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.

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.

Have a colorful weekend at the Gig Harbor Garden Tour

Jun 25, 2026

The Garden Tour is Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at these six locations.

Harbor Happenings | Pride in the Park, Garden Tour highlight a packed weekend

Jun 23, 2026

Pride in the Park is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, while the Garden Tour is both Saturday and Sunday.

Olalla Winery celebrates 10 years under owner Mary Ellen Houston

Jun 18, 2026

After a career in banking, Mary Ellen Houston planned to become a Washington State Patrol trooper — until she fell in love with Olalla Winery and Vineyards.