Patsy Surh O’Connell’s life is filled with art. She has studied, taught and created art since she was a child, and has won so many awards for her artwork that she has lost count. As a 4-year-old in Korea, she started “scratching and drawing” on her father’s typing paper. In high school, she studied charcoal […]
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Microbrews for Martha & Mary — Local Suds for a Good Cause
Love local beer? How about enjoying the beer for a good cause? “Microbrews for Martha & Mary” returns for the second year, giving the local community an occasion to support Martha & Mary with a fun and festive event benefitting local seniors. Purchasing the event’s “Here We Drink” passport and web app will lead you […]
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32 Artists Part of Greater Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour Sept. 14-16
Every year for the past 26 years, artists who live in Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula, Fox Island and South Kitsap have opened their studios once a year for the annual Open Studio Tour. OST (as the artists call it) provides a rare opportunity for the public to peek inside artists’ studios, meet the creative people […]
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Barbara and Jim Rogers — Once Upon a Time…
Their love story began when Barbara and Jim Rogers met in a church youth group in Santa Barbara, California, while Barbara was in high school and Jim in college. Eventually young love blossomed into engagement and a wedding 54 years ago. In 1977, Weyerhaeuser transferred Jim Rogers to its headquarters in Federal Way. The couple […]
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Heirloom Tomatoes
No matter how you say it – “toe-MAY-toe” or “toe MAH-toe” – there is no doubt these luscious, juicy fruits are at the top of the list for late-summer, garden-to-table enjoyment. Tomatoes are the No. 1 produce grown in home gardens, and frequently the reason most people start gardening in the first place. A resurgence […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Making a Difference — Martha & Mary
If you want to feel good about the world, drive to Poulsbo and spend some time visiting Martha & Mary, a unique organization where kids get their start in life and seniors find a caring and peaceful place to spend the last part of their life. Martha & Mary offers several services to the local […]
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School Mornings Made Easy
Most parents know the first few weeks of school season and new daily routines can be hectic. From stocking up on school supplies to finishing up homework, there are few unused minutes in the day. One thing that’s particularly easy to forget in the mad dash to catch the bus or make it to morning […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Gig Harbor’s 7 Seas Brewing — A Homegrown Success Story
A summer afternoon or balmy evening finds the outdoor seating area at 7 Seas Brewing Co. in Gig Harbor bustling with activity. Couples, groups of friends and families share the conviviality of gathering over a pint or two of local brew, tasting new introductions and enjoying old favorites. Literally a homegrown company, 7 Seas Brewing […]
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Easy Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home
September was “Curb Appeal Month,” and before we wrap it up — along with many of the summer maintenance chores — we asked our local realtors a few questions about curb appeal. If you’re getting ready to sell your home, or simply want to spruce up the outside of the home before the holidays, check […]
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