense and teen drivers with an intermediate driver license are not allowed to use any electronic device while driving. Officers will be stopping drivers for talking or texting under this law no matter what their ages are. Make your car a PHONE FREE ZONE!
Looking for something for your teen to do this summer? The Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of classes and activities for teens ages 13 - 18. Topics include leadership opportunities, community service projects and team building skills. More info at www.bg-clubs.com or call 253 502 4670. |
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Gig Harbor's HEALTHY HARBOR PROGRAM hosted over 600 people at the Gig Harbor Street Scramble, the kick off event of the year. View results.
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Join Harbor WildWatch and explore the shoreline at the Wednesday Farmers Market at Skansie Brothers Park between 11 am and 3 pm on July 7, July 21 and July 28. |
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You still have time to catch
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Paradise Theatre which runs through July 3rd
Encore! Theater will present GREASE, a family favorite and classic musical. The production will run July 9 - 25th
The Gig Harbor Farmers Market is well underway at the Skansie Park location each Wednesday from 11 am to 7 pm. Drop by and pick up fruits, vegies and fresh baked breads. And the Saturday Market at Kimball Park and Ride continues each Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm. |
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Gig Harbor BoatShop will be open to the public every Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Visitors can take a guided tour of the historic Eddon boatyard, see boat-building demonstrations, and learn about upcoming boat-building programs. Gig Harbor Boat Shop is located at the historic Eddon Boatyard. For more information, call (253) 857-9344 - or log onto their website at www.gigharborboatshop.org
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We are off to a great start with our concerts and next week is our first outdoor movie. It's going to be another great Gig Harbor summer.
Be prepared, though, for lots of road construction in the area as Gig Harbor continues to experience growing pains. Please be a patient.
Stay up to date on all events going on in Gig Harbor through our website calendar of events at www.gigharborguide.com. This comprehensive calendar is your guide to Gig Harbor.
IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP -
- The Beatniks, July 20th, will result in Harborview Drive Road closure.
- Gig Harbor Rocks, August 14th, Pioneer / Harborview Road Closure
- SAVE THE DATE Grand Opening of the Harbor History Museum September 18th
Laureen Lund - City of Gig Harbor Marketing Director |
CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY
 ON THE WATER WITH DESTINY HARBOR TOURS
If you've ever wanted to see an airshow or fireworks from the water here is your chance. Destiny Harbor Tours is offering a 4th of July Tour of the Tacoma Air Show and Fireworks. The Tacoma Air Show Trip runs 12:45 to 4:00 pm on the 4th with boarding from Rent-A-Boat Dock at Anthony's Restaurant, 8829 N. Harborview Dr, at 12:45 pm. The cost is Adults $30, Seniors $25, kids 5-12 $20. The Tacoma Fireworks Trip from Gig Harbor runs from approximately 9:00 to 11:20 pm from Rent-A-Boat Dock at Anthony's. The cost for this tour is Adults $35, Seniors $35, Kids 5-12 $30. Tours are also available from the Tacoma Dock at the Museum of Glass. For more information on all the tours visit www.destinymarine.com or call 253-225-6306 to reserve your spot. |
DINING AND TASTING OPTIONS ABOUND IN GIG HARBOR
Have you visited The Wine Studio yet? It is located at 3123 56th Street, near the INN at Gig Harbor, and features Ladies Night Tastings on Wednesdays between 6 pm and 8 pm which means 10% off individual bottles for all the ladies! Other special upcoming tastings include Renwood Wines on July 9th from 4 pm to 7 pm and Peng Wines on July 10th from 3 pm to 6 pm. www.thewinestudiogh.com
Morso Wine Bar has been cruising right along since opening on May 21st. Morso is located adjacent to Water To Wine, it's sister shop, at the head of the bay and features small plate items with a flair for Northwest flavors along with a large range of wonderful wines. www.morsowinebar.com
Forza at Harbor Greens offers great food and wine starting at 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday through Thursday and between 4 pm and 11 pm Friday and Saturday. In addition they have live music Fridays and Saturdays. www.harborgreensmarket.com
Coming next month -- Red Rooster Cafe along the waterfront and a new addition at Uptown. Stay tuned... Meanwhile read more about Morso and other dining options at the TNT Blog. |
GET CREATIVE AT CHALK THE WALK EVENT JULY 17TH and GIG HARBOR SUMMER ART FESTIVAL JULY 17 & 18TH
Mark your calendars and plan now to attend "Chalk the Walk" on July 17th where professional and amateur artists can display their artistic talents on the sidewalks of Gig Harbor. Individuals or teams, everyone is welcome! Chalking will take place throughout the historic waterfront district. Registration begins at 10 am, chalk is free, and judging will be at 3 pm. A great day to spend all day in Gig Harbor! This event is held in conjunction with Peninsula Art League's two day "26th Annual Summer Art Festival" happening Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th on Judson Street. A free shuttle through the historic downtown for Chalk the Walkers will be offered Saturday in addition to the free shuttle service provided from the Pierce Transit Park & Ride and the Medical Center parking lots on Kimball Drive for the art festival crowd. Visit our events calendar at www.gigharborguide.com for more information on Chalk The Walk and Peninsula Art League's Summer Art Festival. |
7 SEAS CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY
And they invite you to join them
On Saturday, July 31st, join the celebration at the 7 Seas Brewery. From Noon to 8 PM the brewery will feature a variety of local bands, food, great weather, and best of all... beer (of course)! The event will take place outdoors in the parking lot out front of the tasting room with plenty of room to spread out. Don't miss it! |
DRAWING YOU IN
 RETURNS WEDNESDAYS Live Figure Drawing at Gig Harbor Uptown
Come to the Pavilion at Gig Harbor's Uptown on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:30 pm and watch local artists demonstrate their unique talents and techniques, using many different materials to draw and paint faces and figures from life. Join in -- with support from the Peninsula Art League covering the model fees, there's no cost to you. Bring your art supplies and create your own drawing or painting of our live model. For more information contact Sheila Anderson 253-549-2896 or Karen Wilsey at 253-549-2929. |
FIREFIGHTERS AND THIER PETS Featured at Borders for calendar signing
"Above and Beyond: Firefighters and their Pets" is a 2011 Calendar featuring local firefighters and their pets. The calendar is selling like hotcakes and is available at at Kimball Drive Fire Station #51, FC PawPrints on Harborview Drive, Burnham Storage Box, and Harbor Animal Hospital. The cost is $15. Don't miss the upcoming calendar signing by 5 firefighters, Saturday, July 17th from 1 to 3 at Borders Books at Uptown. Time to start thinking about 2011! |
SALMONCHANTED IN FULL SWING
Have you seen a heron today?
