2025 Maritime Gig Festival: Here’s what you need to know
Jun 02, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe Maritime Gig Festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8. Here’s everything you need to know for the Grand Parade, Blessing of the Fleet and more.
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Whether you’re looking to be entertained or enlightened, Gig Harbor Now covers fun and informational events taking place in the community.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | A nationally famous Gig Harbor fishing boat worker
Jun 02, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniOur previous Gig Harbor Now and Then column featured two questions of local history, both concerning Gig Harbor’s commercial fishing fleet. They are: Of all the men and women who worked on Gig Harbor commercial fishing boats, from 1868 to the present day, who was the best known during their time on a boat? Of all
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Croatia Day treats attendees to music, dance, and a newly opened netshed
Jun 01, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickThe festival on Saturday celebrated Gig Harbor’s Croatian heritage and the refurbished and reopened Skansie Netshed.
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Two in Tow & On The Go | Check out Burley Park’s updated playground — and its fascinating history
May 30, 2025 | By: Tonya StricklandBurley Park in Kitsap County blends rich turn-of-the-century history with recent upgrades.
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State’s new Poet Laureate found his inspiration in Gig Harbor
May 29, 2025 | By: Carolyn BickDerek Sheffield grew up in Gig Harbor and taught at GHHS. The natural beauty and people of his hometown inspire his work.
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Day Tripper | Exploring the Hood Canal
May 28, 2025 | By: Mary WilliamsMary Williams’ latest Day Trip includes stops in the Hood Canal communities of Brinnon, Hoodsport, Hamma Hamma and more.
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Croatia Day celebrates town’s fishing heritage — and a restored netshed
May 27, 2025 | By: Chapin DayCroatia Day, from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, is a chance to learn about Gig Harbor’s Croatian heritage as the historic Skansie Netshed reopens to the public.
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Harbor Happenings | ‘Gig Harbor’s Trailblazing Fisherwomen’ tell their stories
May 27, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonOther events this week include a Civic Orchestra performance, Croatia Day and more.
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Harbor Happenings | Memorial Day observances
May 20, 2025 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonEvents honoring those who died in service of their country are scheduled for the Artondale Cemetery and Haven of Rest on Monday, May 26.
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Gig Harbor Now and Then | The best-known Gig Harbor fishing boat worker
May 19, 2025 | By: Greg SpadoniHe or she played the part of The Wind in their elementary school’s production of the play Rumpelstiltskin, which should make the answer obvious.
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