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: ‘Elvis meets Mozart’ concert

Jun 13, 2023

Gig Harbor vocalist Arthur Keast performs a free “Elvis meets Mozart” concert to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, at Fox Island United Church of Christ. Keast is a 2023 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University. He’s headed to Chicago to perform the lead role of Ottone in Handel’s “Agrippina” with the Chicago Summer Opera.

Heron’s Key scholarships awarded to 12 local high school seniors

Jun 08, 2023

Since 2018, residents of Heron’s Key senior living community have awarded scholarships to local high school seniors to continue their education. This year, twelve students each received $1,500 scholarships. That’s up from $375 each for eight students when the program began. Qualifications This year’s recipients represent diverse backgrounds, interests and aspirations. They were honored at

Harbor Happenings: high school bands, Civic Orchestra perform this week

Jun 06, 2023

There’s music in the air this week. Wednesday is Jazz Night at Gig Harbor High School as the school’s jazz bands play their final concert of the year. Then on Thursday, the concert bands play their end-of-the-year show. Both events start at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium. Orchestra closes ’22-’23 concert season The Gig

Harbor Happenings: Waterfront Farmers Market opens Thursday

May 31, 2023

Gig Harbor’s ever-popular Waterfront Farmers Market opens at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in Skansie Park with more than 40 vendors selling fresh produce and flowers, food and hand-made crafts. The market is a summertime celebration of community, culture, and local agriculture. It’s managed by the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance and runs from 1

Former Masonic Lodge will stay standing for now

May 24, 2023

The former Masonic Lodge building at Crescent Creek Park on is safe — for now — after the Gig Harbor City Council declined to vote Monday on a proposal to demolish it. At a study session earlier this month, council members agreed that the building should be torn down. City staff members told the council

Harbor Happenings: Memorial Day observance at Haven of Rest

May 24, 2023

Haven of Rest cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day observance starting at noon Monday, May 29. The ceremony includes speeches, a presentation of colors by the Peninsula High ROTC honor guard, live music and a car show courtesy of the Gig Harbor Cruisers. Free “all-American” hot dogs are available following the ceremony. More than

City council considers proposal to demolish historic Masonic Lodge

May 17, 2023

The Gig Harbor City Council will consider a proposal to demolish the old Masonic Lodge building at Crescent Creek Park at its meeting on Monday, May 22. Renovating the historic lodge to bring it up to code and make it usable by the public would cost at least $1.7 million, a consultant told council members

Harbor Happenings: Gig Harbor Beer Festival on tap

May 16, 2023

The 12th annual Gig Harbor Beer Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Uptown pavilion. Tickets cost $32 and were still available as of noon Tuesday, May 16. Each ticket comes with a 5-ounce taster cup and 10 tokens, redeemable with the participating Northwest breweries, distilleries and cideries. Buy

Wren Rioux is committed to fighting stereotypes

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Wren Rioux School: Gig Harbor High School Category: Overcoming Adversity

Rianne Dooley went from shy and introverted to star of stage

May 12, 2023

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles of each of the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. The students will be honored during a banquet from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Student: Rianne Dooley School: Peninsula High School Category: Music, Art &