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Maritime Inn
It is said that Motherhood is the greatest gift of all. Why not give the "mother in your life" or yourself, a relaxing time away from the daily routine? Enjoy the Mother's Day package at the Maritime Inn with welcoming glass of wine, breakfast at Kelly's $50 GC at Java & Clay all starting at $166 per night plus tax.
Subject to availability and not to be used with any
other package.
www.maritimeinn.com
INN at Gig Harbor
Summer Special!! Stay Sunday -Thursday and receive a $119 rate when you book directly with The INN at Gig Harbor. Includes continental breakfast, WiFi, Parking and in room bottled water as well as our brand new in-room Keurig coffee machines. Call direct to book the summer special, subject to availability June 1-Sept 5, 2013. (253) 858-1111
www.innatgigharbor.com
The Best Western Plus Wesley Inn & Suites
Have you had enough? Come, Stay, Relax & Enjoy! The outdoor heated pool and spa are now open for the season. Competitive rates available! Contact us today. It's our job to care!
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
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Donkey Creek Restoration
Read the latest about this on- going construction project in the City of Gig Harbor. First layer of asphalt is scheduled for Austin Street on May 9th.
Earlier this year, City Council requested the Parks Commission to oversee the vision process regarding the recently acquired Ancich property along Harborview Drive. On April 4th, the Parks Commission selected a committed group of interested individuals for the information gathering process. The Ancich stakeholders met on April 17th and April 24th to discuss the future of the recently acquired Ancich park. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the Parks Commission at the regularly scheduled May meeting on May 1st. An open house will be held on May 22nd. Details will be posted to the City's website soon. Please contact Senior Planner, Lindsey Sehmel with any questions at 253.853.7615.
Visioning
Staff Updates and Kudos
Congrautlations to Sgt. Matthew Dougil who has been promoted to Detective.
Natural Yard Care
Three free workshops will be offered in May at the Gig Harbor Civic Center on May 7, 14, and 21st. Join the fun and learn how to care for your yard the natural way! Registration required! Read more.
Skansie House Open House June 7th
The City of Gig Harbor invites you to a public open house at the Skansie Brothers House on Friday June 7th from 1-4pm. Come and see the improvements that have been made to this historic structure over the winter as the city prepares to accept requests for the future use of the building.
Gig Harbor Arts Commission presents -
"Social Media as a Marketing Tool" free and open to the public with panelists Tracy Warren (author Six Word Lessons for Successful Media) and Laureen Lund (city of Gig Harbor Marketing Director), Monday May 6th, 5:30pm at the Gig Harbor Civic Center 3510 Grandview Street.
May is CELL PHONE enforcement month. Gig Harbor Police Officers will be placing a special emphasis on enforcing laws pertaining to driving while speaking on a cell phone this month.
Please drive safely. Hang up and drive
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Pickers NW - antiques & collectibles and Vicky's Life - leather goods are both open and anxious to meet you in Harbor Plaza Landing (where El Pueblito is). Stop in and say hi!!
Michaels is now open in the new Safeway Shopping Center. Check them out soon!
Nayer Paint and Decorating, a Benjamen Moore paint store has moved and is now located at 6820 Kimball Drive for your convenience! Stop in and see their beautiful new store.
Gourmet Burgers is working towards a May opening. Date to be determined.
Narrows Airport has announced that the owners of the Harmon and The Hub will open a new restaurant at the airport, some time in July. This is great news for Gig Harbor! Read More. |
Harbor History Museum News
The HHM is partnering with Harbor WildWatch to present the following programs (museum admission additional);
May 9 6:30pm Lecture by Jeff Christensen of the Seattle Aquarium on six gill sharks. Free.
May 11 11am-2pm - Touch Tanks in the museum lobby. Free
May 18 11am - 2pm - Ocean Crafts. Free.
Also on May 16th join the museum at 2pm for Tea and Tour and see the up close progress onboard the fishing vessel Shenandoah curently under restoration.
