🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for Gig Harbor’s beloved Locust Cider taproom space?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's next for Gig Harbor's beloved Locust Cider taproom space?
• How is Peninsula following its rivalry win over Gig Harbor?

Also on today's calendar: 24th National Fine Art Show and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Peeks of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Cooler with a little rain, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pierce Co. cidery once spanning 17 locations hands off last taproom to new owner (thenewstribune.com) — Locust Cider has handed over operations of its last remaining taproom, located in Gig Harbor, to the owner of Joysticks, who will rebrand it as The Harbor Hideout while keeping staff and cider on tap. The new owner plans to expand arcade offerings, add gluten-free food once kitchen approvals come through, and turn the 57th Street space into a stronger community hub for local families.
   

• High school football roundup: Sumner outlasts Emerald Ridge, remains perfect (thenewstribune.com) — Peninsula's football team followed up its big Fish Bowl win over crosstown rival Gig Harbor with a convincing 31-14 victory over previously undefeated Timberline, powered by three touchdown passes from quarterback Talen McDonnell. The Seahawks' defense racked up interceptions, tackles and a forced fumble, and Peninsula now looks ahead to hosting Capital on Oct. 2 as local fans track both Peninsula and Gig Harbor seasons.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday November 14
• 24th National Fine Art Show →
  1108 26th Ave NW, Gig Harbor
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Gig Harbor Kiwanis Regular Meeting →
  Gig Harbor WA
• Seine Skiff Building Project →
  Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
  8:00 am
Friday October 2
• Rotary Club of Gig Harbor (Morning Rotary) Breakfast & Program →
  Gig Harbor WA
• Pretty Psychic Tour with "Psychic" Comedian Peter Antoniou at Ocean5 →
  Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Drive Northwest, Gig Harbor
Saturday October 3
• Gig Harbor Eagles Octoberfest →
  Fraternal Order of Eagles, 4425 Burnham Drive, Gig Harbor
• Shred Event-Gig Harbor →
  Kitsan Bank - Gig Harbor, 4714 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor
  9:00 am
• Community Boat Restoration Program →
  Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
  9:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• The Parenting Course at Chapel Hill Church →
  Chapel Hill Church, 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor
  9:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Monday September 28
• PHS- @ R.A. Football C/JV vs Timberline
  PHS Roy Anderson Field
  4:00 pm
• COM - MES / Field - HSC
  MES - Field
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Latine/x Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt
  Wheelock Branch Library, 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma
  12:00 pm
• Teen Time at Wheelock
  Wheelock Branch Library, 3722 North 26Th, Tacoma
  2:15 pm

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• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1205) in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• New dog 'wellness' biz with haircuts, hygiene care opens in University Place (thenewstribune.com)
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• 2026 Ford Ranger vs. Nissan Frontier: 5 Key Differences, and the One We'd Buy (thenewstribune.com)
• Chili's Takes the Fight Beyond Burgers: Why the Restaurant Industry Needs to Stop Thinking in Silos (blogspot.com)
• The Most Beautiful Mountains in the World—for Climbing to the Top or Admiring From Afar (cntraveler.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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