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"It takes a fish to raise a village" -

The 10th Annual Donkey Creek Chum Festival is September 17th

September 2016
GIG HARBOR DINING
GIG HARBOR LODGING

OPEN Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 4pm    
walking tours
WALKING TOURS CONTINUE THROUGH SEPT 17TH    FREE   JOIN US!
10AM SATURDAYS - MARITIME PIER
5:30PM WEDNESDAYS - HARBOR HISTORY MUSEUM

The last few weeks of summer are upon us and with school right around the corner it is appropriate to welcome the return of the Chum Fest. This educational and always fun event happens on September 17th at the Harbor History Museum. Read about this event and more family-friendly activities in this month's Gigabyte. The trolley will make it's last tracks on Monday, September 5th. The partnership is asking for feedback by way of a short survey here. Please share your thoughts with us.


The most visible event happening in September will be the construction project at Jerisich Dock and Skansie Brothers Park. Beginning next week, the restroom and park area on the north side of the property will be demolished (porta potty will remain accessible near Skansie House). There will be an access path to Jerisich Dock that will be available at all times (although intermittent closures to the dock may be needed from time to time). We thank you in advance for your patience during this project. Please visit www.SkansieParkProject.com for all updates plus a webcam for front row action.

 

Have a wonderful month.
 

Sincerely,
Karen Scott & Mandy Silver
City of Gig Harbor Tourism & Communications Office

September Lodging Special

 

      

 

 

There is always something to do in Gig Harbor. Sometimes the beauty of the harbor, romantic strolls, yummy food and a friendly face is all it takes to refresh your spirit. To get you in the mood, book a 2 night stay Monday to Thursday and receive a 25% discount on your second night. We hope you will enjoy a complimentary glass of Washington wine at check-in as our welcome to you.
To make a reservation, please call the Inn at (888) 506-3580 and mention the Gig-A-Byte Mid-Week refresher. Valid 9/1/16 - 9/30/16.

The Greater Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour, September 16-18th  
This year's tour will feature 27 local artists in 16 working private home galleries and workshops. Visitors will have a rare glimpse into the lives of artists who live and work in Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Fox Island, and South Kitsap.  They will learn how each one uses paint, ink, metal, wood, 2016 open studioclay, and stone. Beautiful whimsical objects will stimulate, the imagination.
OST has juried in three new artists this year whose work will be on display during the 2016 tour:
  • Chris Johnson whose specialty is ceramics.
  • Elizabeth J Cox works in painting and drawing.
  • Sandy Robbins creates garden art and textiles.
As always, the self-guided tour is free! For questions or more information, call or email Brad Stave, The Open Studio Tour President, at 206-910-5459 or [email protected]. The Open Studio Tour is a sponsored project of the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation.

Donkey Creek Chum Festival, September 17th2016 chum festival
Every year, the greater Gig Harbor community celebrates the return of salmon to our local waters. The Chum Festival serves to remind us that the quality of our water, and the habitat it supports, connects us all. Saturday, September 17th from 11 am to 4 pm, join us as we recognize new ways to improve and protect our waterways.  Our goal is to bring people together to promote sustainability, sound environmental stewardship, preservation of our maritime history and culture, responsible recreation, habitat preservation, and shoreline restoration -- one salmon at a time.
Kayak, canoe, and paddle board races, booths, chum burgers, refreshments, "paint your own salmon" t-shirts, a "salmon maze", touch tanks, and story telling are just some of the activities that will be a part of the event again. Visit here for more information.

Cider Swig Weekend Kicks off with Cider-Makers Dinner, September 23rd followed by Cider Swig, September 24th
New to the Cider Swig this year, the Cider-makers Dinner will kick-off the weekend with an exclusive, limited seating dinner at Sehmel Homestead Park's Volunteer Vern cider swigPavilion. Locally-grown and sourced foods will be proudly paired with select local ciders. Each of the six small plate courses will showcase epicurean works by local chefs paired to the cider course. Cider-makers will be present to share tasting techniques, the cider process from orchard to glass, and cider lore. This special night with the cidermakers is limited to the first 40 reservations. The all-inclusive Cider-makers dinner is $100 per person and includes a ceramic cider cup handcrafted by local potter Jordan Meyers. The evening will include multi-textural classical and jazz guitar by Rob Rigoni. Call (253) 514-6338 to book or for more information. Ticket/Reservation Link: http://cidermakersdinner.eventbrite.com.

