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 | 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.

Harbor Happenings | Make Music Fest kicks off summer

Jun 16, 2026

The summer solstice is Sunday, and United By Music invites you to celebrate through song.

Harbor Happenings | Lecture discusses traditional Croatian clothing

Jun 09, 2026

Harbor History Museum presents “Threads of Tradition” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11.

Heron’s Key awards scholarships to 19 graduating seniors

Jun 08, 2026

The scholarships are worth a total of $54,000 to help local students continue their educations.

Harbor Happenings | Maritime Gig, farmers market week 3 and more

Jun 02, 2026

Unofficial summer really hits full stride this week, with the Maritime Gig Festival, the second week of the Farmers Market and more.

Harbor Happenings | Chorus, orchestra, Harbor Winds perform spring concerts

May 26, 2026

The Peninsula Community Chorus, Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra and Narrows Music Society play spring concerts this weekend.