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Happening soon: Gardeners Guide to Growing Great Dahlias on the Gig Harbor Patch calendar
Hi there, Gig Harbor! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Gig Harbor's only splash pad will stay dry until 2027.
- What a federal judge decided about injuries in Gig Harbor's Fish Bowl.
- Gig Harbor-area couple poisoned by carbon monoxide; are your alarms working?
Also on today's calendar: Gardeners Guide to Growing Great Dahlias and 4 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alix B.!
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Low clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 54.
- Saturday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'Well-loved' Pierce County splash pad closed for a year won't reopen until 2027 (thenewstribune.com) — Gig Harbor's only splash pad at Skansie Brothers Park will stay closed until at least Memorial Day 2027 after repair bids came in far over the city's roughly $200,000 budget. City officials say they'll seek new bids tied to the 2027–2028 budget, aiming to relocate key electrical controls and upgrade chemical systems so the well-loved waterfront feature is more reliable long term. 
2. Federal judge rules in Fish Bowl lawsuit over high school football game injuries (thenewstribune.com) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit over injuries suffered by Gig Harbor High School quarterback Koi Calhoun during the 2023 Fish Bowl rivalry game against Peninsula, finding no evidence the district or coach created unusual danger. The ruling comes as Peninsula School District continues safety changes, including moving the high-profile Fish Bowl to Mount Tahoma's larger stadium and shifting it to Saturday to better manage big crowds.
3. Pierce County couple in 'grave' condition after carbon monoxide poisoning (thenewstribune.com) — Two 62-year-olds were hospitalized in grave condition after carbon monoxide poisoning at a home just north of Gig Harbor, where firefighters measured dangerously high gas levels, especially in upstairs bedrooms. Gig Harbor Fire, Pierce County deputies, and Puget Sound Energy say the incident appears accidental and are urging local residents to check or install working carbon monoxide alarms as cooler weather brings more indoor heating.
4. 8 Best Places to Live in Washington State, From Small Coastal Towns to Outdoorsy Cities (travelandleisure.com) — Gig Harbor gets a glowing shout-out as a picturesque small city offering waterfront access, parks, marinas, strong schools, and convenient proximity to Tacoma and Seattle, while still feeling tucked away. The statewide roundup compares it with other top Washington communities, noting that Gig Harbor's high but stable home prices may appeal to buyers seeking long-term value and coastal scenery.
5. Wilburn Gordon Blythe (keypennews.org) — Family and friends of Wilburn "Buck" Blythe are invited to a celebration of life on Friday, Sept. 25 at The Float on Sherman Drive NW in Gig Harbor, with music and "Buckaroke" planned. The 80-year-old Navy veteran, plumber, and longtime family man is remembered for his kindness, humor, and dedication to helping others throughout his years in Washington and beyond.
📸 Around Gig Harbor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor
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- 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 - COM - HRMS / Turf field - HSC - games
Harbor Ridge Middle School HRM - Turf Field
8:00 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
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Friday September 18
🗓 Events Nearby
- WayOut Kids: Bot Building
Swasey Branch Library 7001 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
10:30 am - Baby Storytime
Wheelock Branch Library 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma, WA 98407
11:30 am - Wisdom Cafe
Wheelock Branch Library 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma, WA 98407
1:00 pm - Genealogy Help Desk
Wheelock Branch Library 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma, WA 98407
1:00 pm - Up and Atom: Stamp Art
Wheelock Branch Library 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma, WA 98407
3:30 pm
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- So this cuddly guy was walking up to my driveway at 2 o'clock this afternoon!
Just off Moller Drive in the Sunrise Beach neighborhood. He belongs here, but just be aware he's in the neighborhood! (Nextdoor Maplewood/Sunrise Beach/Crescent Valley Dr NW) - Found this sweet boy on the corner of Goldman Drive NW and 82nd ave NW.
No chip, neutered. Pretty well behaved and very sweet. I've got some flyers put up around the area and at the local businesses. If you know this… (Nextdoor Goodrich)
- California Water Service Group posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
- ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner in Gig Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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