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 | 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.

Harbor Happenings | Lighted Boat Parade brightens the harbor

Dec 09, 2025

The Lighted Boat Parade, one of Gig Harbor’s best-loved holiday traditions, starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13.

Harbor Happenings | Tree-lighting flips the switch on the holidays

Dec 02, 2025

Saturday, Dec. 6, is going to be lit in downtown Gig Harbor.

Holiday Happenings | ‘Tis the season. Here’s how to celebrate in Gig Harbor

Nov 28, 2025

From WinterFest to the Lighted Boat Parade to the tree lighting, here’s our comprehensive list of local holiday happenings.

Harbor Happenings | Trotting into the holiday season

Nov 25, 2025

Work up an appetite and support a good cause by getting up early on Thanksgiving for the annual Turkey Trot.

Ken Malich named Croatian of the Year at annual CroatiaFest

Nov 20, 2025

Malich, a former city council member and commercial fisherman, was presented with the honor by the Croatian ambassador to the U.S.