Charlee Glock-Jackson

According to the calendar, summer continues for a few more weeks. But the end of Summer Sounds and the farmers market and the start of school says otherwise.

Events this week include a presentation on rum-running in Puget Sound, movies and music in parks and more.

Grab some chalk and head to the sidewalk along Harborview Drive for the annual Chalk the Harbor celebration Saturday, Aug. 16. This year, in addition to embellishing the downtown sidewalk with colorful art, folks can also enjoy live music, watch art-making demonstrations, get their faces painted, stroll through Art Walk sites and participate in creative

This week’s top events include Airport Day, Chalk the Harbor, and an outdoor movie at Sehmel Park.

Hello Harbor, the local National Night Out event, is a chance for law enforcement and the community to connect.

The inaugural West Sound Crime Con takes place at several locations in Gig Harbor and around the region during the weekend of Aug. 1 through 3.

The Cruise the Narrows car show is Saturday at Uptown Gig Harbor, and that’s just one of several major events this weekend.

Stephanie Lile of the Harbor History Museum will discuss the Shenandoah, the island of Brac and the town’s pioneering families this week.

The Summer Art Festival, Psychedelic Resource Fair, another Indivisible Gig Harbor Protest and more are planned for this week.

Outdoor concerts are planned at Skansie Park, Sehmel Park and Uptown; meanwhile, Olalla hosts its Lavender Festival.