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🌱 Patch AM: What changes are coming to Gig Harbor’s txʷaalqəł trails and trees?
Spotted on the Gig Harbor calendar: Gardeners Guide to Growing Great Dahlias
Hey there, Gig Harbor! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes are coming to Gig Harbor's txʷaalqəł trails and trees?
- Why Gig Harbor ranks among Washington's best places to live
Also on today's calendar: Gardeners Guide to Growing Great Dahlias and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alix B.!
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 52.
- Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Parks Commission makes recommendations for final txʷaalqəł Conservation Area management plan (gigharbornow.org) — Gig Harbor's Parks Commission is shaping the final management plan for Phase 3 of the txʷaalqəł Conservation Area, including trail routes, parking, accessibility, and habitat restoration along North Creek. Commissioners also weighed in on a proposed Rotary memorial tree program, urging clear rules on pricing, planting locations, and who replaces trees if they die before council review later this month. 
• 8 Best Places to Live in Washington State, From Small Coastal Towns to Outdoorsy Cities (travelandleisure.com) — Gig Harbor earns a spot on a statewide list of best places to live, praised for its waterfront access, parks and trails, strong schools, and tucked-away feel despite quick drives to Tacoma and Seattle. Local readers get a snapshot of current housing prices, why homes tend to hold their value, and how traffic and commuting factor into daily life here.
📸 Around Gig Harbor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor
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- COM - HRMS / Upper field - SSA
Harbor Ridge Middle School HRM - Turf Field
5:00 pm - COM - HRMS / Aux & Main Gym - SSA Cheer
Harbor Ridge Middle School HRM - Lower Gym, HRM - Main Gym
5:00 pm - COM - PHS / Fastpitch Field - HSC
Peninsula High School PHS - Fastpitch Field
5:00 pm - COM - HRMS / Band Room - Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra
Harbor Ridge Middle School HRM - Band room
7:00 pm - PHS- @ R.A. Football vs Franklin Pierce
Peninsula High School PHS Roy Anderson Field
7:00 pm - COM - PHS / Pool - New Wave Swim Foundation
Peninsula High School PHS - Pool
7:00 pm - Rainy Day Gym Space
Peninsula High School PHS - Aux Gym
4:30 pm - GHHS- RAF - FOOTBALL VS BAINBRIDGE
Peninsula High School PHS Roy Anderson Field
5:00 pm - COM - PHS / Pool - New Wave Swim Foundation
Peninsula High School PHS - Pool
7:00 pm - COM - PHS / RA - PYF - Games
Peninsula High School PHS Roy Anderson Field
7:00 am - Gardeners Guide to Growing Great Dahlias →
Pierce County Master Gardeners Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden, 10123 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor
10:00 am - Pierce County Suicide Prevention Summit + 5K →
PenMet Parks Recreation Center, 2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor
12:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Professional Carpet Installer Wanted – Quotes Needed
Looking for a professional and experienced carpet installer to install approximately 1,104 sq. ft. of carpet, including stairs. Location: Near… (Nextdoor Peacock Hill/154th) - Interesting in hiring someone for one time help with yard work- weeding, edging and laying bark in front yard.
Looking to complete In the next three weeks or so. Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks Neighbors! (Nextdoor North Rosedale)
- California Water Service Group posted a job opening for Sampling Specialist in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
- Atria Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Gig Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
University Place
- Crystal Grove Apartments - 2508-2512 Crystal Springs Rd W University Place WA (1 units available) (zillow.com)
- Vote for The News Tribune's Fall Sports Athlete of the Week (thenewstribune.com)
- BlackRock Inc. Makes New Investment in Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. $SFBC (marketbeat.com)
Tacoma
- Tacoma to lose second Fred Meyer since 2025, leaving one in city (king5.com)
- Woke mob raising funds for transgender surgery to PROTEST Tacoma brewery's political donation (theblaze.com)
- Tacoma Fire Department responding to brush fire off State Route 7 (thenewstribune.com)
Ok Gig Harbor! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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