Ciders from around the region will be arriving in Gig Harbor at Sehmel Homestead Park on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the annual CIDER SWIG ~ the Greater Peninsula Cider Festival. The event will run from 12-5pm and is presented by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation's Parks and Environment Core Area Board (CAB). Proceeds from the Cider Swig will support environmental conservation and education as well as other initiatives of the Foundation's Parks & Environment CAB, which include maintaining and expanding parks, trails and natural areas of the greater Gig Harbor and Key peninsulas. For more information please visit: http://gigharborfoundation.org/cider-swig.

Glass Pumpkin Patch at Uptown, September 24th Glass Pumpkins
Glass Pumpkin Patch invades Uptown on Saturday, September 26th from 9am - 3pm. On sale are an array of beautiful and colorful glass pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. Entry is free, pumpkins vary in price. www.UptownGigHarbor.com.  
 

Race for a Soldier 1/2 Marathon Run, 5k & Kids Fun Run, September 25th
A Gig Harbor half-marathon is more than a run through the scenic Pacific Northwest. When you support this race - whether you run, walk, volunteer, donate, simply watch or all of the above - you are making a difference in the lives of our brave soldiers and their families. You are showing your support and your belief, making this a brighter future for all soldiers, their families and our community. No longer can we wait to act. The race is on and we can win it together! Visit www.raceforasoldier.org for more information.

Olympic Modern Dentistry & Orthodontics Provided to Those in Need 
Olympic Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics served their community on August 20th, 2016 by participating in the sixth annual Smile Generation Serve Day. Olympic dr ahn dentist Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics provided pro-bono treatment to those in need, helping community members during this community outreach event and providing over $11,600 in donated dental services. Patients received everything ranging from cleanings, exams, crowns, and root canal therapy. Henry Schein® Dental is a proud supporter of Smile Generation Serve Day and is the largest provider of health care products and services to office-based practitioners.
More than 490 Smile Generation-trusted offices participated in Smile Generation Serve Day. The Smile Generation is committed to partnering with their network of dental offices to ensure that community needs are being met and to making a difference in the lives of others.

To learn more about Olympic Modern Dentistry and Orthodontics, please visit
www.olympicmoderndentistry.com. To learn more about The Smile Generation, visit www.smilegeneration.com.   

Educational Dinner Seminar Re: Future S.S. Benefits, September 8th
A dinner seminar focusing on the recent changes to Social Security laws will be held Thursday, September 8th - 2:00 pm at The Gig Harbor Library. The seminar will be hosted by Cheri Johnson, Strategic Wealth Advisors, a Gig Harbor Wealth Management and Financial Planning firm. The information is targeted to help Baby Boomers nearing retirement learn how to maximize benefits under the new law as well as understand Social Security as a component of retirement income planning.
 
Attendance is complimentary; RSVP is required and seating is limited. For more information, contact Gabriella Kinner at Strategic Wealth Advisors, 858-4411 ext 103 or to [email protected].
 
Chapel on Echo Bay Membership Party, September 9th
The annual membership party will take place on Friday, September 9th from 5-8pm. Enjoy a backyard cookout with delicious food, local beers by Fox Island Brewery, and dancing on the lawn. Renew your membership at the door, and it will be valid through December 2017. Be sure to visit our new Facebook Page for daily updates: www.facebook.com/foxislandchapel.
 
Resource Fair: Empowering Seniors, September 10th
Join us on Saturday, September 10th for a unique Resource Fair: 3 events in 1!
  • 10-1pm, free LeMay Mobile Document Shredding, brought to you courtesy of Heron's Key.
  • 10-12pm, browse exhibitor displays and meet local Realtors, Movers, Medical Providers, Bankers, Volunteer Opportunities, Personal Services and Home Services Contractors.
  • 12-2pm, Internet Safety Expert Darren Laur will present "Managing Your Online Reputation & Reducing Risk." Darren is an internationally court recognized safety expert, award winning author and highly sought after international keynote speaker. This presentation is designed to provide us with online critical thinking and decision making strategies that we can apply while participating in the digital world.

This event is being held at Harbor Covenant Church at 5601 Gustafson Dr NW. Bring your friends, enjoy a coffee, win some prizes from our exhibitors and then take a seat to learn more about increasing your Internet savvy! Doors open at 9:45am.


