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A New Hydrangea in Town

I’m so excited to tell you about this beautiful shrub named Eclipse Big Leaf Hydrangea. The leaves are dark purple — almost black, and have a sheen like satin. They stay dark all season long, year after year. The blooms are a spectacular … read more

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(Photo courtesy Longfield Gardens)

Fall Planting Provides Months of Continuous Spring Color

Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs and flowers. Start the season with early-blooming snowdrops. … read more

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Inaugural Kitsap Women’s Summit

The Kitsap Women’s Summit, a joint program of the Greater Kitsap Chamber and the Leadership Kitsap Foundation, welcomed 130 women from around Kitsap County in March for a half-day program designed to uplift and energize them in the many roles they play every … read more

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Recipe for Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothies

Recipe for Green Tea Berry Banana Smoothies

Begin building tiny, healthier practices into routines you already have to help make it easier to establish habits you can stick to. This concept is called “habit stacking,” and it can help you improve habits from morning to night. Consider those busy mornings … read more

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Sweet Potato Bowl with Cilantro, Turmeric Ghee and Lime

Recipe for Sweet Potato Bowl with Cilantro, Turmeric Ghee and Lime

It’s easy to fall into a dinnertime rut, cooking the same meals with the same ingredients time and again. When your family is in search of a delicious way to shake things up in the kitchen, consider new ways to cook favorite dishes … read more

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The 2024 class of Heron's Key scholarship recipients mingle at the annual luncheon where residents who donated to the scholarship program get to meet and mingle with the students.

Gig Harbor Retirement Community Residents Raise Scholarship Funds for Local Students

In the last seven years, residents at Heron’s Key, a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, have raised $97,500 in scholarships for Gig Harbor graduating high school seniors. The Heron’s Key Scholarship Group started in 2018 to support the next generation of … read more

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How to Design Your Backyard for Entertaining

Whether hosting a backyard barbecue or a birthday bash, your lawn is the perfect spot for outdoor entertainment. To create the right atmosphere, all you need are some simple decorations and an understanding of layouts to create a relaxing space that maximizes fun, … read more

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Red Cross volunteer Kerri Foley sorts items for individuals impacted by a recent fire in Lakewood.

Red Cross Seeks Local Volunteers

Disaster Action Team members needed in Pierce, Thurston...

When a fire in a Lakewood apartment complex on 110th Street impacted several units last week, the local chapter of the American Red Cross mobilized immediately to provide help and hope to displaced residents. Red Cross volunteers worked with individuals and families to … read more

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PAWS Annual Gala

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap hosted its annual fundraising gala in May. Emceed by former KING 5 anchorman and journalist Mark Wright, this year’s “May the Fur Be With You” event included a silent and live auction, games, heartwarming stories, drink, … read more

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