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 | It’s Restaurant Week. Here are some of the deals

Mar 10, 2026

It’s Restaurant Week on the waterfront and that means that most downtown eateries are featuring special prices on their breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour menus.

Harbor Happenings | Empty Bowls, Restaurant Week on the horizon

Mar 03, 2026

Get some good eats in Gig Harbor: Empty Bowls and Chowderfest are Saturday, and Restaurant Week starts Sunday.

Harbor Happenings | Quilts tell a story at library event

Feb 24, 2026

Quilts by Freddie Smith of Tacoma are on display at the Gig Harbor Library.

Harbor Happenings | Pier Into the Night, emergency preparedness and more

Feb 17, 2026

The Peninsula Emergency Preparedness Coalition (PEP-C) host a Pizza and Preparedness meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Civic Center at 3510 Grandview St. Learn about PEP-C’s Community Emergency Response Training and how people can get involved in community preparedness. Learn more about PEP-C here. History Museum exhibit ends soon Harbor

Harbor Happenings | People with special needs get a Night to Shine

Feb 10, 2026

The Night to Shine starts at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA.

These are the biggest dates of 2026 in Gig Harbor

Feb 03, 2026

From Restaurant Week to the Maritime Gig Festival to the Scarecrow Festival, mark these dates on your new 2026 calendar.

Harbor Happenings | Local options for watching the Super Bowl

Feb 03, 2026

Several local establishments are hosting watch parties as the Seahawks take on the Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday.

Harbor Happenings | School bands perform at Jazz Night, festival

Jan 27, 2026

Find literary, musical, civic and more events in our weekly roundup of what’s happening around Gig Harbor.

Harbor Happenings | Behind the names of Washington places

Jan 20, 2026

How did Washington towns, schools and some well-known products get their names? Find out on Thursday.

Harbor Happenings | MLK Day gathering planned for Sunday

Jan 13, 2026

The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King will be celebrated from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 at the annual gathering in his honor at Gig Harbor United Methodist Church, 7400 Pioneer Way.