Gig Harbor Boat Shop
Great activities and classes going on the BoatShop this month!
Restore Launch #706 - learn boat repair and restoration techniques. Most Saturday's from 9am-5pm.
May 4th Washington Sea Grant and the Gig Harbor BoatShop at Eddon Boatyard are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard Approved First Aid at Sea Course from 9:30 am- 5 pm.
Fee: $80 Register by contacting Sarah Fisken at (206) 543-1225
Third Thursday Movie this month is May 16th featuring "Windjammer". Doors open at 6:30pm and movie begins at 7pm $10 adults and $5 kids 12 and under.
Want to build a Maloney Row Boat for your own? Registratiaon now open for the June program which begins June 19th. THIS CLASS FILLS! Register now!
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Heritage Distilling Company
Great news about recent awards for Gig Harbor's own Heritage Distilling Company;
1. Heritage Distilling's new Triple Distilled Vodka scores a SILVER Medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
2. HDC's Commander's Rye Whiskey wins a BRONZE Medal at the Chicago Beverage Testing Institute's 2013 International Unaged Whiskey Review. HDC's whiskey placed 5th in the world for unaged whiskeys and Heritage was the only distillery west of Texas to win an award in this category.
3. HDC's Commander's Rye Whiskey later went on to score a SILVER Medal at the 2013 San Francisco World Spirts Competition for unaged whiskeys.
4. HDC's new Soft Gin scores a BRONZE at the Chicago Beverage Testing Institute's 2013 International Gin Review.
5. And the biggest medal so far - HDC's new Soft Gin scores a DOUBLE GOLD - BEST GIN IN THE WORLD at the 2013 Fifty Best Internataional Gin Tasting in New York, beating out gin makers from all over the planet.
See more about Heritage in right hand colum.
The Gig Harbor Lions Club will once again celebrate WHITE CANE DAYS Friday May 4th and Saturday May 5th at Fred Meyer from 10am - 4pm. This annual event helps the sight programs of the Northwest Lions Foundation including support of eye surgeries to restore sight to childrend and adults and give grants for supportive devices such as talking computers and hearing aids. The foundation also supports the Lions Health Screening Van which gives free screenings to 20,000 individuals in Washington and Idaho.
Thank you, Gig Harbor Lions, for all you do!!! Please join in support of White Cane Days!!
HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM WINS STATE AWARD
The HHM is pleased to announce that the Midway Pioneer School Experience program has received the Award of Project Excellence from the the Washington Museum Association. The award will be presented on June 13th at the WMA Converence!!
As part of National Volunteer Month, the Gig Harbor Police Department recognized the contributions of Citizens Offering Police Support (C.O.P.S.) program for their dedication to making our city and outlying community a better place to live. Thanks and congratulations to Ken McCray, Mort Altman, Tony Giammarinaro, Phil Regnart, Dennis Schaumann, Diane Bertram, Larry Geringer & Ed Meyer!!
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ANY OF THE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES LISTED HERE VISIT
SAMPLE SALE opens May 1st
"Twinderella, the Musical" Auditions for PenMet Family Theater's summer oudoor theater production, directed by Kathleen McGilliard will be by appointment May 4-6th. Great roles for males and females - prepare a song and bring a photo. Call (253) 851-1630 to schedule an appointment.
"Twinderella" is a hilarious musical version of "Cinderella" with double the fun! You will love this new twist on an old favorite!
Gig Harbor Library is offering free computer classes in May and June. Learn more at (253) 548-3305
May is National Bicycle Month - please remember to share the road!
May 4th is the annual Jeff Feagin Memorial Plant Sale from noon - 2pm at the Nichols Community Center on Fox Island
May 4 & 5 Sharon & Lindsey Carr Art Show at Kate Larsson's from 10am - 5pm. 62 Raft Island Drive NW, Gig Harbor.