Brought to you by Heron's Key, a unique Continuing Care Retirement Community opening in Gig Harbor in spring of 2017. For more information call Sarah at 253-292-4118 or visit us at www.Facebook.com/heronskey.


 

Gig Harbor Garden Tour Association Seeking Art for 2017
The Gig Harbor Garden Tour Association invites regional (Kitsap and Pierce County, WA) artists to submit two-dimensional garden related artwork to be considered for the publicity poster for the 2017 Gig Harbor Garden Tour which will be the 20th year for the Tour. The selected artist will not receive a monetary stipend but will benefit from many facets of publicity and exposure of the Tour such as posters, cards, calendar, press releases and program tickets. The selected artist will be able to have a complimentary booth space with the 2017 Garden Tour. Deadline for submission is September 30th, 2016. A complete prospectus can be found on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour Website: www.gigharborgardentour.org.

The 2016 Annual Fox Island Garage Sale, September 10th
The 2016 Annual Fox Island Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2016. Fox Island residentsfox island garage sale will have the opportunity to display their goods either at their own home, the Nichols Community Center, or the Fox Island Museum on 9th Avenue. A map of all garage sale locations on the island will be available the morning of September 10th at the Alliance Church on Island Boulevard. The maps will cost $2 each with proceeds going to support our Citizen's Patrol team.

For more information on the sale and how to participate visit here.
 

Free Gardening Talks
Volunteer Opportunity at the Skansie Visitor Center
Calling all residents who are passionate about Gig Harbor! We are seeking additional volunteers at the Skansie Visitor's Center in downtown Gig Harbor. Volunteers typically work two, 3-hour shifts each month, and help greet visitors, answer questions, and keep the center tidy. If you like talking to residents and visitors of all ages, please contact Karen Scott at [email protected] or Becky Allen at [email protected].

Harbor History Museum Harbor History Museum
  • September 3 - Our Town Germany (Family)
     
    Top off your summer with a handmade craft. On September 3rd from 1:00-3:00 pm, put a feather in your cap by creating your very own traditional Alpine hat. This event is FREE. If you are interested in learning more about our family programming or would like to make a reservation, please email [email protected] or call 253-858-6722, ext. 6.
     
  • September 7 - Humanities Washington: Ripe for the Telling with Julia Harrison
    What is the messy and juicy history of Washington's produce industry? Who was Cashmere's Cider King? Anthropologist Julia Harrison will cover how produce entwines with historic events and reflect our changing relationship with the natural world. This talk features a colorful cast of characters, from pioneers, entrepreneurs, orchardists, labor activists, a horticultural prodigy, and Cashmere's own "Cider King." Ripe with suspense, sorrow, triumph, heroism and even a dash of romance, this presentation will tell some of the juiciest stories of Washington's past. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The talk will be followed by a reception featuring complimentary snacks, a cash bar, and entrance to the Museum galleries for the evening. This event is FREE and open to the public, but seats are limited. To reserve your place, please contact Alphild Dick, Marketing & Events Coordinator, at [email protected] or 253-858-6722 ext. 5 today.
     
  • September 15 - Third Thursdays at the Museum: Steve Stefanowicz
     
    Join Harbor History Museum on September 15 at 7:00 pm for an evening of blues guitar, show-stopping vocals, and a lot of fun with local blues guitarist, Steve Stefanowicz. A consummate showman, Steve Stefanowicz knows how to delight audiences with his unique blend of acoustic guitar, rich vocals and sharp wit. Although he has been blind since birth, Steve began playing the guitar at age four, when his father would tune the guitar to a chord, hold Steve on his lap, and sing along while Steve strummed the guitar. At age twelve, he officially began taking lessons. He went on to study classical and jazz at Central Washington University and has been performing ever since. Tickets are $18 for members and $25 for non-members and includes free admission to the Museum. Doors open for happy hour at 6:00 pm, which includes complimentary snacks and a cash bar featuring local wines and beers. To get tickets, visit our Buy Tickets page. For more information about Third Thursdays at the Museum, contact Alphild Dick, Marketing & Events Coordinator, at [email protected] or 253-858-6722 ext. 5.
     
