As with many community and school-based organizations, it’s the volunteers whose passion ensures a memorable, lasting, and creative experience for the students. For Peninsula Hands on Art, that unsung hero is Gig Harbor resident Mädchen Stone.
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Posted inFood & Entertainment
Make Cuscini di Neve (Pillows of Snow)
This dough is simple, and making it is a lovely project for those of us tackling new kitchen goals, food columnist Danielle Kartes writes.
Posted inThe Outdoors
What to Know About This Year’s Chilly Hilly Bike Ride
Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a 33-mile loop awaits. The route traces shoreline views of Seattle’s skyline, winds […]
Posted inCommunity News
Chick-fil-A Granted Gig Harbor Location Extension
Gig Harbor’s in-the-works Chick-fil-A location might be coming a little later than expected: Gig Harbor Now reported last week that the fast-food chain has been granted more time by the city to get paperwork in for its tentative building plans. The location will be at the former Chevron location on Point Fosdick Drive. The business […]
Posted inCommunity News
The Old is Becoming New Again at The Found Market
Bremerton’s Kitsap County Fairgrounds are hosting on Feb. 27-28 The Found Market, a home decor-centered event touting vintage, repurposed, and gathered furniture; wares from local artisans; and more from a lineup of more than 70 curators. Presented by Josephine’s Mercantile and Valley Vintage Market, the event will run from 4-8 p.m. on Feb. 27 (or […]
Posted inAround West Sound
What to Know About Poulsbo’s Valisblót Tradition
On Feb. 14, Poulsbo Sons of Norway is celebrating Valisblót, the Norse tradition commemorating renewal, the changing of the seasons, and love. The family-friendly festivities will begin at sunset, around 6 p.m., on Poulsbo’s Front Street. The Sons of Norway was established in 1895, with the Poulsbo branch established in 1916 to preserve Norwegian heritage […]
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Russell Family Foundation Introduces Latest Jane’s Fellowship Program Cohort
Gig Harbor’s Russell Family Foundation has announced the latest cohort of this year’s Jane’s Fellowship Program. Since 2004, the Jane’s Fellowship Program has provided a year-long curriculum that seeks to uplift community-rooted leaders across Pierce County working on a wide range of local priorities and solutions, according to a release. The Russell Family Foundation, whose […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Worth the Wait
What gives these soul-warming sips their depth, complexity, and velvety texture? The answer lies in the barrel.