May 5th is Cinco De Mayo - lots of fun things planned at Moctezuma's El Pueblito, Puerto Vallarta, Blue Agave, and Morso.
May 5th 5:00pm is the Fox Island Grade School Reunion at Nichol's Community Center.
Grand Re-Opening continues at The Wine Studio through May 4th. Stop in and see their new Digs!
Weathered But Worthy Sale in the Beach Basket Parking Lot May 4th!!
AWOB A-May-Zing Women Owned Business Showcase May 8th
"The Neighborhood" Solo Exhibit of Christine Hella Cott Thompson at Morso through June 6th
Steel Magnolias at Paradise Theatre through May 5th
First Saturday Art Walk May 4th
Great Strides Walk - Cushman Trail to support Cystic Fibrosis May 4th
Spectrum Choral Academy Spring Concert Chapel Hill May 4th 3pm
Berries & Bells Handbell Concert Chapel Hill May 5th 3:00pm
Tacoma Youth Chorus at Fox Island United Church of Christ May 5th at 4pm
PAA Mother Son Dance May 18th at the Boys & Girls Club
May 16th Raina Rose & Rebecca Loebe live at Morso 7:30pm. $15
Gateway Fitness
Summer Concerts
Summer Sounds at Skansie outdoor Tuesday concerts begin on June 25th and run every Tuesday through August 20th.
Uptown Outdoor Summer Concerts begin on July 11th and run every Thursday through August 22nd.
Get out and enjoy the tunes this summer!
Summer Movies
CinemaGig Outdoor Summer movies (all at Skansie Brothers Park this year) begin July 5th and run every other Fri/Sat through Aug 17th.
Key Peninsula Cinema Under the Stars Outdoor Summer Moves are every Friday in August. |
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Destiny Harbor Tours announces the kick off of their 6th season the weekend of May 11th. Sailing out of both the dock at Gig Harbor Anthony's and Pt. Defiance Park at the Boathouse, additional sailings are now available. You can ferry from Tacoma to Gig Harbor now for the first time since 1950! Choose a tour, bring your camera and enjoy history and fun aboard Gig Harbor's own Destiny Harbor Tours! Learn more at www.destinyharbortours.com |
Gig Harborites are very active, and we are lucky to have several options for places to work out - many people enjoy the beautiful YMCA, which is about to undergo an expansion.
But some people are looking for something a little different in a work out. Yoga studios, Jazzercize, personal trainers and boot camps are also popular around Gig Harbor. But one of Gig Harbor's hidden secrets is Gateway Fitness located near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
Gateway Fitness offers a very different experience than the YMCA. If you are looking for a club with all the equipment and classes, without lots of kids in the locker room or on the equipment, then Gateway Fitness might be for you. For those who live in the south end of Gig Harbor or in Fox Island, Artondale, Point Fosdick, Eastbay or Reid Road, you might find Gateway a perfect fit for you too.
I had a tour of Gateway Fitness this week and was really surprised. Just a beautiful facility and it even
has a view! You can enjoy a first class cardio room with so many machines there is never a line, while gazing at Mt. Rainier and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
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Greetings!
You may have heard that I have announced my  retirement, coming up in late June. This is something I have been looking forward to for several years, and I am excited to embark on something new and exciting for me. I'm calling it "Act II"
I am also really excited to share with you the news that my replacement will be Karen Scott. Karen will assume the duties of City of Gig Harbor Marketing Director during the month of May. She and I will spend a month together training before my departure. Karen is no stranger to the marketing efforts of Gig Harbor, having spent 8 years as my assistant. Karen is a highly capable individual as well as a very dear friend. She will be incredible. Please give her your full support as you have given me all these years.
It's an exciting time. I am very optimistic for our community and its future. Gig Harbor has so much positive energy and amazing things going on. For me there is just too much to look forward to, to not find something to be positive about. Don't believe me? Well just read this month's Gig-a-Byte and you will be a believer!