  • September 24 - Our Town Germany (Adult)
    Our Town: Germany [Adult] Celebrate the autumn season with Oktoberfest at the Museum. On September 24th from 12:00-4:00 pm, delight in the tastes, sounds, and exuberance of this treasured German tradition. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. To purchase your tickets for this concert, contact the Front Desk at 253-858-6722. For more information on Museum programming, contact Elizabeth Langford, Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 253-858-6722 ext. 6. If you are interested in learning more about our family programming or would like to make a reservation, please email [email protected] or call 253-858-6722 ext. 6.
     
For more information about Harbor History Museum and their many events, visit www.harborhistorymuseum.org or call 253-858-6722.
 
Harbor WildWatch Events
  • September 3 - First Saturday Art Walk
     
    Harbor WildWatch is pleased to announce their admission to the First Saturday Art Walk tour in downtown Gig Harbor.  Exhibits will rotate quarterly in the Historic Skansie House Visitor's Center and family friendly art activities will be hosted in the Skansie House Laboratory.  Stop by on Saturday, September 3rd and get your passport stamped and let the kids make a handmade sea star with local artist, Aine Kmen.  She will host a handmade paper "make and take" project for kids from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
     
  • September 13 - Cocktails & Fishtales
     
    Don't miss our monthly science social series for adults in Gig Harbor. Hosted at rotating breweries, restaurants, and pubs, attendees will learn about our local ecology from experts in the field.  Ages 21+ only please.

    Date :  Tuesday, September 13, 5:30-7:00 pm
    Location :  Lakebay Marina
    Speaker:  Jennifer Whipple from Taylor Shellfish
    Topic: Shellfish and Puget Sound Acidification

    RSVP requested. Please email Jennifer Beard or call 253-514-0187. Harbor WildWatch Steward Club members are free; Non-members are $5.

For more information about Harbor WildWatch events, visit www.harborwildwatch.org or like us on Facebook.


Gig Harbor BoatShop offering classic boat rentals & moreGH Boatshop
  • Livery Service Open for the Season
    Classic boats are available to rent by the hour from the Livery during summer weekends. Take a cruise in a restored electric launch or rowboat and see the Harbor from a different perspective. Visit www.gigharborboatshop.org or call (253) 857-9344 to reserve your boat or to learn more.
     
  • GHB Community Boat Restoration Program for Women
     
    Join Jaime Storkman, Gig Harbor BoatShop board member and long time wood boat owner, on Tuesday or Wednesdays as he guides a crew of women through boat maintenance project. $10/non-members, free for members.
  • 2016 Family Boat Building Program
     
    This is a 2-day program occurring on a Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm. Each group is assigned their own wooden boat expert who will guide your team every step of the way through the construction of a 12-foot, 90-pound Salt Bay Skiff. The skiff will be yours to take home and enjoy forever. Call to book your reservation.
  • GHB Community Boat Restoration Program
    Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Learn from master boatbuilder Tom Regan as he guides your team through a boat building, boat repair, or boat restoration project. $10/non-member, free for members. Call 253-857-9344 to register.
For more information on events or to register for a workshop, call (253) 857-9344, email [email protected], or visit www.gigharborboatshop.org.

Arts and Entertainment Around the Harbor
  • Meaningful Movies presents Pay to Play - September 9
    Agnus Dei Lutheran
      
     
    Come Friday, September 9th at 7 pm to Agnus Dei Lutheran Church, 10511 Peacock Hill Ave NW, for Pay to Play. Pay to Play is a humorous and compelling tour of money in politics and how outsiders are working to take back their country from corporate influence. Come for the free movie and stay for the community discussion. Your questions on ballot initiatives I-735 will be answered by Tiffany McCoy. Ms. McCoy is the Field Director for WAmen YES on I-735.
     
  • Beats Remix Concert - September 4
    Skansie Brothers Park sponsored by Harbor Christian Center
     
    Join Harbor Christian Center Sunday while they blast Beats in downtown Gig Harbor at the park! Top Billboard hits from the past few years performed live Labor Day Weekend Sunday at Skansie Bros Park from 10:30 am to about noon. They will take their fun summer series to downtown Gig Harbor! Bring the family, some chairs and a picnic lunch.
      
