Gig Harbor Peninsula Fish
Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH will be holding the usual Christmas basket and Toy program this year.Collection of nonperishable food & gifts/toys for children is going on throughout the Gig Harbor area. Families who are experiencing financial emergencies can apply for these programs from noon to closing at the food bank (4425 Burnham Drive( beginning Monday, December 2nd and running through Friday, December 13th. Those needing assistance should bring with them picture ID, a current bill mailed to their home and proof of income in order to apply for either program.
The food bank is open Monday and Fridays from 8:30-3:30 and Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 6 PM. Questions? 253-858-6179. Collection sites for food and toys are: GHPFISH food bank-4415 Burnham drive (Eagles building) Gig Harbor City Hall - 3510 Grandview Street - Fire Station #5 Headquarters - 10222 Bujacich Drive, NW - Fire Station #51 - 6711 Kimball Drive - Fire Station #59 - 3828 62nd Avenue CT NW
Altrusa
Get Inspired for the Holidays! The 18th annual Gig Harbor Holiday Tour of Homes & Gift Bazaar takes you inside some of the most beautiful, beautifully decorated and interesting homes in this iconic community. December 14, 10am to 5PM. The Tour starts at the Boys' & Girls Club with a chance to shop for last-minute gifts from 40 creative local crafts people. Then pick up your map and program, and you are off! Altrusa of Gig Harbor presents the event to benefit the children of the local area. TICKET OUTLETS:
Kitsap Credit Union - Gig Harbor North & Uptown
Bella Kitchen & Home - Uptown Gig Harbor
The Garden Room - Uptown Gig Harbor
Heidi's Sweet Shop - Downtown Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor Chamber Of Commerce - Downtown Gig Harbor
Boys & Girls Club - Gig Harbor
Ace Hardware - Pt Fosdick Square & Downtown
Online - http://www.gigharborholidaytour.org.
Alliance of Women Owned Businesses
Announcing the Crystal Star Awards - Honoring Enterprising Women. We are now expecting nominations and we need you! To learn more about the awards and how to nominate someone please click here.
Soroptimist International Gig Harbor
Women's Opportunity Award, Soroptimist International of Gig Harbor. Are you a woman in the Gig Harbor area and currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or vocational/skills training program? Are you the head person responsible for financially supporting your family, and in financial need?
Are you motivated to achieve your educational and career goals? Please apply for our award. Deadline is December 15, 2013. www.soroptimist.org/awards/apply.html Mail applications to: soroptimist International of Gig Harbor (SIGH)
P.O. Box 2761; Gig Harbor WA 98335 - Questions: Please contact Kristen Sutich at ksutich@comcast.net
GGHF Curious By Nature Schools
Now offering Friday Kindergarten!! Located within minutes of downtown Gig Harbor and adjacent to the Adam Nature Preserve. Children go outside to explore everyday rain or shine! For more information on our toddler, preschool, pre-k, and Friday kindergarten programs visit us at www.gigharborfoundation.org/gghf-curious-by-nature-school