Charlee Glock-Jackson

Freelance writer Charlee Glock-Jackson was the primary reporter for the weekly Gig Harbor Life until it folded in 2018. She is the founder of the Olalla Bluegrass & Beyond Festival and the caretaker of an enchanted Olalla forest that's been in her family nearly 70 years.

As a performer and a teacher, Mary Manning lives life fully in tune

Oct 29, 2026

In addition to performing in orchestras and string ensembles, Mary Manning is one of Gig Harbor’s most popular private music teachers.

Harbor Happenings | It’s officially spooky season

Oct 27, 2026

Here’s where to find information about trick or treats, trunk or treats and other Halloween celebrations in Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings | Halloween is hauntingly near

Oct 20, 2026

All Hallow’s Eve may still be more than a week away, but trunk or treats are cranking up and jack-o-lanterns are already being lit.

Harbor Happenings | Take a tour of Gig Harbor’s Cromwell Cemetery

Oct 13, 2026

Tickets are still available for Harbor History Museum-led tours of the Cromwell Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 18

Harbor Happenings | Retired Peninsula High teacher’s work on display at museum

Oct 06, 2026

Retired art teacher Curtiss Hall will discuss his work and his “watercolor batik” painting technique this week at Harbor History Museum.

Harbor Happenings | Scarecrow Festival launches us into fall

Sep 29, 2026

PenMet’s Scarecrow Festival, the Downtown Waterfront Alliance’s Sip and Stroll and the first Pier Into the Night are all Saturday.

Harbor Happenings | Film festival, Chuseok and more

Sep 22, 2026

The Gig Harbor Film Festival is Thursday through Sunday, while the Chuseok Festival is Saturday at Skansie Brothers Park.

Harbor Happenings | Open Studio Tour, paddle championships, Fish Bowl and more

Sep 15, 2026

An absolutely packed weekend is ahead, with the Open Studio Tour, Fish Bowl, the USA SUP National Championships and more.

Harbor Happenings | 9/11 remembrance, Fall Farmers Market and more

Sep 08, 2026

Friday is the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York, at the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.

Harbor Happenings | New fall farmers market starts Sept. 8

Sep 01, 2026

Also: A Fall Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, Sept. 8, on Uddenberg Lane near B’s Bagels.