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Restaurant Rally Gig Harbor
Support Local Restaurants and Save 30% Here is a great way to support our Gig Harbor restaurants, folks, even with the governor’s new restrictions going into effect. Join the many local restaurants participating in “Restaurant Rally” and save 30 percent on your order, through Friday, Nov. 19. You can still dine-in through the end of…
Read MoreThank You, Veterans
Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard Celebrates Our Nation’s Veterans In honor of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, 2020, Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard is lowering its flag. Each third Saturday in May, on Armed Forces Day, the boatyard proudly raises its large flag in downtown Gig Harbor. Old Glory flies at the end of the iconic…
Read MoreJunior Sail Auction Goes Online
GHYC Junior Sail Auction is LIVE! It is annual auction time for Gig Harbor’s popular youth sailing program, but this year with a twist that is becoming all too familiar during the pandemic: online shopping, bidding and donating. What’s not to love about browsing through more than 100 amazing things to buy at a leisurely…
Read MoreRefresh, Recharge @ the Taproom
Harbor Taproom is the Pause that Refreshes As you’re strolling along the waterfront, pull up and cool off at Gig Harbor Brewing Co’s Harbor Taproom. This popular watering hole at the entrance to Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard offers a great spot for watching the world go by. Enjoy outdoor seating with relaxing harbor views right…
Read MoreBrowse the Waterfront Farmers Market
Gig Harbor’s Waterfront Farmers Market is Open – Masks Required Make plans to visit the Waterfront Farmers Market this Thursday, July 9, from 1-7 p.m. in Skansie Brothers Park. Wear a mask, of course, and take part in this enjoyable summer tradition on the Gig Harbor waterfront. The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance, which organizes…
Read MoreSail Race Series a Fitting Tribute
Harbor’s June 2020 Sailboat Races Renamed the “Bill Harter Series” In a fitting tribute to much-loved Gig Harbor sailor Bill Harter, the June 2020 Harbor Series of Thursday night sailboat races has been renamed the “Bill Harter Series.” The avid sailor and beloved community member passed away on April 1 after a short battle with…
Read MoreHelp Support Gig Harbor
Participate in GivingTuesdayNow on May 5 Help the Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance Help Businesses Recover Click Here to Make Your Donation Thank you for supporting the efforts of the Downtown Waterfront Alliance For more about the Downtown Waterfront Alliance, view their latest video:
Read MoreRestaurants Open for Take-Out
Supporting Local Restaurants is Easy with Alliance List The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance is making it easy to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 shutdown. The Alliance has created a handy list of downtown Gig Harbor restaurants offering take-out or delivery service. Keep this helpful list posted at home and have easy access to…
Read MoreLet’s Take a Pause: What is Jacob Doing Now?
An Update on Pacific Rower Jacob Adoram Hendrickson Let’s take a pause from the crushing grind of coronavirus and talk about something else for a moment. Anything else. How about the guy who set a world record by rowing across the Pacific Ocean? By himself, nonstop, from the Washington coast to Australia. Remember him? So…
Read MoreDragons Fired Up for Flea Market
Gig Harbor Dragon Boat Flea Market Accepting Items through March 7 Gig Harbor dragon boaters are in the home stretch with preparations for their third annual flea market, set for March 13-14. The Gig Harbor Dragons-PenMet Parks Dragon Boat Team is taking donations through Saturday, March 7. You may drop off your donations at Peninsula…
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