Sincerely,
Laureen Lund
City of Gig Harbor
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GIG HARBOR BEER FESTIVAL IS BACK - May 11th at Uptown
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The Gig Harbor Beer Festival today announced their final brewer list for the upcoming event. The 2nd annual spring beer-tasting event will be held May 11, 2013 - Mother's Day Weekend - at the Gig Harbor Uptown Pavilion and will feature 18 craft brewers from around the Northwest, including:
7 Seas Brewing, Gig Harbor, WA
Alaskan Brewing Co., Seattle, WA
American Brewing Co. Edmonds, WA
Big Al Brewing, Seattle, WA
Dicks Brewing Co., Centralia, WA
Duo Brewing, Puyallup, WA
Elysian Brewing Co. Seattle, WA
Georgetown Brewing Co. Seattle, WA
Harmon Brewing Co., Tacoma, WA
Hood Canal Brewery, Kingston, WA
Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, OR
Odin Brewing Co. Seattle, WA
Rainy Daze Brewing Co., Silverdale, WA
Ram Brewery, Tacoma, WA
Silver City Brewery, Bremerton, WA
Sound Brewery, Poulsbo, WA
Valholl Brewing Co., Poulsbo, WA
Wingman Brewers, Tacoma, WA
"Wow, what a difference it made having the first year under our belts. Our brewer list filled up in just a couple of weeks after we announce the 2nd annual festival - and we still have a half a dozen brewers on a waiting list," said festival organizer, John Fosberg.
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Mother's Day at The Heritage Restaurant at the INN at Gig Harbor features Chef Oliver's delicious planted brunch option and kid-friendly choices. May 12th from 7am-3pm. Or enjoy regular dinner service from 4pm-9pm. Call direct for reservations at (253) 858-1111.
Puerto Vallarta - Feliz Dia De Las Madras! Sunday Brunch on Mother's Day from 10am- 2pm. All you can eat buffet with Arroz con Pollo, Shrimp, salad, fruit and taco bar and much more! Flower and complimentary champagne for Mom while supplies last. Reservations encouraged but not necessary at (253) 851-9887
Mother's Day is coming! Come into The Garden Room and find the perfect gift for mom! Great selection of classic, whimsical, simple, and unique photo frames; come see!
Blue Agave in Uptown invites Moms to come in and try one of their fresh and tasy dishes like the Blue Agave Burrito - big enough for two! Enjoy lunch or dinner with a margarita made with your favorite tequila. Or give your taste buds a wake up call with one of the 101 different brands of Tequila. It's happy hour all day on Sundays! (253) 857-5001
May 11th at 9am come out to Sehmel Homestead Park for a Mom's Day Trail Run.
Clark's Jewelers has a variety of ideas for Mom including Mother rings, pendants and bracelets.
The Beach Basket Clothing Store invites you to come in and enjoy 25% off their new spring clothing through May 20th.
How about taking Mom on a cruise aboard Destiny Harbor Tours? Opening weekend is May 11th!
Mom would love to have dinner at Anthony's where this month they are featuring a menu featuring rhubarb! Enjoy rhubarb inspired cocktails, cheesecake and their famous Rhubarb Slump. You'll also want to enjoy (on Moms Day or anytime in May) Copper River Salmon - anticipated year-round. Learn more about Mom's Day, rhubarb or the arrival of Copper River Salmon at www.anthonys.com
Happy Mother's Day from Brix 25. Enjoy the Brix Brunch from 10 am - 3 pm. Reserve your spot ASAP to get in on the action! www.harborbrix.com
Morso has Mother's Day specials on Sunday, May 12th from 2-9pm. Or take Mom to Morso's Barolo Six Year Vetical Dinner on May 11th. This special night highlights six years of Barolo Siservas from Borgogno and includes a six-course dinner for $100. Reservations a must! (253) 530-3463
Tanglewood Grill invites you to bring Mom for their regular menu with breakfast specials including Shrimp Frittata, Honey Butter Corn Cakes and their lunch and dinner specials including Prime Rib, Seared Scallops, Salmon Salad and much more! All Moms will receive a free mimosa or Bellini champagne drink. (253) 858-5555
Don't miss the annual MOTHER SON DANCE put on by the Peninsula Athletic Association on Saturday May 18th at the Gig Harbor Boys and Girls Club from 7-9pm.
