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Thank you to our fabulous visitor ambassadors at the Visitor Center! We couldn't ask for a better group of volunteers. This month we welcome Joyce Forester, who has offered to fill the History Walk racks you see around town. Thank you Joyce!
The Visitor Center is always looking for volunteers that love Gig Harbor. We are especially short-handed on Saturdays this time of year. If you have a couple hours a week or a month we'd love to have you. Stop by and find out more! |
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The Harbor History Museum, which has been closed since 2008, will open to the public at a new waterfront site in downtown Gig Harbor on September 18, 2010, marking the culmination of 10 years of planning, fundraising and construction for the $11.6 million project. The new, expansive 15,000 square foot museum is centrally located on one and one-half scenic acres at the corner of Harborview Drive, between Donkey Creek Park and the Gig Harbor bay.
"We're thrilled to have this beautiful facility as a permanent place to preserve and share Gig Harbor's unique and diverse history," remarked Jennifer Kilmer, Executive Director, Harbor History Museum. "The expanded space and added funding have made it possible to add the kinds of compelling interactive exhibits that engage the viewer and make history come to life."
Charter memberships are now available. To learn more about membership or the Grand Opening visit the website today |
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IN THE KNOW |
Join our Photo Contest! The City of Gig Harbor Visitor Center is hosting this contest. Well we have the most picturesque community around don't we? Let's show it off. We've had some wonderful entries already. Follow the blog and read more here Photo above submitted by Emily Cross.
Sharon's Consignment is celebrating 13 years in business. Open house Aug 7th. 11-4 Special bra fittings by DARLENE...New Jewelry and Handbags...New Fall items..FUN FILLED DAY. Come to make new friends.
It's not to late to register for the Tacoma Half Marathon. Info and registration details here
Did you know that St. Anthony's hosts at Farmers Market? Join them in their cafe where they feature the produce of Creviston ValleyFarm on Thursdays between 2:30 - 5:30 pm. |
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HEALTHY HARBOR | |
Watch the GigHarborGuide's Healthy Harbor page for updates on future healthy ways to enjoy Gig Harbor. Thank you to our sponsors, St. Anthony Hospital and MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park, for bringing healthy events and activities to Gig Harbor. |
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GET YOUR FEET WET | |
Also scheduled "Pier Into The Night" Aug 21st at 7 pm at Jerisich Dock just prior to the CinemaGig! Movie, Finding Nemo |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING |
Now Play at Paradise Theatre - The Music Man - shows run Fri / Sat / Sun from Aug 6 - 22nd
 Encore presents Snow White with shows the last 2 weekends of August, Friday, Sat & Sun. Get your tickets here
Tune into KGHP 89.3 89.9 93.7 August 20th - 26th and support their attempt at the world record for the longest running radio DJ marathon. They are also 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.
Firefighter Calendar Available Now
Start thinking about 2011 and grab your 2011 Gig Harbor Firefighters Calendar before they are gone, available at FC Pawprints, Kimball Firestation, District 5 Station on Bujacich and the Burnham Storage Box. Sales benefit Coalition Humane and Gig Harbor Firefighters Association.
Healthy Edge and Gig Harbor Chiropractic & Message host free Seminar
Learn more about the HEALTHY EDGE lifestyle at a free seminar on Tuesday August 3rd 7 pm at Gateway Fitness. Special Guest speaker is HEALTHY EDGE Co-founder Amber Thiel. |
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GIG HARBOR BOAT SHOP NEWS | |
Now Open Every Saturday - 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.
The Gig Harbor BoatShop is a not-for-profit organization. The mission of the Gig Harbor BoatShop is to preserve, interpret, and perpetuate Gig Harbor's historic working waterfront - the traditional small boatyard and Northwest maritime heritage.
Located
at the historic Eddon
Boatyard, GHB will advance this mission through the teaching of traditional and contemporary skills inherent in the building, repair, and use of sailboats, powerboats, commercial boats and small craft that the vanishing family operated boatyards of the Northwest have traditionally served
For more information visit www.gigharborboatshop.org |
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How can the calendar say August? Why is it that the summer flies and the winter drags? Sigh....we just have to enjoy it while we can!
So far, it has been an awesome summer and our visitor center is seeing record numbers of guests walk through the door. Events are well attended and slowly, business seems to be picking up. Coming up over the next couple of weeks are several great events that will draw out of town guests and residents together to enjoy;
Gig Harbor Rocks August 14th has been moved to the parking lot behind the Church of the Nazarene. Enjoy the music of Gold Rush as well as a costume and dance contest!
Olalla BlueGrass Festival is always popular and toe tapp'n. This years event is August 21st. www.olallabluegrass.com
Pen Met Parks second annual Family Fun Festival is August 28th at the gorgeous new Homestead park. www.penmetparks.org
The popular FICRA Fair on Fox Island will be held Saturday August 14th at Nichols Center. www.ficra.net
Key Fair is back this year, on Key Peninsula September 28th www.keyfair.org
Still plenty of outdoor concerts and movies to enjoy (this week Danny Vernon - Mr. Elvis as well as Pink Panther and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs)
Canterwood hosts the Scratch Tournament August 16th - 21st, free to come out and watch some great golf prior to the 2010 Amateur and Chambers Bay the following week.
