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Grab and Go Kid's Planner, June 1

What's on the family agenda this weekend?


When/Where: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Daily at .
Why Go: This in and of itself is not an event but a time to get registered and set for a plethora of summer camps made available for summer afternoons. Space is limited so choosing an activity available and getting psyched about it is a good activity for this weekend!

Price: Prices vary.




When/Where: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at
Why Go: The Washington Action Committee is hosting its first seminar for high school students and those interested in securing a job in today's tough marketplace. The event includes a free brunch and expert speakers.
Price: Free and open to all.




When/Where: 7 a.m. -10 a.m. on Saturday at parking lot of the Peninsula Shopping Center (Former QFC location on Judson Street.)
Why Go: The Gig Harbor Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual pancake breakfast to kick off the . All donations collected at the event will be used for projects to support local children.
Price: Free and open to all.




When/Where: All day on Saturday and Sunday, throughout downtown Gig Harbor
Why Go: Come out and enjoy the annual Maritime Gig Festival to celebrate Gig Harbor. The various activities, including the Grand Parade, The Valentines Performing Pigs and blessing of the fleet, will take place downtown along Harborview Drive, between Pioneer and Rosedale, and along the waterfront near and . Click here for the complete schedule of events.
Price: Free and open to all.

 


When/Where: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday at the Tacoma Children's Museum.
Why Go: The Tacoma Children's Museum has always proven to be a destination of fun activities that help to build social and intellectual development in our toddlers and youth. And an easy way to spend some quality time pre-nap.
Price: Free.



When/Where: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday, starting at Bartell Drugs on 27th and Bridgeport Way
Why Go: Parades are the things that spring and summer are made off! Costumes, clowns, antique cars and community. Fun for the whole family. Not to mention the Arts and Crafts Fest being held at Beyond the Beach from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in celebration of the parade.
Price: Free.

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Paul Thorpe June 19, 2013 at 11:12 am
The boat is heading toward the Tacoma side of the bridge. Gig Harbor is well astern. If the tideRead More is going out, and the boat maintains its heading, it will wind up at Sunset Beach off to the left of the picture.
Brent Champaco (Editor) June 12, 2013 at 05:57 pm
Ugh. That's not good, Starla. How many times a week do you and husband cross, or at least try toRead More cross that crosswalk.
Brooke Judge June 13, 2013 at 10:07 am
I have seen orange flags (like the kind you use on the boat with a water skier) used at crosswalksRead More in Redmond. Perhaps putting a PVC pipe in the ground on either side of the road or attached to the nearby sign posts with a few flags inside for you to hold out/carry to the other side when you're crossing would be helpful?
Starla Storset June 15, 2013 at 11:10 am
Brent, we cross it about at least once a week.
Jenny Manning (Editor) June 12, 2013 at 08:21 am
Welcome to the neighborhood!
Tracy Dullum June 13, 2013 at 02:57 pm
Welcome Tradewinds Treasure Gallery!!! We are super excited to have you in town!!!
Mark McGinn June 19, 2013 at 05:58 pm
Beautiful Gallery! Great addition to Gig Harbor!