CenturyLink Donates to Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor Food Banks

In an article released today by the Key Peninsula News, the Key Peninsula Senior Center and the Gig Harbor Fish Food Bank have been chosen to receive a share of $1 Million in a multi-state donation form CenturyLink.  Click here to read more on this outstanding contribution to our community.  Thank-you CenturyLink.  I’ll pay my bill with a bit more respect from now on!

2012 Key Peninsula Farm Tour

Established in 2006 by the Key Peninsula’s own Trillium Creek Winery, the Key Peninsula Farm Tour has become an anticipated yearly event.  This year’s Key Peninsula Farm Tour will on October 6^th, and from humble beginnings in 2006, participation of local farms now include over two dozen. Plan the day to tour the farm and enjoy the beauty of the Key Peninsula.  Click here for additional information, maps and participating farms.

Great Events at Blend Wine Shop

The Blend Wine Shop in Key Center will be featuring the wines of Portugal welcoming back Amy Morris with Winebow.  If you have not yet visited Blend Wine Shop and their ‘No Wine Snobs’ approach to enjoying and presenting wines, get out there tonight.  The tasting starts at 4PM so come by to visit with Amy Morris and her natural approach to wines.  If you can’t tonight make it this Saturday evening.  Sit back, sample some new wines and enjoy local talent at the monthly Acoustic Open Mic Night starting at 7PM. 

Click here to go to Blend Wine Shop Facebook page for more info and see what else they are up to.  (Be sure to 'Like' while you're there.)

Open House in Lake Minterwood this Sunday August 19th

Sundays have always been a great day to take some time to visit Open Houses in your area, or the area you would like to call home.  It’s also a great opportunity for Realtors to meet some new faces and, perhaps be visited by good friends.  I will be hosting a Public Open House this Sunday, August 29^th, from 1:00 and 4:00 at this Lake Minterwood Lakefront Community Home.  Try to stop by for a few minutes just to check out this great Lakefront Community home.  Click here to see a virtual tour or click here for a link to the MLS Detail.  I would love to see you there, so please take the time to stop in for a visit.

Billy Farmer Performs at Key Peninsula Farmer Market

There is always something fun to see and do at Farmers Markets and Swap Meets.  This Saturday the Key Peninsula Farmers Market and Swap Meet is hosting Billy Farmer starting at 5PM.  Make an afternoon of it by coming by and supporting local farms, neighbors handmade crafts or just enjoy the overall hospitality of the event.  Then sit back and enjoy some tunes performed by Billy Farmer.  Don’t be shy!  Make the trip and enjoy yourself.

The Key Peninsula Farms Market and Swap Meet is held at Jerry’s Drive Thru Feed (Follow me to Drive Thru Feed) located at the intersection of Wright-Bliss and Elgin Clifton (Hwy 302.) and will be open Saturdays 10:00 to 3:00, and Sundays 11:00 – 3:00 every weekend until Labor Day.

See more of the Perseid Meteor Shower on the Key Peninsula

One of the natural beauties of the Key Peninsula is that it is mostly far away from the light pollution of larger towns and cities.  This is why the KP will be a wonderful area to witness the Perseid Meteor shower this weekend.  Up to 60 meteors an hour are expected in the late Saturday through dawn on Sunday.  The light from the waning moon should be too bright to inhibit the sightings, so leave technology at home, pack up a blanket and some favorite supplies, find a quiet field or open area and just lay back to enjoy the show.  Click here for some additional information and informative video on this yearly event.

Gig Harbor Celebrates National Night Out

How about an evening of free entertainment and BBQ?  Located at 3510 Grandview, The Gig Harbor Civic Center is the place to be tonight as Gig Harbor hosts the 29^th Annual National Night Out.  There will be lots of informative and entertaining booths, demonstrations and displays, as well as a free BBQ with hot dogs, refreshments, popcorn and more.  Comedian Chris Larsen and be on hand to provide some entertainment and laughs, and local band Third in Line will take the stage at 8:15 (They put on a Great Show!).  This National event is sponsored by the City of Gig Harbor, the Gig Harbor Police Dept. and some local merchants to promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.   What a great way to spend a sunny Tuesday evening.  Click here for additional info, parking tips related links.