🌱 Patch AM: How Peninsula shut down Gig Harbor’s offense in the Fish Bowl rout

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In today's newsletter:

• How Peninsula shut down Gig Harbor's offense in the Fish Bowl rout
• When will Costco's churro return to the Gig Harbor warehouse?

Also on today's calendar: The Parenting Course at Chapel Hill Church and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Alix B.!

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
• Tuesday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
• Wednesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Peninsula crushes Gig Harbor for first Fish Bowl win since 2022 (thenewstribune.com) — Gig Harbor High's football team fell 38-7 to Peninsula in this year's Fish Bowl rivalry, losing the coveted trophy and seeing its Wing-T offense shut down. Peninsula's balanced attack and physical play overwhelmed the Tides, giving Peninsula its first win over Gig Harbor since 2022 and a big momentum boost heading into league play.
   

• What food court item is Costco bringing back? (thenewstribune.com) — Costco is bringing back its popular twisted churro to food courts nationwide for a limited time, and that includes the warehouse in Gig Harbor. Exact launch dates will vary by store, so local members are encouraged to watch for the dessert's quiet return while also navigating other recent menu changes like chicken tenders and the Caramel Churro Sundae.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 23
• Seine Skiff Building Project →
  Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Mushroom Snail Kids Paint and Sip at Ocean5 | Gig Harbor WA →
  Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Drive, Gig Harbor
• Gig Harbor Film Festival 2026 →
  The Galaxy Uptown Theatre, 4649 Point Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor
• Gig Harbor Film Festival - Uptown Gig Harbor →
  Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am
• Seine Skiff Building Project →
  Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am
Friday September 25
• Gig Harbor Film Festival – Uptown Gig Harbor →
  Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am
Saturday September 26
• A Night for Kris: Benefit Concert featuring Paul Durham of Black Lab →
  Table 47, 5268 Point Fosdick Drive, Gig Harbor
• Hidden Harbor Block Party →
  Hidden Harbor Wine Library, 8805 North Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor
• Gig Harbor Film Festival - Uptown Gig Harbor →
  Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am
• Community Boat Restoration Program →
  Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
  9:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Gig Harbor Film Festival - Uptown Gig Harbor →
  Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• The Parenting Course at Chapel Hill Church →
  Chapel Hill Church, 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
• Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Peninsula School Dist. 401 in Gig Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.

🗞 Nearby News

University Place

• The Traffic Stop Failed. Dash Cam Footage Built the 107-MPH Case Anyway. (theautowire.com)
• Cal Poly Men's and Women's Golf Open Season Up North (mustangnews.net)
• 2 more suspects arrested in Chelan Hills Fire (thenewstribune.com)

Tacoma

• 'Grit City Gauntlet' inspires hundreds to learn about Tacoma through walking (thenewstribune.com)
• Chevrolet Colorado vs. Ford Ranger: Which One Is More Reliable? (thenewstribune.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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