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Harbor Happenings: First Bike Bash set for Saturday

The first PenMet Parks Bike Bash pedals into Sehmel Homestead Park this weekend.

The event, described as a “celebration of all things cycling,” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. The event is free.

Planned activities include: 

• A bicycle rodeo skills course for kids.
• A “traffic garden,” which helps children learn to navigate stop signs, crosswalks and other potential road hazards.
• Group rides for adults and families. These are led by the Cascade Bicycle Club. To participate, sign up here.
• Basic bicycle maintenance demonstrations.
• Free helmets and fittings while supplies last.
• A bicycle swap, where vendors will trade complete bicycles, bike parts and collectibles.
• Bike-related vendors, food, entertainment and more.

A few things to know if you plan to attend: 

Sehmel has about 200 available parking spots. Try parking at Gig Harbor High School and taking the free shuttle from there to the event. The shuttle will run all day, with the first run leaving around 9:50 a.m. 

Bicycles will be available to borrow, but families are encouraged to bring their own if possible. All activities on a cycle require use of a helmet. They will be available at Bike Bash while supplies last. 

Volunteers are still needed to help with the bicycle rodeo, traffic garden and other activities. If you’re interested, click here.

Outdoors for All will be on hand to provide adaptive bikes. Fill out a liability waiver form here.

Little Boats: Homegrown Innovation

If you haven’t checked out the Little Boats exhibit at Harbor History Museum, you should do that soon. The special exhibition runs through May.

Local boat builder-designer Riley Hall takes Avanti out for a spin around the harbor. Photo courtesy of Kathy Hall

The exhibit features a range of full-size, model and toy boats, including Avanti, which is featured in Small Boats Magazine, and a classic 14-foot Torpedo runabout from AristoCraft. These speedsters are coupled with a small, older boat used to take goods to market and a half-sized seine skiff just right for kids to step aboard.

The museum is at 4121 Harborview Drive. Current hours are Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, compliments of the city of Gig Harbor. For more information, call (253) 858-6722 or visit www.HarborHistoryMuseum.org.

Last weekend for Cinderella at PHS

This is the last weekend to see Peninsula High School’s production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.”

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, and Friday, May 20, at the Peninsula High School auditorium.

The production involved more than 60 students. It is Peninsula’s first stage production at full capacity post-Covid.

Tickets cost $15 for adults and $10 or $5 for students depending on age. Buy tickets here.

Big high school sports weekend

The high school sports postseason has begun, and teams from Gig Harbor and Peninsula will be in action around the region. Highlights include: 

Fastpitch softball: Both schools will participate in the district tournament at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey. Opening games are Gig Harbor vs. Boney Lake at noon Thursday, May 19; and top-seeded Peninsula vs Thomas Jefferson at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 19. 

Baseball: In regional playoff action, Peninsula faces Lincoln of Seattle at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Parker Field.

Soccer: Peninsula faces North Central of Spokane at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at Ingraham High School. Gig Harbor plays Lincoln of Seattle at 5 p.m. May 20 at Memorial Stadium in Seattle.

Track and Field: Local athletes will participate in the West Central District meet at French Field on May 18 and May 20. 

Find more events, or submit your own, at Gig Harbor Now’s calendar page.