I know, I know - we'd all have to quit our jobs to be able to do it all! But isn't it great to have so many choices, and so many FREE choices? Just get out and enjoy as much as you can, I know I plan to, before we all pull the covers back over our heads for the long dark winter :)
See you out there Gig Harbor!!
Laureen Lund - City of Gig Harbor Marketing Director |
Pink Panther Creator David DePattie to speak at Gig Harbor Event CinemaGig Outdoors August 6th
Tucked away in neighborhoods across the Gig Harbor Peninsula area you will find the most intriguing people - those who have chosen to settle in Gig Harbor after living the rat race of Los Angeles, Hollywood or New York. Quietly going about their lives - slowly and at peace.
And so it is true for Oscar winner David DePatie, animator and creator of THE PINK PANTHER, who makes his home with wife Marcia in North Gig Harbor. David DePatie will be on hand August 6th, at Gig Harbor's CinemaGig Outdoor Movie Night to open the 1963 Peter Sellers "Pink Panther" film, which includes the opening credit sequence that introduced the loveable, pink, tall, and ingenious pink panther character to the world.
Director Blake Edwards tapped DePatie to create the "panther" early on in the production of the original film, but it wasn't until the film had wrapped that Edwards knew he wanted to have the opening credits done with the panther. The sequence was so successful that the character went on to stand alone success, and won DePatie an Oscar in 1964.
DePatie will also show 2-3 Pink Panther clips following the feature film on August 6th. It will surely be a night to remember. CinemaGig Outdoors takes place at Donkey Creek Park. Bring chairs and blankets - this movie will run later than most due to the program both before and after. Start time is 8:30pm. Photo courtesy Scott Turner / Gig Harbor Life. |
Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival Debuts This Month
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 feature the culinary talents of Fabio Viviani, Owner and Executive Chef at Osteria Italian Restaurant and Martini Bar in Los Angeles California. Fabio was recently a contestant and Fan Favorite on Top Chef, season five. In addition to Fabio's food preparations, the festival will feature a grand tasting tent, gourmet foods from the region, cooking classes and demonstrations, wine tastings and classes, food samples, and an auction. Fabio will participate in a Celebrity Cook-off competition with another regional celebrity chef. There will be book signings as well by Mr. Viviani and other celebrated local and regional authors. The festival will take place on the grounds of the Harbor History Museum. This inaugural destination event showcasing the talents of the nation's finest wine producers, chefs and culinary personalities promises to be a remarkable wine and food experience. The festival will be a haven for foodies and wine connoisseurs, a celebration of "the good life." Proceeds from the event will benefit the Harbor History Museum and the Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association. Both are committed to preserving Gig Harbor's rich history and charming waterfront district. More information and tickets can be found at www.ghhwa.org. |
Lot's Happening at  Uptown Gig Harbor
You'll see artists demonstrating their unique talents and techniques at the Pavilion at Uptown each Wednesday through September from 1 to 3:30pm. Peninsula Art League hosts this event and invites you to bring your art supplies and create your own drawing or painting of their live model. Or just watch!
Also, MultiCare Summer Concert Series at Uptown are in full swing. Free weekly shows Thursday evenings from 6 - 8pm under the pavilion. Check the website for details at www.uptowngigharbor.com.
Join Uptown for their second annual Uptown Fashion Show on August 28th from 11am- 1pm. |
The US Amateur is Coming To Town - Avoid The Traffic and Take The Boat
Just in case you haven't heard Pierce County's own Chambers Bay is hosting 2010 US Amateur. City of Gig Harbor is proud to support this event. You can avoid the traffic and take the boat. Transport to Chambers Bay will be provided via boat and mini bus. The trip will allow our drivers to meet you at a local Gig Harbor Hotel/Park and Ride Lot transport to the dock and then from the dock to the course, via Harbor Tours boat Destiny. At the end of the day the return trip will be via boat or bus, your choice.
This unique once in a lifetime trip allows you to take a boat ride with a tour of the Puget Sound, under the Tacoma Narrows bridges and see the famous McNeil Island Prison. Learn about our unique History and Culture. Enjoy the water, enjoy the sun and learn about the Puget Sound.
Rest assured that you can avoid the hassles of parking, and the traffic jams you experience at all Major Golf Tournaments.
To make a reservation, simply call our reservation office (888)600-8043. We need at least five people per trip and (reservations need to be at least one day in advance, the cost is only $49.99 per trip plus tax. Service is provided by Harbor Tours in cooperation with Around-the-Sound Transportation Specialists.
