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Harbor Happenings | Big crowd expected for protest on Point Fosdick Drive

Posted on June 10th, 2025 By: Charlee Glock-Jackson

Organizers expect a large crowd to protest the Trump Administration from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at the intersection of Olympic and Point Fosdick drives.

The “No Kings” protest is one of hundreds taking place around the country on Saturday, which is President Donald Trump’s birthday. The government plans a military parade for the same day in Washington, D.C., on the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Army.

A similar protest in April drew an estimated 3,000 people to the same intersection. Saturday’s gathering is organized by Indivisible Gig Harbor and the 26th District Democrats, along with other groups.

Protesters during a Hands Off protest in Gig Harbor on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Photo by Vince Dice

“The willingness of people to hit the streets and add our voices to these nationwide protests shows just how worried citizens in our communities area about the threats to our democracy,” Jim Albrecht wrote in an email. Albrecht is a professor of English at Pacific Lutheran University and a Gig Harbor resident.

Similar protests are planned in Port Orchard and Bremerton.

Doris Heritage Park grand opening

The city of Gig Harbor officially opens a new park adjacent to the Tom Taylor Family YMCA at 4 p.m. Monday, June 16.

The park is named for Doris Heritage, a Peninsula High grad who twice ran in the Olympics. It is part of the Sports Complex, a partnership between the city and the YMCA taking shape on Harbor Hill Drive.

As part of the celebration, the Gig Harbor Film Festival will host a free screening of “Last Lap’ at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Galaxy Theater Uptown. The documentary explores Heritage’s career as a runner and as a coach at Seattle Pacific University.

“Last Lap” won Best Washington Made Film at the 2024 Gig Harbor Film Festival. The free screening is possible due to donations from the Galaxy and director Andy Yardy of Kinetic Village.

PenMet Parks will hold a ribbon-cutting for its new Community Recreation Center on at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 17. The recreation center is at 2524 14th Ave.

Plant sale

The Gig Harbor Plant Swappers will host an early-summer swap from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, in the Uptown shopping center. Bring live plants, tools, plant starts, bulbs or other gardening supplies to trade with other gardeners.

Waterfront walks

Learn about Gig Harbor’s maritime history and waterfront lore Thursday, June 12, with Harbor WildWatch’s “Pints, Myths and Maritime Spirits” walk along the downtown waterfront. The half-mile stroll includes stops at several historic sites, plus a post-tour beverage. Tickets are $30 per person or $10 for children under 12. Learn more and get tickets here.

Live music

Mark Murphy and Ten Strings and a Box provide the music at this week’s Waterfront Farmers Market, Thursday, June 12. The market takes place every Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. in Skansie Park on Harborview Drive.

The Olalla Winery hosts an open mic Friday, June 13. Bring your instrument and share your music. Hosted by Robbie Vee, music starts at 6:30 p.m. Sign-up when you arrive. Must be 21 or older.

Blues harp virtuoso Joel Astley, winner of the 2025 Washington Blues Society’s 2025 Band of the Year, takes the stage at Kimball Coffeehouse at 7 p.m. Friday, June 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. Free and family friendly.

At the movies

This week’s Summer Fest movie at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown is “Kung Fu Panda 4” showing at 10:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10; 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11; and 10 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 12.

“Leo” is next, starting on Friday, June 13. It’s the story of a 74-year old lizard and his turtle friend who decide to escape from the terrarium in a Florida classroom where they’ve lived for decades. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday, June 13; 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15; and 10:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17. Summer Fest movies are just $2.

The Flashback Cinema movie on Wednesday, June 11 is “Twilight,” the film version of the literary phenomenon set in Forks. Showtimes are 12:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday’s Flashback movie is “Raiders of the Lost Arc.” Showtimes are 11:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, June 15. Flashback movies are just $5.

Civic engagement

The Gig Harbor Arts Commission meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, to review a proposal for another Harbor Arbor Art piece like those in Grandview Forest Park. Mayor Mary Barber is the commission’s special guest.

The city’s Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) meets at noon on Thursday, June 12.

The Gig Harbor City Council mets for a study session at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 12. Tentative agenda items include a review of the city’s Parks Code, an update of the city’s zoning map and a proposed Cultural Access Program ordinance. City meetings are held at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street and can also be accessed via Zoom.

Attorneys from TacomaProBono will be on hand Monday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to noon to answer questions about eviction, landlord-tenant issues, family law, and civil and consumer law concerns. Free. The free legal aid popup takes place at the Civic Center, 3510 Grandview Street.