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Harbor Happenings | On the hunt for Easter eggs and Sasquatch
PenMet’s spring egg hunt happens Saturday, April 4 at Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. NW, with four one-hour sessions starting at 10 a.m. Bring your basket or bucket and find all the eggs. It’s free, but reservations are required here.
Across the Purdy bridge, there’s an egg hunt Saturday, April 4 in Lake Kathryn Village shopping center, with eggs, candy and fun for kids ages 2 to 6 at 10:15 a.m. and ages 7 to 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Easter bunny will be there for photos and more fun. Bring a basket. Lake Kathryn Village is at 14220 92nd Ave. NW.
The Easter egg hunt at Uptown Gig Harbor.
Sasquatch Hunt
Peninsula Metropolitan Park District welcomes springtime with a Sasquatch Hunt starting April 1.
The month-long Sasquatch hunt, billed as “a treasure hunt for all ages,” takes place at a different PenMet park each week. Here’s how it works: pick up passport at that week’s park, then find the Sasquatch. Each Sasquatch has a stamp attached. Use the stamp to mark your passport. When you’ve found all the Sasquatches and collected all the stamps, turn in your stamped passport at the PenMet Recreation Center, 2524 14th Ave. NW for a prize. The Sasquatch will be hiding at these parks:
April 1 through 7: Semhel Homestead Park, 10123 78t Ave. NW
April 8 through 14: Harbor Family Park, 6620 32nd St. NW
April 15 through 21: Sunrise Beach Park, 10015 Sunrise Beach Dr. NW
April 22 through 30: McCormick Forest Park, 10301 Bujacich Road NW
Hunters can find clues about where Bigfoot might be hiding here.
Sasquatch may be hiding in a PenMet Park near you.
County Council to meet on Key Peninsula
The Pierce County Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road NW.
Councilmember Robyn Denson, who represents the peninsulas, hosts the meeting. The theme will be “The State of the Key Peninsula.”
Representatives from community organizations and county agencies — including the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs, Pierce County Library System, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office, Peninsula School District and others — will be on hand from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to answer questions and discuss their services. See the agenda here.
Fool’s Run
The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s Fools Run takes place Saturday, April 4. It’s a family-friendly evening run (or walk) through downtown streets, that will welcome runners, walkers and even non-participants who just want to come and enjoy the music, food trucks and other vendors. The fun begins at 4 p.m., while the race starts at 6 p.m. and includes a commemorative medal, t-shirt and swag bag. Registration is $50 here.
Paddlers Cup registration opens
Paddlers of all ages and experience levels can register for this year’s Paddlers Cup starting April 1.
The Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team event takes place April 28 and 29. It includes kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, outriggers and other human-powered watercraft. Find more information and register here.
Stand-up paddleboarders compete during the 2024 Paddlers Cup on Sunday, April 21. Photo by Chapin Day
Book discussion
The Gig Harbor Literary Society meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at Harbor History Museum to discuss “The German Wife” by Kelly Rimmer. It’s an historical fiction novel alternating between Berlin in the 1930s and 40s and Alabama in the 1950s. It follows a German woman forced to support the Nazi regime to protect her family, and an American woman struggling in Depression-era poverty – and their attitudes toward German scientists. All are welcome at book group gatherings, whether or not you’ve read the book. The museum is located at 4121 Harborview Dr.
Museum show
Harbor History Museum’s current “Hostess with the Mostest” show highlights contributions of women who shaped Gig Harbor’s history and culture through their kitchen-table conversations and civic activism – conversations that resulted in the establishment of the area’s first library, Gig Harbor Peninsula FISH Food Bank, the museum and other institutions. The stories are told through everyday objects like aprons and table settings. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free for members or $5 for non-members.
GHHS flower basket sale
The Gig Harbor High School Band Boosters’ sale of flower bowls and hanging baskets continues through April 22. Choose from hanging baskets of sun-loving plants or shade-lovers, and several styles of color bowls. Funds support band instrument and equipment purchases, uniform maintenance, instruction, scholarships and more. Find more information here.
Communities in Schools fundraiser
The Gig Harbor Peninsula chapter of Communities in Schools hosts an “All In For Kids” fundraising gala from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Ocean5. The dinner includes wine, a live auction and presentations by students who have benefited from CISP.
Communities in Schools connects students who are at risk of dropping out with local service organizations and community members who serve as role models and mentors.
Tickets for the “Black and White” themed party start at $100 per person and can be purchased here.
Live music
Gig Harbor High School Spring Jazz Night, featuring performances by the school’s jazz bands, starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in the GGHS auditorium at at 5101 Rosedale St. NW.
The Triple Time string trio, featuring Mary Manning and Gwendolyn Taylor on violins and Margaret Thorndill on cello, play classical music at 4 pm. Friday, April 3, at Gig Harbor Audio, 3019 Judson St.
Robbie Vee brings his “chillin’ with island style” music to the Olalla Winery Friday, April 3, with special guest Rob Floberg. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Buy $20 tickets here.
The Jim Valley Project, led by former Paul Revere and the Raiders sideman Jim Valley, takes the stage at Kimball Coffeeshop at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3. Kimball has an open mic on Thursdays, with signups at 5:30 p.m.
Shawn Pratt of Northwest Chill hosts an open mic at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, at the Beer Vault, 14004 Purdy Dr. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
My Guilty Pleasure plays hits from the 1970s, 80s and 90s at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr. Advance tickets are $5 here. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Angelina Adams plays and sings at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Hidden Harbor Wine Library, 8805 N. Harborview Dr. Suite 204.
The Float has music by Bottoms Up at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 14511 Sherman Dr. NW in Purdy. No cover.
Fun and games
Play music bingo at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Beer Vault. The Vault hosts trivia night Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Hop Pharm, 3216 Judson St., has five rounds of bingo from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Free play with drink purchase.
Hidden Harbor Wine Library, 8805 N. Harborview Dr. Suite 204, has bingo at 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays
The Float has trivia at 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays and karaoke at 8:30 p.m. Fridays.
At the movies
The Flashback Cinema movie at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown on Wednesday, April 1, is “The Mummy Returns,” showing at 6 p.m. Sunday’s flashback movie is “Pride and Prejudice,” starring Donald Sutherland, Brenda Bleythn, Judi Dench and Matthew Macfayden. Showtime is 12:30 p.m. on April 5. Flashback movies are just $5.
The Galaxy’s classic movie on Friday, April 3 is “Fright Night,” the 1985 horror film about a teenager who discovers that his neighbor is a vampire. Showtime is 8:45 p.m. Monday’s classic film is “The Maltese Falcon,” starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor. Showtime is 10 a.m. on April 6. Classic movies are just $5.
Civic engagement
Gig Harbor Mayor Mary Barber hosts a coffee with constituents from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Davenport Coffee, 5275 Olympic Dr.
The city of Gig Harbor Parks Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview St. Agenda items include an update on the Soundview stormwater park feasibility study and planning for Parks Appreciation Day, scheduled for May 2.
City council members Em Stone and Ben Coronado host a “Harbor Chat” from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Davenport Coffee, 5275 Olympic Dr.