Pumpkins, farm animals and family activities return for October weekends

A free day of family activities, pumpkins and costumed pups in Puyallup

October 31 | Downtown Gig Harbor Waterfront Trick or Treat the Harbor takes over Gig Harbor's downtown waterfront October 31 from 3 to 6 pm. Businesses along Harborview Drive and surrounding streets welcome trick-or-treaters with candy, decorated storefronts, and plenty of Halloween spirit. Families can walk the waterfront at their own pace, stopping at participating shops throughout the district. No registration is required. The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance organi

October 2 | Gig Harbor Sportsman Club Pull for a Soldier returns to the Gig Harbor Sportsman Club on October 2 for a competitive trap shoot benefiting the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation. Teams of five take to the range, with shells and clay included in registration. The event welcomes both first-time shooters and experienced participants for a day of friendly competition. Proceeds support programs serving first responders, military members, and veterans dealing with

Compassionate care for local seniors By Like Media Team On the Key Peninsula, where neighbors still look out for one another, The Mustard Seed Project has been quietly changing lives since 2006. What began as a simple idea to help local elders remain in their homes and community as they age has grown into a trusted network of programs, volunteers, and partnerships that keep seniors connected, supported, and thriving. Programs are tailored to the challenges of this rural area,

A trusted local partner creating connections and growth Article Courtesy of Commencement Bank Photo by In-Gear Media What comes to mind when you think about your bank? If you’re like many of us, it’s account balances, loan payments, mobile apps, and maybe your favorite teller at your closest branch. But what if where we keep our money matters more than we think? When you choose a local bank, it not only impacts your personal finances but also the health of your community. Com

Lessons from my father, a captain in the Seattle Fire Department By Campbell Anderson Captain Vance Anderson makes eye contact with the two yowling cats, sighs, and places one under each arm. Really, they have the survival instincts of flattened pennies. He exits the burning building, thankful that his fire gear is thick enough to protect him from the digging cat claws. He is not a cat person. He is just a good person. His coworkers are delighted by this feline surprise. Repo

Rachel Hayes, a Gig Harbor native, joins Like Media as Marketing Executive for Gig Harbor Living Local and 253 Lifestyle Magazine, blending local roots with digital vision to strengthen community connections.

Team Schulte & Co. and the ChelseaPaige Foundation are excited to announce a new community grant program, offering $20,000 in total...

By Drew Johnson Easter, a significant Christian holiday, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It symbolizes new beginnings,...

Shine like never before By Rachel Kelly Photo by Chris Ballasiotes This year's Night to Shine, hosted by Harbor Christian Center at the...

Enhancing your smile Courtesy of Dr. Rhonda Savage, Uptown Dental & Wellness Center A radiant smile is often considered a reflection of...

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By Rachel Kelly Sadie Jorgenson, Eighth Grade Kopachuck Middle School Sadie Jorgenson is just 14 years old, but regardless of her age,...

By Rachel Kelly Richard Miller Key Peninsula Middle School Mr. Richard Miller teaches grades sixth through eighth at Key Peninsula Middle...

The HopeRaiser Event: Providing hope and homes for youth By Rachel Kelly Save the date for Homestead Community’s annual HopeRaiser event...

In this issue of Gig Harbor Living Local, we are embracing Health and Beauty, and what better exemplifies beauty than the work Serina...

Gig Harbor Cruisers Club revving up to host the 2023 ‘Cruise the Narrows’ Car Show By Allison Pollock-Pugh Photos by Kim Mackenroth,...

Spring has sprung, and buyers are feeling the heat! By Jennifer Hawkins, key2see Team Spring is seasonally the beginning of an active...