What better way to celebrate than with your special young man. Get dressed up (optional) and join us for an evening of games, dance, refreshments and fun.
www.paayouth.org
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HERITAGE DISTILLING COMPANY NEWS |
Heritage Distilling Company is proud to release "Fall Classic" - a Pacific Northwest version of traditional Southern Apple Pie Moonshine. Made from corn whiskey and apple cider with a cinnamon stick in the moonshine jug. Great for spring and summer sipping on ice, poured in hot chocolate, or as a cocktail with ginger beer and bitters on ice.
HDC's line of spirits was recently picked up by the Tacoma Rainiers for full service in the two bars at Cheney Stadium. HDC's products will be featured by Tacoma Rainiers bartenders throughout the 2013 season.
Trader Joe's has picked up four of HDC's products now for sale in all TJ's Washington stores. Line up includes vodka, soft gin, unaged rye and the new Fall Classic Apple Moonshine. Look for it soon.
HDC Spirits are being picked up by some of Seattle's top steak and seafood houses, Harbor Greens and other retail outlets in Puget Sound.
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TIDES TAVERN CLASSIC BOAT SHOW You are invited to the Tides Tavern Classic Boat Show, May 18  & 19 at the new Tides Tavern Dock! On Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm enjoy antique and classic boats rangint in size from 11-54 feet. Come an enjoy the brightly varnished mahogany and gleaming chrome of a bygone era in boating!! |
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Prepare yourself for the ancient deep... prepare yourself for Savage Ancient Seasä Opening at Gig Harbor's Harbor History Museum on April 13, 2013. Harbor History Museum is the first mu seum in the Pacific Northwest to host this blockbuster exhibit featuring more than 14 complete specimens of large visually stunning prehistoric marine creatures from Triebold Paleontology Inc. Many of these specimens will be suspended from the ceiling with various specimens rounding out the exhibit which includes many hands-on and learning centers.
Savage Ancient Seasä is the aquatic world of the late Cretaceous period over 70 million years ago. It is a world of huge carnivorous marine reptiles with double-hinged jaws and teeth in the middle of their palates, gigantic flesh-eating fish big enough to swallow an adult human being whole, flying reptiles with three-foot skulls and the biggest sea turtles to have ever lived. Unrivalled for their amazing varieties, voracious appetites, incredible teeth and gaping jaws, the creatures of the Savage Ancient Seasä are unlike anything known in today's world. You haven't seen anything like this before!
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Key Peninsula Liveable Communities Fair May 11
May 11th marks the date for the 12th Annual KP Livable Community Fair hosted by the Key Peninsula Civic Center Association at 17010 South Vaughn Rd., K.P.N., Vaughn, WA. 98394, from 10am to 3pm.
More than 40 different non-profits and service organizations serving the Key Peninsula will be sharing information and resources in the gymnasium. Two Waters Arts Alliance will host a kids' craft table, and local school children and musicians will entertain attendees. Emergency Preparedness will remain a focal point at this year's event, with vendors and short, informational talks.
In collaboration with Key Pen Parks, a "Summer Camp" fair will be hosted outside with regional recreation organizations sharing about summer camps and activities available for kids.
Also outside, the Lakebay Fuchsia Society will be hosting their 18th Annual Plant Sale, the Key Peninsula History Museum will be open for tours, and the WSU Master Gardeners will be on-hand for you to ask all your plant questions. We hope to bring back the popular Touch-a-Truck display, guaranteed to delight the young and old alike with Army vehicles, tow trucks, vintage tractors and more. A favorite among families, the trout fishing pond will round out the outdoor activities.