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"Hogs for Dogs" Motorcycle Dice Run To Help Dogs & Cats
Gig Harbor's Floatation Device will provide the starting line of "Hogs for Dogs", a charity Motorcycle Dice Run, to be held on Saturday, August 28th. The fundraising event begins with registration at 8:30am. Enjoy a scenic ride along the shores of Puget Sound. Complete your ride back in Gig Harbor while enjoying great food at the Floatation Device and listen to the sounds of blues band "Loose Gravel and Quarry" from 3 to 6 pm.
The event is open to the public. Anyone who wants to ride in the event is welcome. Those not riding are welcome to come out to the Floatation Device anytime after 3pm to listen to the band, participate in the 50/50 raffle, look at the many motorcycles and enjoy food and drink available for sale. All proceeds benefit Coalition: HUMAnE, an organization dedicated to a goal of no more homeless pets in our community. For more information or to pre-register visit www.coalitionhumane.org. |
Gig Harbor Quilt Season Coming Soon
Mark your calendar for these three fabulous quilt events coming this fall.
Gig Harbor Quilt Fashion Preview show at the Gig Harbor Civic Center , Sept 1 - Sept 30. This show is free and displays a variety of beautiful quilts that will be auctioned in October. More information at www.gigharborquiltfestival.org
The Second Annual Quilt Walk, Display and Exhibition: Quilts will be hung in various businesses and restaurants around the Harbor beginning September 13th. A colorful banner for display outside the entrances of each of the participating locations will identify businesses. TA larger display of quilts will be held in one location. More details coming soon. The event is free and open to the public. Email for more information.
10th Annual Gig Harbor Quilt Festival: This annual Breast Cancer Fund Raiser will take place Oct 15th and 16th at Chapel Hill Church. The event will include a workshop, luncheon and auction. Learn more at www.gigharborquiltfestival.org
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Calling All Artists!
 Peninsula Art League will be hosting their Eighth Annual Open Juried Art Exhibition on October 20th - Nov 19th at the Gig Harbor Civic Center. Artists who would like to participate are asked to contact Exhibition Co-chairs Cecile Anderson at 253 549 4646 or Nan Feagin at 253 549 2358 or email palartshow@comcast.net. Don't miss this opportunity! |
The INN at Gig Harbor  introduces the BREWISM Package
Come and experience Gig Harbor's first (and only!) microbrewery. Located next door to The INN at Gig Harbor, 7 Seas is the first microbrewery in the State of Washington to can beer. A special package with The INN at Gig Harbor provides a deluxe single-king or double queen room, with 2 chilled 4 packs of 7 Seas canned microbrews, the British Pale Ale and the Ballz Deep Double IPA. Two 7 Seas glasses are include in the room. Walk next door to 7 Seas and visit the Taproom, which overlooks the brewing operation. Enjoy full American breakfast for two in The Heritage Restaurant the next morning. $199 per night plus tax, double occupancy. Package subject to availability. 7 Seas Taproom open Thursday - Sunday. Book online |
 Stay and Play at The Wesley Inn
Enjoy 20% off any room or suite! When making your reservation simply mention that you will be playing at any one of the top rated golf courses in our area - Chambers Bay, Canterwood, Madrona Links, Gold Mountain, Trophy Lake, or McCormick Woods.
During your stay take pleasure in our acclaimed customer service, luxurious accommodations, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet, outdoor pool and spa, free high speed wireless Internet, flat screen LCD TVs with premium cable, laundry facilities, fitness studio, and business kiosk on site.
This special rate cannot be combined with any other discount. Available July 1 through September 30, 2010 based on availability. Call 1.888.462.0002 to make your reservation. Pet friendly rooms available upon request. More information |
Rotary Club of Gig Harbor North hosts 'Over The Narrows Run'
Join in on Saturday, Sept 4 (Labor Day weekend) for the inaugural run, with spectacular views as you cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge from Gig Harbor to Tacoma and back. The 10 mile run and 2 mile fun run/walk start with indoor registration at the Uptown Gig Harbor Galaxy Theater, and end with an exclusive party at the Uptown Gig Harbor rotunda. Ten and two mile runners receive a custom race medal and cool Tech T- shirt. Two mile runners can also register for run only. Register here |
Annual Events Back for September
 Open Studio Tour Sept 18th - 19th continues the tradition established in 1993 of juried, select Gig Harbor- Key Peninsula-Fox Island artists opening their working studios to the public. The artists are dedicated to providing the rare opportunity of seeing the artists in their studio environment and offering explanations and demonstrations of their materials and art process. Open Studio Tour is also a unique opportunity to purchase fine art directly from the artists. If you wish to contact member artists OR request additional tour information, please email info@gigharboropenstudiotour.org
 Harbor Hounds set for September 18th -Gig Harbor Mid Day Rotary is proud to announce the return of this Gig Harbor favorite. Harbor Hounds collected close to $20,000 in 2009 for Coalition Humane and Prison Pet Partnership and is certain to be a popular event again this year for our 2 and 4-legged friends. Register here
Also back in September is the  SalmonChanted Harbor Auction which auctions the beautiful pieces of art that have been gracing the harbor this summer. The event will be held at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club on September 18th. More information at www.salmonchantedharbor.org |
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