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Key Peninsula Community Events Calendar - August 2010

Monday, Aug. 2

Bloodmobile, Albertson’s, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 3
TOPS # 1325, 9 a.m. at KP Lutheran Church;  884-2554.

Baby/Toddler story time, 11 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-2242.

Candidate Forum, 6:30-9 p.m. at KP Civic Center.

Summer Sounds at Skansie, free, Danny Vernon, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring chair or blanket.

Thursday, Aug. 5
Toastmasters, 8-9 a.m. at KC Library

Senior Society, 11:30 a.m. potluck, KPCC; 884-4981

Lakebay Writers, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at KC Library; 884-3931

Multicare Summer Concert, free, Rob Rigoni, 6-8 p.m. at Uptown, Gig Harbor.

Lakebay Fuchsia Club, 7 p.m. at Key Center Library; Ginnie, 884-9744

Friday, Aug. 6
Cinema Under the Stars, “Inkheart” at Volunteer Park, free, dusk, sponsored by Century-Link; donations for KP Food Bank appreciated.

Date Night Movie, free, adults only, “The Pink Panther” (original), dusk at Donkey Creek Park. Bring blanket or chair.

Fri., Sat. & Sun., Aug. 6-22
“The Music Man” at Paradise Theatre, 7:30 p.m. on Fri/Sat, 3 p.m. on Sun; 253-851-PLAY

Saturday, Aug. 7
Writers Guild, 9-11 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-6455

Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at O’Callahan’s in Key Center

GH Wine & Food Festival, 12-6 p.m. at Harbor History Museum.

Beyond the Borders, 1-6 p.m. at LIC, free admission, sponsored by Two Waters and LIC.

Free family movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” at Skansie Brothers Park, dusk, bring a blanket or chair.

Sat/Sun, Aug. 7-8
Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, $16/adults, $12/seniors & students, $10/6 and up, camping available; 800-587-0172 or www.washingtonfaire.com.

Monday, Aug. 9

Bloodmobile, Albertson’s, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

KP Metro Parks, Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. at Volunteer Park Annex

Mon-Fri, Aug. 9-13

Skate Camp, KP Parks & All-a-Board Skate Shop, at Volunteer Park, kids 4-10 and 10-15 must preregister by Aug. 4; 884-9240 or chad@keypenparks.com

British Soccer Camp, KP Parks, at Volunteer Park, mini-camp for ages 4-6, $75; camp for ages 6-12, $103; register at 884-9240 or chad@keypenparks.com

Tuesday, Aug. 10
TOPS # 1325, 9 a.m. at KP Lutheran Church;  884-2554.

Baby/Toddler story time, 11 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-2242

Knit/crochet, Loving Hearts, 1-3 p.m. at WayPoint Church; Virginia, 884-9619

Summer Sounds at Skansie, free, My Father’s Manouche, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring chair or blanket.

Fire District 16, 6 p.m. (new time) Key Center Fire Station

Wednesday, Aug. 11

Key Peninsula Community Council, 6:30 p.m. at Key Center Library

Thursday, Aug. 12
Toastmasters, 8-9 a.m. at KC Library

Wild for Water by Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, ages 6 and up, 11:30 a.m. at Key Center Library, must pre-register; 884-2242

Senior Society, 11:30 a.m. potluck, KPCC; 884-4981

Lakebay Writers, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at KC Library; 884-3931

Peninsula School District Board, 6 p.m. regular meeting at district office

Multicare Summer Concert, free, Blues Redemption, 6-8 p.m. at Uptown, Gig Harbor.

KP Civic Center Board, Aug. 12, 7 p.m., Whitmore Room

Friday, Aug. 13
Cinema Under the Stars, “Shorts” at Volunteer Park, free,  dusk, sponsored by Century-Link; donations for KP Food Bank appreciated.

Saturday, Aug. 14
Writers Guild, 9-11 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-6455

Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at O’Callahan’s in Key Center

Fox Island Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Nichols Community Center, Fox Island, free parking/admission, bloodmobile present, huge playground for kids.

Gig Harbor Rocks, classic car show, dance contest with “Gold Rush”; 857-4842 or gigharborguide.com

Sat/Sun, Aug. 14-15
Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, $16/adults, $12/seniors & students, $10/6 and up, camping available; 800-587-0172 or www.washingtonfaire.com.

Monday, Aug. 16
Bloodmobile, Albertson’s, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Mon-Fri, Aug. 16-20

Peninsula Youth Orchestra’s String Camp 10, ages 9-19 with one or more years experience; A free public performance, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. at the Uptown Pavilion; 253-534-5384 or info@harborpyo.org

Tuesday, Aug. 17
Vote in primary election.

TOPS # 1325, 9 a.m. at KP Lutheran Church; 884-2554.

Summer Sounds at Skansie, free, The Coats, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring chair or blanket.

Wednesday, Aug. 18
Skate parks tour, kids 12-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. from Volunteer Park, sponsored by Children’s Home Society; preregister by Aug. 11 at www.keypenparks.com or KP Parks office in Volunteer Park.