For more information, please contact the KP Civic Center office at 253-884-3456, email kpciviccenter@centurytel.net, or online www.kpciviccenter.org or www.facebook.com/KPCCA . |
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STREET SCRAMBLE FUN
Saturday May 25TH will mark the 7th annual GIG HARBOR STREET SCRAMBLE at 10:00 a.m. starting at Skansie Brothers Park (3207 Harborview Drive) in historic downtown Gig Harbor.
This free, family event marks the official kick-off for summer and outdoor fun in Gig Harbor. The Gig Harbor Street Scramble is the largest Street Scramble in North America and the only free Street Scramble in the greater Puget Sound region.
The event is FREE, but pre-registration is encouraged for the Street Scramble. The first 200 to pre-register receive a t-shirt. Registration will also be available at the event, but no t-shirt is guaranteed.
The Gig Harbor Street Scramble is a "treasure hunt" through-out the community directing participants to 30 locations on a map. Here is how it works;
- There are 30 check points circled on your map. Each check point has a description such as "sculpture" or "road bend".
- Visit the check points in any order, on foot or bike. You cannot use a motorized vehicle in the event.
- To prove you were at the checkpoint, answer a question such as "What is the second word on the sculpture plaque"
- Return to the finish line before your time is up
- Enjoy refreshments, music, interactive booths and awards!
To register, pick up a registration brochure at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor Visitor Information Center located at 3125 Judson Street or at many locations around Gig Harbor including sponsor locations; Uptown Gig Harbor, Integrated Financial Services, MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park, Route 16 Running and Walking, Columbia Bank and Old Town Bicycle. To learn more about what a Street Scramble is go to www.streetscramble.com .
The Gig Harbor Street Scramble is made possible by Uptown Gig Harbor, MultiCare Gig Harbor Medical Park, Integrated Financial Services, Columbia Bank, Route 16 Running, Old Town Bicycle and the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The Gig Harbor Street Scramble is presented by the Tom Taylor Family YMCA and the City of Gig Harbor. For more information contact Kirstin Stave, Tom Taylor YMCA at (253) 534-7870 or kstave@ymcapkc.org.
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Everywhere we go in Gig Harbor there seems to be new development of both commercial and residential. It's easy to think we are paving paradise but, look a little closer.
We have awesome parks - not just the ones you see from your car or attend events and festivals at. We have some amazing hidden gems waiting for discovery.
Like the brand new 97 acre dog park - still waiting for a name.
PenMet Park's newest park is located across the street from the 122 acre McCormick Forest Park, next door to Fire District 5 on Bujacich Road. The site is being leased from the Peninsula School District and as is the newest addition to PenMet Parks variety of parks property around the area.
The parcel has had trails on it for a long time (and still does) but now also includes a fenced in off-leash dog park. Parking is available at the Fire District (look for the signs) and a porta-potty was being installed the day I was there.
Rotary has been a big helper in getting this project done. A little more work over the next few weeks to grade and seed the area that will be a meadow for Frisbee and doggie social time and then the park will be complete. Read More... |
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THE OFFICIAL 2013-2014 GIG HARBOR VISITOR GUIDE ARRIVES THIS MONTH |
Serving as the Number One marketing tool in Gig Harbor for tourism and community promotion, the annual Official Gig Harbor Visitor Guide arrives this month. 45,000 copies of this annual publication serve to share and create awareness about Gig Harbor as the premier destination that it is. Look for your copy in your Peninsula Gateway the week of May 20th or at Visitor Information Racks all around Gig Harbor. |
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FLOWER BASKET SUPPORT NEEDED FOR SUMMER
Want to help sponsor or volunteer to help water the beautiful  Gig Harbor flower baskets this summer? The Downtown Waterfront Alliance (formerly known as The Gig Harbor Historic Waterfront Association) is looking for you!! Volunteers are needed for many shifts through out the summer or donate as little as $50 to help sponsor a basket. Learn more at www.ghhwa.org |
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MARITIME GIG - JUST AROUND THE CORNER
The Maritime Gig Festival is fast approaching and will take place on the first weekend of of June, June 1st and 2nd!