Gig Harbor welcomes the return of SalmonChanted Harbor! But this year there is a new twist...those salmon look suspiciously like heron and they are now on display at 15 locations around historic downtown Gig Harbor.
Organizers of the third annual art event decided to shake it up in 2010, with heron sculptures instead of salmon. The heron is a bird frequently seen in and around the waters of Gig Harbor bay and other bays and estuaries in the area.
Each artist has created a different theme heron and each piece of art is displayed at a different location throughout historic Gig Harbor now through early September. The heron will then be auctioned at the SalmonChanted Evening event, scheduled for September 18th at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club. To find out where the heron are placed and more information on the artists visit www.salmonchantedharbor.org. Also join the scavenger hunt with gigharborguide.com on Facebook and win fun prizes! |
UPCOMING CITY PROJECTS TAKING PLACE IN JULY
The City of Gig Harbor is undergoing several major construction projects this summer including the Harborview Watermain Replacement project due to break ground mid August and the Marine Outfall Extension scheduled to begin this month.
Real time information is available through out these projects at www.cityofgigharbor.net. Or contact City Public Works/Engineering at (253) 851-6170. |
SAVE THE DATE - AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED
The debut of the Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival August 7th. It's time to celebrate the ingredients of the Good Life in Gig Harbor. The inaugural 2010 Gig Harbor Wine & Food Festival, presented by the Harbor History Museum and the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association, will take place on the grounds of the Harbor History Museum, Saturday August 7th. The event will showcase the talents of the nation's finest wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities and promises to be a remarkable wine and food experience. Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will be a special guest. More information and to get tickets visit www.ghhwa.org |
PAY IT FORWARD, HERE IS A WAY TO DO IT
Have you been participating in the 3/50 project? I sure hope so! Here is another way to support local businesses, artisits and help local shops increase traffic. And it's FUN!
It called "FEEL GOOD FREE ART PROJECT" and it is the idea of local artist Jeni Woock. In an effort to help struggling businesses, and utilizing small pieces of small art donated by local artists, she came up it: 'The free art gets placed in a business. Anyone visiting the business and discovers this little piece of free art... gets this art as a surprise gift. The recipient feels good about the free gift. So good, in fact, that perhaps they will spend a little more time and money with the business. Perhaps they will tell their friends about what happened in the business. When art is placed in a business a photograph is also taken of the art and that photo is placed on the blog site:
The blog is then sent to many people who may also visit the business, perhaps looking for the free piece of art. While looking for this art, they are visiting your business and spending time.'
This is FREE -- HELP GET THIS PROGRAM ROLLING.... artists are needed -- businesses are needed to place the free art! Jeni can be reached at jeniawoock@gmail.com or 253-851-1619. |
LOCAL BOY TRYS TO SAVE TOWN AND SCHOOLS RADIO STATION
The longest radio DJ marathon was achieved by Stefano Venneri (Italy), which lasted a total of 183 hours on Radio BBSI, in Alexandria, Italy, from 16 May 2009 to 23 May 2009.
During the week of August 20th, KGHP will attempt to bring the record back to America, and to Gig Harbor. Walrus 2010 Guinness World Record attempt goals are to stay awake over 184hrs, never play the same song twice, raise $200,000.00 and bring world attention to KGHP-FM. Also to be entertaining and fun and raise awareness within the community about the existence of our Radio Station KGHP. Volunteers will be needed as will Paramedics and nurses (a Guinness rule). We will need donations in the form of bottled water, coffee, pastries or muffins, fruits and vegetables, soda, trail mix, granola bars, assorted food stuffs.
Additionally KGHP is looking for bands and artists to perform during the week. Anyone interested in helping out contact the walrus at KGHP.ORG. Ideas, suggestions, offers of assistance welcome. Donations or pledges can be made at KGHP.ORG click on Donations Link on our website or send email to abersolds@psd401.net or call the Walrus at 253-225-1195. |
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