GH Republican Women, general meeting, noon at Inn at Gig Harbor, speaker Dr. Terry Bouck, optional luncheon ($11.50) at 11:30 a.m.;ghrwomen@gmail.com.

LIC potluck meeting, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. Longbranch Improvement Club

Thursday, Aug. 19
Toastmasters, 8-9 a.m. at KC Library

Senior Society, 11:30 a.m. potluck, KPCC; 884-4981

Lakebay Writers, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at KC Library; 884-3931

Multicare Summer Concert, free, Mack Grout, 6-8 p.m. at Uptown, Gig Harbor.

Friday, Aug. 20
“Paint Your Wagon,” free, 10 a.m. at Galaxy Theatre, sponsored by GH Welcome Club; 238-6490.

Skate night, elementary/middle school students, 7-10 p.m. at KP Civic Center, $5 includes skates; 884-3456.

Cinema Under the Stars, “Up” at Volunteer Park, free, dusk, sponsored by Century-Link; donations for KP Food Bank appreciated.

Date Night Movie, free, adults only, “Blindside” (original), dusk at Donkey Creek Park. Bring blanket or chair.

Saturday, Aug. 21
Poker run, British cars, 9 a.m. at 4th & C, Home; Bob, 884-2034

Writers Guild, 9-11 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-6455

Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at O’Callahan’s in Key Center

Old Timers Day Festival and Logging Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Longbranch Improvement Club

Free family movie, “Finding Nemo” at Skansie Brothers Park, dusk, bring a blanket or chair.

Olalla Bluegrass Festival, family fun, Olalla Valley ball-field on Olalla Road; 857-5604 or olallabluegrass.com

Sat/Sun, Aug. 21-22
Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Maris Farms, 24713  Sumner-Buckley Hwy, $16/adults, $12/seniors & students, $10/6 and up,  camping available; 800-587-0172 or www.washingtonfaire.com.

Sunday, Aug. 22

Bloodmobile at Peninsula Lutheran Church, Gig Harbor, 8 a.m.-noon

Outdoor worship service, 9:30 a.m. around the fire pit at Penrose Point State Park, hosted by Lakebay Community Church, potluck lunch after service, bring chairs; 884-3899 or www.lakebaycovenant.net.

Monday, Aug. 23

Bloodmobile, Albertson’s, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Mon-Fri, Aug. 23-26-Junior academy camp
KP Parks & Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept. camp, ages 11-15, 9-12 a.m. at Concession Building at Volunteer Park, $40; must preregister by Aug. 11,
chad@keypenparks.com or 884-9240.

Tuesday, Aug. 24
TOPS # 1325, 9 a.m. at KP Lutheran Church; 884-2554

Fire District 16, 6 p.m. (new time) Key Center Fire Station

Summer Sounds at Skansie, free, The Shy Boys, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring chair or blanket.

Thursday, Aug. 26
Toastmasters, 8-9 a.m. at KC Library

Senior Society, 11:30 a.m. potluck, KPCC; 884-4981

Lakebay Writers, 1:30-3:30 p.m. at KC Library; 884-3931

Bloodmobile at Kiwanis Club of Peninsula-Gig Harbor, 1-7 p.m.

Multicare Summer Concert, free, Rob Rigoni, 6-8 p.m. at Uptown, Gig Harbor.

Knit/crochet, Loving Hearts, 7-9 p.m. at WayPoint Church; Virginia, 884-9619

Fri/Sat- Aug. 27 & 28
KeyFest, noon until midnight, Volunteer Park; Saturday parade, leaves Key Center, 11 a.m. to end at Volunteer Park, Key’s Got Talent finale, free admission & parking;
www.keyfair.org.

Saturday, Aug. 28
Writers Guild, 9-11 a.m. at Key Center Library; 884-6455

Community garage sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Key Peninsula Lutheran Church; 884-3312

Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at O’Callahan’s in Key Center

Bloodmobile at Adventure of Faith Church, Gig Harbor, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pen Met Park’s Family Fun Festival, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Homestead Park, Sehmel Drive; 858-3400 or penmetparks.org.

Sat/Sun, Aug. 28-29
Renaissance Faire, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, $16/adults, $12/seniors & students, $10/6 and up, camping available; 800-587-0172 or www.washingtonfaire.com.

Monday, Aug. 30
Bloodmobile, Albertson’s, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 31
TOPS # 1325, 9 a.m. at KP Lutheran Church; 884-2554

Found Object Jewelry, ages 12-18, 3:30-5 p.m. at Key Center Library, bring junk; 884-2242.

Friday, Sept. 3
Deposit for recreational coed softball due, games on Sundays, Sept. 26-Nov.7, $220/team, need 4-8 teams, register by Sept. 17; Chad, 884-9240 or chad@keypenparks.com

Wednesday, Sept. 8
Registration due, coed volleyball, 18 and up, games on Sundays, Sept. 19- Nov. 14, KPCC gym, $290/team, need 4-8 teams; chad@keypenparks.com or 884-9240.