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Gather. Connect. Socialize. Have Fun.
A vision that was a decade in the making finally came to fruition this June, opening its doors to the Gig Harbor community as a place for...
Ocean5 and Table 47; bringing the community
Jul 2, 20184 min read
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour
This yearâs Gig Harbor Garden Tour poster is a beautiful splash of color called âDouble Tulipsâ by artist Victor K. Andres. A Gig Harbor...
The art of gardening. By Patti McFerran. Photo by
Jun 4, 20184 min read
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The Power of GIRL Promise
When people take negatives and turn them into positives, people enjoy sharing those stories. When a negative like bullying is turned into...
Empowering females for generations to come. By
Apr 30, 20184 min read
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Be Informed and Help Support Our Local Schools
The Peninsula School District Bond, which passed in 2003, is set to expire next year, and you will have the opportunity to vote on a new...
Bond Vote April 24. By Colin Anderson.
Apr 4, 20183 min read
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Gig Harbor Eagles 2809
According to the official Fraternal Order of the Eagles website, the Eagles is âan international nonprofit organization uniting...
Eagles Soar to Help Others. By Kellie French.
Jan 3, 20184 min read
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Christmas Parties For Foster Families
Sue Braaten, her family and the staff at the Best Western Wesley Inn and Suites had been hard at work getting ready for the highlight of...
Hosted annually at the Best Western Wesley Inn and
Dec 1, 20174 min read
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Neighbor Helping Neighbor
We pride ourselves on community in Gig Harbor, but some of our neighbors go above and beyond. The volunteers who run the Gig Harbor...
More than just a food bank. By Paula Larson.
Oct 26, 20174 min read
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Fall is a Busy Time at Heritage Distilling Company
Fall is a busy time at the Heritage Distilling Company. Employees are hard at work distilling and bottling 240,000 mini-size bottles of...
By Marguerite Cleveland. Photos courtesy of
Oct 9, 20174 min read
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Race for a Soldier
PTSD is an acronym just about all of us are familiar withâPost Traumatic Stress Disorder. It can come on from a wide range of instances...
More than just a run. By Colin Anderson. Photos
Sep 6, 20174 min read
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A Chance to Make a Difference
When you combine a great event with an opportunity to benefit your community, you cannot go wrong. That is exactly what the Greater Gig...
Cider Swig returns for its fourth year. By Patty
Aug 9, 20174 min read
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The Supergirl Next Door
âYou are all superheroes. You donât have to change yourself. You just need to take action and let your love shine through.â â Violet...
Violet Brielle Spataro. By Sarah Polyakov. Photos
Jul 7, 20174 min read
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Showtime for the Gig Harbor Garden Tour
Putting on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour is much akin to staging a huge theatrical production. There are rehearsals, with the host...
Volunteers make it happen! By Patti McFerran.
Jun 6, 20173 min read
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Moctezuma's Restaurants Named 2017 SBA Seattle District Family-Owned Small Business of the Year
SEATTLE â The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2017 Seattle District Family-Owned Small Business of the Year is Moctezumaâs...

Gig Harbor Living Local
May 15, 20173 min read
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Unlock Your Potential
Wellness. It is a journey that is different for each individual. But wellness means much more than just eating healthy and exercising....
By Patty Hutchens.
May 4, 20173 min read
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Food Backpacks 4 Kids
Priorities are something that Hannah Lazicki deals with every day. There are days she must decide between spending precious time with her...
By Dan Aznoff.
May 4, 20174 min read
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A Perfect Pairing
What if every purchase you made gave back? With OneHope Wines, they are doing just that. Annmarie Mitchell of Gig Harbor is an...
Enjoy great wine while benefiting a great cause.
Apr 7, 20173 min read
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Proud Immigrant Roots
I found comfort in knowing that Dadâs hospice was a veritable âstoneâs throwâ from Puget Soundâin a location that strongly resembled his...
Gig Harborâs growing heritage. By Jon Johansen.
Mar 7, 20174 min read
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Making a Difference for 35 Years
âYou must do the things you think you cannot do.â - Eleanor Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt was a strong woman, and she was one of the...
Altrusa helps to feed hungry kids. By Nancy L.
Jan 31, 20174 min read
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Compassion and Community
Two grieving Gig Harbor boys passionately holler for Cougar football each weekendânot because they love the team, which they do, or...
The memory of a loving mom lives on. Article By
Jan 5, 20174 min read
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Prepare for Takeoff
His window seat on the 737 had more legroom than the cramped nose section of the B-17 where Lt. Col Richard Wheeler sat as the navigator...
Navigator takes a passenger seat for his Honor
Dec 5, 20164 min read
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