  • The Muse at Morso featuring Richard Heller - September 8
    Morso
    Morso presents The Muse at Morso, a monthly program featuring premier authors and poets. On the second Thursday of each month, Morso hosts prominent poets and authors to Gig Harbor then share work from the community. This month on August 11 at 7 pm, we feature Jed Myers. Jed did not seek publication until the events of September 11th, 2001. Since that time, his work has been widely published. For several years now he has been active in maintaining a consortium of music-and-poetry open-mic cabarets called Easy Speak Seattle.
    The Muse at Morso is presented in conjunction with Watermark Writers, www.watermarkwriters.com. Please call us at 253-530-3463 for further information. This event is free.
     
  • Oktoberfest - September 17 - October 3
    Morso

    On Saturday, September 17th, the Schottenhamel tent in Munich is the place to be, if you want to catch the official opening ceremonies of Oktoberfest. At noon time the lord mayor of Munich will have the honor of tapping the first keg of Oktoberfest beer. Half way around the world, we will also begin celebrating Oktoberfest at Morso including Oktoberfest beer on tap. We love beer. We have a keg of Ayinger Oktoberfest beer direct from Germany on tap starting at noon on Sept 17th. Additionally we will be serving Brats & Sauerkraut and other German dinner specials during this amazing fall holiday season. www.morsowinebar.com
     
  • Caspar Babypants - September 17
    Nichols Community Center
    Caspar Babypants returns to Fox Island for a concert at the Nichols Community Center at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Chris Ballew (aka Casper Babypants) is a member of the rock band 'The Presidents of the United States'. He writes and performs high quality, thoughtful, simple, acoustic sing along songs for parents and children ages 0 to 6 years old to enjoy together. Tickets to the concert at NCC are available for only $8.00 per person (babes in arms are free). Visit here for more information.
     
  • Concert featuring Singer/Songwriter Danny O'Keefe - September 17
    Morso
    Danny O'Keefe has just released his new CD, Light Leaves the West, his first release of new material in seven years, to critical acclaim. In the 1970's, Danny O'Keefe put out a string of albums that cemented his reputation as being among the best songwriters of his generation. These days, casual fans know him best for his Top Ten hit "Good Time Charlie's Got The Blues" or Jackson Browne's version of "The Road" from the classic Running On Empty album. But the story didn't end in the 70's. He continued to release the occasional album and recently returned with "In Time", his first solo release in nine years. Read more here
     
  • Open Studio Tour Preview - August 16-September 11
    Morso

     
    Morso is happy to hold a preview of this year's Open Studio Tour in our gallery from August 16 - September 11. Morso will display work from many of the local artists participating in this year's tour and hold a Meet the Artists Reception on Thursday August 18 from 6-8 pm.  Come and get a sneak preview of the work from this wonderful annual local art studio celebration. www.morsowinebar.com
     
  • Third Thursday Concert Series features Acoustic Tull - September 21
    Chapel On Echo Bay
    Paul Forrest is the secret weapon of Acoustic Tull. After recently relocating with his wife to the USA, Paul is premiering his new trio at The Chapel.  This will be a mostly acoustic concert with fan favorites including "Thick as a Brick", "Mother Goose", and "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of a New Day". 
    Please bring a dish to share at the 6pm potluck, prior to the 7pm performance. Beer and wine will be available. If you are a current Member, we'll have your name at the door. If you, or your guests, aren't current Members, you can become Members by paying the $25 annual membership fee. Call 253-549-7039 for more information.
 
For more events and entertainment visit www.gigharborguide.com.  

Dining, Gig Harbor Style
  • Anthony's at Gig Harbor
    As fall approaches, come join us for the last of these straight-from-the-farm favorites! Join us for your favorite peach treat through the first week of September, followed by local, wild huckleberries! Be sure you stop by for our famous Huckleberry Slump and fresh huckleberry cocktails! www.anthonys.com
  • Morso
    The genius of Italy's La Spinetta encompasses a vast array of great wines, all boasting a uniquely approachable and voluptuous style. From Moscato to Nebbiolo to Sangiovese to Vermouth, whatever owner/winemaker Giorgio Rivetti touches turns to gold. Experience La Spinetta's trailblazing blend of Old World terroir and generous drinkability at a wine pairing dinner on September 22nd. Seating is limited, please call for reservations. For more information visit   www.morsowinebar.com.
Did We Miss Your Event?
The Gigabyte is published monthly, with the exception of January. While we do our best to include all events, due to the amount of time involved, we simply cannot find every event happening in the Harbor. This is where we need your help. If you have an event that you would like included in the Gigabyte, please email it to [email protected] no later than the 20th of the month prior (don't forget the five W's and the H (who, what, where, when, why & how) in your email). Pictures may be submitted but we cannot guarantee that they will be included. Also, be sure to enter your event onto our city calendar for all to see at www.gigharborguide.com! Contact Mandy Silver at the email address above or at 253-853-3554 with questions or for more information.

