March 2017
"Believe you can & you're halfway there."
~Theodore Roosevelt
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Welcome to March in Gig Harbor!
Hold on folks - spring is on its way! Beautiful buds will soon be popping everywhere and we are gearing up for some fun to celebrate the return of warmer weather. Read on for announcements about Gig Harbor Paddlers Cup happening on April 8th & 9th this year (at Eddon Boat Park) and Summer Sounds at Skansie (returning each Tuesday beginning June 27th at the beautiful new Skansie Brothers Park). Progress is being made on the new Welcome Plaza at the park, the restroom building is taking shape and the project is moving forward to completion. See City updates below for all details about the project. Meanwhile, support our local businesses during construction - they are open and ready to welcome you.
To keep tabs about all things to do and see in Gig Harbor visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and see beautiful photography on Instagram.
I look forward to seeing you in the sunshine!
Enjoy!
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Summer Sounds at Skansie Lineup
Dust off those lawn chairs and blankets - Summer Sounds are right around the corner, and you won't want to miss out on the fun in our newly renovated Skansie Brothers Park! Thanks to our sponsors at
CHI Franciscan and
Harbor Hill for making them happen. Summer Sounds brings yet another amazing lineup that is sure to have you on your feet and moving!
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Paddlers Cup soon accepting registrations
Join us for a weekend of SUP, kayak, canoe, outrigger, para-canoe, and dragon boat racing at historic Eddon Boat Park in beautiful downtown Gig Harbor on April 8th & 9th. Returning this year is the popular 'Cross Narrows Challenge' - human powered craft making the 6 mile trek from Eddon Boat Park to Pt. Defiance and back. Watch the action from Eddon Boat Park or the Street End Park or anywhere in between. Also returning, sanctioned canoe and kayak racing, and the popular dragon boat competition. Mark you calendar now for a weekend of fun on the water!
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2017 Health & Safety Expo
Hosted by the Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One, the Gig Harbor Health & Safety Expo is Saturday, March 4 from 9 am to 2:30 pm at 10222 Bujacich Rd NW. A wide variety of free health screenings will be provided on site. A free mobile shredding truck will also be available from 9 am to noon. 3 bag per person limit.
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Travel + Tourism
Pop Up to the Plate with Mariner's Chef, Jeremy Bryant, at Gig Harbor's first Pop Up Restaurant on March 11th presented by the
Harbor History Museum. Participate in the silent auction for Mariner's memorabilia while enjoying some of your favorite players favorite foods! Limited seating, don't delay in purchasing your tickets for this one-of-a-kind event.
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The Green Gig
Celebrating its 7th year, the Green Gig has become an annual locally grown tradition. The fun-filled evening on April , presented by the Gig Harbor Foundation, will feature an exquisite meal of 100% locally grown and produced tastes transformed by our 2017 celebrity chef, music by Rob Rigoni of Budapest West, heartwarming stories, and original collaborative artworks created with Open Studio Tour artists on auction.
Wine, beer and soft drinks included.
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First Saturday Art Walk
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 9 galleries featuring artist demonstrations, refreshments, and displays reflecting a diverse selection of mediums and styles. Visit them all and enter to win a $50 gift certificate!
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Ladies Night Out
Enjoy a night off while finding your creative side at
Java 'n Clay on March 17th. No worrying about work, the kids, or every other day to day stresses. Just you, your girls, painting and wine, oh, and desserts of course! Not very "artsy"? The staff can teach many easy to follow techniques like silkscreens and carbon transfer paper. Don't miss out on the fun, grab a friend and sign up soon!
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David Lanz at Chapel on Echo Bay
Seattle native and Grammy-nominated pianist David Lanz will be touring the Northwest for the first time in more than a year, and kicking off Chapel on Echo Bay's 2017 programming season on March 11th! David's performance will coincide with the release of his new CD, "Norwegian Rain". Fox Island is one of four Northwest tour stops. Purchase your tickets now for this event.
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We the People 2.0 Documentary
Meaningful Movies in Gig Harbor presents We the People 2.0 on March 10th. This film shares stories from communities across the country that are organizing against fracking, sludging of farmland, and other threats, and are confronting our structure of law, which elevates the rights of corporations over the rights of people, communities, and nature. What we do about it is up to us.
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PenMet Dragon Boat Training
Participants will receive training on correct posture and paddling techniques. The trainings will include various paddling routines designed to improve technique and stamina. Race practice for distance speed and race starts are more intense on Saturdays.
You do not have to want to race to take part. The practices run all year with dates differing according to the season.
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Harbor Institute
Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus presents Harbor Institute, a non-credit program for adults who want the fun and challenge of a college class without the papers, tests, and grades. With affordable prices, Harbor Institute makes it easy to learn local history, immerse yourself in art, or keep up on some of the most exciting and important trends unfolding in the work at large.
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Harbor WildWatch
Harbor WildWatch is proud to re-open the Skansie Visitor Interpretive Center on
March 2nd! A grant from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation has funded an interactive sandbox, a year-round touch tank, and an underwater camera with live feed back to the house. In addition, Harbor WildWatch offers an array of activities throughout the town that are fun for all ages. Visit the house to view amazing sealife and learn about local watersheds.
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Gig Harbor BoatShop
Family Boatbuilding Workshop will take place Saturday & Sunday, March 4th and 5th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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. On Sunday, after a ceremonial launch and row on Gig Harbor Bay, the skiff will be yours to take home and enjoy forever. The 2-day workshop is held Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-5pm. Three boatbuilding groups of 2-5 members participate each session. (Children: 12 years and older are welcome).
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Hotel Highlight - Wesley Inn
March Madness at the Wesley Inn! Mention this ad to get 20% off one of our deluxe rooms or suites!
Located in a beautiful garden setting, Gig Harbor's largest hotel is made up of 82 newly renovated sleeping rooms and suites, over 5,000 square feet of Gig Harbor's finest conference, wedding, retreat, and meeting space, and the areas only outdoor heated pool and spa
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Anthony's
Join Anthony's on the Gig Harbor waterfront for our annual Oyster Festival! During the month of March, enjoy some of the Northwest's freshest and finest oysters! Indulge in all things oyster including oyster appetizers and oyster-pairing wines, along with our Friday night Oyster Slurp at 6pm!
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Morso
Morso is proud to be selected by DeLille Cellars to join in their 25th Anniversary celebration. Join us for the DeLille Cellars Wine Dinner on March 16th. St Patrick's Day brings corned beef from the famous Market House in Seattle, the best in the area, and taste a variety of wines as we celebrate the Taste of Washington Wine throughout the month of March!
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City of Gig Harbor News
As a valued member of the Gig Harbor community, we invite you to participate in an informal discussion as to how we can better serve you through exciting features on our new City website, to be launched later this year. Some of the new features include "Notify Me" which allows citizens to receive information tailored to the issues and topics important to them. The new Document Center will provide thousands of public records that can be accessed by the public without having to make a formal records request.
Our goal is to provide citizens access to information easily and efficiently, producing greater transparency between citizens and their government.What's important to you that these new features should include? Please join us Wednesday, April 12 from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Contact Shawna Wise with any comments or questions at 253-853-7638.
Follow the link for a complete list of all upcoming public meetings and notices
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City Construction Updates
You can find information on the following projects at the link below:
Ancich Park
Skansie Park / Welcome Plaza / Lift Station 4
Year of Transportation
Stormwater Low Impact Development and 2017 Public Works Standards Update
Planning Projects
Public Works Projects
One Harbor Point
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Ongoing Events
First Saturday Art Walk
Small Business Breakfast
Toastmasters
AARP Smart Driver Class
The Journey of Grief
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