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.

Idea for Garden of Peace concerts sprouted from a tiny seed

Aug 20, 2026

Zach and Rebekah Blue, whose home was featured on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour, are bringing musical artists to their property for intimate concerts this summer.

Harbor Happenings | ‘Fishermen Feed the World’

Aug 18, 2026

Our Enchanted Forest fundraiser is on Aug. 29 at Kopachuck State Park. Tickets are available now.

Harbor Happenings | Weekend will be chalk full of fun

Aug 11, 2026

Chalk the Harbor includes a community art project, music and lots of opportunity for artistic expression on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Harbor Happenings | Blues, violins, guitars and clowns

Aug 04, 2026

Harbor Happenings | Blues, violins, guitars and clowns

Harbor Happenings | Cruise the Narrows, National Night Out and more

Jul 28, 2026

Cruise the Narrows is Saturday (Aug. 1) and National Night Out is Tuesday (Aug. 4). That’s just the start of a packed schedule for the next week.

Harbor Happenings | Young entrepreneurs to make their mark at the market

Jul 21, 2026

Kids will take over the Skansie Park pavilion on July 23 with a mini-market during this week’s Waterfront Farmers Market.

Go on a lavender adventure this weekend in Olalla

Jul 17, 2026

The Olalla Lavender Festival is July 18 and 19 at eight locations. Here’s what you will see.

Harbor Happenings | Art, music, Waldo and the Bard

Jul 14, 2026

The Peninsula Art League’s Summer Art Festival is this weekend. So is the Olalla Lavender Festival and much more.

Harbor Happenings | Outdoor concerts and summer theater

Jul 07, 2026

Find outdoor music at Skansie Park on Tuesday, Sehmel Park on Wednesday and Uptown Gig Harbor on Thursday.

Harbor Happenings | Happy birthday, America

Jun 30, 2026

A celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is planned for July 4 at Skansie Park.