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Harbor Happenings | Quilts tell a story at library event
Tacoma quilt artist Freddie Smith will talk about how she turns scraps of fabric into works of art at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr.
Smith’s quilts celebrate her African-American heritage, some in the Gee’s Bend style of quilts created by generations of Black women from repurposed materials in the rural community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Many of Smith’s quilts will be on display during her discussion and she’ll talk about the stories they tell. The event is free and all ages are welcome.
A quilt by Freddie Smith.
Other library events
Poets and poetry lovers are invited to a Conversation Café from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Gig Harbor Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Dr. Bring a poem you love and share why it’s meaningful to you. Everyone will have a chance to read their poem aloud. The Conversation Café encourages participation, but no one is required to read a poem and listeners are welcome.
The library’s Teen STEAM group meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, to make stickers. Bring your own design or use cut-out images and turn them into stickers. Geared to ages 13 through 18. On Monday, March 2, the kid’s STEAM discovery lab will focus on engineering explorers with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art and math activities.
A chess club for elementary age kids meets at the library at 5:45 p.m. Thursdays. Library activities are free.
Attorneys from TacomaProBono will be on hand from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the library to offer free advice on family law, eviction prevention and other civil matters.
Teen murder mystery party
PenMet Parks hosts a Teen Murder Mystery Party at Sehmel Homestead Park at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. The party brings together teens and pre-teens to uncover clues, solve puzzles and discover “who-done-it” in an evening of mystery, suspense and fun. Geared to ages 12 to 17. The entry fee is $7. Register here.
Science Saturday
Harbor WildWatch sponsors a Science Saturday event at 2 p.m. Feb. 28 at Skansie Park and netshed. Kids learn about estuaries by testing colorful water samples. It’s free, and no RSVP is needed, but space is limited and kids must be supervised by an adult during the program. The park and netshed are at 3211 Harborview Dr.
Book discussion
The Gig Harbor Literary Society book group will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at Harbor History Museum to discuss “The Loneliest Polar Bear” by Kale Williams. It’s the true story of an abandoned polar bear cub at a zoo in Columbus, Ohio, in 2015, and the intensive, round-the-clock efforts to save her. The book also explores the broad impacts of climate change, human-wildlife relations and the ethics of captivity. All are welcome, whether or not you have read the book.
Wine and Popcorn
Popcorn and wine may seem like odd partners, but they can play together quite nicely when properly paired. Learn more at a sommelier-hosted Corks and Kernels party at Hidden Harbor Wine Library Thursday, Feb. 26. Gourmet-flavored popcorn will be matched with Washington state wines in two sessions at 4 and 6 p.m. Tickets cost $75 per person and are available here.
Live music
Two Macs and Friends play a blend of acoustic pop and Latin Jazz at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at Olalla Winery. The Olalla Winery hosts an evening of country line dancing in the loft from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Buy tickets to winery events here.
Kimball Coffeeshop has an open mic every Thursday at 6 p.m., with sign-ups at 5:30 p.m. Note that there is no live music at Kimball this Friday.
The Beer Vault, 14004 Purdy Drive, has Chris Hasbrook playing classic country and classic rock at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.
Fun and games
Play bingo from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Hidden Harbor Wine Library, 8805 N. Harborview Dr. Suite 204.
The Float hosts Trivia Night at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, and Karaoke Night at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 14511 Sherman Dr. in Purdy.
The Beer Vault has Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. On Sunday, March 1, the Beer Vault hosts a cribbage tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. for seasoned pros, casual players and people who just want to learn the game.
Locust Cider, 3207 57th St. Ct. next to the Inn at Gig Harbor. hosts Cider and Salsa at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27.
Ocean5 has family oriented bingo at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in the Salish Lounge; and Trivia Night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at 5268. Point Fosdick Dr.
At the movies
The Flashback Cinema movie at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown on Wednesday, Feb. 25, is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” the romantic comedy-drama starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Showtime is 6 p.m. On Sunday, March 1, the Flashback movie is “Spider-Man 2” playing at 12:45 p.m. Flashback movies are just $5.
Friday’s Classic movie at the Galaxy is “Fatal Attraction,” the 1987 thriller about a happily married New York attorney who is stalked by a woman with whom he had a casual fling. Showtime is 8:45 p.m. on Feb. 27. The Galaxy Classic on Monday, March 2 is “An American in Paris” (1951) starring Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant and Georges Guetary, with music by George Gershwin. “American in Paris” showtime is 10 a.m. Classic movies are just $5.
Civic engagement
The Gig Harbor City Council meets for a study session at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St. Tentative agenda items include a discussion of a manganese feasibility study, and a presentation about the South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP). Meetings are livestreamed here.