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 | 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.

Harbor Happenings | An artistic start to the New Year

Jan 06, 2026

Events involving art, music and books are on the horizon as we begin 2026.

Harbor Happenings | Plunge into 2026

Dec 30, 2025

The annual Olalla Polar Bear Plunge starts at around noon on New Year’s Day.

Harbor Happenings | Christmas Eve services at Gig Harbor churches

Dec 23, 2025

Christmas Eve services, the gnome hunt continues and holiday movies.

Harbor Happenings | Lighted Car Parade, Holiday Village and Santa everywhere

Dec 16, 2025

The last weekend before Christmas is near! Plenty of holiday activities are on tap in Gig Harbor and Olalla.