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Harbor Happenings | Roll up your sleeves for Parks Appreciation Day
Several local parks will get their annual spring cleaning from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 3, as the city of Gig Harbor and PenMet Parks join forces for Parks Appreciation Day. Volunteers can help clean up trails, remove invasive vegetation and plant native trees and shrubs at the following locations:
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- Crescent Creek Park
- Soundview Forest
- Wilkinson Farm Park
- Narrows Park
- Fox Island DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve
- Rotary Bark Park
- Sehmel Homestead Park
- Wollochet Bay Estuary Park
Volunteers should bring work gloves, loppers or trimmers and a water bottle. Power tools are not permitted.
PenMet volunteers and staff members plant a tree on Parks Appreciation Day.
Sign up here to volunteer at city parks, including Crescent Creek Park, Soundview Forest and Wilkinson Farm.
To lend a hand at PenMet Parks — including Fox Island DeMolay Sandspit Nature Preserve, Narrows Park, Rotary Bark Park, Sehmel Homestead Park or Wollochet Bay Estuary Park — sign up here.
Free paper-shredding
Two paper-shredding events are planned for Saturday, May 3. Bring your old tax documents, bills and other papers to Timberland Bank, 3105 Judson St., between 9 a.m. and noon (maximum of two boxes or grocery-bags). Or take up to three shopping-bags full of old papers to Discovery Elementary School, 4905 Rosedale St., between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Timberland Bank is also accepting non-perishable food donations for the Gig Harbor Rotary’s Little Free Pantry program.
Low tide beach walks
Join Harbor WildWatch staff and volunteers for low-tide beach walks this week to learn about the flora and fauna that inhabit our local beaches. Find them at these locations:
Wednesday, April 30, 1 p.m.: Sunrise Beach Park. Meet at the top of the hill.
Thursday, May 1, 1:30 p.m.: Olalla Bay Boat Launch
Thursday, May 1, 2 p.m.: Joemma Beach State Park. Meet at the top of the path near the parking lot. (Discover Pass is required.)
Friday, May 22, 3 p.m.: Purdy sandspit. Meet at the top of the boat launch.
Rachel Easton takes a picture of the mottled sea star during a low tide beach walk. Photo by Carolyn Bick. © Carolyn Bick.
Hand planing class at the BoatShop
Learn how to set up, sharpen and use a hand plane in a one-on-one class at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at Eddon BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr. Limit two people per class. The cost is $95 for BoatShop members or $145 for non-members. Sign up here. The class will also be held on May 7 and May 14.
Book discussion
The Gig Harbor Literary Society meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Harbor History Museum to discuss “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. All are welcome, whether or not you’ve read the book. Next month’s book is “North Woods” by Daniel Mason, with copies available at the museum beginning May 6, or by request at the Gig Harbor Library on Point Fosdick Drive.
Live music
The Beer Vault in Purdy will have a Music Bingo night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, with favorite tunes woven into the game.
Kimball Coffeeshop hosts an open mic every Thursday, for just about every kind of talent. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. On Friday, May 2, Melanie Fail and friends take the Kimball stage with covers of Adele, Donna Summer, Heart, Linda Ronstadt, Lady Gaga and more. Free and family friendly. Kimball is at 6659 Kimball Dr.
Local favorites Thea Wescott and Steve Fearey play down-to-earth originals and covers at Olalla Winery at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Buy tickets here.
Chicken Joe and the Fabulous Cocks plays rock and roll at The Float in Purdy starting at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3.
Sounds Like Dolores plays for members and guests at the Eagles Club, 4426 Burnham Drive at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 3. It’s a celebration of Kentucky Derby Day, with a basket raffle and cash prizes for the best derby outfits. Proceeds go toward Parkinson’s research. Tickets are $10.
At the movies
The Summer Fest movie at the Galaxy Theatres in Uptown is “The Flintstones” showing at 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, and at 11:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1. Starting May 2, it’s “Migration.” Showtimes are 10:15 a.m. and 3:50 p.m. Friday, May 2; 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 3; 11:15 a.m. Sunday, May 4; and 10:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, May 5 and Tuesday, May 6. Summer Fest movies are just $2.
Wednesday’s Flashback Cinema movie at the Galaxy is “Happy Gilmore” playing at 12:45 and 6 p.m. Sunday’s Flashback movie is “Scream” showing at noon and 6 p.m. Flashback movies are just $5.
Civic engagement
The Gig Harbor City Council meets for a study session at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 1, to discuss an update on the city’s Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) program, an update on legislative options for use of Transportation Impact fees and a discussion of a proposed parking study. The meeting will be held in the Civic Center and can also be accessed via Zoom.