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And check out FISHERMEN FEED the WORLD on the Gig Harbor Patch calendar
Greetings Gig Harbor! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What does the Madrona Links court ruling mean for Gig Harbor golfers?
- See which 38th Avenue blocks will close next in Gig Harbor
- Who's playing the free Summer Sounds finale at Skansie this month?
Also on today's calendar: FISHERMEN FEED the WORLD and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 77, low: 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Judge rules in fight for controversial golf course in Pierce County (thenewstribune.com) — A Pierce County judge has cleared the way for PenMet Parks to use eminent domain to acquire the privately owned 14 acres of Madrona Links Golf Course, the only fully public course serving the Gig Harbor area. The next fight is over price, with PenMet's $470,000 offer far below the owner's earlier $2.49 million appraisal, and a jury trial set for 2027. Golfers can keep playing Madrona Links while the legal and management disputes continue. 
2. 38th Avenue rolling closure begins in Gig Harbor (thenewstribune.com) — Sections of 38th Avenue in Gig Harbor are closing in rolling phases between Hunt Street and 56th Street for about three months while crews install a deep gravity sewer line. Expect detours, slower speeds and daytime construction noise, but driveway access and local businesses will remain open as the two-year, $12 million corridor upgrade adds a roundabout, sidewalks and bike lanes.
3. United by Music North America, Non Jovi to Close Out Gig Harbor Summer Concert Series (wsmag.net) — A free Summer Sounds finale is coming to Skansie Brothers Park on August 25, with Gig Harbor-based nonprofit United by Music North America opening for Bon Jovi tribute band Non Jovi. Music starts at 5 p.m., runs through 8 p.m., and residents are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets. The city, Visit Gig Harbor, and the Chamber are partnering to host the show.
4. Gig Harbor High School girls (gigharbornow.org) — Gig Harbor High School's standout senior girls across multiple sports are being honored for shaping Tides athletics over their entire high school careers. From soccer and swimming to wrestling, lacrosse and more, these Super Seniors led teams to league titles, state appearances and record-breaking performances that local fans will recognize from recent seasons.
📸 Around Gig Harbor
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gig Harbor
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- PHS- Football ASA Camp (Two- A - Days)
Peninsula High School PHS Roy Anderson Field
8:00 am - COM - HRMS / Upper and turf fields - SSA
Harbor Ridge Middle School HRM - Turf Field, HRM - Upper Field
4:45 pm - COM - PHS / Fastpitch Field - HSC
Peninsula High School PHS - Fastpitch Field
5:00 pm - PHS- Football ASA Camp (Two- A - Days)
Peninsula High School PHS Roy Anderson Field
8:00 am - COM - HRMS / Upper and turf fields - SSA
Harbor Ridge Middle School HRM - Turf Field, HRM - Upper Field
4:45 pm - COM - PHS / Fastpitch Field - HSC
Peninsula High School PHS - Fastpitch Field
5:00 pm - PHS- Football ASA Camp (Two- A - Days)
Peninsula High School PHS Roy Anderson Field
8:00 am - FISHERMEN FEED the WORLD →
Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed, 3211 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
11:00 am - COM - PES / Gym & Stage area - Anthem Church
Purdy Elementary School PES - Classroom # 1, PES - Gym
8:00 am - Tacoma Narrows Airport Day →
Tacoma Narrows Airport, 1202 26th Ave NW, Gig Harbor
9:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
📣 Gig Harbor Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- GHHS - BASEBALL FIELD/TRACK - XC CONDITIONING
Gig Harbor High GHH - Baseball Field, GHH - Grass Football Field, GHH - Track
8:00 am - GHHS - POOL - SWIM AND WP CONDITIONING
Gig Harbor High GHH - Swim Pool
8:00 am - GHHS - WEIGHT ROOM - OPEN LIFTING
Gig Harbor High GHH - Weight Room
8:00 am - GHHS - TURF #1 - LACROSSE CAMP
Gig Harbor High GHH - Turf Soccer Field # 1
8:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- YMCA of Pierce & Kitsap Counties posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor in Gig Harbor. Apply here.
- Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Gig Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gig Harbor here.
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 could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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