  More Gigs
  • AARP Smart Driver Class - AARP Smart Driver Class is from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm and is a 2 day class. This program is designed for the senior driver (50 and older), but any person can enroll, and will be presented with a certificate upon completing the (required) eight hours, but must meet the minimum age to be eligible for their insurance policy premium reduction. For registration and further information please call (253) 265-8508.
     
  • Death CafĂ© - At Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death, drink tea and eat delicious cake/treats. The objective of Death Cafe is "To increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives". The next meeting is September 12 at the Gig Harbor Library. Future meetings can be found at www.gigharborguide.com.
     
  • The Journey of Grief - Come together as a group around the loss of a loved one. This is an opportunity to share, receive, laugh, cry and begin to heal as we work through grief together. This facilitated group (maximum of 10 people) will read Alan Wolfelt's "Understanding Your Grief" and be led in weekly discussions. It will be a place where you find privacy and safety to discuss the challenge of loss. Call 253-851-9991 for more information.
  • First Saturday Art Walk September 3rd - Indulge your love of art at the First Saturday Art Walk every month along Gig Harbor's Downtown Waterfront. This free event allows art enthusiasts to stroll through six galleries featuring artist demonstrations, refreshments, and displays reflecting a diverse selection of mediums and styles.
    Pick up your passport at the first gallery visited and drop off at your last stop. With all 7 stamps you will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate. If you are under 21, you don't have to visit MORSO to get your passport stamped. (MORSO of course is for 21+ only).Participating galleries include Ebb Tide Gallery, Gallery Row, Water's Edge Gallery & Framery, Inc., Blackwater Trading Company, Sea Hags, MORSO and Maritime Jewelry.
  • Every Tuesday join Gig Harbor Audio for 'Disk After Dark'. Come listen to an entire album from start to finish, be it the Gorillas, Carlos Santana, or something classical or jazz. Come celebrate the actual art of the album - all are welcome. Read more about what Gig Harbor Audio is up to here.
  • Book Club at Gig Harbor Audio Wednesdays from 6 pm - 8 pm, local author, D.L. Fowler, hosts SoundAudiobooks - a brown-bag dinner discussion group inside Gig Harbor Audio.
  • Every Tuesday, attend a no-cost Freedom From Tobacco Weekly Support Group from 5:30-6:30 pm at St. Anthony Hospital. Drop-ins welcome.  For more info call (253) 223 7538.
For all of the other events going on in the City, please view our online calendar at www.gigharborguide.com.
 

City News 
WELCOME
The city is pleased to announce several new hires for the month of August: our new Municipal Court clerks, Becki Bennett and Lisa Telles! Becki comes to us with 30+ years as a legal assistant and Lisa with 14+ years of court experience, and new police officer, Tray Federici, comes to us from Colorado. Please take a moment to welcome them if you have had not had the chance to do so.


CONSTRUCTION UPDATES    
 
Lift Station 4B Replacement and Welcome Plaza (Jerisich Dock and Skansie Brothers Park) 

Kimball Drive and Hunt Street Overlay
This project involves overlay of existing Kimball Drive and Hunt Street from Pioneer Way to Soundview Drive. Upgrade existing crosswalks and associated ramps to meet ADA compliance. This upgrade shall include rectangular flashing beacons (RRFB) and signage, and removal of the existing ground-installed crosswalk lighting.  Some night work is anticipated.  Anticipated Project Schedule:
Bid opening of September 1, 2016 with Contract Award of September 12, 2016
Construction is planned for fall 2016.
Primary Project Contact
Emily Appleton, P.E., Senior Engineer at (253) 853-7620 or Kyle Neiman, Construction Supervisor at (253) 853-7607.

 
For more City construction updates, visit the Public Works Construction Project Page.

Fab Photo of the Month

Congratulations to the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team on their 5th
National Championship title. Photo courtesy GHCKRT
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