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.

Proposed policy would govern what flags fly in what months at city’s Civic Center

Sep 07, 2023

The Gig Harbor City Council will discuss revisions to the city’s flag display policy during a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11. Council members and city staff want to know what city residents think of the proposed policy. The policy states that the Pride flag will be flown outside the Civic Center on Grandview

Harbor Happenings: Hounds, airplanes and more

Sep 05, 2023

Gardeners, dog lovers, airport enthusiasts, runners and bike riders all have something to look forward to this weekend. The annual Harbor Hounds Charity Dog Walk and Community Fair happens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Skanskie Brothers Park. Dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds are welcome. The schedule includes contests

Harbor Happenings: A groovy Labor Day on Fox Island

Aug 29, 2023

For a totally retro way to celebrate Labor Day, head to the Nichols Center on Fox Island for a full day of family fun, classic cars and food, capped with musical tributes to the Beach Boys and the flashy “girl groups” of the Motown era. The Tennessee-based Sail On Beach Boys Tribute and the Jewel

Harbor Happenings: Family Fun Fest and Bike Bash pedals into Sehmel on Sunday

Aug 15, 2023

Calling all bicycle riders: PenMet Parks’ Family Fun Fest and Bike Bash is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. NW. The day combines two popular events from the past, Family Fun Fest and Bike Bash. A bounce house and other fun family activities are planned,

Gig Harbor library statistics provide a good read on the community

Aug 09, 2023

The Gig Harbor library on Point Fosdick Drive has the most visitors of the 19 branches in the Pierce County Library System. And those visitors checked out more books, movies, magazines and other materials than were checked out from any other library in 2022 – 31,255 to be exact. That’s according to Mary Getchell, the

Harbor Happenings: Rhythm and Blues Festival, Tyee Cup and more

Aug 08, 2023

The Gig Harbor Rhythm and Blues Festival is from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club. Scheduled to perform are Billy Stapelton, All Funk ‘n’ Games, Roeman & the Whereabouts, 9, Magical History Tour, The Profits, Red House and HD Fusion with Maddy Dullum. The event also features a

Harbor Happenings: Hundreds of cars on hand for Cruise the Narrows

Aug 01, 2023

The Cruise the Narrows car show returns to the Uptown shopping center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Organizers anticipate that as many as 300 automobiles will be on display this year, including a rare 1966 Ford GT-40, an Austin Healy and a McLaren. The Datsun club and the MG club also

Gig Harbor city finances healthy despite dip in development revenues

Jul 26, 2023

Although sales tax revenue and construction permit fees are down, the city’s general fund balance is still in good shape, Finance Director Dave Roednbach told the Gig Harbor City Council on Monday, July 24. “The city is running really well,” Rodenbach said. But development revenues have “fallen off the table. We’re, like, 30% of where

Harbor Happenings: Quilt show at Gig Harbor library

Jul 25, 2023

Gig Harbor Library is hosting a “Not Your Mother’s Quilt” show of handmade quilts created by members of the Gig Harbor Quilt Guild through August. The exhibit includes modern, abstract pieces; landscape designs; and quilts emphasizing color and shape using curved piecing, needle turn appliqué, collage, circles and multi-media. Guild members Cathy Stone, Lisa Street,

Harbor Happenings: A little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll

Jul 18, 2023

This week’s musical high note is a sold-out performance at the Gig Harbor BoatShop by Kathryn Claire and Margot Merah. Portland-based Claire plays violin, guitar and ukulele. Merah lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. They share a love of music, harmony singing and storytelling. They play at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, at the BoatShop, 3805 Harborview