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Harbor Happenings: Make Waves for Harbor WildWatch

This is a bit of a quiet week, as local groups gear up for Halloween happenings.

But several events are taking place that are worth noting:

Harbor WildWatch happenings

Harbor WildWatch hosts its back-in-person “Make Waves” fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Gig Harbor Yacht Club, 8209 Stinson Ave.

The 21-and-older event will feature live music by Gig Harbor pianist Elijah Bossenbroek, special cocktails from Heritage Distilling Company, fancy appetizers from Ocean5 and a variety of items up for bid in a raise-the-paddle auction.

According to WildWatch Executive Director Lindsey Stover, the goal is to raise $40,000 to support the organization’s environmental education activities in Pierce and Kitsap counties that “foster a sense of curiosity and place and inspire stewardship in the next generation.”

As of Monday, there were only three tables left for the Make Waves event. For reservations, click here.

On Saturday, Oct. 22, Harbor WildWatch hosts another Junior Naturalist Workshop for kids 6-12 years old who want to develop their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) skills. This month’s workshop, “Forest Through the Trees,” takes place at McCormick Forest Park, 10301 Bujacich Road. There’s a $25 workshop fee, and advance registration is required. Click here to register.

Ongoing art shows

• Tacoma Community College-Gig Harbor’s fall art exhibit, featuring works by Tacoma-based Yuka Petz, continues through Dec. 9. Much of Petz’s art centers on language and letters, and especially book arts. TCC’s Gig Harbor campus is located at 3993 Hunt Street. Call for show hours: 253-460-2356.

Tacoma artist Yuka Petz’s work is currently on display at TCC’s Gig Harbor campus.

• Peninsula Art League’s Open Juried Show is on display at the Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Dr., through Oct. 28. The show features 100 paintings and sculptures by artists from throughout the U.S. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Be sure to vote for your favorite artwork to win the People’s Choice Award.
• Painter Christine Thompson and husband-and-wife jewelry designers Karen and Norman Geiger are October’s featured artists at Gallery Row, 3102 Harborview Drive.

Mark your calendars

• The city of Gig Harbor will host an open house Oct. 25  at the civic center to gather public comments on two potential designs for sidewalks and streetlights on 38^th Avenue.
• On Oct. 26, Harbor Wildwatch presents another episode of Cocktails & Fishtales on Facebook Live. Learn about larval crab monitoring from the staff at Beker Lab at UW-Tacoma.
• Eight downtown businesses begin pre-selling Girls Night Out goodie bags on Thursday, Oct. 27. Purchase includes an event guide and coupon book for the Nov. 10 event that’s returning after a two-year hiatus. For details, contact the Downtown Waterfront Alliance at [email protected].

Tigger participated in the Rattle Dem Bones Bike Ride and Costume Contest in 2019. Photos courtesy of Paige Wells/Hushed Revelry Photography

• This year’s Rattle dem Bones costumed bike ride takes place Oct. 30. It’s an all-ages, family friendly bike ride that supports the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s Community Recreation Fund. The ride is limited to 200 riders. Registration fee includes the post-ride party with prizes and refreshments. For information click here.

For information on more local events, visit Gig Harbor Now’s Calendar page. To submit an event to our calendar, click here or email [email protected].