- Have you or your organization signed up to be in the parade yet? Space is still available but going fast! Applications online
- Did you know the Gig is having a Car Show on Sunday June 2nd? Pre-register now to show your car at the Gig. Applications online.
- The Gig requires a lot of awesome volunteers! Wanna help? Call Tracy at (253) 851-6865
See everything you need on line at www.maritimegig.com
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GIG HARBOR GARDEN TOUR
June 29th and 30th |
One of Gig Harbor's favorite events returns the weekend of June 29 & 30th. Learn more about this year's tour, the great cause it benefits, the pre-tour auction and how to get your tickets at www.gigharborgardentour.org
And check out the upcoming Wine Tasting event in the works in support of the Gig Harbor Garden Tour for Literacy -
Bella Kitchen and Home in Uptown will sponsor a benefit wine tasting for the Gig Harbor Garden Tour on Wednesday May 22 from 5:30-8:00pm. All proceeds go to the Garden Tour's project to promote literacy for adults and children in the Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula area.
Fine wines from three different vineyards will be tasted along with accompanying wine, chees and fruit. Tickets are $20 and will be on sale at Bella Kitchen and on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour website at www.gigharborgardentour.org |
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GIG HARBOR - IMAGES OF AMERCIA |
Gig Harbor has hit the big time with the production of a new book as part of the Images of America series produced by Arcadia Publishing out of South Carolina.
You will no doubt recognize this style of book. Arcadia publishes historic pictorial books around the country.
I really enjoyed looking through the book which features more than 200 vintage images and memories of Gig Harbor's past.
From Native Americans, the Wilkes Expedition, early settlers, fishing, logging and agriculture to the Narrows Bridge, early commerce and the players who built the community, the book covers it.
Locals will be recognize many iconic locations as well as local characters, many still living and active in the community today.
The book is really fun and should be on every coffee table in Gig Harbor. It's a great conversation piece and also a great gift. I think visitors will enjoy it as a souvenir.
Gig Harbor, $21.99, Arcadia Publishing. Available at local retailers, online bookstores, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com |
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It's Gonna Be a Classic Car Summer |
Sunday, June 2nd 11am- 4:30pm as part of the annual Maritime Gig Festival a new event will be added "Wheels on the Water" a classic car "park-in" in downtown Gig Harbor along Harborview Drive from Rosedale to Pioneer. Register your car now to make sure you get a spot! $10 fee for cars but the event is free to the public. Enjoy a day of entertainment, cars and all the tradition the Maritime Gig brings! Learn more . www.maritimegig.com
On July 6th, the annual and always popular "Wings & Wheel s" returns to the Tacoma Narrows Airport. Enjoy 150 classic cars, classic airplanes, the Cascade War Birds, and a whole lot more fun for the whole family! www.freedomfair.com
July 12-14th the Key Peninsula Fair presents thier "Vehicle Show" Come show off your car, boat, tractor, whatever you have! $10 entry fee with an award for the Best in Show. www.keyfair.org
August 4th Gig Harbor's favorite "Cruise the Narrows Classic Car Show" returns all day at Uptown Gig Harbor. Organized annually by Gig Harbor's own Gig Harbor Cruisers Car Club, the event is enjoyed by hundreds each year. www.ghcruisers.org
And don't miss the return of the Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club's bi-annual Classic Car Raffle. This year's stunning 1966 restored Ford Convertible Mustang (in super cool black) will be raffled at events through out the summer months. This fund-raiser goes to support service projects which provide back-to-school clothes and supplies for low income students in PHS; pre-school reading program; bike program for disadvantaged kids; Key Club; Terrific Kid program and scholarships for local high schools. Watch for it!
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